SONODA   21 May 2026
 
GOING:

Race 3 1400m

Track:      

Expecting Taishin to lead Tatta Tara Rira at just a moderate tempo. ARCHAIC (5) is still a maiden after five runs. Was popular in betting last time out but didn't live up to market expectations, finishing fourth here after she was well back on straightening. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. TAISHIN (1) was in the firing line on the corner and ran a better race last start to finish a close second here after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. TRUE BEAUTY (3) was out of the money last start over 820m at this track but finds a more suitable race this time. SUN AND THE MOON (8) finished sixth last time after turning a long way off them. In the mix here.
1 45772 TAISHIN
Jun Fujikawa
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, nose behind Best Maria with 56kg at $17.90. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1230m, 12 len behind Kakuhen with 56kg at $69.80. Leading player.
1
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, White cap
2 08985 SILUETTA
SHINOBU NODA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Best Maria carrying 55kg at $71.60. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 45 len behind Alan carrying 55kg at $219. Fully tested on her recent run.
2
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Black cap
3 39879 TRUE BEAUTY
AKIHIRO TAMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 10 len behind Fuku Hualien with 53kg at $12.60. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Shiawaseno Kutsu with 55kg at $9. Watch for sharp improvement.
3
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Red cap
4 70006 FULL SHOT
Nishikawa Shinya
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Best Maria with 56kg at $191.20. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 49 len behind Romance Warrior with 56kg at $156.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 8x444 ARCHAIC
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Best Maria with 52kg at $1.80. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Toshikun with 53kg at $72.50. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
5
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 0707x TATTA TARA RIRA
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Himeji January 20 over 800m, 12 len behind La Reina De Oro carrying 55kg at $62.60. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at this track November 13 over 820m, 11 len behind Rinno Homare carrying 54kg at $44.90. Prepared to watch.
6
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 89067 QUEEN ARTHUR
AKIHIRO INADA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently second last of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 14 len behind Best Maria with 55kg at $35.40. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 45 len behind Alan carrying 55kg at $132.80. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
7
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Orange cap
8 67856 SUN AND THE MOON
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shiawaseno Kutsu carrying 55kg at $12.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 37 len behind Alan with 56kg at $37.50. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
8
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 00000 SUGAR RUSH
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 15 len behind Fuku Hualien carrying 55kg at $160.80. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 87 len behind Alan with 55kg at $115.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
10 808x0 SMILE ZEUS
HIROAKI WATASE
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 27 len behind Toshikun carrying 56kg at $139.50. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 20 len behind T O Harrison carrying 55kg at $167. Needs to lift.
10
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap