Hanshin   07 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

SENRIYAMA TOKUBETSU 2000m

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Vola Via to take charge ahead of Michael Pascha at a solid tempo. CULMINALE (3) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was prominent at the turn before being beaten 4 lengths into sixth over 2600m at Kokura. Has a fair record when second-up, including three top-three finishes. Fitter and on his best figures would be too good for this field. TIMUR (8) scored narrowly over 2400m at Tokyo last time out with today's jockey Kiwamu Ogino in the irons. Down in the weights this time so he is right in contention once again. MEINER FULL MOON (2) was safely held when resuming last start over 1800m at Kyoto, finishing ninth and beaten 7 lengths. Worth noting he has been in the money at every second-up start. Can do much better. LIFE SAVING (7) finished 8 lengths adrift in ninth last time over 2400m at Kyoto in a disappointing performance. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects if on-song.
1 8x607 SHONAN HOWL
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Most recently second last of 8 at Kyoto on February 7 over 2000m, 7 len behind Validissimus with 58.0kg at $68.70. The race before that ran last of 10 at Kyoto on January 17 over 2000m, 9 len behind Jet Magnum carrying 58.0kg at $103.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
K IKEZOE
RED,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES, White cap
2 x31x9 MEINER FULL MOON
N YOSHIDA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Kyoto on February 15 over 1800m, 7 len behind Nebra Disk carrying 57.0kg at $19.70. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Kyoto October 25 over 1800m defeating Alentejo carrying 56.0kg at $5.80. Likely improver.
2
KANTA TAGUCHI
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Black cap
3 322x6 CULMINALE
Y IKEE
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 16 at Kokura on February 21 over 2600m, 4 len behind Ecoro Raise with 58.0kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Kyoto on November 30 over 2200m, 1.3 len behind Saxon Sienne with 58.0kg at $3.50. Fitter and looks a bit better than these.
3
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 9x900 MICHAEL PASCHA
SHINSUKE HASHIGUCHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
Mikako Sakota
Last start ran last of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on February 21 over 1800m, 9 len behind Satomino Angel carrying 58.0kg at $14.60. Before that second last of 11 at Kyoto on January 5 over 1800m, 11 len behind Chernobog with 58.0kg at $15.70. Might just find this a bit too tough.
4
YUICHI KITAMURA
HOT PINK, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 58950 BIG DAY MAKE
YUJI WADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
Mr.horse
Returns from a 55-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 13 at Nakayama on January 11 over 1800m, 7 len behind Conduire carrying 55.0kg at $181.30. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on December 27 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Musician with 52.0kg at $340.20. Might need easier race.
5
SEIYA MORITA
YELLOW, BROWN DOUBLE BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 00x05 VOLA VIA
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 52.0KG
Takafumi Tomoyama
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace before fading 11th of 17 at Kyoto on January 31 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Diamond Hands with 55.0kg at $113.40. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 16 at Kokura on February 8 over 1800m, 2 len behind Air Big Mom carrying 55.0kg at $32.60. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
6
KENJI KAWAMATA
GREEN, LIGHT PINK FIVE STARS, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 77x49 LIFE SAVING
T MIYA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 54 day let-up. First-up 4th of 8 at this track on December 20 over 2400m, 5 len behind Schwarz Masamune with 58.0kg at $21.60. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Kyoto on January 12 over 2400m, 8 len behind Arrondi carrying 58.0kg at $27.80. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
7
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 x3301 TIMUR
K NAKATAKE
6YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Koji Maeda
Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Tokyo February 15 over 2400m defeating Vision Maker carrying 58.0kg at $6. The run before that 13th of 18 at this track on December 21 over 2200m, 12 len behind Valigia carrying 58.0kg at $7.20. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
8
KIWAMU OGINO
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, Pink cap
9 627x0 TAGANO KAI
T MIYA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Second-up. First-up after about 18 months second last of 11 at Kyoto on February 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Nebra Disk carrying 58.0kg at $107. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Kyoto on November 12 2023 over 2200m, 7 len behind Ask Doux Porte with 58.0kg at $56.20. Needs more time.
9
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap