SONODA   18 Dec 2025
 
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Race 4 1400m

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Bellagio Focus and Comment Allezvous will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. DONALD POKER (7) went down narrowly last start when well in the market, finishing second at this track over 1400m, beaten only 0.8 lengths. Right in the mix again. PLEASANT HARBOR (8) could only manage to finish seventh last time out over 1400m here following a minor placing at this track the run prior. Likely to be about the money. HEROES (1) did little and finished ninth over 1400m at this track last start. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. KAIRI (2) finished third last time over 1400m at this track. Will trim down following recent racing and is nicely placed to fill a top-three spot again.
1 44269 HEROES
HIROAKI WATASE
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bright Rose carrying 55kg at $11.10. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on October 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind June Kiitos carrying 55kg at $3.70. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
1
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 9x753 KAIRI
Jun Fujikawa
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Cherry Brian with 55kg at $68.20. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on October 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bellma with 55kg at $37.40. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
2
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 2 BEVEL
Nishikawa Shinya
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Was at long odds at debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Long Lasting carrying 54kg at $31.80. Good effort on debut but this looks a stern test.
3
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Red cap
4 384 SUCCESS BREAK
AKIHIRO TAMURA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1230m, 7 len behind Star Eye Seira with 54kg at $207.40. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 13 over 820m, 11 len behind Komori Boulder carrying 54kg at $31.40. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
4
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 49245 SWORD MASTER MARI
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on November 13 over 820m, 9 len behind Komori Boulder with 53kg at $53.70. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on October 24 over 820m, 7 len behind Shark Ryusei with 53kg at $81.90. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 74550 MAGIC EMILIA
NORIO TANAKA
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on December 4 over 820m, 9 len behind Varsity with 52kg at $49.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Bellagio Rubeus with 54kg at $25.20. Impossible to entertain.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 06442 DONALD POKER
Seiichi Terachi
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Cherry Brian carrying 55kg at $1.60. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Monbetsu on October 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Dairin Pharaoh with 56kg at $4.60. Strong winning hope.
7
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, Green cap
8 39227 PLEASANT HARBOR
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Celeritas with 55kg at $5.90. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Bright Rose carrying 55kg at $48.20. Capable of more – worth another chance.
8
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 37 BELLAGIO FOCUS
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on November 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sazauki with 55kg at $1.30. Last start struggled in the run home; 7th of 9 at this track on November 26 over 1700m, 11 len behind Zeus Silhouette with 55kg at $21.50. Should be right in the finish.
9
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 3x5 COMMENT ALLEZVOUS
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third race start. First start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on June 12 over 820m, 7 len behind Mild Evening with 54kg at $19.40. Returned from break 5th of 12 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bright Rose with 54kg at $21. Fitter and worth including.
10
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
11 64544 IDEAL MATCH
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Last start 4th of 9 at this track on November 26 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Zeus Silhouette with 55kg at $54.40. The run before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track on November 6 over 1700m, 9 len behind Siena Max carrying 55kg at $38. Prepared to risk on current form.
11
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 27709 V MONSTER
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 13 len behind Celeritas carrying 55kg at $78.10. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bright Rose with 55kg at $159.20. Wide draw a test.
12
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Pink cap