HIMEJI   05 Feb 2026
 
GOING:

Race 2 1400m

Track:      

Moderate tempo expected with Annina likely to find the front over Face Nine and Seiun Superior. SEIUN SUPERIOR (2) finished just 0.7 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1400m at Sonoda. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. MAESTRO LIGHT (4) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing seventh over 1400m at Sonoda. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. GRAND THEMIS (5) finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in sixth last start over 1400m at Sonoda. Finds a nice race and deserves another chance. MEME NISHIKORI (9) made progress last time out, finishing second at the end of 1400m at Sonoda. Comes here with definite claims.
1 80598 HAWAIIAN SEIRA
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 16 len behind Hiiragi with 57kg at $254.40. The race before that 9th of 11 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Patrol Run with 56kg at $290.10. Other runners are much more appealing.
1
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
2 x7574 SEIUN SUPERIOR
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Dinoponera with 55kg at $3.40. Before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Moisture with 54kg at $23.10. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.
2
F KOMAKI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
3 96208 FACE NINE
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sky Accel with 55kg at $119.40. Before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind Ultimo with 55kg at $147.50. Fully tested on her recent run.
3
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Orange cap
4 22477 MAESTRO LIGHT
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shinji Maeda
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Copano Alber with 57kg at $9.80. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Love You Sakura with 57kg at $6.70. Watch for sharp improvement.
4
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
5 97886 GRAND THEMIS
TAKAMASA SUWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Hidenao Mamiya
Last start 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Dinoponera carrying 55kg at $18.90. The run before that 8th of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1400m, 14 len behind Cosmo Taishi carrying 55kg at $181.70. Has the right credentials.
5
WATARU HIROSE
YELLOW, Black cap
6 89x00 TAUNGOO
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kazutoyo Morita
Third-up today. Not raced for 57 days. Resuming 10th of 12 at Sonoda on November 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cortado carrying 55kg at $42.80. Second-up ran last of 11 at Sonoda on December 10 over 1700m, 19 len behind Hernandez with 55kg at $344.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Blue cap
7 20305 CHO KANSEI
MICHIO TANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Takao Maruyama
Last start 5th of 12 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kafuji Uva carrying 57kg at $24.40. The race before that ran last of 10 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Love You Sakura with 57kg at $102. Impossible to entertain.
7
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, White cap
8 44269 ANNINA
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Shigeo Kadono
Last start 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Y Y Warrior with 55kg at $2.20. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Sonoda on December 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cherry Time carrying 55kg at $22.80. Can repay backers this time.
8
HIBIKI ISHIDO
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Red cap
9 29552 MEME NISHIKORI
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
13YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Megumi Mototani
Last start 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Y Y Warrior with 57kg at $67.90. The start before that 5th of 10 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shining Gift with 57kg at $12.90. Going well. Leading chance.
9
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
10 62968 JAYDEN
Jun Fujikawa
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Last start 8th of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Daigo Ryujin carrying 57kg at $143. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at Sonoda on December 23 over 1230m, 12 len behind Mononofuno Michi carrying 57kg at $49.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap