SONODA   07 Jan 2026
 
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Race 12 1400m

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Pace strong with Bellagio Haruka and Ena Fukukitaru leading with Gambare Bear nearby. GAMBARE BEAR (3) scored her maiden win here last time out over today's trip, getting the decision by 1.75 lengths. Nicely drawn and she is sure to go well. ENA FUKUKITARU (5) broke through for a win last start when second up from a spell, scoring by half a length over 1400m at this track. Has never been out of the placings at the third run in so a top-three finish is on the cards. BELLAGIO HARUKA (2) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 4 lengths over 1400m at this track. Should be prominent again from the low draw. Meeting a deeper field this time but she deserves plenty of thought. MARINA SUNRISE (1) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at her last couple of runs including a second most recently over 1400m at this track when beaten 2 lengths. Should be in the mix again.
1 04522 MARINA SUNRISE
AKIHIRO TAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 2 len behind Valar carrying 55kg at $11.80. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Ena Fukukitaru carrying 55kg at $11.80. Worth thought from inside alley.
1
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x3421 BELLAGIO HARUKA
Yoshimi Masayuki
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Shorai Hayashida
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 4 len at this track December 23 over 1400m defeating Southern Black with 55kg at $1.70. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Xiao Xing Yun with 55kg at $1.80. Big chance again.
2
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Black cap
3 23x21 GAMBARE BEAR
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroshi Kumaki
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, neck behind Cho Umakuiku carrying 55kg at $1.20. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track December 24 over 1400m defeating Wide Orden with 55kg at $1.20. Found her best form now. Will take beating.
3
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 57706 GALANT
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on December 31 over 2400m, 41 len behind Ziggurat with 51kg at $111.90. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on December 17 over 1230m, 14 len behind Ju O with 57kg at $161.30. Watch for a big final furlong.
4
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 01x31 ENA FUKUKITARU
NORIO TANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on November 26 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Ju O with 58kg at $4.70. Second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track December 18 over 1400m defeating Marina Sunrise with 57kg at $1.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
5
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 89808 WEISS LICHT
MICHIO TANAKA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 15 len behind G T True carrying 57kg at $195. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Spriggan carrying 57kg at $533.20. Looks outclassed.
6
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Green cap
7 04108 DAISHIN SANDY
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Nobuyuki Oyagi
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind T K Ulu carrying 55kg at $39.50. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on September 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cherrika with 55kg at $28.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
7
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 70930 LINGUS WARRIOR
MICHIO TANAKA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Iwao Ito
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on December 25 over 1400m, 16 len behind Nanan carrying 57kg at $204.40. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Spriggan with 57kg at $167.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 59777 AUSPICIOUS DAY
MAKOTO ORITA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on December 17 over 1230m, 7 len behind Ju O carrying 57kg at $125.20. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on December 2 over 1230m, 6 len behind Takka Bullet with 57kg at $60.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 10x6x GENDRE
SUMIO ARIMA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 13 at Ohi on April 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mume carrying 56kg at $3.90. Won previous preparation first up won by 5 len at Ohi October 18 2024 over 1600m defeating Pierre Tennessee with 56kg at $1.30. Prefer others.
10
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap