SONODA   26 Jun 2026
 
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Race 3 1400m

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Without a great deal of early pace evident Arumakan may lead the way over Archaic. ARCHAIC (3) made progress last time out, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. SUN AND THE MOON (4) is a 10-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent outing over 1400m at this track. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. ARUMAKAN (1) showed early speed from an outside draw and held a forward position before fading to finish fourth, beaten 8 lengths, last start over 1400m at this track. Well placed and expected to feature. A SHIN VIENTO (8) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 19 lengths into seventh over 1400m at this track. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time.
1 3x64 ARUMAKAN
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at this track on May 14 over 820m, 7 len behind A Shin Reel with 55kg at $3.20. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Taishin with 56kg at $139.10. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
1
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 97970 RIKUNO IMPACT
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start ran last of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 26 len behind Taishin carrying 55kg at $413.50. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 15 len behind Graphos with 55kg at $122.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
2
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Black cap
3 x4442 ARCHAIC
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Taishin carrying 53kg at $2.40. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Best Maria with 52kg at $1.80. Well placed to take this out.
3
KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Red cap
4 78564 SUN AND THE MOON
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Taishin carrying 56kg at $7.20. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shiawaseno Kutsu carrying 55kg at $12.40. Further improvement is anticipated.
4
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 96 IKENO ENAGACHAN
MOTOHIRO KOMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last of 9 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 18 len behind Pajaro Azul carrying 55kg at $6.70. Second-up 6th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 17 len behind Taishin with 55kg at $251.40. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
5
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 06769 QUEEN ARTHUR
AKIHIRO INADA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 25 len behind Taishin carrying 55kg at $505.90. The race before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 17 len behind Taishin with 55kg at $109.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Green cap
7 40866 KOGUMA THE SECOND
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Urawa on May 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Aldhibah carrying 54kg at $121.50. The race before that 6th of 11 at Kawasaki on May 11 over 900m, 8 len behind Fuerte Corazon with 54kg at $116.20. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
7
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
8 704x7 A SHIN VIENTO
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after eight months 7th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 19 len behind Taishin carrying 56kg at $7. Previously second-up won by a nose at Monbetsu July 1 over 1100m defeating Earth Blue with 55kg at $2.50. One of the top chances.
8
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
9 00038 SUGAR RUSH
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 8th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 20 len behind Taishin carrying 55kg at $79.30. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Taishin with 55kg at $62.50. Hard to make a winning case.
9
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Pink cap