SONODA   06 Aug 2025
 
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Race 12 1230m

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Maru Mori Sparkle should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. MAEMAE (11) was quickly into stride over 1400m at this track last time and defied all challengers to score by 2.5 lengths. Should be close to the speed despite the draw. Finds a tougher race but this looks well within her grasp. SPYWARE (5) ran on well to get up for third at long odds at his latest appearance at this track over 820m. Good signs last time and can feature in the finish. GOLD MIRE (7) was far from disgraced when fifth last start over 1230m here after a win at this track the start prior. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. KIMON CARRINGTON (10) finished sixth over 1400m at this track last start after lifting strongly to score two runs back. Wataru Hirose who has three wins when partnering stays on. Deserves respect.
1 09765 MEISHO ONITE
TARO NAGASHIMA
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 820m, 4 len behind Jo Lono with 57kg at $33.40. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on July 11 over 820m, 7 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 57kg at $10.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, White cap
2 64145 REBECCA RAINBOW
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Toshiyuki Fukumori
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on July 16 over 1230m, 6 len behind Otembamusume with 52kg at $13.80. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Valadon with 52kg at $91.90. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
2
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 52229 ANYA WAKUWAKU
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
IR Racing
Last start raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1230m, 8 len behind Lily Chouchou carrying 54kg at $4.90. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on July 10 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Solis Lux with 54kg at $13.60. Drawn well and is among the chances.
3
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 5833x MARU MORI SPARKLE
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Shigemi Yamashita
Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Kokura Dirt February 15 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Wild Goer carrying 56.0kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Kyoto October 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Irifi carrying 55.0kg at $10.20. Keep in mind.
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OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Cyan cap
5 00193 SPYWARE
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Koichiro Yamaguchi
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 24 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Jo Lono carrying 56kg at $43.80. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on July 11 over 820m, 10 len behind Belladonna Lily with 56kg at $9.90. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
5
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 90x47 TAME KID
MAKOTO ORITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Radiant Horse with 57kg at $29. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Stahl Pesca carrying 57kg at $28.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 13215 GOLD MIRE
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Shiho Oto
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1230m, 2.25 len behind A Shin Okikurmi with 58kg at $2.20. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track May 28 over 1230m defeating Sand Empress carrying 57kg at $1.80. Doesn’t need to improve that much.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 097x4 ASAKA LOVE LOVE
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1230m, 2.75 len behind Rapida Nina with 53kg at $37.20. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track December 3 over 820m defeating Yamano Gift with 54kg at $2.70. Needs more time.
8
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 96436 OUTSIDE BET
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Last start 6th of 10 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Stahl Pesca carrying 57kg at $49.70. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 27 over 1230m, long-neck behind Balmy Pearl with 57kg at $11.70. Likely to find this a bit tough.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light brown cap
10 2x116 KIMON CARRINGTON
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Valar with 58kg at $13.20. The run before that won by a neck at this track July 3 over 1400m defeating Yuna Pink Gold carrying 57kg at $1.30. Winning chance.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 13x11 MAEMAE
IKKOO TANAKA
6YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3.5 len at this track July 3 over 1400m defeating Tamba Azuki with 55kg at $1.50. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track July 16 over 1400m defeating Sign Pole carrying 55kg at $1.01. Rates highly. Big chance.
11
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 0x08 REVERB
SHINJI OTSUKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Field Racing
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at Monbetsu on June 18 over 1700m, 42 len behind Seiun Pikaichi carrying 57kg at $22.80. Last start ran last of 8 at Monbetsu on July 9 over 1200m, 39 len behind Feel My Way carrying 54kg at $17.10. Tough assignment.
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HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap