SONODA   21 Apr 2026
 
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Race 12 820m

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Fast pace assured with Fairy Taizan, Sexy Cat and Meisho Masatsura leading the charge. MEISHO MASATSURA (6) made it three wins in succession last time out when he scored by 1.3 lengths over 820m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SEXY CAT (1) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was prominent at the bend before being beaten 3 lengths into sixth over 820m at this track. Has been in the money at each second up start. The engagement of Osamu Shimohara is a positive move. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. FAIRY TAIZAN (3) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell on December 24, finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths over 1230m at this track. Looks a strong top-three prospect. ELOIM ESSAIM (2) was beaten 8 lengths into eighth in a 1400m contest at this track at her latest appearance. Nicely placed to find some form.
1 112x6 SEXY CAT
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after seven months crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 820m, 3 len behind Meisho Masatsura carrying 55kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on December 4 2024 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Kimino Heart with 54kg at $6.80. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 15108 ELOIM ESSAIM
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cherrika carrying 55kg at $67.80. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 17 len behind Soubise carrying 56kg at $3.30. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
2
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 3146x FAIRY TAIZAN
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Filly back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track December 24 over 1230m, 6 len behind Kikuno Le Meilleur carrying 54kg at $5.40. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at this track January 8 2025 over 1400m, 48 len behind Thor Hammer with 54kg at $8.60. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
3
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 458x2 ZEALOUS EFFORTS
SUMIO ARIMA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 30 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 53kg at $28.10. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on November 21 2024 over 1230m, 5 len behind Minimal Design carrying 52kg at $22.70. This will test.
4
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 16230 ENA FUKUKITARU
NORIO TANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 24 over 820m, 6 len behind Meisho Masatsura with 57kg at $39. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 1.75 len behind God Amavel carrying 57kg at $17.50. Looks to be making up the numbers.
5
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 77111 MEISHO MASATSURA
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track March 24 over 820m defeating God Amavel carrying 57kg at $4.60. The start before that won by 2 len at Himeji February 10 over 800m defeating Coeur Et Raijin carrying 58kg at $1.40. Everything points towards a big run.
6
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
7 24383 PEISHA TSUNE
MASAHIRO KITANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 57kg at $15.70. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Soubise carrying 57kg at $10.70. Should go well in this line up.
7
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Orange cap
8 85830 INGENIUM
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Shinji Hodota
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 7 len behind Belladonna Lily with 57kg at $35.70. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 24 over 820m, 1.5 len behind Meisho Masatsura carrying 57kg at $101.30. Hard to make a case on recent form.
8
KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Orange cap
9 5120x VENT SAISONNIER
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Entire back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track December 30 over 820m, 23 len behind Devil Shizukachan carrying 58kg at $7.50. First up last campaign second last of 9 at this track July 16 over 1230m, 15 len behind Otembamusume with 54kg at $3.40. Returns in a winnable race.
9
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 77654 WINDSOR ROAR
AKIHIRO TAMURA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Fukukitaru Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 3 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 56kg at $12.30. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Meisho Masatsura carrying 56kg at $102.30. Tested on recent form.
10
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap