SONODA   15 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

Track:      

Solid tempo with Climb Angel, Will Dusk and Anno Domini going hard, closely attended by Piena Fevre. CLIMB ANGEL (10) is a model of consistency with top-three finishes at her last six starts, most recently finishing second over 1400m at this track. Looks the one to beat again. PIENA FEVRE (8) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when second. Goes well at this journey with two wins and two placings from four starts and is sure to play a big role. WILL DUSK (4) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third when resuming last start over 1400m at this track. Will take advantage of the good draw. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is capable of a big performance. VIRIDE SILVA (2) was sent out at long odds last time but ran above expectations to finish third, beaten only 0.8 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Among the fringe chances.
1 68x36 SUNRISE SKAAL
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
7YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Leo Key carrying 56kg at $12.20. Second-up 6th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 31 len behind Madam Igraine with 56kg at $34.50. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
1
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 9x913 VIRIDE SILVA
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
6YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Sakae Shibahara
Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Smile Clark carrying 57kg at $26.60. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Himeji March 3 over 1400m defeating Kurino Champ with 57kg at $6.30. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
2
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Black cap
3 97900 BLEU CHATEAU
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Southern Holding Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 71 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 57kg at $212.50. The run before that ran last of 11 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 45 len behind El Fenix with 57kg at $532.10. Not keen on his prospects.
3
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 542x3 WILL DUSK
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind A Shin Jasper with 55kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on September 27 2024 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mysterious Lady carrying 54kg at $1.40. Fitter again and a winning hope.
4
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Blue cap
5 x4467 QUICK QUEEN
AKIHIRO TAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ai Towa carrying 55kg at $23.20. Before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lazulite Takka carrying 55kg at $35.60. Might need easier race.
5
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 02078 AUSPICIOUS DAY
TAKAO KURODA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ai Towa carrying 57kg at $116.80. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 57kg at $133.50. Might just find this a bit too tough.
6
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 88589 A SHIN GLUCK
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ai Towa carrying 57kg at $82.10. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cresco Yusha with 57kg at $373.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 x1132 PIENA FEVRE
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Kenzo Mototani
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lazulite Takka carrying 57kg at $2. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Lily Of The Heart carrying 58kg at $1.60. Working up to a win. Worth following.
8
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 32524 ANNO DOMINI
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind A Shin Jasper with 57kg at $9.90. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Zendan Subashiri with 57kg at $1.70. Strong winning hope.
9
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
10 1x212 CLIMB ANGEL
MOTOHIRO KOMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, neck behind Smile Clark with 55kg at $1.50. The start before that favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Himeji February 25 over 1400m defeating Andermatt carrying 55kg at $1.40. Doesn’t need to improve much to salute.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 x8385 GRASS FLAG
AKIHIRO TAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Hanzawa Y.
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1230m, 11 len behind Flash Kelly carrying 57kg at $36.20. The run before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 57kg at $47.40. Faces a tough assignment.
11
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap