SONODA   16 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Moderate tempo expected with Maemae likely to find the front over Koibitomisaki and Her Lovely. MAEMAE (4) went forward when resuming last start and proved too strong, getting home by 3.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Must raise the bar but this looks well within her grasp. KOIBITOMISAKI (2) went around over this course and distance last time and led from the outset to score by a head. Should measure up again. WONDER AUMENT (7) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score by 2 lengths at today's track and trip last start in a far better run. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is worth serious consideration. SIGN POLE (6) kicked off this campaign with a win but couldn't follow that up last time out when sixth over 1400m at this track. Well placed and can make amends.
1 0 SOFFIONE
SHINJI OTSUKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Hidaka Farm
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 28 len behind Meisho Drive carrying 55.0kg at $413.90. Needs to do a lot more than she did on debut.
1
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, White cap
2 03x71 KOIBITOMISAKI
TAKAMASA SUWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Third-up today. First-up faded in the straight 7th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1230m, 5 len behind Rapida Nina carrying 55kg at $20.50. Last start won by a head at this track June 26 over 1400m defeating Satin Bodice with 55kg at $6.10. Strong winning hope.
2
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 x6091 SAKURA TOP ROL
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Top Fellow Co. Ltd.
Last start won by 2.5 len at this track June 27 over 1400m defeating Namura Annika carrying 57kg at $21.80. Before that second last of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 38 len behind Miracle Bern carrying 57kg at $232.50. Will be saved up for one last crack.
3
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 113x1 MAEMAE
IKKOO TANAKA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 len at this track July 3 over 1400m defeating Tamba Azuki with 55kg at $1.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track October 29 over 1400m defeating Justin Malibu with 54kg at $2. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
4
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 81069 HER LOVELY
TSUYOSHI OBARU
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

Most recently second last of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 20 len behind Copano Alber with 55kg at $106.30. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Coeur Et Cassis with 53kg at $97.10. Likely to find this a bit tough.
5
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 06x16 SIGN POLE
HIROKI MINAMI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masataka Nakatsuji
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track June 18 over 1400m defeating La La Ancestral with 57kg at $13.10. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Meisho Guts with 57kg at $17.90. Among the winning chances.
6
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Light green cap
7 09691 WONDER AUMENT
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshiyuki Yamamoto
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track June 26 over 1400m defeating Rugger Princess with 57kg at $13.20. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1230m, 8 len behind Rapida Nina with 57kg at $131.20. Big chance again.
7
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap