In this continuing series, Alan Carasso takes a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming weekend at the tracks on the Japan Racing Association circuit, with a focus on pedigree and/or performance in the sales ring. Here are the horses of interest for this weekend running at Hanshin and Sapporo Racecourses, including the first stakes try for impressive debut winner Shonan Galleon (Jpn) (Flightline):Saturday, September 5, 20265th-HSN, ¥14,880,000 ($96k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1400mTIVORY TOWER (f, 2, Gun Runner–Kimari, by Munnings) is the first foal to the races from her versatile dam, a 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard for Ten Broeck Farm and Wesley Ward and victorious in the GI Madison Stakes on the dirt while finishing runner-up against the boys in the age-restricted G1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2020. Purchased by M.V. Magnier for $2.7 million at Fasig-Tipton November in 2021, Kimari is a daughter of Grade III winner Cozze Up Lady (Cozzene), also the dam of Saudi Arabian listed winner Michael Schofield (Tiz the Law). O-North Hills Farm Co Ltd; B-Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt/Westerberg Ireland ULC et al (KY); T-Shogo YasudaSOPHIA BUILD (JPN) (c, 2, Jackie's Warrior–Sophia's Song, by Bellamy Road) is out of a listed-winning and Grade III-placed dam who was sold to Shadai Farm with this colt in utero for $1.35 million at the 2023 Fasig-Tipton November Sale. The 13-year-old mare is a 100% stakes producer from her three foals to race, including GISW Bright Future (Curlin), MGSW 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Booth (Mitole) and GSW/GISP Musical Mischief (Into Mischief). The second dam produced MSW Tax Refund (Artax) and the dam of MSW/GSP Meal Penalty (Tale of the Cat). This is also the family of champion Housebuster. Ryusei Sakai has the riding assignment. O-Hiroyuki Maeda; B-Shadai Farm; T-Hideaki Fujiwara6th-HSN, ¥14,880,000 ($96k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1400mDESERT CANDLE (f, 2, Gun Runner–Theyskens' Theory, by Bernardini) is set to be the ninth starter and attempts to become the eighth winner out of her dam, winner of the G3 Prestige Stakes and third in the G1 Fillies' Mile for King's Plate-winning part-owner Andrew Rosen and trainer Brian Meehan in 2010 and runner-up in the GI Garden City Stakes at Belmont the following season. Purchased for $385,000 at Keeneland September–coincidentally the same price this owner paid for the Keeneland-sourced dam of Triple Crown winner Contrail (Jpn)–Desert Candle is out of a half-sister to 2005 Eclipse Award-winning juvenile male Stevie Wonderboy (Stephen Got Even) and SP Queen Joanne (Mr. Greeley). O-North Hills Co Ltd; B-AR Enterprises LLC (KY); T-Kodai Hasegawa11th-SAP, Sapporo Nisai S.-G3, ¥65m ($417k), 2yo, 1800mTSHONAN GALLEON (JPN) (c, 2, Flightline–Tan Gritona {Arg}, by Full Mast) established a new class record when romping on career debut at Hakodate back on July 5 and should be well-fancied for this first dip into stakes competition. A son of Argentinian champion 2-year-old filly and dual Group 1 winner Tan Gritona, the Feb. 13 foal was sent through the ring at the 2024 JRHA Select Foal Sale, where he was hammered down to this owner for just over $1.3 million. Both he and 'TDN Rising Star' Flight Command (Flightline), who will be looking to bounce back in Sunday's GI Hopeful Stakes, have Mizzen Mast in the same spot on the female side of their pedigrees. O-Tetshuide Kunimoto; B-Northern Racing; T-Shizuya Kato 1800m 2yo Newcomers (debut race) at HakodateWon by 2c 1. SHONAN GALLEON (Flightline xTan Gritona (Full Mast)) under Katsuma Sameshima1.47.6 a new 2yo 1800m CR2nd 2f DANON CUBE (Kitasan Black x Even So (Camelot))#JRA pic.twitter.com/adoKBXNHB5— Graham Pavey (@LongBallToNoOne) July 5, 2026The post Gun Runner Daughter of Kimari Set For Hanshin Unveiling appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.