SONODA 17 Mar 2026
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Off the inside draw Victory Bridge should bounce straight to the lead and set a solid tempo. VICTORY BRIDGE (1) is having his first run since January 2. Goes very well when fresh with two wins from two starts, the latest over 1230m at this track at the start of last prep. Leading contender. TAPUCHAN (11) bounced back last start and scored by a neck over 1400m at Himeji. Can salute again. LION SELAS (8) was well fancied last time but could only manage second over 1400m at Himeji after being well positioned to strike on the corner. One of the main contenders. NATURAL (2) did well last time at Himeji, finishing third at the end of 1400m. Set to run well again.
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| 1 | x112x |
VICTORY BRIDGE
MOTOHIRO KOMA 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track January 2 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Scat Melody with 58kg at $1.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 10 len win. This track October 30 over 1230m defeating Rapida Nina with 57kg at $1.10. Winning hope. |
1 WATARU HIROSE |
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| 2 | 15453 |
NATURAL
HIROAKI WATASE 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Lance Of Venus carrying 55kg at $86.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sunrise Pride carrying 55kg at $18.60. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable gate. |
2 SHINGO OYAMA |
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| 3 | 09862 |
JUNGLE MARISA
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO 5YO DK B MARE 55.0KG At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Master License with 55kg at $124.60. Before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cresco Yusha carrying 55kg at $324.40. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time. |
3 SOTA HIJIKATA |
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| 4 | 41177 |
MOISTURE
TAKAMASA SUWA 6YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Mill Farm Co. Ltd. Last start 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ai Towa with 55kg at $52.10. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mozu Orage carrying 58kg at $6. Others are preferred. |
4 OSAMU SHIMOHARA |
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| 5 | 0x34 |
BIJIN HAKUMEI
SATOSHI MATSUURA 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Koji Oka Third-up today. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 30 len behind El Fenix carrying 55kg at $3.90. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ai Towa with 55kg at $10.60. Preferred in something easier. |
5 F KOMAKI |
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| 6 | 367x0 |
DORITARU
AKIHIRO TAMURA 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 23 len behind Smile Clark with 57kg at $15.20. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 13 len behind Wings All with 56kg at $54.50. One of the top chances. |
6 TATSUYA TAKEMURA |
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| 7 | 00860 |
BLOOM WALTZ
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Yohei Kawano Last start ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 21 len behind Eloim Essaim with 55kg at $198.60. Before that 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mistral Pink carrying 55kg at $101.60. Will need to lift. |
7 TOMOHIRO SASADA |
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| 8 | 1x422 |
LION SELAS
TAKAHIRO ARAI 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Racing well recently. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind La La Vendange with 55kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bloom The Dream carrying 55kg at $2.40. Sure to be right there at the business end. |
8 KANTA INOUE |
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| 9 | 71x99 |
TAME KID
MAKOTO ORITA 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Akao with 58kg at $83.40. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 19 len behind Smile Clark with 57kg at $72.20. Doesn't pose too much of a threat. |
9 TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA |
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| 10 | 38478 |
MEINER RECUERDO
TAKAMASA SUWA 4YO BROWN HORSE 57.0KG Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Master License carrying 57kg at $96.50. Before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sekisei with 57kg at $61.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
10 DAICHI MATSUKI |
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| 11 | 95171 |
TAPUCHAN
TAKESHI KIMURA 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG At the latest run won by a neck at Himeji February 25 over 1400m defeating Padme with 57kg at $10.30. The race before that 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 17 len behind Bloom The Dream carrying 57kg at $8.40. Can get the job done again. |
11 SAKITO YAMAMOTO |
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| 12 | 88x43 |
GRAND NEBULA
AKIHIRO TAMURA 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd. Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Akao carrying 57kg at $32. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Viride Silva with 57kg at $2.90. Will be saved up for one last crack. |
12 TAKANORI NAGAI |
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