SONODA   08 Jan 2026
 
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Race 1 1400m

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A lack of early speed leaves it open for Cherbourg Rain to run them along. STEINER (8) started at $7.40 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth at this track over 1400m. Likely improver with strong prospects. WIDE ISIS (6) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth starting at $3.20. Sure to run well. KEIAI MANUKA (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. Fitter this time and finds a suitable race. CHERBOURG RAIN (4) finished tenth at her most recent outing over 1400m at this track. Appeals as a top-four contender.
1 88767 AIZUWAKAMATSU
TSUYOSHI OBARU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Ichikawa Yoshimi Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 15 len behind Imagine Lennon carrying 57kg at $171.80. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on December 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Grun Wald with 57kg at $148.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 00098 OMEGA JETMAN
MASAYA KOMURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Reiko Hara
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1230m, 17 len behind Mononofuno Michi carrying 57kg at $169.20. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1400m, 13 len behind Caro Avanti carrying 57kg at $338.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Black cap
3 36987 HANDEN LAURIER
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 51.0KG

Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Elucidator carrying 51kg at $24.50. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Astrit with 51kg at $98.20. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
3
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Red cap
4 25570 CHERBOURG RAIN
MICHIO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Heno Heno Kappa carrying 54kg at $6.60. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on December 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Grun Wald with 54kg at $43. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
4
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 664x0 KEIAI MANUKA
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 10 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, 10 len behind Itemae Buffalo with 57kg at $7.30. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Monbetsu on May 19 2022 over 1700m, 8 len behind Ritual carrying 56kg at $4.60. Fitter again and a winning hope.
5
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 46336 WIDE ISIS
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
8YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Kyoko Habata
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shining Gift carrying 55kg at $3.20. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Astrit with 55kg at $6.70. Capable of big final splits.
6
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 0838x IN THE SKY
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
M's Racing
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at this track October 15 over 1400m, 12 len behind Jo Black carrying 56kg at $125. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Kyoto May 25 over 2200m, 49 len behind Reine Marron with 57.0kg at $41.50. Prepared to watch.
7
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 64636 STEINER
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Heno Heno Kappa carrying 57kg at $7.40. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Karatsuno with 57kg at $37.50. Expected to finish much closer.
8
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Orange cap
9 72899 SIDESHOOT
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
7YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Yasuhisa Seno
Last start second last of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Elucidator carrying 55kg at $75.20. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, 45 len behind Cresco Yusha with 55kg at $214.40. A top-three finish would surprise.
9
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 63884 WIN REVERENCE
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
8YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Mangetsu carrying 56kg at $84.20. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kyowa Gloria with 53kg at $48.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap