HIMEJI   05 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 4 1400m

Track:      

A solid tempo on the cards with Wakagimi leading the way. DAIBOKEN (3) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by 0.8 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and three placings. Kenta Sugiura who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Well placed and should be in the finish. ARC RIOSO (6) built on a nice third two starts back at this track with success as favourite over 1400m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by a neck. Must raise the bar but he has the talent to test this line-up. RAMBOSHI (8) returned from a spell last start with a strong win by a neck over 1400m at this track. Generally runs well second-up and he is a major player again. EVGENES (2) did a great job to score by 2 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a far better effort. Looks well placed so expect another big run.
1 35216 ALZARD
MASAHIRO KITANO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ultimo carrying 57kg at $6.80. The race before that won by a neck at this track February 4 over 1400m defeating Himarin carrying 57kg at $1.40. Looks safely held on recent runs.
1
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 37261 EVGENES
HIROAKI WATASE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG

Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track February 11 over 1400m defeating Jericoacoara carrying 57kg at $15.10. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bloom The Dream carrying 57kg at $4.40. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Black cap
3 112x1 DAIBOKEN
IKKOO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track February 18 over 1400m defeating Wonder Bless carrying 57kg at $1.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Sonoda August 15 over 1400m defeating Kaiteki Crown with 57kg at $1.80. Among the leading chances.
3
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 5222x GOLDEN LONDON
AKIHIRO TAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Entire back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Sonoda December 24 over 1400m, a head behind Vlaminck carrying 53kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at Sonoda October 15 over 820m, 11 len behind Leonard Star with 57kg at $66.30. Among the main contenders.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 40x16 GAMILA'S JACKSON
MAKOTO ORITA
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Takeshi Fujii
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up scored a big 5 len win at this track January 27 over 1400m defeating Ichibamboshi with 57kg at $3. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Dinner Rush carrying 57kg at $45.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 07231 ARC RIOSO
TAKAMASA SUWA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; won by a neck at this track February 12 over 1400m defeating Nishino Four Leaf carrying 57kg at $1.50. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kairashi carrying 57kg at $12.90. Hard to beat again.
6
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Green cap
7 96952 A SHIN OKIKURMI
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, neck behind Smart Saturn carrying 57kg at $5.40. The start before that 5th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1230m, 2 len behind Tapuchan with 57kg at $8.50. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
7
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 972x1 RAMBOSHI
TAKAHIRO ARAI
12YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Tomohiro Furukawa
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at this track February 3 over 1400m defeating La La Passage with 57kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 2025 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Stun Grenade with 56kg at $10.60. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
8
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 22230 WAKAGIMI
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Sanko Bokujo Co. Ltd.
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on February 17 over 1500m, 5 len behind Injection with 56kg at $49.10. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Mononofuno Michi with 56kg at $15.80. Can't make much of a case.
9
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 72168 LOVE YOU SAKURA
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Vive La Galette with 55kg at $20.70. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Moisture carrying 55kg at $31. Not keen.
10
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap