HIMEJI   05 Feb 2026
 
GOING:

Race 7 1400m

Track:      

Bloom The Dream should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. BLOOM THE DREAM (8) did a great job to score by 3.5 lengths over this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of another big performance. TAPUCHAN (9) showed early speed from an outside draw last time to lead throughout and score by 0.8 lengths over 1230m at Sonoda. Could take some stopping again. SMART SELAM (2) recorded a strong maiden win over 1400m at Sonoda last time, getting there by 5 lengths. Drawn well close to the inside and cannot be discounted. LION SELAS (7) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1230m at Sonoda. Strips fitter and can turn things around.
1 84444 ROCK A BALLAD
AKIHIRO INADA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Makio Okada
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Amore Sunrise carrying 57kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Nice Shoot carrying 55kg at $4.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 34971 SMART SELAM
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
Most recently scored a big 5 len win at Sonoda January 15 over 1400m defeating Yuino Otokoyama with 57kg at $6.10. The start before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Elan Fevre carrying 57kg at $131. Another win cannot be ruled out.
2
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Black cap
3 31920 ACCLAMARE
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Eijiro Ito
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Sonoda on January 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Meteo Rena with 55kg at $9.80. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Cortado carrying 54kg at $3.70. Can bounce back.
3
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 86677 CINDERELLA WALTZ
TSUYOSHI OBARU
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Safari with 55kg at $147.40. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sonoda on November 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Grand Rose with 55kg at $36.70. Others make more appeal.
4
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 x2125 CAMOUFLAGE
MASASHI ATARASHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Tetsuya Kamei
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Safari carrying 53kg at $2.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 2 len behind Strom with 53kg at $9. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
5
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 51408 GRAY RULE
SHINOBU NODA
5YO  GREY  MARE 51.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 20 len behind Cresco Yusha with 55kg at $108.20. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Sonoda on December 25 over 1400m, 40 len behind Aurora Lumiere carrying 55kg at $29.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Green cap
7 311x4 LION SELAS
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 3 len behind A Shin Pulsar carrying 55kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Monbetsu on October 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Passion Virago with 55kg at $4.50. Improver with definite claims.
7
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 x6291 BLOOM THE DREAM
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run scored a big 3.5 len win at this track January 20 over 1400m defeating Pasadena Dream with 57kg at $3.50. The start before that led to the turn then faded 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ultimo carrying 57kg at $16. Can get the job done again.
8
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 x0951 TAPUCHAN
TAKESHI KIMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start won by 0.8 len at Sonoda January 15 over 1230m defeating Mephisto with 57kg at $4.90. The run before that 5th of 12 at Sonoda on December 29 over 820m, 5 len behind Dual Task with 57kg at $38.30. Sure to go well again.
9
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 97638 LA LA VENDANGE
SEIJIRO IKARI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Safari with 55kg at $2.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on December 24 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lambeau Leap with 55kg at $12.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap