SONODA   14 May 2026
 
GOING:

Race 1 1400m

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Hyakumonogatari, Cresco Way and Sakura Vigueur can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. CRESCO WAY (2) returned from a spell last start with a solid second, beaten a neck, at this track over 1400m. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. HYAKUMONOGATARI (4) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when ninth over 820m at this track. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. ANEMOS ELPIDA (5) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1400m. Can measure up again. SAKURA VIGUEUR (6) finished eighth over 1400m at Himeji at his most recent appearance on January 27. Worth plenty of thought fresh.
1 6325x HIMARIN
Jun Fujikawa
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Himeji February 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Akakichino Eleven with 55kg at $39.50. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track March 13 2025 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind June Nadeshiko with 54kg at $13.30. Might need the run.
1
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 458x2 CRESCO WAY
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Saburo Horikawa
Second run back. First-up after five months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, neck behind Buei carrying 55kg at $1.10. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track on April 8 2025 over 1230m, 8 len behind Brigliadoro with 55kg at $140.60. Sure to run well.
2
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 06766 VIP PURE ACE
MASAYA KOMURA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 35 len behind T K Vino carrying 55kg at $33.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 14 len behind Delicatessen carrying 55kg at $89.50. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
3
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Red cap
4 9x739 HYAKUMONOGATARI
MOTOHIRO KOMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Kentaro Yui
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 820m, 7 len behind Meisho Onite carrying 55kg at $16.40. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 31 over 820m, 2 len behind Hermione carrying 55kg at $3. Deserves another chance.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 58733 ANEMOS ELPIDA
Nishikawa Shinya
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Smart Canon with 55kg at $49.70. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 33 len behind Meisho Rise with 55kg at $21.10. Leading chance again.
5
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Yellow cap
6 3248x SAKURA VIGUEUR
MASAHIRO KITANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Resumes. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Himeji January 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Akano Strong carrying 57kg at $5.90. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at this track October 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Gilt Edge with 58kg at $5.10. Expect he will go well.
6
KEITA NISHI
PINK, BLUE SIX SPOTS, Green cap
7 26786 MEISHO KUMOJI
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Buei carrying 54kg at $27.30. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Not B One carrying 57kg at $74.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 67509 HAWAIIAN SEIRA
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 44 len behind T K Vino carrying 57kg at $126.10. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 20 len behind Delicatessen with 57kg at $194.30. Can bounce back.
8
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
9 49784 CHO KANSEI
MICHIO TANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Takao Maruyama
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Smart Canon with 54kg at $72.50. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 16 len behind Guti carrying 54kg at $116.80. Might just find this a bit too tough.
9
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Pink cap