SONODA   02 Jul 2026
 
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Race 4 1230m

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Solid tempo likely with Queen Of Lily, Arajai and Les Ailes Noires prominent. QUEEN OF LILY (9) has been about the money with three minor placings from four starts this campaign, the latest a solid second over 1400m at this track. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run and could prove tough to beat. T K SONA SAPO (4) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1400m after being in the firing line all the way. Well placed this line-up and among the chances. LILY PARK (10) travelled in a rearwards position then made a little ground and finished seventh last time out over 820m at this track two weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Strong top-three chance. TREASURE BLUE (2) has been racing in great heart including a last start second over 1230m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
1 88697 SEIUN DAKISHIMETE
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Last start got back early 7th of 11 at this track on June 19 over 820m, 9 len behind Allenatore with 55kg at $214.60. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1230m, 14 len behind Accordance with 51kg at $272.40. Draws well but looks safely held.
1
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 08722 TREASURE BLUE
SHINOBU NODA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1230m, 6 len behind Chief In The Sky carrying 54kg at $25.90. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Ninkari with 55kg at $5.70. Drawn well and is among the chances.
2
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 7x404 LES AILES NOIRES
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on June 17 over 820m, 6 len behind Shan Dian with 55kg at $70. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1230m, 22 len behind Maroso carrying 52kg at $49.70. Has a nice gate but this will test.
3
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Red cap
4 x0623 T K SONA SAPO
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Taishi carrying 57kg at $9.90. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, neck behind Victory Eye carrying 57kg at $7.10. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside gate.
4
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 87968 KOIBITOMISAKI
TAKAMASA SUWA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on June 12 over 820m, 10 len behind Ashante Girl carrying 54kg at $95.10. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on May 22 over 1230m, 7 len behind Revaloir carrying 54kg at $111.30. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
5
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 50870 MARTIN HILL
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
9YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Shiho Oto
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1400m, 15 len behind Queen's Nova carrying 55kg at $136.20. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ailes D'espoir carrying 57kg at $42. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 00829 ARAJAI
SEIJIRO IKARI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran second last of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1230m, 14 len behind Chief In The Sky with 57kg at $28.40. Before that led but faded 2nd of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Maroso with 57kg at $101.60. Capable of more – worth another chance.
7
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 5309x SAKURA TOP ROL
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Top Fellow Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Himeji January 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Cocoli Caledonian with 57kg at $173.50. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at this track May 8 2025 over 1400m, 13 len behind Grand Themis carrying 57kg at $9.30. Others are preferred.
8
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 x6332 QUEEN OF LILY
TARO NAGASHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Isao Ogawa
Recent form sound. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, neck behind Cosmo Taishi with 55kg at $5.20. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Victory Eye carrying 55kg at $3.70. Knocking on the door.
9
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 63657 LILY PARK
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at this track on June 17 over 820m, 7 len behind Shan Dian with 51kg at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 820m, 7 len behind Summer Angel carrying 51kg at $146.20. Can turn things around.
10
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 74464 GAMBARU FUTOSHI
AKIHIRO TAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Eijiro Ito
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1230m, 8 len behind Chief In The Sky carrying 57kg at $7.70. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1230m, 6 len behind Accordance with 57kg at $13.40. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
11
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Pink cap
12 45447 TAFT TESORO
AKIHIRO INADA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on June 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Feel Happiness carrying 57kg at $152.60. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on May 13 over 1700m, 37 len behind Sun Wing carrying 57kg at $20.20. Won't be beating too many of these home.
12
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Pink cap