SONODA   02 Oct 2025
 
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Race 10 1400m

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Genuine tempo from Smile Mont Blanc leading Yakujin Myo O. SMILE MONT BLANC (7) put in a strong showing last time, narrowly beaten over this track and trip. He was prominent throughout and finished with plenty of zest, making him a serious contender to go one better. VERT DRAGO (9) claimed a stylish win three runs back at Kochi before following up with minor placings at his last two starts. Can be competitive again. SHORT STOP (5) was fourth over this journey here two weeks ago, staying in contention but lacking the final punch. Well drawn and expected to improve, he can feature. BALL THE MAHONEY (6) missed the placings two starts back before showing solid progress last time. Looks ideally placed and should be in the mix again.
1 21250 YAKUJIN MYO O
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jackson Roots carrying 57kg at $78.20. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wings All carrying 57kg at $14.30. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 98685 MACHO SASUPO
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
9YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at this track on September 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Blitzen City with 54kg at $72.30. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 8th of 10 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 14 len behind Wings All with 54kg at $378.20. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
2
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 7x990 SATONO GRAND
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Jackson Roots carrying 57kg at $398.90. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 17 len behind Wings All with 57kg at $112.40. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
3
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 33959 FIRE BOLT
TAKESHI KIMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jackson Roots carrying 57kg at $220.30. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Viride Silva carrying 57kg at $25.60. Others have better credentials.
4
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 09344 SHORT STOP
MICHIO TANAKA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shota Matsuya
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on September 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Blitzen City with 57kg at $18.10. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tagano Full Chance carrying 57kg at $6.70. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
5
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 83893 BALL THE MAHONEY
SUMIO ARIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Pneuma Records Inc.
Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on September 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Keiai Maunga with 57kg at $19.20. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on September 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bouquet De Grace carrying 54kg at $42. Further improvement is anticipated.
6
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 11x32 SMILE MONT BLANC
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG

Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on August 28 over 1400m, head behind Fuseno Aurora with 56kg at $2.10. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, neck behind Jackson Roots carrying 56kg at $2.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 377x8 BRAVE WIZARD
TAKAMASA SUWA
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 9 at this track on September 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Blitzen City carrying 57kg at $49.70. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on October 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Blitzen City carrying 56kg at $103.30. Unlikely to threaten.
8
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light green cap
9 53123 VERT DRAGO
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsutoshi Yoshida
Racing well recently. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on September 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cherrika with 57kg at $8.20. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mozu Flash with 57kg at $4.40. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 x7584 SUKESAN KAKUSAN
MASAHIRO KITANO
6YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Makoto Kosuge
Last start 4th of 8 at this track on September 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Keiai Maunga with 57kg at $6.60. Before that 8th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Viride Silva carrying 57kg at $33.90. Genuine chance this time around.
10
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 46786 JOSHO TYPE
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshitaka Kumada
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on September 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Cherrika with 52kg at $123.60. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on August 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Iza Green Light with 55kg at $109.50. Draw no help to chances.
11
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 32568 FANGXIN LADY
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jackson Roots carrying 55kg at $120.30. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Fuseno Aurora with 55kg at $10.50. Others look better placed.
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KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap