SONODA   08 Jan 2026
 
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Race 2 1400m

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Moderate tempo with Suwannee Tesoro leading the way. GRAND FOREST (6) returns after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate his win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Sure to make his presence felt. GALBANUM (9) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at this track over 1400m, beaten a neck. Drawn out but going well enough to play a role. MEINER THRACIA (2) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished seventh over 1400m at this track. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him. SATIN BODICE (8) missed the placings last start when seventh over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and can atone.
1 69526 SUWANNEE TESORO
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gentatsu with 55kg at $8.90. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Ena Moanin with 55kg at $6.90. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
1
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, White cap
2 58537 MEINER THRACIA
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on December 25 over 1400m, 39 len behind Aurora Lumiere carrying 55kg at $97.70. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on December 10 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Hernandez with 57kg at $41.40. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
2
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Black cap
3 08007 MEISHO BAIRAN
TSUYOSHI OBARU
9YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Gentatsu with 55kg at $173.10. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind O Shin Angel with 55kg at $260.20. Has to find improvement.
3
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 90967 HIMALAYAN
SHINOBU NODA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Air Zakynthos carrying 56kg at $112.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 820m, 6 len behind Yellow Cab carrying 56kg at $46.50. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
4
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 45743 T K VINO
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Tadao Kanematsu
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on December 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Miko Castana with 55kg at $29.90. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Caro Avanti with 55kg at $21.10. Might need easier race.
5
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 x123x GRAND FOREST
ISAO NAGAKURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track August 28 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind T O Conder carrying 57kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 3.5 len win. This track July 23 over 1400m defeating Grand Rose carrying 57kg at $1.50. Bold performance expected.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
7 40279 JOY BLACK
AKIHIRO INADA
6YO  BROWN  MARE 53.0KG

Most recently second last of 10 at this track on December 25 over 1400m, 18 len behind Miko Castana with 53kg at $105.70. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Strom with 53kg at $61.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
7
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 64667 SATIN BODICE
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Godolphin
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Fukuno Evry carrying 55kg at $12.70. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on December 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yamanin La Vera carrying 55kg at $22. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
8
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 73662 GALBANUM
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, neck behind Heno Heno Kappa with 57kg at $2.10. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on December 10 over 1700m, 6 len behind Hernandez carrying 56kg at $45. Well placed to take this out.
9
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Pink cap
10 24x89 YUINO OTOSHIANA
AKIHIRO TAMURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 10 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind O Shin Angel with 57kg at $4.90. Second-up second last of 10 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 15 len behind Cosmo Taishi carrying 57kg at $8.40. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
10
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Pink cap