SONODA   30 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 10 1700m

Track:      

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Kakuhen. KAKUHEN (6) broke through for his maiden win when resuming over 1230m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Shaping up nicely and he could work through his grades now. KAIRI (2) brings the right form to the table after taking out a 1400m contest at this track last time out by a head. Race sets up well for him. CROWN CAERUS (5) finished 6 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Right in this. BUCHI A KONE (8) is better than what he showed last start so include.
1 6178x T O HARRISON
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Himeji February 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bellma carrying 56kg at $47.90. On debut second last in a small field at this track September 24 over 1400m, 37 len behind Blanc Belle with 55kg at $10.30. Top hope if back in good order.
1
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 24551 KAIRI
Jun Fujikawa
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently won by a head at this track April 9 over 1400m defeating Donald Poker with 56kg at $9.10. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1230m, 2.75 len behind Namura Papi with 56kg at $12.80. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
2
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 55368 WAROTERU
KOJI OBAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on April 8 over 1870m, 23 len behind Dungeon Hero with 55kg at $71.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 10 len behind El Gran Golazo with 54kg at $6.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
3
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 3359x ASAMESHIMAE
AKIHIRO TAMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

He is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Himeji February 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind Grand Live carrying 55kg at $76.80. On debut fourth of 8 at this track August 27 over 820m, 10 len behind Maruka Bonheur carrying 55kg at $9.50. May need the run.
4
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Blue cap
5 7x95 CROWN CAERUS
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Yasuhiro Yano
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Kochi on February 25 over 1900m, 52 len behind Danon Andre with 54kg at $8.90. Second-up 5th of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind A Shin Ciggie with 56kg at $4.50. Expected to go very well.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 652x1 KAKUHEN
Yoshimi Masayuki
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 4 len win at this track April 7 over 1230m defeating A Shin Jikokuten with 56kg at $2. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on January 2 over 820m, 7 len behind Chogolisa with 56kg at $13.40. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Improver with winning prospects.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
7 55396 V MONSTER
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bellagio Kamuy with 56kg at $86.40. The run before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Otokono Roman carrying 56kg at $29.20. Not doing enough.
7
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Orange cap
8 31827 BUCHI A KONE
TAKESHI KIMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 53kg at $70.90. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind El Gran Golazo with 54kg at $11.50. Genuine chance this time around.
8
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap