SONODA   30 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

Race 12 820m

Track:      

The trio Shinzen Shine, Push Yourself and Hinata Lady will set a strong tempo. BRIGHT COLOR (1) is resuming from a break of six months for a new stable after finishing fourth over 1200m at Ohi at his latest outing. Goes well when fresh with a win and one minor placings from four starts. Can return in winning form. PUSH YOURSELF (12) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 820m at this track, beaten one length after being in contention on the corner. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. MARGOT FAB (2) was last at the races when he finished ninth over 1400m at this track on September 12. Has to be respected. HINATA LADY (11) was beaten 4.5 lengths into eighth over 820m at this track two weeks ago. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
1 3874x BRIGHT COLOR
MOTOHIRO KOMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Ohi July 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Amphora with 56kg at $4.40. First up last campaign third of 13 at Ohi March 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Platinum Rod carrying 56kg at $8.50. Expected to play a major role.
1
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 7x69x MARGOT FAB
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Ryohei Maeda
Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track September 12 over 1400m, 12 len behind Yamanin Rigid carrying 57kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 15 at Niigata Dirt August 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind Thunder Allure with 58.0kg at $49.20. Expect a bold showing.
2
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 98043 AFRO GITA
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on December 16 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Apostrophe carrying 55kg at $10.90. The run before that 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Kannon Animo carrying 54kg at $76.80. Nice alley and worth including.
3
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Red cap
4 56494 IZU JO DREAM
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Ichiro Izumi
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on December 16 over 820m, 2 len behind Ankoro with 56kg at $118.40. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1230m, 9 len behind Eifer Mobile carrying 57kg at $105.70. Needs to find lengths to test these.
4
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 78x09 WINDSOR ROAR
AKIHIRO TAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Fukukitaru Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1230m, 44 len behind Eifer Mobile carrying 56kg at $310.40. Second run from a spell got back early 9th of 12 at this track on December 16 over 820m, 4 len behind Ankoro carrying 55kg at $109.30. Others look better placed.
5
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 95587 ITEMAE DASEN
TAKAO KURODA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Koji Oka
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on December 16 over 820m, 4 len behind Apostrophe carrying 57kg at $74.40. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 820m, 6 len behind Ankoro carrying 57kg at $54.70. Hard to make much of a case.
6
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Yellow cap
7 29034 SHINZEN SHINE
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shiro Hara
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on December 16 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Apostrophe carrying 57kg at $15.90. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 26 over 820m, 5 len behind Ankoro carrying 57kg at $128.60. Has the ability to take this out.
7
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 14956 LE VENT VERT
SUMIO ARIMA
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on December 16 over 820m, 3 len behind Apostrophe with 57kg at $19.70. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 820m, 6 len behind Ankoro carrying 57kg at $28.50. Others going much better leading into this.
8
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
9 00095 SKY PEACE
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yasue Yoshida
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on December 16 over 820m, 2.75 len behind Apostrophe carrying 55kg at $389.40. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 25 len behind Genius Lennon with 55kg at $408.90. Not on recent form.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Orange cap
10 x7070 NARITA VICTORY
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
Most recently failed to make an impression; ran last of 12 at this track on December 16 over 820m, 11 len behind Apostrophe with 55kg at $271.90. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 820m, 6 len behind Ankoro carrying 55kg at $324.60. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
10
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 26988 HINATA LADY
ISAO NAGAKURA
5YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG

Last start 8th of 12 at this track on December 16 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Apostrophe with 51kg at $7.40. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 23 len behind Genius Lennon with 55kg at $71.40. Worth another chance.
11
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Pink cap
12 43242 PUSH YOURSELF
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
7YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on December 16 over 820m, 1.0 len behind Apostrophe carrying 55kg at $6.20. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Ankoro with 55kg at $13.80. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
12
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap