SONODA   10 Oct 2025
 
GOING:

Race 11 1700m

Track:      

A strong gallop is likely with Ziggurat and Kiichi Autumn taking up the running, closely attended by A Shin Licht and Mukizu. FASCINATE PI (6) won last start over 1700m at this track, making it two victories from three appearances this time in. Has a formidable combination with F Komaki who has been aboard for his last two wins. Sure to play a big role. KIICHI AUTUMN (7) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by a neck over 1870m at this track as favourite. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins and three minor placings from six outings. Top chance again. ZIGGURAT (8) returns from a spell of four months and did win first-up last time in work over 1700m at this track. Winning chance while fresh. TAIKI ZIPANGU (2) is putting together some solid results. Finished third at this track two starts back then got the job done by half a length last time out over 1400m at this track. Likely to be in the finish again.
1 56522 A SHIN LICHT
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at this track on September 18 over 1870m, neck behind Kiichi Autumn with 55kg at $4.90. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at this track on August 27 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Fascinate Pi with 55kg at $35.50. Worth thought on latest effort.
1
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 22131 TAIKI ZIPANGU
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track September 10 over 1400m defeating Intensivo carrying 57kg at $4.70. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Magique with 57kg at $4.20. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
2
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 2x18x SETTING SUN
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track June 26 over 1870m, 20 len behind Okemaru with 57kg at $31.60. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. This track May 28 over 1870m defeating Amanohabakiri with 56kg at $14.70. Likely to run well.
3
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Salmon cap
4 07900 TAFT TESORO
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on September 26 over 820m, 14 len behind Lune D'amour carrying 57kg at $316.90. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 25 len behind Tamba Busho with 57kg at $557.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Cyan cap
5 5x655 MUKIZU
SUMIO ARIMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Mitsuo Sugisawa
Most recently second last in a small field at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Madam Hawk with 57kg at $8.10. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on September 5 over 1400m, 19 len behind Add One with 57kg at $4.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 4x211 FASCINATE PI
MOTOHIRO KOMA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Shimpei Shigeno
Racing well recently. Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track August 27 over 1700m defeating A Shin Licht carrying 56kg at $2.70. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track August 1 over 1700m defeating Lilies Bloom with 57kg at $1.60. Expected to go well.
6
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 21341 KIICHI AUTUMN
SATOSHI MATSUURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track September 18 over 1870m defeating A Shin Licht with 56kg at $1.10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on August 27 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Fascinate Pi with 56kg at $2.70. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
7
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 1311x ZIGGURAT
IKKOO TANAKA
5YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 1.5 len this track June 18 over 1870m defeating Black Butler carrying 56kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track March 11 over 1700m defeating Tagano Diosa carrying 56kg at $1.10. Expected to play a major role.
8
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 32358 CAPSULE
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on September 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Good Habits with 57kg at $9.60. The start before that 5th of 7 at Monbetsu on August 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Morning Show with 57kg at $5.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 16512 WONDER GLEE
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on September 12 over 1870m, 2 len behind Grand Cosme with 55kg at $6. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at this track August 15 over 1870m defeating Grand Cosme carrying 55kg at $9.60. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
10
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap