SONODA 14 Apr 2026
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Reasonable tempo with Meisho Bonheur probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. CHO HAKUTAKA (5) finished fourth at this track and distance at her last appearance four-and-a-half months ago. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. MEISHO BONHEUR (9) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks. Could only manage to finish ninth at the latest run over 1400m at Himeji. Good effort to kick-off last prep when in the money at this track over 1230m. Nicely placed and expected to go well. NISHINO KARIUDO (8) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 820m at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a better run this time. VERSAILLES D'OR (11) is a four-year-old mare on debut from the stable of Yoshimi Masayuki. By Duramente from Way To Versailles. Watch the market closely.
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ANGEL MOMO
TAKAHIRO ARAI 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Suzuko Araki At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 820m, 8 len behind Personal Record with 55kg at $13.60. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 6 len behind Kinsho Gloire with 55kg at $4.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time. |
1 SOTA HIJIKATA |
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| 2 | x0368 |
PETITE FLECHE
MOTOHIRO KOMA 5YO BAY MARE 51.0KG Yoshiaki Tanaka Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 820m, 8 len behind Personal Record with 51kg at $21.70. The race before that faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 7 len behind Kinsho Gloire with 53kg at $9. Solid prospects and a good draw doesn’t hurt. |
2 SHIOTSU RINA |
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| 3 | 45740 |
NISHINO MIGNONNE
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Shigeyuki Nishiyama At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 27 len behind Shinzen Hachiman carrying 55kg at $9.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 10 over 800m, 3 len behind O Shin Candy carrying 55kg at $9.20. A better showing is expected. |
3 WATARU HIROSE |
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| 4 | 69000 |
PALE BLUE DOT
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO 4YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Godolphin Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 820m, 23 len behind Personal Record with 57kg at $204.50. The race before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 13 len behind Kinsho Gloire with 57kg at $260.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
4 SASAKI SEREI |
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| 5 | 6504x |
CHO HAKUTAKA
MAKOTO ORITA 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Takao Maruyama Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track December 2 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Hokuzan Chouchou carrying 54kg at $3.80. On debut ran last of 15 at Chukyo Dirt January 25 2025 over 1200m, 28 len behind Ecoro Leona carrying 55.0kg at $231.20. Could prove too smart for these. |
5 SHINJO KAISEI |
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| 6 | 50790 |
DALI
Nishikawa Shinya 6YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Toru Makiura Last start 10th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 820m, 11 len behind Personal Record carrying 57kg at $156.10. Before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 10 len behind Kinsho Gloire with 57kg at $114.10. Other runners are much more appealing. |
6 KAZUYUKI WATASE |
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| 7 | 06x99 |
FESTIVE LUCINA
MOTOHIRO KOMA 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Yoshitaro Usui Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lily Heart with 55kg at $3.70. Second-up second last of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 8 len behind Meet The Target carrying 55kg at $34.20. Predicted to struggle. |
7 TAKANORI NAGAI |
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| 8 | 24634 |
NISHINO KARIUDO
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI 9YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Shigeyuki Nishiyama Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 820m, 6 len behind Personal Record carrying 57kg at $15.30. Before that 3rd of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Kinsho Gloire with 57kg at $11.30. This is well within his grasp. |
8 SHINGO OYAMA |
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| 9 | 0339x |
MEISHO BONHEUR
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA 5YO DK B MARE 52.0KG Yoshitaka Matsumoto Is first-up after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Himeji January 22 over 1400m, 19 len behind Hiiragi with 55kg at $2.30. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track September 26 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind Queen Of Lily carrying 55kg at $13.10. Sure to be ready to run well. |
9 KOSUKE TAKAHASHI |
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| 10 | 00900 |
LIGHT STREAM
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO 7YO DK B MARE 55.0KG Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd. Last start second last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 820m, 13 len behind Personal Record carrying 54kg at $312.20. The start before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 13 len behind Kinsho Gloire carrying 55kg at $337.60. Will struggle to compete against the top handful. |
10 KOICHI TAKAHATA |
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VERSAILLES D'OR
Yoshimi Masayuki 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Four-year-old mare by Duramente out of Way To Versailles having her first start. Looks ready to run a big race. |
11 TOYOKAZU TANO |
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| 12 | 96587 |
TOP THE SMILE
HIROKI MINAMI 4YO DK B FILLY 55.0KG Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 820m, 6 len behind Blue Brave with 55kg at $46.50. The start before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 6 len behind Aoyu Star with 55kg at $33.70. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
12 TATSUYA TAKEMURA |
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