SONODA   17 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Maroso and Danon Blossom to set a keen tempo, joined by In No Time pushing on. MAROSO (1) went fast early and went on to score by 2.5 lengths last time out over 1230m at this track. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Steps up a level but she is worth serious consideration. DANON BLOSSOM (3) scored at this track last time out with a neck in reserve at the end of 1400m. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. Should camp just off the leaders. Expecting a bold showing. GRANDE DIVA (5) turned in a fine effort to score by 3.5 lengths at today's course and distance when resuming from a layoff last start. Going up a level this time but she is good enough to play a major role. IN NO TIME (12) is progressing well this preparation, scoring by 0.8 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. Likely to be there at the finish again.
1 03x21 MAROSO
ISAO NAGAKURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshihiro Tsukada
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Jericoacoara carrying 55kg at $1.90. Second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track May 27 over 1230m defeating Arajai carrying 55kg at $1.20. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
1
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 73719 FESTIVO
Seiichi Terachi
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Makoto Kato
At the latest run ran second last of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ring Bell Girl with 57kg at $158.40. Before that won by a neck at this track May 6 over 1400m defeating Agnes Sanki carrying 57kg at $1.80. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Black cap
3 1x321 DANON BLOSSOM
KOSAKU HORI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Last start favourite; won by a neck at this track May 29 over 1400m defeating Warera Hoshinoko carrying 55kg at $1.90. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Meisho Matsuri carrying 55kg at $2. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
3
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 87688 YEARS STRAIGHT
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
8YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Yukio Matsuda
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 20 len behind Epoeposan with 55kg at $458.50. Before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind Puff Of Wind with 55kg at $156.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Blue cap
5 270x1 GRANDE DIVA
Yoshimi Masayuki
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months scored a big 3.5 len win at this track May 29 over 1400m defeating Aratamano Kiseki carrying 55kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Best Of King carrying 55kg at $18.50. Can go on with it. Improver with winning prospects.
5
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 x4202 RIKEA MACCHIATO
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Kochi on May 16 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Viaduct carrying 56kg at $13.50. Before that ran second last of 11 at Kochi on May 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind Daoradaora with 57kg at $37.40. Has to find improvement.
6
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 94558 SIGN POLE
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masataka Nakatsuji
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Smart Izanami with 57kg at $33.30. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Puff Of Wind with 57kg at $35. This race looks too tough.
7
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 34410 MEISHO ROLLS
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on June 4 over 1700m, 18 len behind The Times carrying 57kg at $220. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track May 20 over 1400m defeating You Are My Soul carrying 57kg at $4. Looks safely held on recent runs.
8
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Green cap
9 63614 ACCUEILLIR
KOJI OBAYASHI
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cavalier Quest with 55kg at $14.40. The start before that scored a big 8 len win at this track May 22 over 1400m defeating Siena King with 55kg at $1.70. Should go well in this line up.
9
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 70576 ISSHIN
TAKAHIRO ARAI
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ring Bell Girl carrying 57kg at $210.90. The start before that led to the turn then faded ran last of 7 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ravensara with 57kg at $26.80. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
10
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 97457 DEN LILLE HAVFRUE
TSUYOSHI OBARU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Smart Commander with 55kg at $48.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind T K Vino with 55kg at $188.50. Watch for her to be flashing home.
11
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
12 54x51 IN NO TIME
SHINJI OTSUKA
11YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on May 15 over 820m, 6 len behind Nishino Mignonne carrying 57kg at $39.90. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track May 27 over 1400m defeating Keiai Manuka carrying 57kg at $2.60. Impressed last start. In the mix again.
12
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Pink cap