Race Overview
 
SONODA   26 August 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:40 Race 1 820m
IRON MOON (5) has not appeared since he finished third over 1230m at this track on April 1. Boasts a first-up record of two wins and two placings from five starts. Expect him to play a major role. EPIC DAY (2) finished fourth last start over 820m at this track, an improvement on her sixth at this track the run before. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. VINCENT (4) was never in contention last time over 820m at this track. Solid top-three chance on her best figures. MAKURAGA REINE (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 820m at this track into sixth. Better than recent efforts suggest.
2 11:10 Race 2 1400m
ANGE BONHEUR (1) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when finishing fifth at this track over 1400m. Plenty of scope for improvement and worth following up. T O MONT BLANC (5) was always well back over this course and distance last time and never threatened in the straight. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. DAZZLING ICE (7) hasn't been threatening the winner but did an okay job last time when beating half the field home in fourth. Better last time and can play a role in this line-up. VIP PURE ACE (2) ran a better race last start, finishing fourth over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
3 11:40 Race 3 1400m
KOWAMOTE HAMMER (1) went forward last time and battled on gamely to finish just a nose from the winner in second over 1400m at this track when first-up from a spell. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. BLESSING ISLE (5) resumes in a similar race to his last run 11 weeks ago when fourth, beaten 2 lengths. Sure to make his presence felt. LA LA ANCESTRAL (7) settled well back and didn't fire over 1400m at this track last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run prior. Has his share of ability and is worth another chance in this suitable race. MEISHO SETSUGETSU (6) made progress last time out finishing in third over 1400m at this track. Right in the mix.
4 12:10 Race 4 1400m
FIORITA (8) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race when he made late ground and finished fourth last time out over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MACHO SASUPO (6) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish third over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race to play a major role. NOBU AND WHITE (4) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish third here. One of the main contenders. MAPLE DEEP (10) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fifth. Among the chances.
5 12:40 Race 5 1400m
MOMO ROYAL (2) saluted last start at this track over this distance after she was prominent at the bend. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring 10 times from 15 starts. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Best figures should see her run well. LA LA VANILLE (9) finished eighth over 1400m at this track last time out following a determined win two runs back. Record at this track is strong. Among the leading chances. A SHIN KIRIBATI (8) went forward last start and held on well for third. In the mix. QUANTUM GATE (5) was in the money two starts back at this track but couldn't back it up last time. Nicely placed to bounce back.
6 01:10 Race 6 820m
ASCENDIA (7) returns from a layoff of six-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1200m at Niigata. Has found the right race. AWESOME SUNRISE (1) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 820m after being in contention all the way. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. FIVE REYNA (9) has been in the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when second over 820m at this track. Will be right in this. ELMAS DESENI (4) improved last time out, finishing third at the end of 820m at this track. Finds a nice race and can keep improving.
7 01:40 Race 7 1400m
SAKURA VIGUEUR (7) started at $7.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. BEST OF KING (1) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at this track, finishing eighth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. PATROL RUN (5) finished eighth at this track and distance at his last appearance four-and-a-half months ago. Definite top-three chance. ARATAMA OSO (6) best of the rest.
8 02:10 Race 8 1700m
NAMURA JIMMY (3) was sent out favourite last time and scored by half a length at this track. Has a decent record at this track with one win and two minor placings. Winning rider Takanori Nagai sticks. Sure to play a big role. EARTH EOS (1) got well back over 1870m at this track last time and never threatened, eventually finishing sixth. Likely improver with strong prospects. RAY AND DANCE (4) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time here. Likely improver with strong prospects. WIND CAVE (5) could only manage fifth two runs back then improved last start but found one better. Nicely placed to maintain the form.
9 02:45 Race 9 1400m
BHADRA (4) is a promising filly yet to miss the frame after two starts, including a win. Is at the races for the first time since she finished third over 1200m at Monbetsu on June 17. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Likely to feature. MO MO SHINE (6) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when third at this track over 1400m. Should be prominent from the outset. Will play a major role. KASHINO SPIRYTUS (8) is yet to break through in three runs. Finished fourth at his last appearance over 1400m at this track on August 7 after he gave away a big start. Finds the right race and is worth consideration. MONGE HOPE (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 14 lengths into fifth. Capable of featuring prominently.
10 03:20 Race 10 1400m
MARBLE HALO (3) was in a different class last time with a dominant 3 lengths win over 1400m at this track, making it three wins in a row. Rates as the testing material again. WILL DUSK (1) was far from disgraced when sixth last start after being in contention on the bend over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. RIKO SUPER (5) ran below expectations last time after being prominent on the bend at this track, finishing seventh after starting at $2.50. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. ANYA WAKUWAKU (2) turned in another moderate effort last start. Next best.
11 03:55 Race 11 1400m
MOKARA ACE (4) resumes in a similar race to his last run five-and-a-half months ago when fifth. One of the genuine hopes in the race. DONDENGAESHI (2) missed the frame when resuming last start over 1400m at this track but wasn't all that far from the winner. Expected to feature in the finish. GLORIOUS APOI (5) drew wide last time and was safely held when eighth over this track and trip. Better than the latest run suggests and can improve sharply. TAGANO TETSU (3) drifted back over 1230m here last time before winding up late to finish fourth, beaten 2.75 lengths. Right up to this on best form.
12 04:30 Race 12 820m
GIFT BASKET (2) saluted at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when in contention on the bend before finishing fourth over 820m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. AOI ALZARD (8) finished fifth, beaten 2.75 lengths, last time out over this course and distance after coming from an outside draw. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Best figures should see her run well. VENT SAISONNIER (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 2.5 lengths when fifth over 820m at this track a week-and-a-half ago after being in the firing line on the corner. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. APPUPPU (9) next best.