SONODA   03 Nov 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Expecting Hagino Inspire to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. HAGINO INSPIRE (9) turned in a strong effort to score by 9 lengths at this course and distance last time out to make it two-for-two this prep. Hard to knock winning form and is nicely placed to keep the ball rolling. CHAMPAGNE GLASSES (2) last appeared two months ago over 2000m at Nakayama when he finished tenth. This is his first run for the Tadaaki Hashimoto stable and is much better placed in this company so can be right in the finish. SMART IZANAMI (7) improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Can be in the finish. PLEASURE (1) gets the inside draw and the second up record is sound so can do better this time.
1 613x7 PLEASURE
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 8 at this track on October 29 over 1400m, 17 len behind Anno Domini carrying 55kg at $22.60. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Kochi December 21 over 1300m defeating Kamehameha Time carrying 54kg at $2.80. Improver.
1
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, White cap
2 70x00 CHAMPAGNE GLASSES
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Third-up today. Not raced for 58 days. First-up ran last of 14 at Sapporo on August 3 over 1500m, 28 len behind Win Izanami carrying 57.0kg at $41.80. Second run from a spell 10th of 18 at Nakayama on September 6 over 2000m, 8 len behind Mid Century carrying 57.0kg at $74.10. Better placed. Could prove hard to beat.
2
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 0x007 SNARK MESSNER
TAKAHIRO ARAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on October 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hishi Cullinan with 57kg at $100.70. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on October 2 over 1230m, 44 len behind A Shin Jasper carrying 57kg at $20.90. Prefer to watch at this stage.
3
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 4709x LORD SHAMAL
KOSAKU HORI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track July 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Garden Camellia carrying 57kg at $229.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track January 2 over 1400m defeating Yuino Otoshiana carrying 56kg at $1.20. May need the run.
4
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 x0x97 LA LA VENDANGE
SEIJIRO IKARI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 16 at Sapporo on August 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Yukino Emilio with 52.0kg at $38.10. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on October 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Wonder Bling carrying 55kg at $34.80. Genuine contender under these conditions.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 00004 AIR ZAKYNTHOS
AKIHIRO INADA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Lucky Field Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on October 17 over 1230m, 6 len behind Galant with 57kg at $224.20. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on October 1 over 820m, 10 len behind Five Reyna carrying 57kg at $150.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
6
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light green cap
7 x4493 SMART IZANAMI
SUMIO ARIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Toru Okawa
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on October 16 over 1400m, 31 len behind Stella Nova carrying 55kg at $6.80. The run before that 9th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 31 over 1700m, 12 len behind Yujuana carrying 55.0kg at $4.80. Worth following up.
7
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 x4359 MAGICAL FACE
NORIO TANAKA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on October 22 over 1230m, 11 len behind Torre Branca with 54kg at $26.40. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on October 2 over 1230m, 34 len behind A Shin Jasper carrying 54kg at $42.10. Can improve on recent efforts.
8
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 10x11 HAGINO INSPIRE
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 56.0KG
Yoshie Hinokuma
Third-up today. First-up favourite; scored a big 7 len win at this track September 17 over 1400m defeating Shibanosutomukitto with 55kg at $1.40. Last start favourite; won by 9 len at this track October 15 over 1400m defeating Long Seller Ask carrying 55kg at $1.20. Can win again.
9
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 40x09 GOLDEN LONDON
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at this track on October 15 over 820m, 11 len behind Leonard Star carrying 57kg at $66.30. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on October 30 over 820m, 13 len behind Kawakitaborderless carrying 57kg at $171.10. Cannot enthuse.
10
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap