SONODA   03 Oct 2025
 
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Race 1 820m

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Strong tempo with Regeneration, Model Chan and Baikal going forward ahead of Rapunzel Moon and Petite Fleche. BAIKAL (9) wasn’t disgraced when fourth here last start over this journey, finishing a few lengths off the winner. Fitter for recent racing and looks capable of playing a leading role. PETITE FLECHE (6) has missed the frame at her last couple but drops into the right race now. If she finds her rhythm she’s more than capable of striking. A SHIN BIRMAN (3) finds it tough to get off the mark but is knocking on the door, finishing a strong second over this track and trip last time. Deserves serious respect from the low draw. RAPUNZEL MOON (1) went off the boil last start but had been racing consistently before that. Can bounce back and is worth another chance.
1 06238 RAPUNZEL MOON
SHINOBU NODA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Last start failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at this track on September 10 over 820m, 9 len behind Kawakitaborderless carrying 55kg at $6.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on July 30 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Ryuno Hinako with 55kg at $3.50. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside gate.
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TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, White cap
2 00398 SANONO BLADER
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on September 19 over 820m, 10 len behind Sawayaka Sawachan with 56kg at $75.80. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 820m, 11 len behind Kurino Nina carrying 56kg at $30.70. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 90962 A SHIN BIRMAN
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on September 19 over 820m, 5 len behind Sawayaka Sawachan carrying 55kg at $48.60. The start before that got back early 6th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 820m, 9 len behind Kurino Nina carrying 55kg at $85.70. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
3
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Salmon cap
4 98397 ASTRIT
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Tadao Ueta
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on September 10 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Kirakirari carrying 55kg at $19.50. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on August 21 over 820m, 6 len behind Ukraine Eyes carrying 55kg at $40.90. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.
4
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 45666 PALLADIUM RIBBON
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Cosmo View Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on September 10 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Kirakirari with 55kg at $23.70. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on August 28 over 820m, 7 len behind A K Return with 55kg at $49.50. Watch for her late in the piece.
5
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 2x856 PETITE FLECHE
MOTOHIRO KOMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshiaki Tanaka
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on September 19 over 820m, 9 len behind Sawayaka Sawachan with 55kg at $4.20. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 820m, 6 len behind Kurino Nina with 55kg at $20.70. Capable of a better run.
6
SOTA HIJIKATA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 34346 MODEL CHAN
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on September 17 over 1230m, 14 len behind Shadoff carrying 55kg at $21.40. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Techno Express carrying 55kg at $6.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
7
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 64447 NISHINO KARIUDO
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on September 17 over 1230m, 14 len behind Shadoff carrying 57kg at $91.80. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Kurino Nina carrying 57kg at $3.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 44624 BAIKAL
Jun Fujikawa
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Racing well recently. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on September 10 over 820m, 5 len behind Kawakitaborderless carrying 55kg at $16.60. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on August 21 over 820m, neck behind Ukraine Eyes carrying 55kg at $4.50. Expected to finish much closer.
9
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 90900 HO O SIX
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on September 10 over 820m, 10 len behind Kirakirari with 57kg at $208.60. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on August 14 over 1400m, 26 len behind Hermanito with 57kg at $355.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 709x0 REGENERATION
IKKOO TANAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track on September 17 over 1230m, 30 len behind Shadoff carrying 56kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track March 12 over 1400m defeating Rin Ten Ryu carrying 55kg at $1.50. Unlikely to threaten.
11
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
12 08530 GEIJUTSUGAKUBU
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on September 10 over 820m, 19 len behind Kirakirari carrying 55kg at $13.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on August 28 over 820m, 2.75 len behind Kurino Nina carrying 52kg at $7.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
12
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap