SONODA   25 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

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Reasonable tempo with Strom probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. STROM (2) was well in commission last start over 1400m at this track when third. Nice alley and can make amends. ROSA BANKSIAE (3) finished seventh last start over 1230m at this track when she had to contend with an awkward barrier. Fares better at the draw this time. Sure to be prominent. SUNNY R (10) won her maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by 6 lengths. Winning rider Tomohiro Sasada sticks and she cannot be underestimated. VICTORY EYE (6) did a great job to score by a neck over this course and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up effort. Nicely placed to take this out.
1 51597 ICHIBAMBOSHI
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Puerto Galera with 57kg at $97.20. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at this track on May 14 over 1230m, 10 len behind T K Lino carrying 57kg at $9.20. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
1
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 6x163 STROM
Yoshimi Masayuki
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cavalier Quest carrying 57kg at $1.20. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mikiyo Wood Tail carrying 57kg at $1.70. Made headway last time. Top chance.
2
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Black cap
3 x8197 ROSA BANKSIAE
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run struggled in the run home; 7th of 9 at this track on June 11 over 1230m, 6 len behind Mononofuno Michi carrying 51kg at $94.70. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 13 len behind Pellestrina with 51kg at $25.30. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
3
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Red cap
4 15396 SUPER COOL
KOJI OBAYASHI
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG

Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Smart Commander carrying 55kg at $5.40. The race before that ran second last of 10 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind Puff Of Wind with 57kg at $25.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
4
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 16466 DELICATESSEN
AKIHIRO INADA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Malaika with 57kg at $76.40. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Weissklee carrying 57kg at $49. Not keen on his prospects.
5
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Yellow cap
6 04x31 VICTORY EYE
SHINJI OTSUKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hidaka Farm
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Justin Trueno with 57kg at $6.20. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track May 29 over 1400m defeating T K Sona Sapo carrying 57kg at $2.40. Capable of a strong showing.
6
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 43136 RISKY WHISKY
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 6th of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Smart Izanami carrying 57kg at $8.40. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Crimson Red with 57kg at $24. Genuine chance this time around.
7
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Green cap
8 91080 BUEI
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently ran second last of 12 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 23 len behind Smart Venus with 57kg at $336. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 22 len behind Wonder Bless carrying 57kg at $252.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 81700 TASMAN HIGHWAY
SHINJI OTSUKA
8YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 23 len behind Smart Venus with 57kg at $432.70. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 18 len behind Bomb Pot with 57kg at $201.60. Hard to have.
9
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 34741 SUNNY R
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track June 3 over 1400m defeating Smart Rave carrying 55kg at $1.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Guti carrying 55kg at $7.70. Expected to go well again.
10
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 53780 DIVIN CADEAU
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Noboru Shudo
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 18 len behind Weissklee carrying 57kg at $225.90. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 14 len behind Narita Bonny carrying 57kg at $111.40. Wide draw makes it tough.
11
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 16468 SAKURA GRACIEUX
SHINOBU NODA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Champion Seira with 55kg at $239.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bomb Pot carrying 55kg at $40.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap