HIMEJI   11 Mar 2026
 
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Race 3 1400m

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Genuine tempo with the speedy Metal Metallica leading the way. MEISHO SHOOT (4) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth. Shingo Oyama gets the best out of this nine-year-old entire. Sure to run well. BIO SAPPHIRE (2) is a 23-start maiden but does look to be edging towards a win, the latest effort an encouraging third at this track over 1400m. Strong prospects. OBEDIENT (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m here. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. SUN WING (7) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a eighth over 1400m at this track. Can bounce back.
1 67806 T K ANGERS
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Tadao Kanematsu
Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shine Chouchou carrying 53kg at $86. The race before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1230m, 8 len behind Tapuchan with 55kg at $33.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 48763 BIO SAPPHIRE
SHINJI OTSUKA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ask Sustainable carrying 55kg at $13.30. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Quantum Leap with 55kg at $13.10. Capable of a big finish.
2
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 37363 OBEDIENT
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Lily Heart with 55kg at $18.40. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Forewind with 55kg at $2. Can improve again. Top chance.
3
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Red cap
4 22x44 MEISHO SHOOT
TARO NAGASHIMA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sky Accel with 57kg at $1.80. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Evgenes with 57kg at $4.40. Definite winning chance.
4
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 42902 METAL METALLICA
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Chigira Bokujo
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Shutter Speed with 57kg at $4.40. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on February 4 over 1500m, 10 len behind Derma Veda carrying 57kg at $156.50. Looks outclassed.
5
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 08990 CADFAEL
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hisao Sato
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 20 len behind Meisho Sonic carrying 57kg at $217.40. Before that second last of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Gaspard with 57kg at $205.20. Predicted to struggle.
6
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Green cap
7 66448 SUN WING
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bradshaw with 57kg at $8. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Yuino Otokoyama with 57kg at $9.30. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
7
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 46345 APOLLO PHANTOM
TAKAMASA SUWA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Apollo Thoroughbred Club
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 35 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 57kg at $17.70. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Smart Saturn with 57kg at $17.20. He can make amends.
8
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 73443 HAGINO AGGRESSIVE
Seiichi Terachi
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Yoshie Hinokuma
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bradshaw carrying 57kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Padme with 57kg at $42.50. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
9
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
10 60579 RED ACTEUR
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
7YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 800m, 15 len behind Aussenseiter carrying 57kg at $140.60. The race before that second last of 8 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cresco Thunder with 57kg at $225.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap