SONODA   16 Apr 2026
 
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Race 12 1230m

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Flash Kelly and Brigliadoro possess good early speed. YOU'RE MY DREAM (3) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by 1.5 lengths over 1230m at this track. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is good enough to take this out. FLASH KELLY (10) turned in a fine effort to score easily at this track and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is capable of testing her rivals. LANAI (6) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 1400m at this track, scoring by a neck. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Shaping up nicely and she cannot be discounted. AI TOWA (11) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by a neck last time out over 1400m at this track. Has a strong association with Daichi Matsuki who has been in the saddle for her last two wins. Not to be discounted.
1 80000 M ZAK DREAM
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1230m, 21 len behind Flash Kelly carrying 51kg at $182.60. The run before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 13 len behind Leo Key carrying 53kg at $13.60. Looks tested despite the low draw.
1
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 08665 A SHIN CONPA
HIROAKI WATASE
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Soubise with 57kg at $85.60. The run before that 6th of 11 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind Bellagio Haruka carrying 57kg at $13.90. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
2
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 22x31 YOU'RE MY DREAM
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming led but faded 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ai Towa carrying 55kg at $2. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track March 25 over 1230m defeating Narita Victory carrying 55kg at $1.80. Should be right in the finish.
3
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Red cap
4 12x79 MINI FEUILLE
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 5 len behind God Amavel carrying 55kg at $5. Last start 9th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 10 len behind Soubise with 51kg at $9.60. Can improve on recent efforts.
4
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
5 1x792 JUNE COMET
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind A Shin Jasper with 57kg at $26.40. The race before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 7 len behind God Amavel with 57kg at $13.70. Genuine hope on best form.
5
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 x07x1 LANAI
ISAO NAGAKURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after a year raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track March 24 over 1400m defeating Cosmo Sanvitalia with 55kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 2025 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ecoro Cadiz with 52.0kg at $46.70. Among the top chances.
6
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 01185 MOZU SHOOTER
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 4.5 len behind God Amavel with 56kg at $33.90. The run before that second last of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Smart Kingdom carrying 57kg at $2.20. Win doesn't look likely.
7
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Green cap
8 68204 BRIGLIADORO
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1230m, 10 len behind Flash Kelly with 57kg at $23. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 16 len behind Lazulite Takka with 57kg at $31.70. Hard to envisage a win today.
8
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 09969 TRYFAN
MASAHIRO KITANO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
Makoto Kosuge
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind A Shin Jasper with 57kg at $708.10. The run before that got back early 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Leo Key with 57kg at $224.50. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
9
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 8x121 FLASH KELLY
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Masateru Mizutani
Recent form sound. Most recently scored a big 5 len win at this track April 2 over 1230m defeating Elpizo with 55kg at $2.40. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, neck behind Anya Wakuwaku carrying 55kg at $1.20. Hard to beat again.
10
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Orange cap
11 1x311 AI TOWA
IKKOO TANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Yoshimasa Ema
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a neck at this track April 1 over 1400m defeating Jackson Roots carrying 55kg at $5.10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Himeji March 4 over 1400m defeating Lambeau Leap carrying 55kg at $6.50. Winning chance.
11
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 x0882 BRIGHT COLOR
MOTOHIRO KOMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Soubise with 57kg at $30.50. The run before that 8th of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Yodono Taiyo carrying 57kg at $44.80. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
12
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap