HIMEJI   11 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Plenty of pace evident with Isshin and Peisha Medalist leading the way from Quantum Leap and Patrol Run. HAGINO KA NOA (7) was safely held on the JRA circuit two back then appreciated the easier company last time when third over 1500m at this track. Nicely placed in this similar contest and should feature again. PATROL RUN (1) improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only 1.5 lengths. Suitably placed and anticipating another big run. DELTA FOUR (3) failed to figure last time over 1800m at this track when fifth. Among the main hopes. QUANTUM LEAP (10) did a great job to score by one length over this course and distance last start in a much-improved run. Must raise the bar but this looks well within his grasp.
1 51352 PATROL RUN
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Spur Cross carrying 57kg at $6.10. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lord Shamal carrying 57kg at $40.80. Draws the fence and is a top chance.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 61947 ISSHIN
TAKAHIRO ARAI
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sunrise Pride with 57kg at $140.30. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Injection with 57kg at $191.30. Can't recommend against this lot.
2
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Black cap
3 08535 DELTA FOUR
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1800m, 11 len behind Eifer Cap carrying 57kg at $11.40. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Hernandez with 57kg at $36.10. Nice alley and worth including.
3
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Red cap
4 47659 PEISHA MEDALIST
MASAHIRO KITANO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Last start didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sunrise Pride with 53kg at $30.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Iromegane with 55kg at $14.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 52735 JETTY
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Takahashi Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Spur Cross with 57kg at $16.80. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind Daigo Ryujin carrying 57kg at $37.40. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
5
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Yellow cap
6 x8663 T O NEWTON
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sunrise Pride with 57kg at $5.70. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind All The Rage carrying 57kg at $10.60. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
6
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
7 x0093 HAGINO KA NOA
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mitsuko Yasuoka
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 17 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Injection with 57kg at $5.20. The run before that 9th of 12 at Kyoto on January 18 over 2400m, 6 len behind Omega Navigator with 55.0kg at $148.80. In the finish last time and should go well again.
7
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 28442 DAISY FLASH
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meiner Genius carrying 54kg at $39.30. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Akao with 54kg at $11.60. Preferred in something easier.
8
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 63198 RUSK MISO
MASAYA KOMURA
7YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG

Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Dinner Rush with 53kg at $131.10. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wispy Snow with 53kg at $37.60. Cannot enthuse.
9
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 46871 QUANTUM LEAP
MOTOHIRO KOMA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at this track January 29 over 1400m defeating El Mirage with 57kg at $11.30. The start before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 6 len behind Sand Empress with 56kg at $11.60. Everything points towards a big run.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap