SONODA   14 Aug 2026
 
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Race 12 1400m

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Genuine pace with Poison Polestar taking up the running ahead of Dia Graf and Tamba Busho. DIA GRAF (11) comes here off a break of four months. Scored over 1500m at Himeji at the start of last prep. One of the genuine hopes in the race. BOW VOGUE (2) turned in a modest performance when third last time out over 1400m at Kasamatsu, beaten 3.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Ideally placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. POISON POLESTAR (9) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish third over 1400m at this track. Has a solid record here at the distance with two wins and six placings from 11 tries. One of the main contenders. CHERRIKA (10) never got into the race when 12th last time at this track but drops in weight for this. Can figure in the finish on best form.
1 00999 ZAGORI
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sulfur with 54kg at $208.90. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on July 2 over 820m, 9 len behind Into The Flow with 54kg at $55. Has failed to show enough.
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SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 42013 BOW VOGUE
MASASHI ATARASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Kasamatsu on July 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bellagio Sonic with 57kg at $7.60. The start before that came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track on May 29 over 1400m defeating Poison Polestar with 57kg at $1.80. One of the chief contenders.
2
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Black cap
3 44417 RACHAEL PEGASUS
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 53.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sulfur carrying 53kg at $26.70. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track on July 3 over 1230m defeating Brigliadoro carrying 53kg at $8.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 95685 S O RISING
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Syoichi Okamoto
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Climb Angel with 56kg at $263.80. The race before that ran second last of 9 at this track on June 24 over 1230m, 14 len behind Sexy Cat carrying 56kg at $132.10. Not one of the top selections.
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SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Blue cap
5 003x0 TOKEI TANNHAUSER
SUMIO ARIMA
9YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Nobuhiko Kimura
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 24 len behind Sulfur carrying 57kg at $94.60. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 at this track on September 12 over 1230m, 35 len behind Silence Time carrying 57kg at $95.20. Must improve significantly.
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S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 89970 KITANO SERENADE
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Most recently ran second last of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 15 len behind Sulfur carrying 57kg at $404.80. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 12 len behind Climb Angel with 57kg at $328.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
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DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 3x576 TAMBA BUSHO
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sulfur with 57kg at $26. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Short Stop with 57kg at $8.60. Strong winning hope.
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MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 967x0 SECRET LOGO
KOSAKU HORI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
Haruo Yamaguchi
Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sulfur carrying 54kg at $285.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Nagoya on January 28 over 1500m, 11 len behind Body Blow with 57kg at $37.30. Needs to do a lot more.
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KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Green cap
9 41243 POISON POLESTAR
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sulfur carrying 56kg at $9.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Climb Angel with 56kg at $4.10. Well placed to take this out.
9
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 14640 CHERRIKA
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on July 10 over 1700m, 10 len behind Keten Dream with 56kg at $350.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on June 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Shin Jasper with 54kg at $13.80. Can turn things around.
10
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 x112x DIA GRAF
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Ichikawa Yoshimi Holdings Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at this track April 14 over 1870m, a neck behind Zendan Sky carrying 57kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 3.5 len win. Himeji February 26 over 1500m defeating Short Stop carrying 57kg at $2.60. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
11
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 63133 FUSENO AURORA
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 9 over 1230m, 2.75 len behind Fangxin Lady with 55kg at $10.10. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on June 24 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Sexy Cat with 55kg at $10.30. Should go well.
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TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap