SONODA   18 Mar 2026
 
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Race 12 1230m

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Cepheid Loop and Peisha Tsune can be prominent. DINNER RUSH (7) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a head over 1400m at Himeji. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and she is sure to go well. ELOIM ESSAIM (9) finished fifth two runs back at Himeji then improved last time out to score by a head after being in the firing line on the turn over 1400m at Himeji. Tomohiro Yoshimura gets the best out of this four-year-old filly. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. CEPHEID LOOP (4) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by half a length over 800m at Himeji. Has the speed to be prominent. One to consider. PEISHA TSUNE (5) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 800m at Himeji, beaten 3.5 lengths. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.
1 09368 Z HIRO
NORIO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Forest Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kichi Fighter carrying 55kg at $19.10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Smart Kingdom with 55kg at $18.80. Others look better placed.
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KENTA SUGIURA
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
2 4x088 BRIGHT COLOR
MOTOHIRO KOMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 8th of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Yodono Taiyo carrying 57kg at $44.80. The run before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on January 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Short Stop carrying 57kg at $41.80. Tricky assignment.
2
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
3 78456 SOLIS LUX
MICHIO TANAKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kichi Fighter with 57kg at $184.80. The race before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 57kg at $202. Prepared to risk today.
3
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
4 7x631 CEPHEID LOOP
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Himeji February 19 over 800m defeating Asaka Love Love carrying 53kg at $15.40. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 4 over 800m, 6 len behind Flash Kelly carrying 53kg at $15.30. Big chance to go back-to-back.
4
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Red cap
5 56243 PEISHA TSUNE
MASAHIRO KITANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Smart Vivid with 57kg at $13. The start before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on January 21 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Sound Infini carrying 57kg at $2.80. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
5
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Green cap
6 38366 MOZU AKATOMBO
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Anya Wakuwaku carrying 55kg at $27.50. The race before that 6th of 12 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Meisho Kaikon with 55kg at $12.70. This is well within her grasp.
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TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Red cap
7 x09x1 DINNER RUSH
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Toshio Terada
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by a head at Himeji February 17 over 1400m defeating Con Spirito carrying 55kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on October 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Snow Silence with 53.0kg at $31.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Green cap
8 00866 A SHIN CONPA
HIROAKI WATASE
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 11 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind Bellagio Haruka carrying 57kg at $13.90. The start before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Hoyupu with 57kg at $138.90. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
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KANTA INOUE
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
9 11151 ELOIM ESSAIM
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 56.0KG

Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Himeji March 3 over 1400m defeating Daishin Ares with 55kg at $10.10. The run before that 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Smart Kingdom with 55kg at $8.30. Hard to beat again.
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TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
10 53534 SOUBISE
TAKAHIRO ARAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 4 len behind Smart Vivid with 55kg at $8.10. Before that 3rd of 12 at Himeji on January 21 over 800m, 2.75 len behind Sound Infini carrying 55kg at $12.70. Capable of a strong showing.
10
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
11 x12x7 MINI FEUILLE
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Second-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 5 len behind God Amavel with 55kg at $5. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on July 23 over 820m, 0.5 len behind Felleza carrying 55kg at $14.90. Should progress from that first-up run.
11
SHIOTSU RINA
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
12 70448 POD ROI
MASAHIRO KITANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 6 len behind Smart Vivid carrying 57kg at $18.90. The race before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 1.3 len behind Grand Lei Heart carrying 57kg at $71. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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SHINGO OYAMA
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, White cap