HIMEJI   04 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 1800m

Track:      

Good pace expected with Hyper Call, Sword Master Mari and Bright Rose paving the way. PLEASANT HARBOR (5) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1.5 lengths away in third over 1400m at this track when he was handy all the way. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. EL GRAN GOLAZO (6) broke through for his maiden win over 1400m at this track last time. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Winning rider Tomohiro Yoshimura sticks and he cannot be underestimated. MAGIC EMILIA (1) is close to breaking through following a narrow defeat last time over 1400m at this track. Expected to run well again. BRIGHT ROSE (7) recorded his maiden win four back and is ready to score again after a couple of recent minor placings, the latest when third at this track. Should camp just off the leaders. One of the better hopes.
1 03732 MAGIC EMILIA
NORIO TANAKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, neck behind El Gran Golazo with 55kg at $4. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bellagiohidakabosi with 55kg at $9.60. Working up to a win. Worth following.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 50080 SWORD MASTER MARI
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on February 17 over 800m, 14 len behind Celeritas carrying 56kg at $303.80. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 17 len behind Star Of Adam with 55kg at $270.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
2
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 64664 HYPER CALL
Seiichi Terachi
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 7 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hokuzan Sieg with 56kg at $6. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Aspiracion with 56kg at $95. Likely to play a big role.
3
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 04555 WAROTERU
KOJI OBAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on February 12 over 1800m, 4 len behind Comment Allezvous carrying 57kg at $34. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 7 len behind Star Eye Seira carrying 57kg at $27.80. Has the ability to take this out.
4
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 92923 PLEASANT HARBOR
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind El Gran Golazo carrying 56kg at $3.40. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1500m, neck behind Elegant Pharaoh with 57kg at $97.40. Winning chance.
5
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 32x41 EL GRAN GOLAZO
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 7 len behind Star Eye Seira with 56kg at $2.80. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track February 11 over 1400m defeating Magic Emilia carrying 56kg at $2.40. Racing well. Top prospects.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
7 41923 BRIGHT ROSE
MASASHI ATARASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on February 12 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Comment Allezvous carrying 55kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Star Eye Seira with 57kg at $2.60. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
7
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Orange cap
8 82287 NO TEN P KAN
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on February 12 over 1800m, 12 len behind Comment Allezvous with 57kg at $69.30. Before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 14 len behind Star Eye Seira carrying 57kg at $69.70. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
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YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap