SONODA   18 Jun 2026
 
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Race 12 1400m

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Strong tempo from Miracle Ace pressing on, while Mythos Ode and Yell Queen boot up underneath. CROWN HEART (7) returns from a layoff of six-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt. Now under the care of new trainer Yoshihiro Iida. One of the genuine hopes in the race. MISTRAL PINK (4) opened this campaign last start with a third, beaten 3 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Excels over this journey with three wins from seven runs. Has the right profile. DELTA FOUR (12) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1400m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. SHINZEN HACHIMAN (8) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when seventh over 1400m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. In the mix.
1 62740 IROMEGANE
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start ran last of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Elan Fevre with 57kg at $44.40. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Satono Kairos carrying 57kg at $32.70. Others appeal more heading into this.
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TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 95666 O SHIN ANGEL
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shinji Ota
At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Valadon carrying 57kg at $81.90. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tagano Himorogi carrying 57kg at $169.60. Draws well but looks safely held.
2
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Black cap
3 28165 KAIRASHI
NORIO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Valadon carrying 53kg at $38.90. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Frontiere carrying 54kg at $75.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 411x3 MISTRAL PINK
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind Elan Fevre with 56kg at $7.70. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Himeji January 20 over 1400m defeating Lac Puer carrying 55kg at $2.80. Strong winning chance.
4
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 34434 YELL QUEEN
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tomiko Tabata
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Valadon with 55kg at $60.10. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Shibanosutomukitto with 55kg at $18.70. Others preferred at this stage.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 32324 MYTHOS ODE
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1230m, 12 len behind Passion Prima carrying 55kg at $26.70. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on May 14 over 1230m, 4 len behind T K Lino carrying 55kg at $3.20. Others read better. This will test.
6
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 2111x CROWN HEART
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Entire back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign to post a big 4 len win. This track November 26 over 1400m defeating High Love Song carrying 56kg at $1.90. Previously first up; second of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 1 2025 over 1400m, a neck behind Satono Shamrock carrying 57.0kg at $10.50. Can return in winning form.
7
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
8 71317 SHINZEN HACHIMAN
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shiro Hara
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Valadon carrying 58kg at $12.70. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track May 5 over 1400m defeating Weissklee with 57kg at $1.80. Capable of more – worth another chance.
8
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 52321 WONDER BLESS
TAKESHI KIMURA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track May 28 over 1400m defeating Wakino Glass carrying 57kg at $10.50. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, neck behind Irwin with 57kg at $2. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Orange cap
10 65538 COOL GERMAN
KOSAKU HORI
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 57.0KG
Tetsuji Kawakami
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Elan Fevre with 53kg at $139. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Puff Of Wind with 53kg at $11.20. Wide draw too testing.
10
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 13234 MIRACLE ACE
ISAO NAGAKURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Weissklee with 57kg at $4.70. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Narita Bonny carrying 57kg at $8.60. Should be right in the finish.
11
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 25242 DELTA FOUR
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Meisho Aladdin with 57kg at $17.90. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind As You Like carrying 57kg at $9.10. Went close last time. Leading player again.
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TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap