Hanshin 20 Sep 2026
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Solid tempo with Marino Tonitrus going forward from the good draw. IMBROGLIO (4) was last at the races when she scored over 1200m at Kokura on July 11. This trip suits and goes well fresh. Has a big finish and this is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope. ASAKUSA GRACE (2) is back from a break of 12 weeks. Raced below par at her only appearance last prep when eighth over 1200m at Kokura. Record at this journey is strong with three wins from 10 runs and shapes as a key contender. MELT YOUR HEART (12) has accrued two minor placings from three runs this preparation. Was always up in the leading division and finished 2 lengths from the winner in second last time out over 1200m at Sapporo. In a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. YU PHAROAH (5) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and found the front, leading around the bend but capitulating to finish tenth over 1400m at Chukyo. Worth including.
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| 1 | x15x3 |
HANDEN DRAKE
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG Yukio Sakata Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 14 at Ohi on August 13 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Clair Jack with 56kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 5th of 11 in stakes class at Kyoto at Kyoto on May 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tagano Aralia with 58.0kg at $95.20. Among the top chances. |
1 MANABU SAKAI |
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| 2 | 21x8x |
ASAKUSA GRACE
KOTA KATO 4YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG Motoko Sakurai Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Kokura on June 28 over 1200m, 12 len behind T O Da Vinci with 54.0kg at $1.80. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Kokura on February 22 over 1200m defeating Saison De Feuilles with 56.0kg at $19.30. Usually kicks of her campaigns in positive fashion. Bold showing expected. |
2 SEINA IMAMURA |
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| 3 | 4751x |
MARINO TONITRUS
YASUO TAKEICHI 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mariko Yano Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Niigata May 23 over 1200m defeating Honey Laurier with 56.0kg at $10.20. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Fukushima November 15 over 1200m defeating Sound Layla carrying 55.0kg at $9.80. Should be ready to run well. |
3 H MIYUKI |
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| 4 | x831x |
IMBROGLIO
KEIJI YOSHIMURA 4YO DK B FILLY 56.0KG Godolphin Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by neck Kokura July 11 over 1200m defeating Mikino Baccarat with 56.0kg at $6.50. First up last campaign eighth of 16 at Fukushima April 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Winston with 56.0kg at $9.40. This trip suits and goes well fresh. Has a big finish and this is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope. |
4 YUGA KAWADA |
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| 5 | 820x0 |
YU PHAROAH
HIDEYUKI MORI 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG K.Aitetsu Second run back. First-up after four months faded in the straight 10th of 15 at Chukyo on August 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Burgtor with 55.0kg at $9.20. Previously second-up 8th of 10 in stakes class at Tokyo Dirt at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lucky Kid with 57.0kg at $28.50. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance. |
5 KOHEI MATSUYAMA |
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MIKATTE YONDEII
KIYOSHI MUROI 6YO DK B MARE 56.0KG Pneuma Records Co. Ltd. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 15th of 17 in the G3 Ibis Summer Dash at Niigata on August 2 over 1000m, 8 len behind Puro Magic with 55.0kg at $217.30. The start before that ran second last of 11 at this track on June 6 over 2000m, 6 len behind G T Darling with 56.0kg at $76.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
6 SHUTO KOBAYASHI |
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| 7 | 3158x |
DIADOCHOS
T HATSUKI 6YO DK B HORSE 58.0KG Makio Okada Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 18 at Kyoto May 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Smart Weiss carrying 58.0kg at $8.90. First up last campaign third of 18 at Kokura March 1 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Morden with 58.0kg at $26. Hard to recommend. |
7 SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA |
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| 8 | 997x7 |
AMBIVALENT
KENTA FUJINO 6YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Second-up. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Sapporo on August 30 over 1500m, 6 len behind Watashi Matsuwa with 58.0kg at $62.60. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Kyoto on October 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Moja Leo with 58.0kg at $44.60. Unlikely to threaten. |
8 M DEMURO |
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CULAVAMSA
TOMOKAZU TAKANO 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Having second run back today. Not raced for 57 days. Last run did the work up front then tired 6th of 17 at Niigata on July 25 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Piko Rose with 56.0kg at $36.50. At only start last preparation 12th of 16 at Tokyo on April 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kanshin carrying 54.0kg at $11.40. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances. |
9 YUICHI KITAMURA |
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MORDEN
KOTA KATO 8YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG YGG Horse Club Co. Ltd. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 13 at Niigata on August 16 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cowslip carrying 58.0kg at $9.40. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Fukushima on July 11 over 1200m, nose behind Meisho Yozora with 55.0kg at $12.30. Needs to improve. |
10 KATSUMA SAMESHIMA |
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| 11 | 0x999 |
POETRY
OSAMU HIRATA 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Masahisa Yoshida Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 15 at Chukyo on August 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Burgtor with 56.0kg at $60.20. Before that 9th of 16 at Hakodate on July 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Marble Palace with 56.0kg at $16.50. Others favoured. |
11 ARATA SAITO |
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| 12 | 9x022 |
MELT YOUR HEART
KODAI HASEGAWA 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd. Recent form sound. Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Sapporo on July 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind Logi Cape carrying 56.0kg at $9.10. The run before that 2nd of 16 at Hakodate on July 4 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Marble Palace with 56.0kg at $11.30. Everything points towards a big run. |
12 OSUKE TAYAMA |
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SAM HUNTER
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI 8YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG Komahide Entire back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at Hakodate July 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Marble Palace carrying 58.0kg at $55.30. First up last campaign third of 15 at Hakodate June 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Asti Spumante with 52.0kg at $34.70. Can figure in the finish. |
13 HIROKI MATSUMOTO |
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| 14 | 04461 |
ASU MIRU
M HONDA 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Kensei Murakami Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Sapporo on August 22 over 1200m defeating B B Effort carrying 56.0kg at $4.30. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Sapporo on August 8 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Black Jadeite with 55.0kg at $18.70. Racing well and can win again. |
14 KEISUKE DAZAI |
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MIROIR
SUGURU SHIBATA 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Forest Racing Mare back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Kokura July 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Koseki with 56.0kg at $10. First up last campaign seventh of 16 at Hanshin Dirt June 14 2025 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ecoro Azel carrying 56.0kg at $109.10. Expect a forward showing. |
15 YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA |
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KOTO
K NONAKA 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Toshio Terada Second run back. First-up after eight months 11th of 15 at Chukyo on August 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Burgtor with 56.0kg at $31.40. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Chukyo on August 9 2025 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sourire Mignon carrying 56.0kg at $29.70. Unlikely to threaten. |
16 KANTA TAGUCHI |
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