SONODA   06 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1400m

Track:      

In the absence of noted leaders, Hildebrand and Pay Basque may be the ones to set a moderate tempo. MARU ASHI ORION (9) improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only a neck. Key runner. SMART CAPRICE (10) ran well last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten only 0.6 lengths. Well placed and in the mix. PAY BASQUE (6) last raced on July 18 when fourth at this track over 1400m. Well placed and can feature. IN SEASON (5) was seventh in a 1400m contest at this track three weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can atone.
1 6703 BIKKURIPON
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kurino Awesome carrying 55kg at $64.90. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Wonder Aument with 55kg at $19.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
1
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 7855x SAKURA MY WAY
MASAHIRO KITANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at this track May 14 over 1400m, 36 len behind Rich Hunter carrying 57kg at $33.10. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track January 9 over 1400m, 16 len behind Unwritten Rule carrying 56kg at $5.90. Not keen on his chances.
2
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 90887 SHIMPU KOEDO
MAKOTO ORITA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 10 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 18 len behind Amore Sunrise carrying 56kg at $84. The run before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Smile Torrent carrying 56kg at $173.80. A top-three finish would surprise.
3
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 82994 HILDEBRAND
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Hirotsugu Oku
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kurino Awesome carrying 57kg at $25.70. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Snark Stage with 57kg at $23.40. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
4
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 00887 IN SEASON
SHINOBU NODA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 15 len behind Wakino Flash with 55kg at $80. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track on June 26 over 1230m, 47 len behind Shishi carrying 55kg at $335.10. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
5
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Yellow cap
6 48934 PAY BASQUE
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hawaiian Seira with 55kg at $3.20. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mittelrhein carrying 55kg at $24.50. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
6
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 0870x RICH GIRL
KOSAKU HORI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 12 at this track April 29 over 820m, 18 len behind Josho Taiga carrying 54kg at $217.20. On debut ran last in a small field at this track November 19 over 1400m, 69 len behind Lazulite Takka with 54kg at $38.20. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
7
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 40608 WHITENING
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
10YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 20 len behind Amore Sunrise with 54kg at $82.90. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 14 len behind Wonder Aument carrying 54kg at $119.90. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
8
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 89352 MARU ASHI ORION
SEIJIRO IKARI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, neck behind Ikeno Kaguyahime carrying 55kg at $1.90. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cerveza carrying 55kg at $60.20. Another bold run is expected.
9
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 86773 SMART CAPRICE
TSUYOSHI OBARU
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 54.0KG
Toru Okawa
Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Hawaiian Seira with 54kg at $5.90. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on July 3 over 1230m, 13 len behind Smalt carrying 54kg at $157.90. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
10
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap