SONODA   19 Mar 2026
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Reasonable tempo with Dazzling Ice probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. MEISHO UNABARA (2) resumes in a similar race to his last run six months ago when third, beaten 1.1 lengths. Capable of playing a major role fresh. SHIMPU KOEDO (1) finished seventh at his last appearance over 1400m at Himeji on March 3. This looks a nice race and can feature in the finish. HUNTER KILLER (5) was safely held on debut last start, finishing fourth over 1400m at Himeji. Will take a lot from that experience. Expected to do much better. A SHIN CINERARIA (8) was tenth over 1400m at Himeji at her latest appearance. Suitably placed and can turn things around.
1 54727 SHIMPU KOEDO
MAKOTO ORITA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Derma Saturn carrying 57kg at $81.70. The race before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, neck behind Wonder Hinata with 56kg at $23. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
1
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 4843x MEISHO UNABARA
TARO NAGASHIMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track September 18 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Akakichino Eleven carrying 57kg at $3.30. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at this track July 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Civic Charles with 58kg at $16.80. Bold performance expected.
2
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Black cap
3 95698 DURANT VERITE
Seiichi Terachi
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Makoto Kato
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Grand Centre carrying 57kg at $89.10. The race before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Jet Air with 57kg at $50.20. Can't make much of a case.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Red cap
4 52500 HO O SIX
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
11YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Most recently second last of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 47 len behind Meiner Thracia with 57kg at $263.40. The run before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 11 over 1800m, 25 len behind Hernandez with 56kg at $208.80. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
4
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 4 HUNTER KILLER
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Crucifer carrying 57kg at $1.40. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 88579 NISHINO DANTE
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
11YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Himeji on February 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Economica carrying 57kg at $43.50. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hagino Verdon with 57kg at $58.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
7 788x0 FOREST PIANO
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after nine months ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Shutter Speed carrying 55kg at $65.10. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 20 len behind Cut Back carrying 55kg at $151.30. Unlikely to threaten.
7
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 55000 A SHIN CINERARIA
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 23 len behind Grand Centre with 54kg at $68.20. The start before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meisho Pisukari carrying 53kg at $5.20. On her best form has excellent prospects.
8
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 30577 DAZZLING ICE
AKIHIRO INADA
5YO  GREY  MARE 53.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Arc Rioso with 53kg at $4.70. The start before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Forewind carrying 53kg at $25.50. Likely to play a big role.
9
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 48553 KAYAKO
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
7YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Katsunari Hosokawa
Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Crucifer carrying 55kg at $28.70. The start before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wonder Hinata with 55kg at $9.20. Predicted to struggle.
10
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Pink cap