SONODA 18 Mar 2026
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A race that lacks early pressure on paper. NINKARI (1) finished 2 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1400m at Himeji, an improvement on her ninth at Himeji the run before. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. A SHIN MACHINE (4) has not appeared since she finished sixth over 1400m at this track on November 5. Rates highly and should take some beating. JUN ODR (2) finished fourth over 1800m at Saga at his most recent appearance on December 7. Among the better hopes. MEISHO SETSUGETSU (9) failed to make an impression last time out, settling well back and finishing 12th over 800m at Himeji. Leading prospect on best form.
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| 1 | 42994 |
NINKARI
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Last start 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Spur Cross carrying 55kg at $9.30. The run before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sekisei carrying 55kg at $21.30. Leading contender coming out of the prized inside draw. |
1 WATARU HIROSE |
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| 2 | 3314x |
JUN ODR
HIROAKI WATASE 7YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Junji Kawai Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Saga December 7 over 1800m, 8 len behind Bellwood Uzume with 56kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at this track December 3 2024 over 1400m, 12 len behind Daishin Birth Day carrying 56kg at $86.20. Can return in winning form. |
2 TOYOKAZU TANO |
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| 3 | 37888 |
SUBARASHII HIBI
TSUYOSHI OBARU 8YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Yusuke Yamaguchi Last start 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Smile Clark with 57kg at $171.20. The run before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 16 len behind Mozu Orage with 57kg at $30.90. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up. |
3 KANTA INOUE |
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| 4 | 2416x |
A SHIN MACHINE
MICHIO TANAKA 9YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Katsuhiko Hirai Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track November 5 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Suehiro Vent with 55kg at $13.20. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at this track March 13 2025 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 54kg at $32.50. Look for a bold run. |
4 TAKANORI NAGAI |
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| 5 | 72869 |
NAMURA DANNY
KOSAKU HORI 6YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Mutsuhiro Namura At the latest run second last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 20 len behind Hatsunagi with 57kg at $174.40. The start before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Techno Groove with 57kg at $148.80. Happy enough to avoid. |
5 OSAMU SHIMOHARA |
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| 6 | 48877 |
CROWN OCEAN
MIZOHASHI RIKIO 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Yoshihiro Kawahara At the latest run 7th of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 13 len behind Viride Silva with 55kg at $59.90. The run before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vlaminck with 55kg at $242.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
6 SHUHEI KOTANI |
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| 7 | 6x590 |
SUPER COOL
KOJI OBAYASHI 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 15 len behind Cresco Yusha carrying 57kg at $433.50. The start before that second last of 10 at Himeji on January 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Noble Liner with 57kg at $26.90. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend. |
7 KAZUYUKI WATASE |
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| 8 | 96890 |
GRAND ROSE
TAKAMASA SUWA 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Most recently ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Aedificata with 55kg at $237.70. The run before that ran last of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 16 len behind Ammodo with 55kg at $108.10. Needs to find several lengths to threaten. |
8 S KAWAHARA |
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| 9 | 07x80 |
MEISHO SETSUGETSU
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Yoshio Matsumoto Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ultimo with 55kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 11 len behind Hiro Shige Sunrise carrying 55kg at $14.30. Can bounce back. |
9 SAKITO YAMAMOTO |
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| 10 | 01008 |
KYOWA GLORIA
MASAYA KOMURA 8YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind A P Poetess carrying 57kg at $203.90. Before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on January 20 over 1400m, 17 len behind Moisture with 57kg at $185.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
10 SHINGO OYAMA |
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