SONODA   14 May 2026
 
GOING:

Race 2 1400m

Track:      

Solid tempo with Snark Yuma to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. HAPPY MONSTER (8) ran a better race and finished fourth last time out over 1400m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. OBEDIENT (1) failed to figure again last time over 1400m at this track when ninth. Looks well placed here and can finally break through. FROST CITY (9) finished second at this track two runs back but was less effective last time over 1400m at this track, finishing back in ninth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. A SHIN CINERARIA (2) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when fifth. Worth another chance.
1 38269 OBEDIENT
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 18 len behind Epoeposan with 52kg at $79.60. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Long Seller Ask carrying 51kg at $27.40. Has the inside gate and is expected to go well.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 05255 A SHIN CINERARIA
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Strom carrying 55kg at $157.80. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 13 len behind Fukuno Fear None carrying 55kg at $151.30. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
2
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 88988 SUBARASHII HIBI
TSUYOSHI OBARU
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yusuke Yamaguchi
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 17 len behind Lien Solide with 57kg at $24.50. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 17 len behind Meisho Figaro with 57kg at $33.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 914x9 SETONO DIAMOND
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 17 len behind T O Personal carrying 55kg at $4.90. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hello Tschuss carrying 55kg at $31.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 84542 MIRACLE ZADA
MAKOTO ORITA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Smart Canon with 55kg at $15.20. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hunter Killer with 55kg at $7.50. This is well within her grasp.
5
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 831x8 SNARK YUMA
TAKAHIRO ARAI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
Second-up. First-up after six months led to the turn then faded 8th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 15 len behind T O Personal with 58kg at $38. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kurino Achiever carrying 54kg at $3.30. Unlikely to threaten.
6
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 14x64 FUKKATSU LOVE
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Teruhiro Kobayashi
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind T O Varnay carrying 55kg at $8.30. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Epoeposan carrying 55kg at $7.20. This race looks too tough.
7
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 12x74 HAPPY MONSTER
TAKAMASA SUWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Nori Wood Tail with 57kg at $2.60. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind T O Personal carrying 57kg at $3.20. Expected to perform well.
8
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
9 46829 FROST CITY
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
6YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Copano Jumping carrying 57kg at $45.40. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Explore Best with 57kg at $3.20. Capable of more – worth another chance.
9
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap