SONODA   19 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 10 1230m

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Genuine tempo with Kanta Wood Tail leading the way. AGNES RYU (2) is not far off a win, the latest finishing fourth over 800m at Himeji. Looks suited at the trip and with the lighter weight this time. Should settle handy in the run. Leading contender. KANTA WOOD TAIL (9) just missed last time out when second over 800m at Himeji. Weight reduction will suit. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Expecting a bold showing. SHONAN ATTRAIT (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Himeji. Stepping up a level this time but with added fitness he is one of the key runners. GRAND LEI HEART (3) took advantage of a low draw last time and stalked the lead before going on to score by a neck over 800m at Himeji. Kenta Sugiura has been the pilot at her last two wins. Must be respected.
1 00078 ABFLUG
SEIJIRO IKARI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masamichi Murayama
Most recently 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 6 len behind Grand Lei Heart with 57kg at $43.20. The race before that 7th of 11 at Himeji on February 5 over 800m, 3 len behind Apostrophe carrying 57kg at $29.50. Draws well but looks safely held.
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SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 61634 AGNES RYU
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Kumiko Watanabe
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 1.3 len behind Grand Lei Heart carrying 57kg at $4. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Himeji on February 5 over 800m, 0.6 len behind Apostrophe with 57kg at $3.60. Must be respected.
2
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Black cap
3 x7711 GRAND LEI HEART
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Keishi Fuse
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Himeji February 25 over 800m defeating Hinata Lady carrying 55kg at $10.80. The race before that won by a head at Himeji February 3 over 800m defeating Ena Fukukitaru carrying 55kg at $19.30. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
3
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 80098 TYLER TESORO
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 8 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 40 len behind Smart Mace carrying 54kg at $359.30. The start before that ran last of 9 at Himeji on February 12 over 800m, 40 len behind Dear Taizan carrying 56kg at $249.80. Looks tested again.
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KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 66479 MAIDO OKINI
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Makoto Kosuge
At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 7 len behind Oaken carrying 56kg at $112.20. Before that ran last of 7 at Himeji on February 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Love Me Mary with 55kg at $69.50. Looks safely held on recent runs.
5
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 39587 APPUPPU
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 6 len behind Oaken with 54kg at $78.50. The start before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind King Spica carrying 55kg at $98.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 22343 GIYU
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Atsuhiro Yamaguchi
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind King Spica with 57kg at $9.70. The start before that 4th of 8 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind M T Estate with 57kg at $11.30. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
7
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
8 34117 KIKUNO LE MEILLEUR
NORIO TANAKA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG

Returns from a 46-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Kochi on February 1 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Win Xanadu carrying 57kg at $40.50. The start before that won by 0.5 len at this track January 15 over 1230m defeating Radiant Horse carrying 58kg at $1.60. Going well. Leading chance.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Green cap
9 39032 KANTA WOOD TAIL
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
6YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, nose behind Oaken with 58kg at $6.50. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 5 over 800m, 4 len behind Smart Mace with 54kg at $85. Knocking on the door.
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SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Orange cap
10 001x5 SHONAN ATTRAIT
MOTOHIRO KOMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Yodono Taiyo with 58kg at $5.80. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind T O Elvis carrying 56.0kg at $251.10. Sure to run well.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 05987 JUNE STATUS
RYOHEI HORI
10YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Jun Yoshikawa
Last start ran last of 7 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 42 len behind Fairy Blue carrying 53kg at $76.20. The race before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1500m, 8 len behind A Shin Animo with 54kg at $248.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
11
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 21060 PUSH YOURSELF
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
8YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 10 len behind Oaken with 56kg at $115.30. Before that 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 12 over 800m, 6 len behind Dear Taizan carrying 54kg at $22.10. Draw no help to chances.
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TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap