SONODA   19 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 12 1400m

Track:      

A solid tempo on the cards with Daishin Ares heading them off. PIENA FEVRE (9) is racing well, scoring two back at Himeji before finishing 1.1 lengths from the winner in third last time over 1400m at Himeji. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Best figures should see him run well. DAISHIN ARES (7) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at Himeji over 1400m, beaten a head. Should be at his peak now. Is yet to miss the frame from four starts this campaign, including a win. Expected to feature. KICHI GRIFFON (8) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish 2 lengths away in third over 1400m at Himeji. Has his share of ability and finds a suitable race. LILY OF THE HEART (4) is putting together some solid results. Finished third at Himeji two starts back then got the job done by a neck last time out over 1400m at Himeji. Looks well placed so expect another big run.
1 26261 MASTER LICENSE
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Himeji February 27 over 1400m defeating Jungle Marisa carrying 57kg at $4.40. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lord Shamal with 57kg at $3.90. Worth thought from inside alley.
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OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 48x21 LAZULITE TAKKA
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, neck behind Super Azulada with 57kg at $1.30. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 8 len at Himeji February 27 over 1400m defeating Ask Vue Reve More with 57kg at $1.30. This is going to test him.
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WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 37x44 QUICK QUEEN
AKIHIRO TAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lily Of The Heart carrying 55kg at $29.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 5 len behind Pikku Prinssi carrying 55kg at $10.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Red cap
4 41331 LILY OF THE HEART
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Himeji February 19 over 1400m defeating T O Tebaldi with 53kg at $8.70. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Zendan Subashiri with 53kg at $3.80. Nice draw and worth thought.
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TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 84379 BOLERO OF SORROW
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 9 at Himeji on February 27 over 1800m, 16 len behind Xiao Xing Yun with 55kg at $288.60. The start before that second last of 8 at Himeji on February 10 over 1800m, 11 len behind Xiao Xing Yun carrying 55kg at $13.60. Needs to lift.
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SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x4682 BRIGLIADORO
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently led but faded 2nd of 11 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bellagio Haruka carrying 57kg at $5.10. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lily Of The Heart with 57kg at $89.40. Better off looking to others.
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TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 x2132 DAISHIN ARES
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Nobuyuki Oyagi
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, head behind Eloim Essaim with 55kg at $1.80. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mistral Pink with 57kg at $3.60. Nicely placed to score.
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SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 411x3 KICHI GRIFFON
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after a year ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 2 len behind Eloim Essaim with 57kg at $2.70. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on December 17 2024 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Omochichan with 55kg at $4.40. Sure to run well.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Green cap
9 0x113 PIENA FEVRE
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Kenzo Mototani
Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Lily Of The Heart carrying 58kg at $1.60. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 6 len at Himeji January 22 over 1400m defeating Besupoji with 57kg at $1.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 416x2 FUSENO AURORA
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Pikku Prinssi carrying 55kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1870m, 4 len behind Kimino Heart with 55kg at $17.20. Among the leading chances.
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TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 1x4x2 REINA BONITA
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Having second run back today. Not raced for 58 days. Last outing raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Himeji on January 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Valar with 55kg at $18.20. At only start last preparation 4th of 9 at this track on October 9 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Fuseno Aurora with 55kg at $8.60. Fitter but others appeal more.
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TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 x0x48 TO THE HEROINE
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Himeji on January 27 over 1800m, 5 len behind Bonne Nouvelle with 55kg at $7.80. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Himeji on February 27 over 1800m, 15 len behind Xiao Xing Yun carrying 55kg at $66.50. Fully tested on her recent run.
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TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap