FUKUSHIMA   18 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

HIMESAYURI SHO 2000m

Track:      

Pace looks genuine from Meiner Cymbeline, King Glory and Makana Anela, closely attended by Sign. Plenty of chances. MEINER CYMBELINE (6) is a talented colt who was well held last time out in the tougher race won by Audacia over 1800m at Nakayama, beaten 3.5 lengths into eighth. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will give a great sight. SAIMON CHARIOT (4) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a neck over 2000m at Hanshin. Starting to put it together and he cannot be underestimated. OBRA PRIMA (7) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing sixth over 2400m at Tokyo ten weeks ago which was the only run of that prep. Goes well when fresh including a win and one minor placing. Sure to be competitive. KING GLORY (5) took advantage of a low draw last time and led throughout, saluting by a neck over 2200m at Nakayama. In the mix again.
1 9x531 LOSANGE
RYO TERASHIMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Chukyo March 22 over 2000m defeating Kotinos with 53.0kg at $7.20. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 18 at Kokura on January 31 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Fortune Ride carrying 53.0kg at $34.80. Forward showing expected.
1
SEINA IMAMURA
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 47910 MAKANA ANELA
KOICHI TSUNODA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Grand Horse
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 16 at Nakayama in the G2 Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Audacia carrying 57.0kg at $385.80. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Kokura February 1 over 2000m defeating Nori Maru with 57.0kg at $7.80. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
2
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
BLUE,WHITE DIAMOND BAND,WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 1x69x SIGN
YUTA SATO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Tatsue Ishikawa
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Kyoto Dirt January 31 over 1800m, 6 len behind Sorte Areia carrying 57.0kg at $33.20. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Kyoto Dirt January 10 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Tagano Abandonne carrying 57.0kg at $37.10. Top hope if back in good order.
3
ARATA SAITO
WHITE, EMERALD GREEN DOUBLE BAND, Red cap
4 48x21 SAIMON CHARIOT
T UMEDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Akinori Sawada
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 18 at Chukyo on March 14 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Mikki Jump with 57.0kg at $9.10. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Hanshin March 29 over 2000m defeating Flare Of Sense carrying 57.0kg at $3.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
4
FUMA MATSUWAKA
BLUE,YELLOW SIX SPOTS,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED STRIPES, Blue cap
5 x5931 KING GLORY
M KOGA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Nobuyuki Hiraguchi
Racing well recently. Last start won by a neck at Nakayama March 29 over 2200m defeating Nishino Hinotori carrying 57.0kg at $7.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 18 at Nakayama on March 7 over 2200m, 1.1 len behind Willow Creek carrying 57.0kg at $15.80. Broke maiden status last time and is worthy of consideration.
5
RUI FUNAYAMA
WHITE,BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 5x838 MEINER CYMBELINE
YASUO TAKEICHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 16 at Nakayama in the G2 Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes (2000 Guineas Trial) on March 15 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Audacia carrying 57.0kg at $85.30. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Nakayama on January 25 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Blaenavon carrying 57.0kg at $10.20. Definite chance.
6
YUJI TANNAI
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Green cap
7 x3x6x OBRA PRIMA
YUKI UEHARA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Tokyo on February 10 over 2400m, 6 len behind Sky Splendor carrying 55.0kg at $15.90. First up last campaign 3rd of 11 at Nakayama on December 6 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Sanono Greater with 55.0kg at $21.90. Expected to run well.
7
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 3x153 IDOCRASE
TAKASHI KANARI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Nakayama on February 28 over 1800m, 4 len behind Florecer carrying 52.0kg at $26.30. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Kokura on February 14 over 2000m, 5 len behind Black Hayate carrying 55.0kg at $23.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
8
FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Pink cap
9 1x0x6 NOWHERE MAN
HIDEAKI ASARI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Hiroyuki Anzai
Racing second-up today. Last start 6th of 8 at Nakayama on March 22 over 2000m, 7 len behind Radiant Star with 57.0kg at $25.70. At only start last preparation second last of 16 at Nakayama in the G1 Hopeful Stakes on December 27 over 2000m, 11 len behind Lovcen carrying 56.0kg at $279.10. Needs more time.
9
KOJI NISHIZUKA
WHITE,LIGHT BLUE BAND,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap