SONODA   18 Sep 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1400m

Track:      

A K Return or Meisho Korogi to lead the small field. MEISHO KOROGI (7) raced close to the lead before clearing out to score an effortless win at this track last time. Sure to measure up again. A K RETURN (1) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score last time out over 820m at this track. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. VIE HOMMAGE (5) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing second here when he worked home well. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. COCOLI CALEDONIAN (6) was well in commission last time out but could only manage to finish seventh in a disappointing performance. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well.
1 x9461 A K RETURN
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Katsura Tochi
Last start won by 1.75 len at this track August 28 over 820m defeating Bellagio Masaki carrying 57kg at $6.70. The race before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 7 at this track on August 13 over 1230m, 12 len behind Meisho Gaifu carrying 57kg at $5.30. Big chance to go back-to-back.
1
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 90095 JOSHO LINE
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on September 5 over 1400m, 35 len behind A Shin Buono carrying 57kg at $94.40. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, 15 len behind Galant with 54kg at $15.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 81995 HAWAIIAN SEIRA
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on September 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Akari Ricky carrying 55kg at $107.10. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on August 21 over 1400m, 16 len behind Nori Wood Tail carrying 55kg at $380.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 7x517 ZENNO CLEVER
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kumiko Osako
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on August 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Grande Diva carrying 54kg at $91.50. The race before that won by 1.3 len at this track August 13 over 1400m defeating Miracle Catch carrying 54kg at $1.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 95732 VIE HOMMAGE
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kajika Rise with 56kg at $20.40. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on August 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Galant carrying 56kg at $22. Will be doing best work late.
5
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 27157 COCOLI CALEDONIAN
MASAHIRO KITANO
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Kojiro Misaki
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track on August 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Offshore Girl carrying 55kg at $5.60. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Copano Alber carrying 55kg at $4.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
6
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 x07x1 MEISHO KOROGI
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 5 len win at this track August 29 over 1400m defeating Cho Kansei carrying 55kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Tomb Raider carrying 53kg at $10.70. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
7
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap