SONODA   27 Aug 2026
 
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Race 4 1230m

Track:      

Fast pace assured with Groove Groove, Bachelo Rex and Mosho leading the charge. GROOVE GROOVE (6) is a 14-start maiden who is well and truly overdue, finishing second at this track over 820m last time out after being prominent at the bend. Big chance to grab a well-deserved win. MYTHOS ODE (7) had been rock-solid with two placings in a row before finishing fifth last start. Generally goes well here. Among the leading chances. MOSHO (4) was in contention on the turn and progressed nicely last start to finish a close third. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. HIMARIN (2) was sent out at long odds last time but ran above expectations to finish second, beaten only half a length. Takanori Nagai has registered three minor placings when on board. Deserves respect.
1 33577 BACHELO REX
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
5YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG

At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Simpatia carrying 55kg at $3.40. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Number Theory carrying 57kg at $6.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
1
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x2432 HIMARIN
Jun Fujikawa
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on August 5 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Quattro Fortuna carrying 55kg at $25.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Derma Veda with 55kg at $9.30. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.
2
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 70797 ALZARD
SHINOBU NODA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on August 12 over 1700m, 15 len behind Jun Odr with 54kg at $115.70. The start before that ran second last of 10 at this track on July 29 over 1400m, 16 len behind Arumakan carrying 53kg at $373.90. Others favoured.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Red cap
4 50453 MOSHO
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
7YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG
Koji Oka
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on August 13 over 1400m, long-neck behind Gaspard with 53kg at $9.10. Before that struggled in the run home; 5th of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1230m, 7 len behind Golden Scheme with 57kg at $7.30. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
4
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 09309 OISHI SHAKUNAGE
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at this track on August 5 over 1230m, 10 len behind Quattro Fortuna carrying 56kg at $104.10. Before that ran second last of 11 at this track on July 8 over 820m, 6 len behind Ichibamboshi carrying 56kg at $22.30. Out of his depth.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 46x32 GROOVE GROOVE
Yoshimi Masayuki
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1230m, 6 len behind Golden Scheme with 56kg at $55.50. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on August 13 over 820m, 3 len behind Les Ailes Noires with 56kg at $2.30. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
6
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Green cap
7 40335 MYTHOS ODE
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on August 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shine Chouchou carrying 55kg at $4.60. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Flame Force carrying 55kg at $10.90. Nicely placed to bounce back.
7
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 06765 TAIIKUSUWARI
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on August 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Smart Rave with 57kg at $46. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track on July 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Osumi Strong carrying 57kg at $25.10. Watch for a big final furlong.
8
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Orange cap
9 63265 VENICE QUEEN
MAKOTO ORITA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at this track on August 5 over 1230m, 2.25 len behind Quattro Fortuna with 55kg at $8. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1230m, 7 len behind Koibitomisaki with 55kg at $2.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 07970 ABRACADABRA
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on July 30 over 820m, 13 len behind Sky Rise carrying 57kg at $15.70. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on July 8 over 820m, 10 len behind Cresco Haruka with 54kg at $57.50. Has to find a few lengths.
10
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Pink cap