SONODA   18 Dec 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Keen battle for the lead with Ena Moanin, Suwannee Tesoro and Moon Set in advance of Dazzling Ice and Kinsho World. ENA MOANIN (8) resumes. Wasn't far away at last run before a break, finishing fourth over 1400m at Himeji ten months ago. Expect him to play a major role. SUWANNEE TESORO (7) ran a better race and finished 2.75 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to get the prize. COCOLI VALKYRIE (4) was well in commission last start over 1400m at this track when eighth. Great chance to atone. DAZZLING ICE (1) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish eighth over 1400m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish.
1 79758 DAZZLING ICE
AKIHIRO INADA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kapua with 51kg at $32.70. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Ford Spirit carrying 55kg at $15.50. Worth thought from inside alley.
1
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 44x98 LORD VOLARE
KOSAKU HORI
10YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 10 at this track on November 12 over 1400m, 22 len behind Andermatt with 57kg at $75.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kawakita Orgo carrying 57kg at $68.10. Tested on recent form.
2
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 00000 HER LOVELY
TSUYOSHI OBARU
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

Last start ran last of 10 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 14 len behind Vlaminck with 55kg at $75.80. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on October 17 over 1400m, 42 len behind Gilt Edge with 55kg at $278.60. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
3
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 28298 COCOLI VALKYRIE
MASAHIRO KITANO
6YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Kojiro Misaki
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Namura Haka carrying 55kg at $2.20. Before that second last of 10 at this track on October 10 over 1400m, 19 len behind Dame Sunrise carrying 55kg at $42.50. Will be hard to hold out.
4
YUGA OKUBO
SILVER, Blue cap
5 90680 ENCHANT
MAKOTO ORITA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Namura Haka with 55kg at $164.30. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hishi Arakan carrying 54kg at $6.60. Prefer others.
5
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 98776 KINSHO WORLD
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Tsukinowa with 57kg at $142. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on November 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nice Shoot carrying 57kg at $25.50. No threat last start but is capable of better.
6
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Green cap
7 47695 SUWANNEE TESORO
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Namura Haka with 55kg at $5.10. The race before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Years Straight carrying 55kg at $45.30. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
7
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Orange cap
8 x444x ENA MOANIN
NORIO TANAKA
4YO  BL/CH  HORSE 55.0KG
Hironobu Miyahara
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Himeji March 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Frevo carrying 56kg at $1.30. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Himeji January 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Shoot with 56kg at $3.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
8
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 757x8 MOON SET
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Fujiwara Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at this track on December 2 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Hokuzan Chouchou carrying 55kg at $71.10. Previously second-up eased back early on 12th of 16 at Kokura on July 20 2024 over 1800m, 10 len behind Namura Iris carrying 54.0kg at $274.30. Must improve significantly.
9
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 89099 IN SEASON
SHINOBU NODA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start second last of 10 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Vlaminck carrying 55kg at $287. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on November 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Nice Shoot with 55kg at $54.20. Can't recommend.
10
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Pink cap