SONODA   15 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 1 1400m

Track:      

Without a great deal of early pace evident Hunter Killer may lead the way over Mittelrhein. SHIMPU KOEDO (1) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. HUNTER KILLER (5) has started twice, missing the frame on debut then doing a better job to finish second last time, beaten 7 lengths over 1400m at this track. Sits handy in the run. Close to a win and should go well. MIRACLE ZADA (10) went forward from the low draw last time before fading to finish fifth over 1400m at this track. Among the chances. TRANSCENDENTAL (8) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing eighth. Deserves another chance.
1 47273 SHIMPU KOEDO
MAKOTO ORITA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Moon Set with 56kg at $15. The run before that 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. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
1
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 0x366 MITTELRHEIN
TAKAMASA SUWA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 16 len behind Satono Kairos carrying 55kg at $25.20. Before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Pellestrina with 55kg at $3.90. Win doesn't look likely.
2
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 04079 NAVIGATOR
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1870m, 71 len behind Hagino Ka Noa with 56kg at $334.60. The start before that 7th of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mind Your Rhythm carrying 57kg at $45.40. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
3
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Red cap
4 07989 LORD VOLARE
KOSAKU HORI
11YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Lord Horse Club
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 42 len behind Meisho Rise with 53kg at $43.70. The start before that second last of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Mind Your Rhythm carrying 57kg at $43. Others offer greater appeal.
4
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 42 HUNTER KILLER
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Crucifer carrying 57kg at $1.40. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meisho Unabara with 57kg at $3.80. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
5
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 9777x NORD STELLA
SHINOBU NODA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track December 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Itemae Buffalo with 54kg at $104.50. On debut second of 8 at Monbetsu June 6 2024 over 1100m, 4 len behind Lady Tiara carrying 55kg at $11.40. Other runners rate better.
6
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 89057 WONDER ELPIS
KOSAKU HORI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sakura Gracieux carrying 55kg at $95.40. Before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Miracle Ace carrying 55kg at $128.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Orange cap
8 06838 TRANSCENDENTAL
MASAYA KOMURA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 8 len behind Moon Set carrying 57kg at $8.10. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dinan carrying 57kg at $66.90. Possesses a big finish.
8
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Orange cap
9 08809 WONDER FLEX
KOSAKU HORI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Moon Set with 55kg at $92.90. Before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Miracle Ace carrying 55kg at $158.20. Has failed to show enough.
9
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 65845 MIRACLE ZADA
MAKOTO ORITA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Last start 5th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Moon Set with 55kg at $28.70. Before that 4th of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mind Your Rhythm with 54kg at $17.20. Nicely placed to make amends.
10
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap