HIMEJI   05 Mar 2026
 
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Race 8 1500m

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Solid tempo likely with Honkito Kaite Maji, Tomoni Miru Hope and La Pousse D'or prominent. SIENA SKY (4) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. LA POUSSE D'OR (1) went forward last start over 1400m at this track and held on well for third, beaten 6 lengths. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HONKITO KAITE MAJI (6) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. VIP LUKE (7) turned in an eye-catching run over 1400m at this track last time, ridden back before coming home with a powerful run to finish second. Will be tough to stop again.
1 72543 LA POUSSE D'OR
Seiichi Terachi
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hokuzan Sieg carrying 55kg at $2.60. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Aspiracion carrying 55kg at $23. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside gate.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 57x0 SUGAR RUSH
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 24 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 55kg at $77.40. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Sonoda on August 29 over 820m, 12 len behind Nanchatte Celeb carrying 54kg at $3.70. Needs to do a lot more.
2
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Black cap
3 37524 KAIRI
Jun Fujikawa
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on February 12 over 1800m, 4 len behind Comment Allezvous with 56kg at $69. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Oro Vento with 56kg at $9.70. Strong winning hope.
3
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 452x3 SIENA SKY
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Buchi A Kone with 56kg at $1.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Sonoda on July 24 over 1400m, 36 len behind Koko Kyunkyun with 53kg at $4.60. Strong winning chance.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 9x09 TOMONI MIRU HOPE
Nishikawa Shinya
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Selena Risu with 55kg at $146. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 55kg at $86.90. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 46372 HONKITO KAITE MAJI
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Buchi A Kone with 56kg at $23.40. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 14 len behind Aspiracion carrying 56kg at $40.20. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
6
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Green cap
7 01672 VIP LUKE
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind A Shin Billboard carrying 57kg at $4.70. The run before that 7th of 12 at Nagoya on January 29 over 1500m, 8 len behind Veritas Porta with 57kg at $57.40. Watch for him to be flashing home.
7
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Orange cap
8 9x0x5 NISHINO OTOMUSUME
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Having second run back today. Last run 5th of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Buchi A Kone with 55kg at $17.70. At only start last preparation second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 13 over 1800m, 44 len behind Itterasshai carrying 52.0kg at $276. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
8
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 75934 MIDNIGHT FLY
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 4th of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind A Shin Billboard carrying 55kg at $30.60. The start before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mont The Second with 55kg at $55.90. Faces a tough task.
9
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 09880 FULL SHOT
Nishikawa Shinya
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 56kg at $355.20. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on January 20 over 800m, 17 len behind La Reina De Oro with 56kg at $136.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap