SONODA 11 Sep 2026
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Solid tempo likely from Bellagio Abroad and Mehrangarh. BELLAGIO ABROAD (6) looks the right anchor in a race where the speed should be genuine, with Mehrangarh likely to press forward and Promettre plus A Shin Okikurmi able to sit handy. Bellagio Abroad has been consistently around the mark at Sonoda, was close-up over 820m last start and has enough early pace to offset the rise in trip if he relaxes. A SHIN OKIKURMI (7) arrives off a 3yo+ C3 win here and brings proven track-and-distance strength, though this is a deeper assignment. PROMETTRE (2) maps neatly from barrier two after putting Love Stinger away over 820m, with 1230m the main test. APPUPPU (8) has recent form to forgive only in a measured sense, but the class drop and track-and-trip record keep her in the mix. MEHRANGARH (1) can give cheek from the inside and is already a Sonoda 1230m winner.
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| 1 | 73014 |
MEHRANGARH
HIROKI MINAMI 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 55.0KG Returns from a five-week let-up after working home evenly for fourth in a 3yo+ C2 at Sonoda, beaten two and a half lengths by Grand Centre when an outside chance in the betting. The run prior was stronger, leading throughout to beat Danse Desmirlitons by just under two lengths here. Barrier one suits his pace, and a track-and-distance record of one win and two places from four starts keeps him in the minor-money mix. |
1 TEPPEI KOTANI |
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| 2 | 33231 |
PROMETTRE
TAKESHI KIMURA 4YO DK B FILLY 53.0KG North Hills Co. Ltd. Scored with authority over 820m at Sonoda last start in a 3yo+ C3, sitting behind the leaders before putting Love Stinger away by just under two lengths. That followed a third behind Gambaru Futoshi when she travelled well but only battled on. The step to 1230m is the clear query, yet barrier two and her tactical speed give her every chance to carry the form into this grade. |
2 SASAKI SEREI |
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| 3 | 74423 |
T K LINO
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Worked home well into third at Sonoda last start, beaten just over three lengths by Sun Linaria after starting as an outside chance. He had also been second to Brioni the run prior, though that margin was four lengths after being run down late. His track-and-distance record is sound, but the market has kept him at arm's length and he needs another lift to trouble the main hopes. |
3 WATARU HIROSE |
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| 4 | 83166 |
KOIBITOMISAKI
TAKAMASA SUWA 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Katsutoshi Miyake Finished sixth at Sonoda last start, beaten just over eight lengths by Admi after having runners ahead of her turning in and producing only a moderate finish. She had been sixth again the start before, beaten eight and a half lengths by Malts Schon despite market respect. Four wins at this track and distance give her some background merit, but the latest form leaves a sizeable task. |
4 SHUHEI KOTANI |
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HEAVEN'S DRIVE
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Red Magic Co. Ltd. Returns from a two-month break after finishing second last in a 3yo Maiden at Niigata Dirt, where she was well beaten by Spinning Globe at big odds. Her previous eighth behind Argyle Shore was better, beaten five lengths, but she still failed to threaten. The class drop helps on paper, though a winless record from six starts means she has to improve sharply second-up. |
5 TOYOKAZU TANO |
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| 6 | 22143 |
BELLAGIO ABROAD
Nishikawa Shinya 3YO DK B COLT 56.0KG BELLAGIO RACING Ran another solid race when third over 820m at Sonoda, beaten a length and a half by Fairy Taizan after settling just off the lead and giving a brave sight. He was beaten as a short odds-on favourite two back after leading and tiring late, so the rise to 1230m remains the question. Still, one win and four places from six Sonoda runs makes him a reliable profile in this field. |
6 OSAMU SHIMOHARA |
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| 7 | 60631 |
A SHIN OKIKURMI
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA 5YO GREY HORSE 57.0KG Produced a determined Sonoda win last start in a 3yo+ C3, beating Treasure Blue by just over a length after being well found in an open market. Two back he was only just over a length from Moisture when third, so the recent form is competitive. With four wins and four places from 19 starts at this track and distance, he has the grounding to be a genuine danger again. |
7 TAKANORI NAGAI |
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APPUPPU
HIROKI MINAMI 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Has to turn around two plain 820m efforts, the latest when second last and beaten over 17 lengths by Gift Basket after settling rearward and making no impression at long odds. The previous run was also second last behind Fiorino. That said, the class drop, rise to 1230m and record of two wins and four places from 13 at this track and distance give her a better setup than recent margins suggest. |
8 YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO |
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| 9 | 8x6x8 |
TAMAMO CAROL
HIROAKI WATASE 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Tamamo Co. Ltd. Led at Sonoda last start but was claimed soon after and dropped out alarmingly, finishing last and beaten out of sight by Admi despite being near the top of an open market. The run prior at Hakodate Dirt was a distant sixth behind Lightning Rod at big odds. She is unplaced in four starts overall, so a major form reversal is required before she appeals. |
9 TATSUYA TAKEMURA |
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| 10 | 03415 |
MOISTURE
TAKAMASA SUWA 6YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Mill Farm Co. Ltd. Worked home well enough for fifth over 1400m at Sonoda last start, beaten six lengths by Namura Otto after being respected in an open market. The run prior was stronger, driving hard late to beat Nishino Almight in a 3yo+ C3, and he also beat A Shin Okikurmi here about a month ago. Back in trip suits, but the latest margin says he must find more against these. |
10 TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA |
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| 11 | 22427 |
SNOWDAY
YOSHIHIRO IIDA 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Faded after racing prominently when seventh at Sonoda last start, beaten six lengths by Sun Linaria with no clear excuse. Her previous second behind High Life was much better, beaten a length after letting down nicely. One win and four places from seven starts at this track and distance, plus a strong record with Kenta Sugiura, make her a realistic place chance if she holds her finish. |
11 KENTA SUGIURA |
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| 12 | 00809 |
OUTER SPACE
TAKAO KURODA 8YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Was well beaten when second last behind Anno Domini at Sonoda last start and had been second last again over 820m behind Gift Basket, making no impression from the rear. He was unwanted in the market both times, which underlines the current form concern. The class drop is noted, but no wins from six at this track and distance makes this a difficult assignment. |
12 KOICHI TAKAHATA |
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