Race Overview
 
SONODA   16 October 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:40 Race 1 1400m
BRICKS (3) finished midfield when resuming from a break last time out over 1400m at this track. Has a nice draw and fitter can run a bold race. SNARK YUMA (10) was strongly fancied last start but couldn't deliver, finishing eighth over 1400m at this track. Better than that run suggests and worth consideration here. SMART CAPRICE (8) had been rock-solid with two placings in a row before finishing fourth over 1400m at this track last start. Deserves a win and can improve sharply. EL MIRAGE (4) finished adrift in ninth last time over 1400m at this track in a disappointing performance. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.
2 11:10 Race 2 1400m
FEEL HAPPINESS (3) has filled a minor placing at both runs this time in work, working home in good style at the most recent outing to finish second over 1400m at this track. Fitter and should be in the finish again. ONE OF US (4) was third at this track two starts ago then finished 1.3 lengths from the winner in fourth last time at this track. Key runner who can get off the mark. INJECTION (2) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 1400m at this track five months ago. Should be prominent from the low draw and should give backers a great sight. LUCKY PROOF (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.
3 11:40 Race 3 1400m
MEISHO RANZAN (8) is a distance specialist who turned things around last start and got the job done by 4 lengths over 1400m at this track. Meeting a deeper field this time but he deserves plenty of thought. VIP PURE ACE (1) proved too strong last start and scored by 7 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has a good record at this track with two wins and two minor placings. Winning hope again. NAMURA ANNIKA (7) did a great job to score by half a length over this course and distance last start in a far better run. Steps up a level but she is good enough to figure in the finish. KOKOLEKA (2) was never in contention last time over 1400m at this track when she finished eighth. This looks a nice race so expect her to finish closer.
4 12:10 Race 4 1400m
STELLA NOVA (7) found the line nicely to grab third last time out over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Should be getting home hard and is sure to be tough to beat. SHINZEN HACHIMAN (6) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. LITTLE GIRL BLUE (5) is a six-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth at her latest appearance over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Expected to feature in the finish this time. SMART IZANAMI (4) raced below her best last time when ninth over 1700m at Sapporo Dirt. Open to improvement and should be about the mark in this suitable assignment.
5 12:45 Race 5 820m
TENKOBAHI (12) settled back but kept coming to finish fourth over 820m at this track last start. In a suitable race and looks sure to feature. MEINER SPICA (1) was out of the money last start over 820m at this track when fifth. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. RISKY WHISKY (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish just half a length from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. BLEU VERT (9) was seventh in a 1400m contest at this track at his latest appearance. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.
6 01:20 Race 6 820m
PECHE BLANCHE (2) resumes in a similar race to his last run three-and-a-half months ago when he scored by 1.5 lengths. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. IT'S MY BUSINESS (4) has been racing well without winning. Last start finished third over 820m at this track. Has a low draw and is expected to be in the finish here. RAPUNZEL MOON (11) improved last start but found one better over 820m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. MODEL CHAN (1) improved last start but found a couple better over 820m here. Suitably placed and anticipating another big run.
7 01:55 Race 7 1400m
MEISHO SONIC (8) performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only a neck from the winner at the end of 1400m. Racing well and can produce a winning run here. AKARI RICKY (9) was always well back over this course and distance last time and never threatened in the straight when ninth after a win the run prior. Better than that latest effort and can improve sharply. NAMURA BUNCHY (1) has had two runs since a break, the latest a fifth over 1400m at this track. Has never missed the frame when third-up from a break and a big run is likely. MEISHO MATSURI (4) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when third over 1400m at this track. Hard to leave out.
8 02:25 Race 8 1400m
OUTSIDE BET (3) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a second after he gave away a big start over 1230m at this track. Meets a stronger field but he is up to the task. SMART RAVE (10) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when seventh. Has a solid record here at the distance with two wins and six placings from 12 tries. Sure to run well. AILES DU VENT (9) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish third over 1700m at this track. Steps up a level but she is capable of another big run. DAZZLING ICE (6) missed the frame last start, finishing seventh at this track over 1230m. Suitably placed so anticipating a better performance.
9 03:00 Race 9 1400m
GOOD HABITS (3) was in a different class last time, registering a dominant 2.5 lengths win over 1400m at this track to make it three in a row. Toyokazu Tano has been the pilot at her last three wins. Major player once again. BELLAGIO UMAMUSUKO (1) returned from a break of three months and finished third over this course and distance last time out. Fitter and sure to run well. FLYER TRUE (5) ran a strong race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing third and beaten only 1.5 lengths over 1230m at this track. A repeat of the latest can see him take a hand in the finish. MILD PRIME (2) was in the money two starts back at this track but couldn't back it up last time when eighth here over 1400m. Well placed and should be thereabouts.
10 03:35 Race 10 1400m
BELLAGIO GULF (2) struggled in a far tougher race two back but last time did much better in more suitable company when second at this track. Very fit now and a winning chance. ATARIMAE (8) finished just half a length from the winner in second last start over 1700m at this track after racing handy. Has the class to find the winners' list in this suitable race. JUN ODR (4) fought on well for third last start over 1400m at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Well placed and should be in the finish again. NARITA BONNY (7) ran below expectations last start, finishing seventh at this track over 1400m. Can atone.
11 04:10 Race 11 1400m
ZENDANNO HAGEMI (1) showed good pace and went on to score by one length last time out over 1400m at this track. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. WILL DUSK (4) is still in her first campaign. Has been out of the money recently including last start when fourth over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. Has ability and can turn things around. MEISHO KOHOKU (2) at the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading to finish 8th of 10 at this track on October 3 over 1400m. Well placed to find winning form again. FANGXIN LADY (6) crossed from an outside draw last time to stalk the lead before drawing clear to win by half a length over 1400m at this track. Kazuma Okaki who has scored on her three times retains the mount. Can play a role in the finish.
12 04:45 Race 12 1400m
MORNING COAT (12) turned in a fine effort to win by half a length at this track and distance when first-up from a layoff last start. Must raise the bar but this looks well within his grasp. MOON REY DE O (5) did well to score here two runs ago then last time out finished fourth over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Well placed and can make amends. INTI PYRO (10) showed good speed to stalk the pace before drawing clear to score by 1.75 lengths over 1400m here last time out. Will give a sight again. KING OLIVER (4) is back after a break of three months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1600m at Ohi. Now under the care of new trainer Sumio Arima. Definite top-three chance.