SONODA   19 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

Race 2 1400m

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Pajaro Azul should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. PAJARO AZUL (1) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 1.3 lengths over today's trip at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and two placings. In form and should go well again. GRAND MAIS (10) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. J PACK (9) is back after a break of ten weeks. At the last run before the layoff she finished eighth over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Among the chances while fresh at this level. GRAPHOS (12) is a last-start winner three weeks ago, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. One of the main contenders.
1 4231 PAJARO AZUL
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track May 29 over 1400m defeating Narita Gekko with 56kg at $1.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Smile Herakles carrying 56kg at $3. Draws the inside and should take beating.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 52156 SHIAWASENO KUTSU
Yoshimi Masayuki
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 4 len behind Waroteru with 56kg at $9.60. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1230m, 6 len behind Future Light with 57kg at $4.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 77937 BAMBTON CALL
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
Shozo Higuchi
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 6 len behind Waroteru with 56kg at $1.80. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Alan carrying 56kg at $12.30. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
3
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 544x3 OCTON HATCHI
IKKOO TANAKA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after nine months set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, neck behind Success Break carrying 56kg at $3.70. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Monbetsu May 27 2025 over 1100m defeating Earth Blue carrying 55kg at $1.70. Should progress from that first-up run.
4
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Blue cap
5 90x HARIENJU
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG
Yujiro Inutsuka
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 15 over 1300m, 19 len behind Jack Nadal with 55.0kg at $191.50. On debut ninth of 14 at Nakayama Dirt December 27 over 1200m, 12 len behind Gelato Kitty carrying 53.0kg at $18.50. Cannot make a strong case.
5
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 98x0 REINA SUNRISE
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Second-up. First-up after three months sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 24 over 1800m, 50 len behind Oyatsuno Jikan with 55.0kg at $103.60. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1800m, 19 len behind Gaura Disco with 53.0kg at $64.90. Unlikely to threaten.
6
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 x0x90 YUIAN GORO
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Izumiko Yui
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on May 3 over 1800m, 17 len behind Kashino Spark with 57.0kg at $216.10. Second run from a spell 10th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 16 over 1800m, 24 len behind High Road carrying 53.0kg at $154.80. Prefer to watch at this stage.
7
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 00x00 WIN REFLECT
AKIHIRO TAMURA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up couldn't go on with it; 10th of 16 at Fukushima on April 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Blanc De Blancs with 54.0kg at $39.40. Second-up 14th of 18 at Tokyo on May 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Huriya with 57.0kg at $85.70. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
8
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 x708x J PACK
SATOSHI MATSUURA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Kazumi Maki
Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 11 over 1800m, 8 len behind Irukanda carrying 53.0kg at $150.90. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at Hanshin Dirt March 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Zion Dancer with 55.0kg at $22.80. Expected to play a major role.
9
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 42803 GRAND MAIS
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Toshiyuki Fukumori
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sachino Megumi carrying 56kg at $1.50. The run before that ran second last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1870m, 25 len behind God Fencer carrying 57kg at $556.50. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
10
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 9x724 ASAMESHIMAE
AKIHIRO TAMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 9 at this track on June 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Giocoso with 56kg at $3.90. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Alan carrying 56kg at $142. Draw no help to chances.
11
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Pink cap
12 64361 GRAPHOS
NORIO TANAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start won by 2.5 len at this track May 29 over 1400m defeating A Shin Reaper carrying 56kg at $10. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Smile Herakles carrying 56kg at $28.10. Expected to go well again.
12
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Pink cap