SONODA   26 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 4 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Flame Force leading the way. FLAME FORCE (8) resumed over 1400m at this track last time out and showed good speed to lead throughout, scoring by a neck. Strong performer at this stage of the prep with a win and two minor placings from four runs. Sure to run well again. OE KINTOKI (4) finished seventh two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 1.3 lengths as favourite after being prominent at the corner over 1400m at this track. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. UNICO (6) turned in a modest performance when 11th last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 18 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. SUEHIRO INAZUMA (9) was safely held last time when beaten 15 lengths into ninth at today's course and distance. Has a wide gate to contend with again. Can do much better.
1 49875 HIMALAYAN
SHINOBU NODA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Wonder Bless with 55kg at $113. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind O Shin Angel with 55kg at $46.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, White cap
2 22598 ELUCIDATOR
TAKAO KURODA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Red Magic Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Rich Hunter carrying 57kg at $74.40. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 39 len behind Hagino Inspire with 57kg at $15.80. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
2
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 34470 CAMOUFLAGE
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Tetsuya Kamei
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Rich Hunter with 55kg at $17.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meisho Masakatsu with 52kg at $13.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 4x571 OE KINTOKI
SHINJI OTSUKA
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track June 13 over 1400m defeating Shimano Diamond with 56kg at $2.50. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Exosome carrying 56kg at $64.80. Hard to beat again.
4
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 24767 LOVE CURREN
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
8YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 15 len behind Momo Royal with 55kg at $84.30. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Adone with 55kg at $43.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 66410 UNICO
TAKAHIRO ARAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 18 len behind Kazutoshikun carrying 52kg at $14.90. The start before that won by 2.5 len at this track May 15 over 1400m defeating K Two Leone with 52kg at $2.60. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
6
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 1467x SALSA ROMANTICA
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Saga April 6 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Sundappled carrying 54kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Saga February 16 over 1400m defeating Energy Pocket carrying 54kg at $7.20. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
7
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Light brown cap
8 314x1 FLAME FORCE
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
7YO  BLACK  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by a neck at this track June 5 over 1400m defeating Precious Stone with 57kg at $1.90. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 9 2023 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Basileus City carrying 56kg at $16.60. Improver with winning prospects.
8
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 69319 SUEHIRO INAZUMA
Seiichi Terachi
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Midori Jutaku Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Miss Trevi No with 55kg at $16.40. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track May 15 over 1400m defeating Meisho Rolls with 55kg at $3.30. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
9
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 66683 CHERRY OURANOS
AKIHIRO INADA
8YO  GREY  HORSE 54.0KG

Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wonder Visible with 54kg at $80.20. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 17 len behind Neuer Held with 54kg at $68.60. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
10
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap