SONODA   17 Mar 2026
 
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Race 6 1400m

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They look to roll along early with Economica and Shining Gift leading the charge. SHINE CHOUCHOU (2) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 1400m at Himeji, scoring by a head. Handy draw will assist and she should be in the finish. CRIMSON RED (6) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1400m at Himeji last time out. Top chance. ECONOMICA (8) was a determined winner two back then raced on the speed last time before finishing fifth over 1400m at Himeji. Should park just off the speed. One of the main contenders. SHINING GIFT (3) missed the frame last start over 1400m at Himeji when sixth. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.
1 81095 DINOPONERA
TAKAO KURODA
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 21 len behind Cut Back with 55kg at $74.70. The run before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 12 len behind Dinner Rush carrying 55kg at $175.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, White cap
2 43x21 SHINE CHOUCHOU
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hirobumi Minagawa
Third-up today. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Hero F A with 53kg at $1.20. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Himeji February 27 over 1400m defeating Meisho Magoichi with 55kg at $1.70. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
2
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 01586 SHINING GIFT
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG

Most recently 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Spur Cross with 57kg at $38.40. The run before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Iromegane carrying 57kg at $10.70. Nice alley and worth including.
3
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Red cap
4 62837 YEARS STRAIGHT
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
8YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Yukio Matsuda
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hatsunagi carrying 55kg at $32.60. Before that 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hiro Brave with 55kg at $49.50. Looking to others in this race.
4
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Blue cap
5 31256 COSMO TAISHI
HIROKI MINAMI
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Shigeyuki Okada
Last start 6th of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Predestinare carrying 56kg at $18.40. Before that 5th of 9 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind All The Rage carrying 57kg at $25.10. This looks too tough.
5
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Yellow cap
6 83522 CRIMSON RED
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Green Sword
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Best Of King carrying 57kg at $2.90. Before that 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, nose behind Gaspard carrying 57kg at $4.10. Progressing well. Has strong claims.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
7 x00x0 KOIMONOGATARI
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshiaki Baba
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 13 len behind Key Best with 55kg at $37.10. Previously second-up ran last of 18 at Kokura on July 5 over 1200m, 16 len behind Black Kelly with 53.0kg at $203.20. Must improve significantly.
7
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
8 54815 ECONOMICA
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run failed to make an impression; 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tapuchan carrying 55kg at $17.40. The race before that won by a neck at Himeji February 3 over 1400m defeating Cavalier Quest carrying 55kg at $4. Plenty to like about her prospects.
8
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 x00x9 MOZU GRAND PRIX
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Spur Cross carrying 57kg at $1.80. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Sapporo on August 30 over 1500m, 17 len behind Trevi with 57.0kg at $198.20. Must improve significantly.
9
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 83285 EL MIRAGE
MICHIO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tomoja Eve with 57kg at $19.60. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Gaspard with 57kg at $21.70. Going well. Leading chance.
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TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Pink cap