SONODA   24 Dec 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Makankosappo to take charge ahead of Maple Drefong at a strong tempo. MAKANKOSAPPO (5) lines up for the first time since August 14. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 820m at this track. Expect him to play a major role. ITEMAE BUFFALO (10) has three placings from six runs this preparation and last start finished 3 lengths from the winner in second over 1400m at this track. Useful type who gets his chance. ECORO AMORE (7) improved last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. IMANANJANAI (2) returned from a spell two weeks ago when she was beaten 5.5 lengths into sixth over 1400m at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time.
1 75343 MAPLE DREFONG
TAKAO KURODA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kawakita Orgo with 57kg at $13.10. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Smart Queen carrying 57kg at $13.90. Not keen on his prospects.
1
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 065x6 IMANANJANAI
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kyowa Gloria carrying 55kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on November 7 2024 over 1400m, 15 len behind A Shin Temujin carrying 54kg at $477.30. Worth consideration.
2
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Black cap
3 8319x HAGINO VERDON
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Yoshie Hinokuma
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track August 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Neuer Held carrying 57kg at $20.50. Previously first up; 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt May 18 over 1400m, 17 len behind Rafale with 57.0kg at $258.90. Will struggle against these.
3
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 28905 T O MONT BLANC
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
6YO  BLACK  MARE 51.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vlaminck carrying 55kg at $26.30. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 17 len behind Kurino Hero with 55kg at $438.20. Watch for a big final furlong.
4
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 2403x MAKANKOSAPPO
TARO NAGASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track August 14 over 820m, 0.8 len behind Contribute with 56kg at $2.20. First up last campaign third of 11 at this track May 8 over 820m, 7 len behind Victory Bridge with 56kg at $5.90. Bold performance expected.
5
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 68977 NORD STELLA
SHINOBU NODA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at this track on December 2 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Hokuzan Chouchou with 54kg at $113.30. The run before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 820m, 5.5 len behind La La Kerria with 54kg at $48. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 93492 ECORO AMORE
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kyowa Gloria carrying 55kg at $4. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meisho Masakari with 55kg at $73.20. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
7
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Orange cap
8 77898 STABILIZER
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Koichi Oshima
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on December 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Yamanin La Vera with 53kg at $268.40. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cortado with 53kg at $49.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 8664x KEIAI MANUKA
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track October 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Machine with 57kg at $18.30. Previously first up; second of 7 at Monbetsu April 21 2022 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Morphe Soldier carrying 56kg at $2.20. Has the ability to run well.
9
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 32462 ITEMAE BUFFALO
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Vlaminck with 57kg at $2.60. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Ford Spirit carrying 57kg at $21.30. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
10
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Pink cap