Race Overview
 
SONODA   30 July 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 12:20 Race 1 820m
BAIKAL (1) finished out of the money when fourth in an 820m contest at this track three weeks ago. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. MOULIN CHATAIN (10) started at $9.30 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth at this track over 820m. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. UKRAINE EYES (12) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a seventh over 820m at this track. Fitter and can make amends. LIBELLULA (7) was in contention on the corner and finished third last time over 820m at this track. Nicely placed to go a couple better.
2 12:55 Race 2 1400m
A SHIN ALBIREO (6) faced the starter for the first time and finished sixth last start at this track over 1400m. Big chance with race experience now on board. AL RIHLA (8) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when sixth. Expect a better run this time. SUNRISE ATOM (2) has been in the market at her last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing eighth over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to break the run of outs. KYOWA GLORIA (9) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when seventh over 1400m at this track. Likely improver.
3 01:25 Race 3 1400m
MEISHO SHIBUKI (2) was well fancied last start at the second run back from a break and was in the placings again, finishing third over 1400m at this track. Great chance to break through. ODILIA (6) was sent out at long odds last time but ran above expectations to finish third, beaten only 0.8 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Among the leading hopes. CAN I SING (8) has been in the market at her last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing eighth over 1400m at this track. Rates highly on best figures and can do much better. SANNEN A GUMI (4) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Looks to be in the right race so expect another big run.
4 01:55 Race 4 1400m
PRIME TAILOR (5) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing second over 1400m at this track. Ready to find winning form. EXSPERION (9) made it nine minor placings in a row last start when second over 1400m at this track. Wide draw and will need a good steer from Hijikata Sota. Can give this a mighty shake. ADDINGTON (3) is yet to break through in nine runs. Finished fifth at his last appearance over 1400m at this track on July 11. Can feature in the finish this time. T K VINO (1) ran a nice race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths. Set to run well again.
5 02:25 Race 5 1700m
HERNANDEZ (3) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score by 1.3 lengths at this track and trip last time out to make it two-for-two this prep. Exciting type and hard knock the winning form. DERMA VEDA (2) raced over 1400m last time at this track and finished fifth. Weight reduction will suit. Backmarker who keeps coming. One of the leading chances. NEUER HELD (6) finished fourth last time out over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Right in this. GRAN GUERRERO (4) returns from a spell of five-and-a-half months and did win first-up last time in work over 1400m at this track. Top-three claims.
6 03:00 Race 6 1400m
ANEMOS ELPIDA (5) drifted back from the inside draw last time then found the line strongly to score by a neck over 1400m at this track. In form and will take beating again. HIGH GOOD SHINE (9) has six placings from 12 runs this preparation, most recently finishing second as favourite over 1400m at this track after being prominent at the turn. Bold showing is expected. MONTSAINT OF LIGHT (8) turned in a nice run when fresh from a spell two starts back but missed the placings last time when ninth over 1230m at this track. Fitter and deserves another chance. SATONO HARMONIA (4) finished adrift in tenth last time over 1400m at this track in a disappointing performance. Solid top-three prospects.
7 03:30 Race 7 1400m
GENTATSU (7) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a neck over 1400m at this track. Winning rider Kenta Sugiura stays aboard and he is sure to go well. HOSIKUZULONELINESS (8) is racing well. Scored at this track two back then finished second, only beaten 0.8 lengths, over 1400m at this track at the latest appearance three weeks ago. Should park just off the speed. Expecting another bold showing. WISPY SNOW (4) has been in the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1400m at this track. Generally goes well here. One of the contenders. ULTIMO (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. Has her share of ability and finds a suitable race.
8 04:05 Race 8 1400m
AEDIFICATA (8) kicked off this campaign with a win two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when fifth over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed and expect a better run this time. AOI MERCI (7) finished out of the money when fifth in a 1400m contest at this track three weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. BALL THE MAHONEY (1) was comfortably accounted for when eighth last time out over 1230m after a win at this track at the previous outing. Likely improver with strong prospects. SUKESAN KAKUSAN (2) scored a commanding win at this track over 1400m at his latest appearance on May 23. Sure to make his presence felt.
9 04:40 Race 9 1400m
FIRST RICKEY (8) was successful last start over 1400m at this track, getting home by 1.75 lengths to make it three wins on the trot. Winning rider Tomohiro Yoshimura retains the mount. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. YOSHINO TARUMAE (9) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1400m at this track, finishing 7 lengths from the winner. Has a sound record here with eight wins and four minor placings from 22 starts. Ideally placed to score. ISE BAY (7) is a consistent performer with two minor placings from three starts this prep. Was prominent throughout and finished 2.25 lengths from the winner in third last start over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. CRESCO THUNDER (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth. Capable of featuring prominently.
10 05:20 Race 10 1230m
MINACK THEATRE (1) finished fourth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 2.5 lengths over 1230m at this track. Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. KARULA FACTOR (8) returns from a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1230m at this track. Has found a suitable race. T K MOHALA (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she was never in contention over 1400m at this track, beaten 12 lengths into sixth. The engagement of Shinjo Kaisei is noteworthy. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. DIAMOND DUST (3) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1230m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.
11 05:55 Race 11 1400m
A SHIN TEMUJIN (7) is a genuine five-year-old entire who resumed with a solid second last time out at this track over 1400m. Should be in the finish. MEINER ALAUDA (3) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1400m at this track when beaten a neck. Has a solid record here at the distance and is expected to go very well. CHERRY RUSSIAN (10) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fourth over 1400m at this track. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. One to consider. TAISEI MY WAY (8) produced another moderate effort last start when 13 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1600m at Mizusawa. No surprise to see him in contention.
12 06:30 Race 12 820m
CHIARO VELOCE (1) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish third over 1230m at this track. Will go forward again and looks tough to beat. RYUNO HINAKO (6) produced a good run two starts back to finish second but failed to live up to market expectations last time when out of the placings at this track over the same trip. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. HYAKUMONOGATARI (3) finished fifth when resuming two runs back then did a good job last start but found one better over 820m at this track, beaten only one length. Likely improver with strong prospects. NEVER TAP OUT (10) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 820m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Nicely placed to maintain the form.