SONODA   14 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 3 1400m

Track:      

A solid tempo on the cards with Meisho Kotodama taking charge. MEISHO RISE (1) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, leading throughout and putting a big space to his rivals. Expected to take some stopping again. MEISHO KOTODAMA (4) went around over this course and distance last time and led from the outset to score by a nose. Sure to run well again. HARUSAME (7) turned in a fine effort to win at this course and distance last start in a far better run. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she can win again. LONG LONG LONG (8) finished third at Himeji two runs back but was less effective last time over 1400m at this track, finishing ninth. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.
1 956x1 MEISHO RISE
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; scored a big 30 len win at this track March 26 over 1400m defeating Handen Laurier with 57kg at $1.10. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 10 at this track on September 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Zinger carrying 56kg at $2.50. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
1
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 85889 Y Y WARRIOR
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
7YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Yasushi Yamada
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Do Anything carrying 55kg at $57.90. Before that second last of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 29 len behind Okyompi carrying 53kg at $159.40. Preferred in something easier.
2
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Black cap
3 67496 MEISHO MASAKARI
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tapuchan with 53kg at $204.20. The start before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind A P Poetess with 53kg at $28.50. Prefer in something a bit easier.
3
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Red cap
4 211x1 MEISHO KOTODAMA
SUMIO ARIMA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Second-up. First-up after four months won by a nose at this track March 24 over 1400m defeating Noble Festa carrying 58kg at $3. Previously second-up won by 4 len at this track November 18 over 1400m defeating Yell Queen with 57kg at $2.40. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
4
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 07715 DIVIN CADEAU
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Noboru Shudo
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Civic Charles with 57kg at $131.60. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Himeji March 12 over 1400m defeating Baia Specter carrying 57kg at $5.10. Cannot enthuse.
5
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 17280 PIECE D'ARGENT
SUMIO ARIMA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 14 len behind Cut Back with 56kg at $145.30. The race before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hercules Tower carrying 55kg at $22.80. Not keen on his prospects.
6
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Green cap
7 x5351 HARUSAME
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Champions Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track April 2 over 1400m defeating Accordance carrying 55kg at $4.40. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Meisho Magoichi carrying 55kg at $6.70. Expected to go well.
7
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 54239 LONG LONG LONG
TAKESHI KIMURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Makiura
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 24 len behind Civic Charles with 57kg at $16.10. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Meiner Thracia with 57kg at $8.30. Predicted to struggle.
8
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Pink cap
9 68969 SIGN POLE
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masataka Nakatsuji
Last start second last of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 16 len behind Dinan carrying 57kg at $51.20. The run before that 6th of 11 at Kochi on March 10 over 1300m, 10 len behind Daniel Barows carrying 57kg at $123.60. Won't be beating too many of these home.
9
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap