SONODA   24 Dec 2025
 
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Race 12 1230m

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Solid tempo expected primarily from Fairy Taizan and Kikuno Le Meilleur. KIKUNO LE MEILLEUR (7) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 1400m at this track only to fade late and finish fourth. Will take some beating. FAIRY TAIZAN (8) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when fourth over 1230m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. SPIRITOSO (3) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Looks well placed so expect another big run. RADIANT HORSE (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1230m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth. No surprise to see her in the frame.
1 06x07 VINA HA LONG
Nishikawa Shinya
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Setting Sun with 57kg at $48. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Melissa Sunrise carrying 57kg at $94.80. Draws well but looks safely held.
1
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 00648 WIN WOOD TAIL
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Masanori Kaji
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Wonder Bling carrying 55kg at $120.90. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bellagio Dream carrying 55kg at $56.80. Win would surprise.
2
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 51253 SPIRITOSO
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Wonder Bling with 57kg at $104.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bellagio Dream carrying 57kg at $13.90. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside draw.
3
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Red cap
4 14438 APPUPPU
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 8th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1230m, 7 len behind Eifer Mobile with 55kg at $32.10. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 11 over 1230m, 6 len behind Zendanno Hagemi with 55kg at $6.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 10255 RADIANT HORSE
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Eifer Mobile carrying 55kg at $41.50. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track on November 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Fangxin Lady with 55kg at $63.10. Watch for sharp improvement.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 81x60 KING DIAMOND
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hiroaki Ito
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 43 day letup. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on October 22 over 1230m, 6 len behind Zendanno Hagemi carrying 58kg at $4.20. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on November 11 over 1230m, 19 len behind Zendanno Hagemi carrying 57kg at $5.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
6
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Green cap
7 x1134 KIKUNO LE MEILLEUR
NORIO TANAKA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Wonder Bling carrying 57kg at $14.80. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on October 22 over 1230m, 1.3 len behind Zendanno Hagemi carrying 58kg at $2.50. Best form should see him measure right up.
7
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Green cap
8 11314 FAIRY TAIZAN
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1230m, 4 len behind Eifer Mobile carrying 54kg at $36.80. The race before that won by a nose at this track November 6 over 820m defeating Ingenium carrying 55kg at $1.50. Expected to go well.
8
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 95x20 DANCE IN THE RING
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shinichi Koga
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on November 11 over 1230m, 6 len behind Zendanno Hagemi carrying 56kg at $16.60. Second-up 10th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1230m, 9 len behind Eifer Mobile carrying 56kg at $148.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 77x70 LAST DUEL
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Iza Green Light carrying 57kg at $14.30. Last start second last of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Wonder Bling with 57kg at $135.50. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
10
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Pink cap
11 35747 BLEU CHATEAU
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Southern Holding Co. Ltd.
Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 22 len behind Genius Lennon carrying 55kg at $64. The start before that 4th of 12 at Morioka Dirt on November 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ecoro Jade with 54kg at $137. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap