SONODA   15 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 1230m

Track:      

Nothing to run them along so the pace looks even at best. SIENA SKY (9) was in the firing line on the bend and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1230m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. KATSU (4) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1230m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. MEHRANGARH (3) finished seventh last time out over 820m at this track when resuming from a spell. Steps up in journey today. Among the chances. VIP LUKE (12) was fourth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Well placed to turn things around.
1 14x90 STEEL SONIC
SHINOBU NODA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Freshened for 62 days. Resuming ran last of 9 at Funabashi on January 20 over 1500m, 29 len behind Blaze Edge carrying 56kg at $95.20. Last start ran last of 11 at Funabashi on February 12 over 1500m, 49 len behind Good Deeds carrying 56kg at $73.10. Likely to struggle.
1
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 08565 HONKY TONK
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Comment Allezvous with 53kg at $336.10. Before that 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Otokono Roman with 55kg at $141.50. Has to find a few lengths.
2
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Black cap
3 393x7 MEHRANGARH
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 820m, 8 len behind Summer Park carrying 57kg at $3.20. Previously second-up second last of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 52 len behind Koko Kyunkyun carrying 55kg at $207.90. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
3
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Red cap
4 95603 KATSU
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Montsaint Veronica with 57kg at $7.30. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Otokono Roman carrying 56kg at $99.80. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 70850 NANCHATTE CELEB
TAKAO KURODA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 820m, 11 len behind Summer Park with 56kg at $41.30. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Milk Alpha No carrying 56kg at $26.10. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
5
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 80800 SWORD MASTER MARI
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on April 2 over 820m, 13 len behind Summer Park carrying 54kg at $142. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 11 len behind Milk Alpha No carrying 56kg at $27.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
6
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 43900 COPANO MOROCCO
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 15 len behind Baishu with 55kg at $399.40. The run before that second last of 12 at Himeji on February 5 over 800m, 12 len behind Mutekino Harison carrying 55kg at $231.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 09687 FIRE SALAMANDER
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG
Kozo Ishise
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bellagio Kamuy with 56kg at $120.10. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Otokono Roman carrying 56kg at $21.10. Prepared to risk today.
8
KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Green cap
9 2x342 SIENA SKY
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1230m, neck behind Namura Papi with 56kg at $3.20. Before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Nishino Otomusume with 57kg at $1.60. Leading player.
9
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 700x0 TIMELESS LOVE
SEIJIRO IKARI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Toshiyuki Yasumoto
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mon Souhait carrying 52.0kg at $740.40. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on November 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Smart Julius carrying 55.0kg at $122.20. Worth consideration.
10
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 67705 SIMPATIA
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bellagio Kamuy with 56kg at $102.20. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 20 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 56kg at $5.20. This is well within his grasp.
11
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 72344 VIP LUKE
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bellagio Kamuy with 56kg at $49.10. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 56kg at $9.10. Can atone.
12
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Pink cap