Race Overview
 
SONODA   25 June 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:40 Race 1 1400m
MALTS SCHON (3) returns after a spell of three months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at Himeji. Rates highly and can measure up. LIGHT BRAVE (6) failed to live up to market expectations last start when out of the placings over 1400m at this track. Expecting a strong run in this field. AL RIHLA (10) could only manage to finish eighth at her latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Finds the right race and is worth consideration. SUBARASHII HIBI (1) was seventh in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Capable of featuring prominently.
2 11:10 Race 2 1400m
SAKURA VIGUEUR (6) has a moderate winning strike-rate but looks close to a win, the latest effort a solid second over 1400m at this track. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance. KURINO KOTEI (5) is yet to break through after 12 starts but not far off a win. Placed two back then missed the frame but was thereabouts last time over 820m at this track. Overdue and looks well placed to break the ice. ASK SUSTAINABLE (9) went to the paddock after scoring at his last appearance four months ago over 1400m at Himeji. Sure to make his presence felt fresh. A SHIN CINERARIA (1) hit the frame two starts ago but ran below par last time when ninth over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.
3 11:40 Race 3 1400m
ENA SOUTH (6) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 5 length win over 820m at this track last time. Same rider aboard and is a top chance. YAKUMO VENUS (3) led all the way to score as favourite on debut over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. Sure to be further improved and can make it back-to-back wins. COPANO EDO SERIES (1) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1400m at this track when third. Drawn to enjoy a lovely run so he is among the leading chances. SAMASAMA (4) was safely held last start on debut over 820m at this track. Should appreciate the longer journey now. Likely improver who can feature in the finish.
4 12:10 Race 4 1230m
LA LA VANILLE (5) has registered four minor placings from five runs this campaign. Produced another good performance last start when second over 820m at this track after she was always up in the leading division. Looks well placed so expect another big run. BUCHI A DREAM (6) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff she finished seventh over 1400m at Himeji. Rates highly here and is a strong chance to break through. LOVELY LORA (3) finished fourth at her last appearance over 1230m at this track on June 11. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for her. TRUE BEAUTY (7) finished fifth at her most recent appearance over 1230m at this track. Worth including in this suitable contest.
5 12:40 Race 5 1400m
STROM (2) was well in commission last start over 1400m at this track when third. Nice alley and can make amends. ROSA BANKSIAE (3) finished seventh last start over 1230m at this track when she had to contend with an awkward barrier. Fares better at the draw this time. Sure to be prominent. SUNNY R (10) won her maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by 6 lengths. Winning rider Tomohiro Sasada sticks and she cannot be underestimated. VICTORY EYE (6) did a great job to score by a neck over this course and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up effort. Nicely placed to take this out.
6 01:10 Race 6 820m
PROMETTRE (8) showed good early speed last start over today's journey at this track before finishing third. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. MADAM LADYBUG (3) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten a neck, over 820m at this track. Solid run last time and will take catching again. SPYWARE (7) was last at the races when he finished eighth over 800m at Himeji on March 12. Comes here with definite top-three claims. MEISHO KORAN (6) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing sixth. Nagao Tasuku gets the best out of this six-year-old mare. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
7 01:45 Race 7 1400m
RAS AL KHAIMAH (4) finished second when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. Is very effective at this distance can could prove hard to beat. WARERA HOSHINOKO (10) sat just off the speed and fought on well to finish second when resuming last start at this course and distance. Sure to run well again. MEISHO RONDO (8) was in contention on the turn and finished second last start over 1400m at this track, only beaten 0.8 lengths. Ready to go one better. SHIMANO DIAMOND (1) hasn't been able to break through for a while, the latest effort a fifth over 1400m at this track after he gave away a big start. Good enough on his day and can fill a top-three spot.
8 02:20 Race 8 1400m
MONT THE SECOND (2) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, leading throughout and putting 7 lengths on his rivals. Wataru Hirose who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Major player. GRAND LIVE (8) was handy in the run last time out before fading late to finish seventh over this trip at Morioka Dirt. Can bounce back. SUMMER PARK (6) turned in a modest performance when seventh last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Anticipating a better run this time. YOTA WOOD TAIL (1) ran a better race last start, finishing 1.75 lengths away in fourth over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
9 03:00 Race 9 1400m
L'IMMENSITE (6) resumes after a break of seven months. Won on debut to launch the last campaign over 1400m at this track. Comes to hand quickly so a bold showing is expected. OTOKONO ROMAN (2) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 1870m at this track only to fade late and finish fifth. Sure to give a great sight. SKY NO HARU (4) finished third behind Cevennes at this track over this distance at his latest outing. Form here is strong, boasting two wins from four starts. Must be considered. A SHIN BILLBOARD (9) won here two starts ago but was below his best at a more recent appearance, finishing fifth over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and can make amends.
10 03:40 Race 10 1400m
KAWAKITA HOKU LEA (10) was prominent from the outset when third over 1400m at this track last time out. Has a strong record here at this journey. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Among the leading chances. NISHINO BENITOITE (3) scored two runs back then was popular with punters last time but could only manage to finish tenth over the same trip at this track. Better placed and can atone. HO O NOUVEAU (6) improved last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at this track. Can get home into the money again. HANG TIME (1) ran a better race last start, finishing fourth over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and hard to fault if at his best.
11 04:15 Race 11 1700m
CRESCO YUSHA (8) has scored at his last six starts, most recently by 2.5 lengths over 1700m at this track as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with seven wins from eight starts. The one to beat again. EIFER CAP (10) travelled in a rearwards position and was disappointing over 1700m at this track last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run prior. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and two minor placings. Steps up a level but he is good enough to feature. WIN GRAND BLEU (4) has struggled on the JRA circuit recently, last start finishing ninth at Niigata over 3290m. Finds the right race this time and look for an improved run. SETTING SUN (9) missed the placings last start when ninth over 1400m at this track. Nice and fit and willing to give him another chance.
12 04:50 Race 12 1400m
WAKAMIYA ILIOS (5) returns from a spell of four months and did win first-up last time in work over 1400m at Himeji. Expected to go very well. MAIDENHEAD (3) started at $8.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth at this track over 1400m. In a suitable race and can play a major role. AKKESHI (4) missed the frame last start when he was always well out of his ground over 1400m at this track, finishing ninth. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. TAURUS KING (8) finished second last time over 1400m at this track when resuming from a spell. Will trim down second-up. Sure to be thereabouts.