SONODA   17 Dec 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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A solid tempo on the cards with Isshin leading the way. ISSHIN (4) showed early speed from a good draw last time and led until they straightened, eventually finishing sixth over 1400m at this track. In the mix. A SHIN CHARMANT (2) was well backed but safely held last start when 3.5 lengths from the winner in seventh at this track and distance after jumping from a wide gate. Deserves another chance. LADY COURT ASK (8) performed above expectations last time over 1400m at this track, finishing 0.6 lengths from the winner in third after starting at huge odds. Top-three aspirations. ALZARD (3) was in contention on the turn and finished third last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Worth plenty of thought.
1 97654 SCHWARZ STAR
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Last start 4th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Namura Haka carrying 57kg at $84.20. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Smart Queen with 57kg at $227.20. Looks safely held on recent runs.
1
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, White cap
2 67997 A SHIN CHARMANT
TSUYOSHI OBARU
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Namura Haka with 57kg at $3.70. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meisho Kotodama with 55kg at $69.60. Can improve again. Top chance.
2
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Black cap
3 06x93 ALZARD
MASAHIRO KITANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Wonder Trigger with 55kg at $6.30. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Vlaminck carrying 57kg at $13.50. Has the ability to take this out.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Red cap
4 62646 ISSHIN
TAKAHIRO ARAI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Champion Seira carrying 57kg at $11.10. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kurino Hero with 57kg at $17.10. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
4
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 08476 Y Y WARRIOR
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Yasushi Yamada
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Namura Haka carrying 53kg at $73. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hishi Arakan with 57kg at $15.90. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
5
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 08077 MIRACLE ZADA
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind T O Robinson carrying 55kg at $194.50. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Vorpal Sword carrying 55kg at $69.80. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
6
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 08057 DINOPONERA
TAKAO KURODA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kapua carrying 55kg at $72.40. Before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Success Canon with 55kg at $53.90. Happy enough to avoid.
7
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Orange cap
8 87x83 LADY COURT ASK
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 10 at this track on November 12 over 1400m, 22 len behind Andermatt with 55kg at $42.70. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Namura Haka carrying 53kg at $29.40. Racing well. Top prospects.
8
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 24x55 KAYAKO
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
6YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Katsunari Hosokawa
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 10 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Vorpal Sword with 55kg at $6.30. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Tsukinowa with 55kg at $14.30. Other runners are much more appealing.
9
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 9x868 SUEHIRO INAZUMA
Seiichi Terachi
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Midori Jutaku Co. Ltd.
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Vlaminck with 55kg at $10. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Let's Go Ask carrying 55kg at $165.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
10
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, Pink cap