SONODA   17 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 4 820m

Track:      

Little in the way of pace with no noted leaders on paper. YASHIRO SMILEY (3) is coming off a last-start fourth over 800m at Himeji. Has sound form here at this trip and looks set for a big run. CONDUCT (5) is a four-start maiden who is well and truly overdue, finishing second at Himeji over 800m last time out. Strong prospects. MON CHEVAL (7) finished second at Himeji two runs back but didn't measure up last time, finishing back in ninth. Can atone. DIGNITA (1) missed the placings last start when ninth over 800m at Himeji. Likely improver.
1 22659 DIGNITA
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Yasuhara
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 800m, 7 len behind Aten Smile carrying 55kg at $13.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Himeji on January 22 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Arajai with 55kg at $3.50. The inside draw is a real bonus.
1
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 09088 CORSICA BLUE
TAKESHI KIMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 8 len behind Kinsho Gloire carrying 57kg at $101.10. The start before that 8th of 11 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 6 len behind Soffione carrying 57kg at $77.60. Will be winding up strongly.
2
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Black cap
3 00834 YASHIRO SMILEY
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Sei Brocken carrying 53kg at $6.60. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Diana Zelos carrying 55kg at $20.10. Can turn things around.
3
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 06900 WHITENING
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
11YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 17 len behind Sei Brocken with 54kg at $120.70. Before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 11 len behind Diana Zelos with 54kg at $258.10. Not one of the top selections.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 3082 CONDUCT
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 2nd of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 5 len behind Kinsho Gloire carrying 54kg at $7.10. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 800m, 10 len behind Hamburg Hammer carrying 53kg at $3.60. Another bold run is expected.
5
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 57x0x TAGANO GRIGIO
TAKESHI KIMURA
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind A P Poetess with 57kg at $9.60. First up last campaign got back early 5th of 10 at this track on September 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 56kg at $3.50. A big run will not surprise.
6
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 73329 MON CHEVAL
Jun Fujikawa
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Miyabi Arc carrying 57kg at $25.20. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Himeji on January 28 over 800m, head behind Scented Jewel carrying 57kg at $9. Watch for sharp improvement.
7
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Green cap
8 86990 ANGELA
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
11YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG
Toru Makiura
Last start 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 14 len behind Sei Brocken carrying 55kg at $144.70. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 11 len behind Diana Zelos with 55kg at $264.70. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
8
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Green cap
9 00x04 ATTACK CHANCE
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 17 len behind Moon Bridge carrying 55kg at $9.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 6 len behind Kinsho Gloire carrying 55kg at $23.50. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Orange cap
10 x0000 TREASURE HOUSE
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Shinichiro Shimai
Most recently 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 15 len behind Aussenseiter carrying 55kg at $141.60. Before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 10 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo carrying 55kg at $158.20. Others appeal more heading into this.
10
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 6x708 RAVENSARA
HIROAKI WATASE
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Kenji Yamamoto
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 18 len behind Tambaffe carrying 51kg at $36.50. The start before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on January 22 over 1400m, 21 len behind Hiiragi carrying 51kg at $7.90. Hard to have.
11
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 00809 YAMANO TANKI
SHINOBU NODA
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
T.Sawamura
At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 13 len behind Sei Brocken with 57kg at $111.80. The start before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 15 len behind Diana Zelos carrying 57kg at $311.50. Wide draw makes it tough.
12
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Pink cap