SONODA   23 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Keen tempo with Radiant Eye and Toshikun prominent. TOSHIKUN (8) won his maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by 6 lengths. Shaping up nicely and he is a key runner. RADIANT EYE (2) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. Likely improver who should run well again. A SHIN NIRVANA (7) did little and finished sixth over 1400m at this track last start. Look for a better run. SMILE HERAKLES (6) improved last time out, finishing second over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.
1 725 BEST MARIA
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 5th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 12 len behind Toshikun with 55kg at $28.40. Before that 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind A Shin Kiribati carrying 55kg at $34.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
1
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 1 RADIANT EYE
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track April 1 over 1400m defeating Smile Herakles carrying 56kg at $1.30. Can make it two-for-two.
2
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Black cap
3 60333 HELTER SKELTER
TAKESHI KIMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Toshikun carrying 56kg at $57. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bellagio Kamuy with 56kg at $21.50. Low draw but others have better credentials.
3
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 808x SMILE ZEUS
HIROAKI WATASE
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track January 15 over 1400m, 10 len behind Selena Risu with 56kg at $148.50. On debut ran last of 8 at this track November 25 over 1400m, 22 len behind Long Lasting with 55kg at $20.90. Likely to need this run.
4
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 69078 CROSS KNOT
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 820m, 9 len behind Summer Park carrying 56kg at $124.70. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 6 len behind Milk Alpha No carrying 56kg at $235.90. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
5
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 64342 SMILE HERAKLES
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start led but faded 2nd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Radiant Eye with 56kg at $7.90. The start before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Kiribati carrying 56kg at $5.30. Worth following up.
6
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 66x46 A SHIN NIRVANA
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bellagio Kamuy carrying 55kg at $9.20. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 13 len behind Toshikun carrying 55kg at $42.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
7
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Green cap
8 21 TOSHIKUN
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, nose behind Alan carrying 56kg at $2.20. Second-up scored a big 6 len win at this track April 1 over 1400m defeating A Shin Kiribati carrying 56kg at $1.01. Going well enough to take this out.
8
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
9 68x4 ARCHAIC
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Radiant Eye carrying 55kg at $23.10. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1230m, 12 len behind Star Eye Seira with 54kg at $108.50. Unlikely to threaten.
9
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 5 SAN MIGUEL
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At debut, 5th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Radiant Eye carrying 56kg at $9.20. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
10
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 83857 YOSHINO MARRONCHAN
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 15 len behind Radiant Eye with 55kg at $27.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind A Shin Kiribati carrying 55kg at $98.80. Has failed to show enough.
11
KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Pink cap
12 3 COMBAT MOMOHIME
TARO NAGASHIMA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Radiant Eye carrying 55kg at $8.40. Capable of taking this out.
12
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Pink cap