SONODA   14 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 1230m

Track:      

Victory Bridge and Passion Prima possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. VICTORY BRIDGE (12) scored an impressive win when resuming from a spell last time out over 1230m at this track. Has a perfect second-up record from two starts and happy to have him on top. FLEUR NEIGE (2) went to the paddock after scoring at her last appearance eight months ago over 1230m at this track. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. ASK VUE REVE MORE (10) met with solid support last start over 1400m at this track when fourth. Tricky draw but worth another chance. GRAND NEBULA (3) finished seventh in a 1230m contest at this track at his latest appearance. Nicely placed to find some form.
1 280x7 MCGILLIS
Jun Fujikawa
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuhiro Masuda
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 5 len behind You're My Dream carrying 57kg at $26.80. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on October 23 over 1230m, 14 len behind Eifer Mobile with 57kg at $46.40. Needs to lift.
1
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 9001x FLEUR NEIGE
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BL/CH  FILLY 56.0KG
Yukihiko Shimura
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation winning by 3 len this track August 29 over 1230m defeating Fuku Miaoli carrying 55kg at $11.20. On debut 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 13 2025 over 1200m, 17 len behind Advantes Road with 55.0kg at $74.90. Has the talent to take this out.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Black cap
3 x4357 GRAND NEBULA
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 8 len behind Kirakirari with 57kg at $4.10. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 10 len behind Victory Bridge with 57kg at $12.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Red cap
4 03223 PASSION PRIMA
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Lanai carrying 54kg at $6.30. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hatsunagi carrying 55kg at $5.10. Nice alley and worth including.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 61557 MAGICAL FACE
NORIO TANAKA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 7th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Maidenhead carrying 56kg at $52.30. The run before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lance Of Venus carrying 56kg at $16.50. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
5
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Yellow cap
6 31869 MONONOFUNO MICHI
TAKAMASA SUWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 6 len behind You're My Dream with 57kg at $27.50. The race before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Grun Wald with 57kg at $15.10. Doesn't rate well enough.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 0x914 FUKU MIAOLI
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 6 len behind Texas Twister with 55kg at $25.20. The run before that won by 3 len at Himeji March 5 over 1400m defeating Lys Noir with 55kg at $2.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 05188 MOON BRIDGE
MOTOHIRO KOMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 10 len behind Kirakirari carrying 57kg at $138.20. Before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sky Accel with 57kg at $63.30. Might just find this a bit too tough.
8
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 66994 YAMATO FAITH
TAKAHIRO ARAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
ST Racing
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Vita Levis with 57kg at $6.90. The race before that second last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 8 len behind Pikku Prinssi with 57kg at $73.20. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
9
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
10 8x424 ASK VUE REVE MORE
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind G T Eight carrying 57kg at $2.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lazulite Takka with 57kg at $4.10. Deserves another chance.
10
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 64686 CHIEF IN THE SKY
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Yoshitake Abe
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 6 len behind Kirakirari with 57kg at $35.40. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hang Time with 55kg at $37.50. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
11
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 112x1 VICTORY BRIDGE
MOTOHIRO KOMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track March 17 over 1230m defeating Lion Selas with 57kg at $1.01. Previously second-up favourite; won by 8 len at this track December 3 over 1400m defeating Never Say Goodbye carrying 57kg at $1.01. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
12
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap