SONODA   08 Jan 2026
 
GOING:

Race 4 820m

Track:      

In a race devoid of pace Les Ailes Noires will be prominent. MINT JULEP (1) lines up for the first time since August 29. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from four tries. Capable of playing a major role. KINSHO GLOIRE (8) improved last start but found one better over 820m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. LES AILES NOIRES (6) went forward last time but couldn't quicken in the run home and finished fourth over 820m at this track. Suited in this lineup and is among the better hopes. MON CHEVAL (5) raced on the pace last start and lifted strongly to hold third over today's journey at this track. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
1 5672x MINT JULEP
Yoshimi Masayuki
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track August 29 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Meisho Bairan carrying 55kg at $1.90. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track April 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ardito Cry with 55kg at $2.90. Excellent chance.
1
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, White cap
2 80608 TWO PUNKS
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shoji Nojima
Last start got back early 8th of 12 at this track on December 24 over 820m, 12 len behind Scene De Neige carrying 55kg at $19.10. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on December 2 over 820m, 9 len behind Hokuzan Chouchou carrying 57kg at $27.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Black cap
3 99086 ANGELA
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
11YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Toru Makiura
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on December 18 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Makuraga Reine carrying 55kg at $359.90. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on November 25 over 820m, 7 len behind A Shin Birman with 55kg at $371. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
3
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 7x500 DANSUKE
MASAHIRO KITANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on December 16 over 1230m, 20 len behind High Life with 57kg at $93.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Masakari carrying 57kg at $1.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 0x073 MON CHEVAL
Jun Fujikawa
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on December 24 over 820m, 4 len behind Scene De Neige with 57kg at $28.40. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 43 len behind Ford Spirit with 57kg at $137.30. Watch for him to be flashing home.
5
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Yellow cap
6 70544 LES AILES NOIRES
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
6YO  BROWN  MARE 53.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on December 18 over 820m, 3.5 len behind Makuraga Reine carrying 53kg at $6.20. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on November 25 over 820m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Birman carrying 54kg at $2.70. Definite chance.
6
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 00800 HAPPY SPIRAL
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on December 18 over 820m, 9 len behind Makuraga Reine carrying 55kg at $320.10. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on November 25 over 820m, 9 len behind A Shin Birman with 55kg at $189.10. Better off avoiding.
7
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 07052 KINSHO GLOIRE
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 24 over 820m, 3.5 len behind Scene De Neige with 57kg at $13.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 2 over 820m, 5 len behind Hokuzan Chouchou with 57kg at $95.40. Definite chance.
8
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 00535 HO O SIX
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
11YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on December 24 over 820m, 8 len behind Scene De Neige carrying 57kg at $14.30. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on December 2 over 820m, 4 len behind Hokuzan Chouchou carrying 57kg at $160.60. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
9
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 0x000 YAMANO TANKI
SHINOBU NODA
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
T.Sawamura
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on December 18 over 820m, 12 len behind Makuraga Reine carrying 57kg at $319. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on November 26 over 820m, 14 len behind Yellow Cab carrying 57kg at $297.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Pink cap