HIMEJI   10 Mar 2026
 
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Race 3 1400m

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Genuine tempo with Taishin and Yamano Victoire pressing for the lead. SMILE HERAKLES (4) was prominent at the turn and progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1500m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. A SHIN REAPER (9) raced on the pace when resuming last start and lifted strongly to hold second, beaten 3 lengths, over today's journey at this track. In the right race and is one of the big hopes. KENSHIRO NISEI (1) failed to figure again last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 14 lengths into ninth. Can play a significant role. TAISHIN (7) was prominent until they straightened last time but weakened to finish fifth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.
1 87359 KENSHIRO NISEI
Seiichi Terachi
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 14 len behind Sky No Haru with 56kg at $280.80. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 3 over 1500m, 5 len behind A Shin Ciggie with 56kg at $19.60. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside draw.
1
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, White cap
2 7 BEST MARIA
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

At debut, 7th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sky No Haru with 55kg at $14.50. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
2
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Black cap
3 45057 YAMANO VICTOIRE
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 800m, 12 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 55kg at $92. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 9 len behind La Reina De Oro with 55kg at $13.40. Preferred in something easier.
3
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 643 SMILE HERAKLES
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on February 3 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind A Shin Ciggie with 56kg at $2.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind A Chan with 56kg at $6.50. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
4
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 709x0 SILUETTA
SHINOBU NODA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at this track on February 25 over 800m, 19 len behind Ban Nyu with 55kg at $77.10. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Sonoda on August 8 over 820m, 26 len behind Aoi Alzard with 54kg at $155.70. Unlikely to threaten.
5
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Yellow cap
6 A SHIN KIRIBATI
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

First-starter by Dunkirk out of A Shin Oz. Betting can tell the tale.
6
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
7 645 TAISHIN
Jun Fujikawa
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 56kg at $81.20. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hokuzan Sieg carrying 56kg at $3.70. This is well within his grasp.
7
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 89838 YOSHINO MARRONCHAN
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 800m, 12 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 55kg at $23.20. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 9 len behind La Reina De Oro with 55kg at $35.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
9 8x2 A SHIN REAPER
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third race start. First start second last of 9 at Sonoda on August 6 over 820m, 38 len behind Soshiji carrying 55kg at $7. Returned from break tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sky No Haru with 56kg at $12.70. Fitter again and a winning hope.
9
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 7008x HERMANO
Jun Fujikawa
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

She is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Sonoda December 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind T O Harrison carrying 53kg at $314.30. On debut ran last of 7 at Sonoda November 5 over 820m, 17 len behind Sachino Megumi carrying 54kg at $6. Hard to have.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap