Race Overview
 
SONODA   22 May 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:40 Race 1 1400m
PAY BASQUE (11) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths into fourth. Nicely placed to take this out. SUCCESS CANON (6) returned last time with a solid third at this track over 1400m. Looks a strong chance. MEISHO MATABEE (1) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1230m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SCHALTTAG (7) made progress last time out, finishing 7 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. This looks a good race for her and she is one of the key runners.
2 11:10 Race 2 1400m
WONDER VISIBLE (10) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 1400m at this track last time. Form here at this trip is sound. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Expecting a bold showing. SUN ELSA (7) made progress last time out, finishing 3 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. HAPPY MONSTER (5) went to the paddock after scoring at his last appearance four-and-a-half months ago over 1230m at this track. One to consider. T K VINO (12) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fourth over 1400m at this track. Should be poised just off the lead. Not to be discounted.
3 11:40 Race 3 1400m
IRWIN (5) went fast early over 1400m at this track when resuming last time and dug deep to score by 9 lengths. Meets a stronger field but she is capable of running a bold race. CURREN PUMP IT UP (10) scored an overdue maiden win last time out, getting home by 2 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has a wide gate to overcome but he cannot be underestimated. NOT B ONE (9) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished second at this track two starts back then got the job done by 3 lengths as favourite last time out over 1400m at this track. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. SHINZEN KOTARO (8) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished third at this track two starts back then got the job done by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. Can go on with it.
4 12:10 Race 4 1400m
TANOMUDE HOMMA (3) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 4 lengths away in fifth over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. VICTORY KNIGHT (4) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing second and beaten 2.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. SHUFFLE GIRL (11) finished third at this track two runs back but was less effective last time over 1400m at this track, finishing 17 lengths back in ninth after being prominent at the bend. Can bounce back. MEISHO SATOYUKI (9) lines up on the back of a 3.5 lengths fourth over 1400m at this track as favourite. Has a sound record here with two wins and six minor placings from 13 starts. One of the contenders.
5 12:45 Race 5 1230m
KEIAI MANUKA (3) finished out of the money two starts back then he was never in contention and was beaten 8 lengths when sixth in a 1400m contest at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. CATHEDRAL ROCK (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into seventh after being prominent at the corner. Finds a winnable race. EPIC DAY (6) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was in the firing line on the turn before being beaten 16 lengths into sixth over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. ARC RIOSO (10) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1230m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into sixth. In the each way mix.
6 01:15 Race 6 1400m
VALADON (3) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 4 length win over 1400m at this track last time. Same rider aboard and is a leading contender. COSMO BLAZE (2) returned from a spell five-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 12 lengths into 11th over 1800m at Fukushima. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. FORD SPIRIT (4) was thereabouts last time out when second at this track over 1400m, beaten half a length. Should be at his peak now. Sure to go well. NINKARI (9) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver who looks sure to play a big role.
7 01:45 Race 7 1400m
BECOME KING (10) won his maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by half a length. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and he is a key runner. PROSPECT (9) pushed forward from a wide draw last start and kept going to win by 0.8 lengths over 1400m at this track. Oyama Ryutarou has won when aboard in the past and gets the ride again. Bold showing expected. MAPLE CAPTAIN (6) produced a reasonable effort when third last start after being in contention on the corner over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TAGANO ROBINSON (5) finished fifth at this track and distance at his last appearance nine weeks ago. Makes plenty of appeal.
8 02:20 Race 8 1400m
ECORO KAISER (3) turned in a fine effort to win by 7 lengths at this track and distance last time out to make it two-for-two this prep. No reason he cannot salute again. AGNES SHU (9) produced a reasonable effort when sixth last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Best form goes close. CERIANA (6) did a great job to score by 7 lengths over this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Likely to be there at the finish again. STARKEY (7) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. Nicely placed to go one better.
9 02:55 Race 9 820m
SERIOUS HITTER (7) produced a good effort last start when second over 820m at this track to make it two minor placings from three runs this preparation. Should be poised just off the lead. Best figures should see him run well. LACUS GAUDII (10) went fast early and went on to score by 3.5 lengths last time out over 820m at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. EIRAKU (6) last appeared on February 11 when a good fifth over 800m at Himeji, beaten 1.3 lengths. Has to be respected. KISS UMAI (5) scored two runs back then was well supported last time but could only manage to finish seventh over the same trip at this track. Meets a stronger field but he is worth another chance.
10 03:30 Race 10 1400m
VUELA FUERTE (10) scored by one length last start at this track over this distance after he was in contention on the corner. Has a very good record over today's journey with four wins from eight starts. Should park just off the speed despite the draw. Likely to feature. CHERRY RUSSIAN (11) was on a winning run of two races but last time out finished second over 1400m at this track. Hard to fault and can atone. VINA CAN THO (1) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 2.5 lengths at this track over 1400m. Form over this course and distance is solid with a win and two minor placings from four starts. Winning claims on best figures. OZMOPOLITAN (5) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing second and beaten one length. Nicely placed to play a big role.
11 04:10 Race 11 1700m
FREEDOM (8) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by 4 lengths over 1600m at Mizusawa as favourite. That continued the solid form this campaign, with three wins from six outings. Big chance once again. COPANO EMILIA (2) came home strongly last start to finish third, beaten 0.6 lengths, over 2000m at Nagoya. Can measure up. REINA BONITA (1) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Tackling a deeper field this time but she is worth serious consideration. OMOCHICHAN (4) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at Himeji two starts back then scored by 3 lengths last time out over 1800m at Saga. Finds a suitable race and can build on that last-start success.
12 04:50 Race 12 1400m
OTEMBAMUSUME (5) is racing well and has registered four minor placings in a row, last time out finishing second over 1400m at this track after being prominent from the outset. Finds a suitable race and can make it to the winner's circle. BOUQUET DE GRACE (2) resumes from a spell of ten months. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 1700m at Sapporo Dirt. Bold showing expected. LA ROYALE (4) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1400m at this track when beaten 3.5 lengths. Leading player again. EIYU MAX (10) is yet to find the winners' list this time in work but has three placings from five runs this prep, finishing 1.5 lengths away in third most recently over 1230m at this track. Another top-three finish is on the cards.