SONODA   16 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 2 1400m

Track:      

Blessing Isle to take up the running at a moderate tempo. TOKINO KELLY (1) has registered two minor placings from three runs this campaign. 1.3 lengths from the winner in second last start over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SCHWARZ STAR (8) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 1.75 lengths when fourth over 1400m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. SEIUN SUPERIOR (6) remains a maiden after 14 runs. Met with plenty of support last time but after being in the firing line on the corner could only manage to finish fifth over 1400m at this track. Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. KAYAKO (5) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at this track. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect.
1 6x342 TOKINO KELLY
MASAHIRO KITANO
11YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Moon Set with 53kg at $2.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Divin Cadeau carrying 53kg at $4.40. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
1
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 85675 HAWAIIAN SEIRA
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 5th of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tasman Highway with 57kg at $18. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 17 len behind Daishichisei carrying 56kg at $188. Can't recommend.
2
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 69873 DURANT VERITE
Seiichi Terachi
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Makoto Kato
Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Annina carrying 57kg at $18.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 16 len behind Meisho Unabara with 57kg at $78. Will be winding up strongly.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Red cap
4 3x624 BLESSING ISLE
SHINJI OTSUKA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG

Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 12 len behind Satono Kairos carrying 56kg at $11.20. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Crucifer with 57kg at $5.90. Not among the main chances.
4
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 55363 KAYAKO
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
7YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Katsunari Hosokawa
At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tasman Highway carrying 55kg at $6.80. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Meisho Unabara with 55kg at $16.80. Racing well and is nicely placed.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 46885 SEIUN SUPERIOR
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Maestro Light carrying 55kg at $3.50. The start before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Model Chan with 54kg at $35.40. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
6
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 54288 DELICATESSEN
AKIHIRO INADA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Last start second last of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Harusame carrying 57kg at $68.70. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind Meisho Magoichi with 57kg at $19.70. Rather invest elsewhere.
7
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Orange cap
8 64804 SCHWARZ STAR
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 4th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Moon Set carrying 57kg at $6.80. The run before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Model Chan with 57kg at $29.40. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
8
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 09067 VIP PURE ACE
MASAYA KOMURA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Last start second last of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 14 len behind Esaltare carrying 55kg at $39.40. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Smart Kanathos carrying 55kg at $23.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Pink cap
10 33449 DREAM CHASER
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Atsuko Tomizawa
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 20 len behind Maestro Light with 51kg at $2.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Daishichisei carrying 51kg at $19.60. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
10
KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Pink cap