SONODA   30 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 820m

Track:      

Expecting Pomme to bounce to the front and lead from the low draw. POMME (3) was quickly into stride when resuming at this course and distance last time and kicked away to score by 8 lengths. Will again be prominent from the outset. Fitter so can strike again. YOUNG BLOOD (12) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when a neck away in second at this track and trip when she was prominent throughout. She is worth serious consideration. HESHIKIRI (11) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fifth. Better than the last run suggests. Can feature. PUERTO GALERA (6) ran a strong race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 1.75 lengths at this course and distance. Can build on that solid recent effort.
1 56370 COSMO TAISHI
HIROKI MINAMI
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Shigeyuki Okada
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on April 15 over 820m, 10 len behind Kawakitaborderless carrying 57kg at $97.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hercules Tower with 57kg at $110. Draws the inside but looks tested.
1
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, White cap
2 01459 SCENTED JEWEL
MICHIO TANAKA
7YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 18 len behind Kirakirari carrying 53kg at $106.70. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 8 len behind Aussenseiter carrying 51kg at $43. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 714x1 POMME
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Hironori Takeda
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track March 31 over 820m defeating Fire Torch with 55kg at $1.30. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 20 over 1150m, 15 len behind Idol carrying 55.0kg at $7. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
3
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 10006 YASHIRO BOY
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 15 over 820m, 4.5 len behind O Shin Candy with 57kg at $5.20. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 21 len behind Texas Twister carrying 57kg at $93.80. Will be saved up for one last crack.
4
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 05199 SEI BROCKEN
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Seiki Kaneda
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 43 len behind A Shin Pulsar carrying 57kg at $118.50. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 13 len behind Aussenseiter with 57kg at $35.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 06373 PUERTO GALERA
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tan Maruyama
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on April 15 over 820m, 1.75 len behind O Shin Candy with 57kg at $19.90. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 1.75 len behind It's My Business with 57kg at $46.90. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
6
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 27251 ICHIBAMBOSHI
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track April 7 over 820m defeating Young Blood with 57kg at $31.70. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 820m, 5 len behind Blue Brave with 57kg at $6.20. Won last start and is well-placed again.
7
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 71699 WELCOME KIRISHIMA
MOTOHIRO KOMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Shinichiro Nishimura
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 8 len behind Hornfels carrying 54kg at $123.20. The start before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 800m, 10 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo with 55kg at $81.90. Will need to lift.
8
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Green cap
9 x0x6x KURINO IZANAMI
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 11 at Urawa on August 19 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Mahne Flottant with 54kg at $13.10. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Urawa on February 24 2025 over 1500m, 39 len behind Calypso with 54kg at $3.30. Look for a bold run.
9
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 51730 DIANA ZELOS
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Tadahiro Amahori
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 48 len behind A Shin Pulsar with 55kg at $37.70. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 6 len behind Aussenseiter carrying 55kg at $6.70. Fully tested on her recent run.
10
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 48135 HESHIKIRI
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kairashi carrying 57kg at $2.80. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 4 len behind Hornfels with 57kg at $6.30. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
11
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 00022 YOUNG BLOOD
Seiichi Terachi
9YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Masatake Iida
Recent form sound. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 7 over 820m, neck behind Ichibamboshi with 55kg at $5.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on March 17 over 820m, nose behind Nordia carrying 55kg at $5.70. Must be respected.
12
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Pink cap