SONODA   28 May 2026
 
GOING:

Race 4 820m

Track:      

Cracking tempo with Kurino Awesome and Top The Smile leading the way. REINE GALETTE (7) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only a neck over 820m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. SUMMER ANGEL (11) is back after a break of a year. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at her latest appearance over 1230m at this track. Has ability and is a solid chance. KURINO AWESOME (8) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only a neck from the winner at the end of 820m after being prominent at the corner. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. TECHNO EXPRESS (4) ran a better race last start, finishing 1.1 lengths away in fourth over 820m at this track. Nicely placed to find some form.
1 87224 TOP THE SMILE
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 820m, 6 len behind Bellagio Masaki carrying 55kg at $11.80. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on April 28 over 820m, neck behind Babe carrying 55kg at $10.50. Hard to make much of a case.
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TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, White cap
2 x6073 FIVE REYNA
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on May 15 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Bellagio Masaki with 55kg at $6. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1230m, 10 len behind Rachael Pegasus carrying 52kg at $30.30. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Black cap
3 19900 SEI BROCKEN
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Seiki Kaneda
Last start second last of 11 at this track on May 15 over 820m, 9 len behind Bellagio Masaki carrying 57kg at $133.70. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 820m, 13 len behind Pomme carrying 57kg at $361.80. Hard to make much of a case.
3
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 35384 TECHNO EXPRESS
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on May 15 over 820m, 1.1 len behind Purple Paraiso with 54kg at $2.50. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Flame Force carrying 57kg at $4.20. Another bold run is expected.
4
KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 86003 AWESOME SUNRISE
TAKAHIRO ARAI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 820m, 2.25 len behind Ryuno Hinako with 55kg at $86.20. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 820m, 10 len behind Meisho Onite carrying 55kg at $117. Prefer to see.
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KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 86636 LILY PARK
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 820m, 6 len behind Bellagio Masaki carrying 51kg at $36.90. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 28 over 820m, 2.75 len behind Babe with 51kg at $13.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 35x32 REINE GALETTE
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Yuji Hashiba
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 12 at this track on April 14 over 820m, 1.1 len behind Baikal carrying 55kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 820m, neck behind Ryuno Hinako with 55kg at $1.90. Can improve. Top chance if at her best.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Green cap
8 x6332 KURINO AWESOME
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on May 15 over 820m, neck behind Bellagio Masaki with 55kg at $2.90. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Snowday carrying 55kg at $5.10. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 00600 YASHIRO BOY
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on May 15 over 820m, 10 len behind Bellagio Masaki carrying 57kg at $31.90. Before that second last of 12 at this track on April 30 over 820m, 14 len behind Pomme with 57kg at $133.60. Not doing enough.
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KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 90807 PAMPAPATO
MASAYA KOMURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 820m, 7 len behind Bellagio Masaki with 57kg at $53. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 820m, 9 len behind Jhang Maghiana with 57kg at $453.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Orange cap
11 0303x SUMMER ANGEL
NORIO TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
Toshiyuki Maehara
Resuming after a spell of a year. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track June 5 over 1230m, 0.6 len behind Rebecca Rainbow carrying 56kg at $1.60. Previously first up; 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt December 21 2024 over 1200m, 16 len behind Immersion carrying 55.0kg at $159. Can return in winning form.
11
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 59965 KUROAN
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG

Last start 5th of 10 at this track on May 15 over 820m, 1.4 len behind Purple Paraiso with 57kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Ryuno Hinako with 57kg at $147.20. Should be right in the finish.
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SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap