SONODA   11 Jun 2026
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Variraptor should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. VARIRAPTOR (3) finished second at this track two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1400m at this track, finishing 2.5 lengths back in sixth. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. KRIS BERG (4) ran a nice race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing third and beaten 1.3 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Well placed and in the mix. MERKUR (8) was in the money two starts back at this track but couldn't back it up last time when eighth here over 1400m. Nicely placed to turn things around. NAVIGATOR (2) was fifth over 1400m at this track at his latest appearance. Capable of featuring prominently.
1 78694 FREVO
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Lord Horse Club
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Victory Eye carrying 53kg at $69. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Ukraine Eyes with 53kg at $41.50. Not among the main chances.
1
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 90745 NAVIGATOR
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind In No Time with 54kg at $17.90. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Rosa Banksiae carrying 54kg at $82.50. Genuine chance this time around.
2
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Black cap
3 52326 VARIRAPTOR
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Yuji Kato
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Working Asset carrying 55kg at $6.30. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, head behind Prime Tailor carrying 55kg at $1.60. Must be respected.
3
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Red cap
4 536x3 KRIS BERG
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Shiho Oto
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind In No Time with 55kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Himeji on March 5 2025 over 1400m, 9 len behind Steve Boss with 54kg at $9.40. Fitter again and a winning hope.
4
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Blue cap
5 80369 A SHIN CHARMANT
TSUYOSHI OBARU
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind In No Time carrying 57kg at $11.10. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ecoro Amore with 57kg at $26.70. Can improve on recent efforts.
5
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 80698 A SHIN SERENA
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ecoro Amore carrying 55kg at $113.40. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Wakino Flash carrying 55kg at $110.90. Prepared to just watch today.
6
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 57238 WONDER ELPIS
KOSAKU HORI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Champion Seira carrying 52kg at $3.60. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ring Bell Girl carrying 52kg at $8.30. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
7
KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Orange cap
8 68538 MERKUR
RYOHEI HORI
6YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 16 len behind Grande Diva with 55kg at $13.20. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Rosa Banksiae carrying 52kg at $18.80. Winning chance.
8
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Pink cap
9 54269 MIRACLE ZADA
MAKOTO ORITA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 17 len behind Ninkari with 54kg at $50. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Happy Monster carrying 55kg at $42.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap