SONODA   18 Sep 2025
 
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Race 12 1400m

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Genuine tempo with Smile Mont Blanc and Jackson Roots up front. SMILE MONT BLANC (7) battled on well to hold third last start over this track and trip, beaten a head when resuming as favourite. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. COSMO BLAZE (4) produced a reasonable effort when third last start after being prominent at the corner, beaten 0.7 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and four minor placings. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. JACKSON ROOTS (10) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring dominantly here. Has the speed to overcome a wide draw. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. LINGUS WARRIOR (1) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten a head here. Can feature in the finish.
1 70072 LINGUS WARRIOR
MICHIO TANAKA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Iwao Ito
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on August 28 over 1400m, head behind Viride Silva carrying 57kg at $11. The start before that 7th of 11 at Kochi on July 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Laplace carrying 54kg at $190.50. In the finish last time and should go well again.
1
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 13256 FANGXIN LADY
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 6th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Fuseno Aurora carrying 55kg at $10.50. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on August 14 over 1230m, 4 len behind Sexy Cat carrying 55kg at $3.40. Hard to have on recent efforts.
2
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 3x744 MANTEGNA
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on August 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cherrika carrying 56kg at $8.30. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind King Spica with 56kg at $13.80. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
3
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 22413 COSMO BLAZE
KOSAKU HORI
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Recent form sound. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on August 28 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Viride Silva carrying 56kg at $2.60. Before that won by a head at this track August 7 over 1400m defeating Cipher City carrying 56kg at $5.70. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside stall.
4
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Cyan cap
5 22125 YAKUJIN MYO O
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wings All with 57kg at $14.30. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on August 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Valar with 57kg at $10.70. Happy to risk.
5
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 2364x GENIUS LENNON
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track June 26 over 1870m, 13 len behind Okemaru with 57kg at $62.20. Previously first up; second of 8 at Himeji March 6 over 1800m, 30 len behind Okemaru carrying 55kg at $40.60. Unlikely to threaten.
6
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 11x3 SMILE MONT BLANC
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after 13 months held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on August 28 over 1400m, head behind Fuseno Aurora carrying 56kg at $2.10. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 7 len win at this track August 15 2024 over 1400m defeating Hirono Rafale with 55kg at $2. Strong winning chance.
7
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 x0870 VENIRE
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 11th of 13 at Funabashi on August 27 over 1600m, 13 len behind Bold Char with 53kg at $122.20. The run before that second last of 8 at Funabashi on July 31 over 1200m, 10 len behind Lingus Rocher with 56kg at $93. Won't be beating too many of these home.
8
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Light green cap
9 83395 FIRE BOLT
TAKESHI KIMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Viride Silva with 57kg at $25.60. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on August 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind June Comet with 57kg at $79. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
9
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 2x111 JACKSON ROOTS
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
M's Racing
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at this track August 28 over 1400m defeating Cherry Time carrying 58kg at $2.10. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track August 8 over 1400m defeating Chief In The Sky with 57kg at $1.70. Winning chance.
10
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 32048 ADONE
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Atsuhiro Yamaguchi
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on August 29 over 1700m, 8 len behind Makasenahare with 57kg at $24.80. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on August 1 over 1700m, 5 len behind Fascinate Pi with 57kg at $45.70. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
11
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 97x99 SATONO GRAND
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at this track on August 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cherrika with 57kg at $140.10. Last start second last of 10 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 17 len behind Wings All carrying 57kg at $112.40. Wide draw makes it tough.
12
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap