HIMEJI   12 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 7 1400m

Track:      

Plenty of pressure primarily from Smart Selam, Wonder Aument and Josho Type. MEISHO KAJIKI (2) finished second over 1400m at this track last time out after a gutsy win two runs back. Well-placed to return to winning form. HERCULES TOWER (8) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at this track, finishing ninth over 1400m. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes. TAMBAFFE (1) improved last time out to score by 8 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner over 1400m at this track. Going up a level this time but she can win again. SMART SELAM (4) ran below expectations last start, finishing sixth here over 1400m. Should be in the mix in this suitable race.
1 73491 TAMBAFFE
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Norio Ogino
Last start scored a big 8 len win at this track February 25 over 1400m defeating Festivo with 54kg at $8.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yuino Otokoyama carrying 53kg at $31.80. Big chance again.
1
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 60212 MEISHO KAJIKI
SHINJI OTSUKA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meisho Ten Ten with 57kg at $2.90. The run before that won by a neck at this track January 28 over 1400m defeating Accueillir with 57kg at $4.50. One of the chief contenders.
2
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Black cap
3 22373 WONDER AUMENT
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshiyuki Yamamoto
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind La La Vendange carrying 57kg at $38.10. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Iromegane with 57kg at $33.80. Others have better credentials.
3
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 97136 SMART SELAM
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Master License carrying 57kg at $1.80. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bloom The Dream carrying 57kg at $2.90. Drawn well and is among the chances.
4
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 51340 WISTERIA DADDY
RYOHEI HORI
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Masakatsu Kitagawa
Last start second last of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1800m, 23 len behind Eifer Cap carrying 57kg at $60.40. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 30 len behind El Fenix with 57kg at $17. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 57073 JOSHO TYPE
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yoshitaka Kumada
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Techno Groove carrying 55kg at $56.60. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Pikku Prinssi carrying 55kg at $242.40. Hard to make a winning case.
6
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Green cap
7 87172 PIECE D'ARGENT
SUMIO ARIMA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ultimo with 57kg at $16.80. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Daigo Ryujin with 57kg at $13.50. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
7
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 723x9 HERCULES TOWER
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Makio Okada
Second-up. First-up after 10 months second last of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Meiner Genius with 57kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Chukyo on March 30 over 2000m, 9 len behind Excite Bio carrying 57.0kg at $85.10. Improvement likely and looks a big chance.
8
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 55556 TOMB RAIDER
KOJI OBAYASHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
CHEVAL ATTACHE Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind La La Vendange with 55kg at $12.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 5 over 1500m, 7 len behind Meisho Nitobe with 55kg at $69.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
10 43527 NARITA SERENO
TAKAO KURODA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meiner Genius carrying 53kg at $36.90. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, neck behind Iromegane with 53kg at $6.90. Prepared to risk today.
10
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap