SONODA   26 Aug 2026
 
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Race 3 1400m

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Expecting Blessing Isle to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. KOWAMOTE HAMMER (1) went forward last time and battled on gamely to finish just a nose from the winner in second over 1400m at this track when first-up from a spell. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. BLESSING ISLE (5) resumes in a similar race to his last run 11 weeks ago when fourth, beaten 2 lengths. Sure to make his presence felt. LA LA ANCESTRAL (7) settled well back and didn't fire over 1400m at this track last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run prior. Has his share of ability and is worth another chance in this suitable race. MEISHO SETSUGETSU (6) made progress last time out finishing in third over 1400m at this track. Right in the mix.
1 772x2 KOWAMOTE HAMMER
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after seven months held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, nose behind A Shin Nirvana carrying 57kg at $2. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on September 3 over 820m, 4 len behind Techno Express with 55kg at $30.10. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
1
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 738x6 BABY VAGY
SUMIO ARIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 32 len behind I'm A Queen carrying 53kg at $28. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 9 at Urawa on February 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Swertia with 54kg at $7.50. Improver with definite claims.
2
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 70545 CROSS KNOT
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 10 at this track on August 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Civic Charles carrying 56kg at $47.10. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on July 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Teikei Holomua with 56kg at $12. Might need easier race.
3
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 00900 DIVIN CADEAU
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Noboru Shudo
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on August 12 over 1400m, 21 len behind Shine Chouchou with 57kg at $110.40. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 15 len behind Macho Sasupo carrying 57kg at $258.60. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
4
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 4424x BLESSING ISLE
SHINJI OTSUKA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Resuming after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track June 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Filo with 55kg at $1.70. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at Himeji February 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wonder Hinata with 57kg at $13.50. Expected to play a major role.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 53453 MEISHO SETSUGETSU
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on August 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Frevo carrying 55kg at $5.70. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Maple Deep with 55kg at $58. Racing well and is nicely placed.
6
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
7 56638 LA LA ANCESTRAL
SEIJIRO IKARI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran second last of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 14 len behind Simpatia carrying 57kg at $3.40. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Meisho Rondo carrying 57kg at $17.70. Will be hard to hold out.
7
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 98869 WISTERIA DADDY
KOSAKU HORI
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Masakatsu Kitagawa
Last start ran second last of 10 at this track on July 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Osumi Strong with 57kg at $128.80. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Infini Wraith with 57kg at $81.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Pink cap