SONODA   16 Jul 2025
 
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Race 12 1870m

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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Kiichi Autumn. OMOKAGE JO (10) was well supported when resuming last time out over 1870m at this track and proved too strong, scoring by one length. Fitter for that last hitout and looks sure to be in the finish again. KIICHI AUTUMN (11) went forward last start over 1870m at this track and held on well for second, beaten a neck. Should cross from wide out and can figure in the outcome. LILIES BLOOM (3) started at $4.20 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth at this track over 1400m. Finds a nice race and can atone. CHOPPY (4) has not appeared since she got the cash over 1800m at Himeji on January 29. Has found a suitable race and is worth including.
1 29673 MEISHO FIGARO
SUMIO ARIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Danon Oneup carrying 54kg at $20.50. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on June 13 over 1400m, 13 len behind A Shin Elan with 55kg at $39.70. Likely to find this a bit tough.
1
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, White cap
2 99030 CHOPASNI
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on June 26 over 1870m, 25 len behind Okemaru carrying 55kg at $270.30. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1700m, 15 len behind Copano Emilia with 55kg at $566. Likely to find them too smart.
2
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 39515 LILIES BLOOM
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
YGG Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Merry Sense carrying 56kg at $4.20. The race before that won by a nose at this track May 29 over 1400m defeating Happy Yellow carrying 55kg at $31.60. Worth another chance.
3
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 5321x CHOPPY
MASASHI ATARASHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Koji Oka
Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len Himeji January 29 over 1800m defeating Kevala with 54kg at $6.60. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Sapporo Dirt July 20 over 1700m, 10 len behind Reflect The Moon carrying 56.0kg at $28.80. Among the main contenders.
4
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 4x313 BOUQUET DE GRACE
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on July 2 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Taiki Zipangu carrying 55kg at $3.70. The start before that won by a neck at this track June 11 over 1400m defeating Gloria Minoru with 55kg at $5.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 94446 JOSHO TYPE
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshitaka Kumada
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Neujahr with 55kg at $25. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Agnes Shu carrying 55kg at $20.80. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
6
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 85588 WEISS LICHT
MICHIO TANAKA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start got back early 8th of 12 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Neujahr with 57kg at $205.70. The race before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1700m, 10 len behind Meisho Kaikon with 57kg at $373.20. Has to find improvement.
7
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 57990 COSMO BIKKURAKOGU
TSUYOSHI OBARU
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 26 len behind Kevala carrying 57kg at $234. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 19 len behind Daishin Birth Day carrying 55kg at $240.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 231x7 YAMATO FAITH
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
ST Racing
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at this track on June 20 over 1870m, 8 len behind Sonic carrying 58kg at $11.70. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Kokura on July 7 2024 over 2600m, 6 len behind Yamanin Stellata with 56.0kg at $28.20. Needs to lift.
9
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 345x1 OMOKAGE JO
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Nasuno Bokujo
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track June 19 over 1870m defeating Puff Of Wind carrying 57kg at $1.30. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on November 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Elan Fevre with 56kg at $6.30. Among the top chances.
10
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 13x22 KIICHI AUTUMN
SATOSHI MATSUURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1700m, neck behind Meisho Kaikon with 57kg at $8.10. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on June 20 over 1870m, neck behind Sonic carrying 57kg at $2.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
11
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap