SONODA   23 Jul 2025
 
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Race 12 1400m

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Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Kimon Carrington and Irwin. KIMON CARRINGTON (4) is a talented type yet to taste defeat after two runs this campaign, the latest over 1400m at this track. Expected be in the finish again over the same trip. COPANO ALBER (3) raced close to the lead before clearing out to score an effortless 2.5 lengths win over 1400m at this track last time. Going well and should give a bold sight again. IRWIN (6) was prominent on straightening and stuck on well to finish second last start over 1400m at this track, beaten a nose. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. MEISHO MATSURI (9) has been in good form, scoring three back at this track then placing twice in a row, most recently when second over 1700m at this track. Likely to be about the money again.
1 60x24 ERIKA POLARIS
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Erika Karasawa
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, neck behind Iromegane carrying 55kg at $1.10. Second-up 4th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Songwriter with 55kg at $1.90. Not one of the top selections.
1
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 07404 ATARIMAE
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Vorpal Sword carrying 51kg at $268. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 21 len behind Valar with 51kg at $92.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 248x1 COPANO ALBER
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Teruhiro Kobayashi
Second-up. First-up after nine months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at this track July 2 over 1400m defeating Collegium with 57kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Monbetsu on June 19 2024 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Mononofu Gold with 57kg at $4.30. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
3
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 12x11 KIMON CARRINGTON
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track June 19 over 1400m defeating High Good Shine with 57kg at $1.90. Last start favourite; won by a neck at this track July 3 over 1400m defeating Yuna Pink Gold carrying 57kg at $1.30. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 31522 SHINZEN HACHIMAN
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shiro Hara
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cipher City carrying 57kg at $5.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sakura Top Ster with 57kg at $3.20. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
5
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 x1632 IRWIN
Nishikawa Shinya
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Yoshio Tomoda
Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, nose behind Meisho Guts with 52kg at $7.70. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gilt Edge carrying 52kg at $18.40. With a little improvement can take this out.
6
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 33251 VORPAL SWORD
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track July 9 over 1400m defeating Wispy Snow with 55kg at $5.30. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Valar carrying 55kg at $4.70. Other runners are much more appealing.
7
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
8 43321 VALAR
MOTOHIRO KOMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track June 25 over 1400m defeating Montsaint Of Light with 54kg at $3.40. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1700m, 2 len behind Dacquoise with 55kg at $6.70. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
8
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 22132 MEISHO MATSURI
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Hernandez carrying 57kg at $4.80. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Coeur Et Cassis carrying 57kg at $1.60. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
9
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 65332 GARRA DE LEON
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Atsuhiro Yamaguchi
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, head behind Win Solennel with 55kg at $93.60. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 19 over 1870m, 3.5 len behind Omokage Jo with 55kg at $12. Just missed last start but likely to struggle this time.
10
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap