HIMEJI   04 Mar 2026
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Loads of pressure, primarily from Smart Venus, Lance Of Venus and Miko Castana. LANCE OF VENUS (4) strode forward early from her wide draw last start over 1400m at this track then fought on gamely to finish second. Meets a stronger field but she is capable of another big run. SMART SATURN (6) was well in commission last start over 1400m at this track when third. Worth another chance. MEISHO PISUKARI (7) turned in a fine effort to win by 2 lengths at this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is good enough to play a major role. SMART VENUS (5) strode forward early from her wide draw last start over 1400m at this track only to fade late and finish fourth. Has ability and a bold showing is expected.
1 61545 NATURAL
HIROAKI WATASE
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sunrise Pride with 55kg at $18.60. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Iromegane with 55kg at $17.90. Fully tested on her recent run.
1
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 43674 SATONO AVALON
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hiro Brave carrying 55kg at $6.20. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Shadow Strike with 55kg at $57.20. Will be saved up for one last crack.
2
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 38815 HIIRAGI
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
7YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Nitto B.
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind A P Poetess carrying 55kg at $10.80. The start before that won by 5 len at this track January 22 over 1400m defeating Stabilizer carrying 55kg at $2.50. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
3
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Red cap
4 1x292 LANCE OF VENUS
ISAO NAGAKURA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Takanori Itsukage
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Bradshaw with 55kg at $1.80. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Kajiki with 55kg at $1.50. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
4
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 22464 SMART VENUS
MAKOTO ORITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind A P Poetess carrying 55kg at $5.70. The race before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Wispy Snow carrying 55kg at $12.40. Genuine hope on best form.
5
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 65x13 SMART SATURN
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track February 3 over 1400m defeating A Shin Okikurmi with 57kg at $1.60. Second-up rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Ten Ten carrying 57kg at $2. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
6
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Green cap
7 56891 MEISHO PISUKARI
TAKAO KURODA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
At the latest run won by 2 len at this track February 19 over 1400m defeating Marenka with 57kg at $8.80. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on February 4 over 1500m, 4 len behind Derma Veda with 57kg at $355.90. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
7
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Orange cap
8 14899 LILY PARK
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start ran last of 9 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind Ultimo carrying 51kg at $115.60. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track on February 5 over 1500m, 16 len behind Meisho Nitobe with 51kg at $51.20. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
8
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Orange cap
9 3x129 MIKO CASTANA
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Lord Shamal carrying 54kg at $7.90. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Moisture with 54kg at $1.30. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
9
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 06615 MAGICAL FACE
NORIO TANAKA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Dinner Rush with 55kg at $209. Before that won by 1.3 len at this track January 27 over 1400m defeating Blonde Ale carrying 55kg at $3.20. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
10
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap