SONODA   10 Dec 2025
 
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Race 4 1700m

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Expecting Hernandez to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. INJECTION (10) has been thereabouts without winning, the most recent offering a second at this track over 1400m when he was beaten one length. Expected to cross from wide out. Key runner. HERNANDEZ (2) is a strong fresh performer back after a break of five months and looking to emulate his win at this track to kick off the last campaign. One of the genuine hopes in the race. VARIRAPTOR (9) finished sixth last time out over 1400m at this track four weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Could prove tough to stop. MAESTRO LIGHT (5) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten a nose into second over 1400m at this track. Sure to run well again.
1 5x736 GALBANUM
MAKOTO ORITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lambeau Leap carrying 57kg at $39.20. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on November 4 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Smart Canon with 56kg at $3. Fully tested on his recent run.
1
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 1x11x HERNANDEZ
MOTOHIRO KOMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len this track July 3 over 1700m defeating Meisho Matsuri with 57kg at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. This track June 12 over 1400m defeating Sun Elsa with 58kg at $3.50. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
2
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, Black cap
3 80585 MEINER THRACIA
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Cortado carrying 57kg at $12. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Iromegane with 57kg at $8.90. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Red cap
4 26624 SOUND PEGASUS
AKIHIRO INADA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Cortado with 57kg at $5.40. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on November 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Stay Tuned with 57kg at $12.20. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
4
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Blue cap
5 5x322 MAESTRO LIGHT
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shinji Maeda
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, nose behind Years Straight with 57kg at $5.30. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on October 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Smart Caprice carrying 57kg at $1.50. Worth thought after getting close last time.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 x0952 GOLDEN LONDON
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Mythos Ode carrying 57kg at $3. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on November 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hagino Inspire with 56kg at $52. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
6
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 79763 LONG LONG LONG
TAKESHI KIMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Toru Makiura
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Mythos Ode with 57kg at $8.20. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 6 over 1870m, 13 len behind Light Pillar with 57kg at $154.10. Can't recommend.
7
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Green cap
8 00000 DELICATESSEN
AKIHIRO INADA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Last start second last of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind Meisho Aladdin with 57kg at $367.80. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on November 12 over 820m, 14 len behind Pomme with 57kg at $170.60. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
8
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Green cap
9 06806 VARIRAPTOR
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG
Yuji Kato
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind Momo Royal carrying 53kg at $49.80. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on October 10 over 820m, 7 len behind Asaka Love Love carrying 55kg at $123.10. Further improvement is anticipated.
9
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Orange cap
10 3x432 INJECTION
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Ford Spirit carrying 57kg at $1.30. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kurino Hero with 57kg at $1.30. Working up to a win. Worth following.
10
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 589x0 TAUNGOO
Yoshimi Masayuki
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kazutoyo Morita
Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cortado carrying 55kg at $42.80. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 17 len behind Stahl Pesca with 52kg at $85.30. Needs to lift.
11
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 29967 CAVALIER QUEST
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Sadayuki Horie
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on November 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Miss Trevi No with 57kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nishino Almight carrying 57kg at $27.70. Others going much better heading into this one.
12
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap