SONODA   12 Jun 2026
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Expecting a strong gallop with Onigiri and Taishin taking up the running over Arumakan. TAISHIN (6) broke through for his maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Shaping up nicely and a bold showing is expected. SAN MIGUEL (12) returned to winning form as favourite last start, scoring by 4 lengths over today's journey at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and a placing. Leading player. A SHIN VIENTO (4) is returning from a spell of seven months. Finished fifth at Monbetsu over 1100m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Kazuya Sakamoto. Comes here with definite top-three claims. ONIGIRI (9) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last time over 1400m at this track. Rates one of the chances.
1 99797 RIKUNO IMPACT
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 15 len behind Graphos with 55kg at $122.20. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 14 len behind Yota Wood Tail carrying 55kg at $106.70. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
1
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, White cap
2 9 IKENO ENAGACHAN
MOTOHIRO KOMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At debut, ran last of 9 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 18 len behind Pajaro Azul carrying 55kg at $6.70. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
2
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 90676 QUEEN ARTHUR
AKIHIRO INADA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 17 len behind Taishin with 55kg at $109.10. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 14 len behind Best Maria carrying 55kg at $35.40. Low draw but others have better credentials.
3
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Red cap
4 7704x A SHIN VIENTO
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Monbetsu October 30 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Lala Jacaranda with 56kg at $22.20. On debut fifth of 12 at Monbetsu May 22 2025 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind A Shin Iwahashiru with 55kg at $151.70. Expect a bold showing.
4
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 x0533 MAPLE DEEP
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind San Miguel carrying 56kg at $12.40. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Shiawaseno Kutsu carrying 56kg at $16.70. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
5
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 57721 TAISHIN
Jun Fujikawa
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track May 21 over 1400m defeating Archaic with 56kg at $1.70. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, nose behind Best Maria with 56kg at $17.90. Winning chance again.
6
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 90808 CHO MORETSU
MAKOTO ORITA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Takao Maruyama
At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 15 len behind Graphos with 55kg at $259.50. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 17 len behind San Miguel carrying 55kg at $162.90. Tricky assignment.
7
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 00003 SUGAR RUSH
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Taishin carrying 55kg at $62.50. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 15 len behind Fuku Hualien carrying 55kg at $160.80. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
8
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Green cap
9 49x82 ONIGIRI
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 16 len behind Romance Warrior carrying 56kg at $8.10. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind San Miguel with 56kg at $17. This race is well within his grasp.
9
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Orange cap
10 707x5 TATTA TARA RIRA
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 16 len behind Taishin carrying 55kg at $169.20. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 14 len behind Celeritas with 54kg at $217.90. Needs to lift.
10
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 3x6 ARUMAKAN
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First start 3rd in a small field at this track on December 11 over 820m, 6 len behind Kokorone with 53kg at $7.60. Went for a break before returning 6th of 8 at this track on May 14 over 820m, 7 len behind A Shin Reel with 55kg at $3.20. Needs more time.
11
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 521 SAN MIGUEL
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 4 len at this track May 15 over 1400m defeating Onigiri carrying 56kg at $1.70. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Toshikun with 56kg at $88.10. Winning chance again.
12
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Pink cap