SONODA   26 Mar 2026
 
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Race 3 1400m

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Solid tempo anticipated with Scarlet Honey leading the way. SHIBANOSUTOMUKITTO (1) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing second and beaten only 0.8 lengths over 1400m at Himeji. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. WONDER GUARNERI (6) hasn't made an impression since resuming despite market confidence. Last start could only manage fifth over 1800m at Himeji. Rates highly in this line up. Gets his chance. GUTI (2) is yet to break through in 13 runs. Finished fifth at his last appearance over 1500m at Himeji on March 12. Solid top-three chance on his best figures. SUNNY R (4) finished third first-up at Himeji then couldn't repeat the dose last time when fourth at Himeji over 1400m when beaten 4 lengths. This looks a nice race for her.
1 233x2 SHIBANOSUTOMUKITTO
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuo Shiba
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Derma Saturn with 57kg at $11.50. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 19 2025 over 1800m, 7 len behind Chimpun Kampun with 54.0kg at $214. Among the leading chances.
1
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 73x35 GUTI
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M's Racing
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1500m, 2 len behind Okyompi with 57kg at $5.40. Second-up 5th of 8 at Himeji on March 12 over 1500m, 6 len behind Collegium with 57kg at $3.50. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
2
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 48627 SUSPENSE QUEEN
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoko Kiyota
Last start 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 10 over 800m, 8 len behind Heshikiri carrying 55kg at $43.30. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lily Heart with 55kg at $46.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 57x34 SUNNY R
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Meisho Sonic carrying 55kg at $20.80. Last start 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind American Taro carrying 55kg at $4.90. Nice alley and worth including.
4
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 23055 SATIN BODICE
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Godolphin
Last start 5th of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Texas Twister with 55kg at $5.60. The run before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Shine Chouchou with 55kg at $82.80. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
5
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 85x65 WONDER GUARNERI
NORIO TANAKA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up got back early 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Akakichino Eleven carrying 57kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Meiner Thracia carrying 57kg at $1.90. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
6
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Green cap
7 67877 YOU ARE MY SOUL
KOSAKU HORI
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind American Taro with 57kg at $134.10. The start before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bradshaw carrying 57kg at $78.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 27256 SCARLET HONEY
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 14 len behind Civic Charles carrying 55kg at $38.30. The run before that failed to make an impression; 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jet Air carrying 55kg at $4.20. Not on recent form.
8
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Orange cap
9 00x77 SIENA KING
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cut Back with 57kg at $265.70. Last start 7th of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 8 len behind Meiner Thracia carrying 57kg at $18.90. Fully tested under these conditions.
9
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Pink cap
10 65544 FILO
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Marenka carrying 57kg at $82.60. Before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Derma Saturn carrying 57kg at $85.30. Possesses a big finish.
10
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap