SONODA   30 Dec 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Moderate tempo with Meisho Mangetsu leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. LADY COURT ASK (1) produced a good run two starts back to finish third but disappointed last time when out of the placings at this track over the same trip. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. MEISHO MANGETSU (7) failed to live up to expectations over 1400m at this track last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run prior. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. NISHINO FOUR LEAF (8) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 3 lengths when fourth in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. BUEI (9) is returning from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished eighth at this track over 1400m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Toshiteru Kunisawa. Should be primed for this.
1 7x836 LADY COURT ASK
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Isshin with 53kg at $3.30. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Namura Haka with 53kg at $29.40. Nicely placed to atone.
1
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 69776 BRIDGE J I
KOSAKU HORI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Takahashi Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently got back early 6th of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1400m, 14 len behind Karatsuno with 54kg at $59.40. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind Tsukinowa carrying 54kg at $351.50. Take on trust.
2
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 33458 SUNRISE ATOM
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Hiroshi Nagai
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Starry Song carrying 55kg at $19.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind T O Robinson carrying 55kg at $5.10. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Red cap
4 070x0 G MAX
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 59 len behind T O Robinson carrying 57kg at $248.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Nagoya on February 14 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Exultation with 56kg at $11. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Blue cap
5 76388 WIN REVERENCE
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kyowa Gloria with 53kg at $48.60. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meisho Masakari with 56kg at $256.30. Rather invest elsewhere.
5
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 99997 TRANSCENDENTAL
MASAYA KOMURA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on December 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Camouflage with 57kg at $471.60. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hishi Arakan carrying 57kg at $176.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 x2x36 MEISHO MANGETSU
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Tsukinowa carrying 55kg at $1.70. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Astrit carrying 53kg at $1.70. Racing well. Top prospects.
7
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 59444 NISHINO FOUR LEAF
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 53.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Wispy Snow carrying 53kg at $98.70. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Kawakita Orgo carrying 53kg at $9. One of the chief contenders.
8
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Orange cap
9 3809x BUEI
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track June 20 over 1400m, 20 len behind Cocoli Caledonian with 57kg at $15.60. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at this track July 19 2024 over 1400m, 26 len behind These Days carrying 55kg at $28.80. Should run well.
9
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 x0864 UNICO
TAKAHIRO ARAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Last start 4th of 10 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Malaika carrying 55kg at $116.90. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind T O Robinson with 55kg at $39.60. Better off looking to others.
10
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap