SONODA   21 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 6 820m

Track:      

Solid tempo likely with Dual Task, Cepheid Loop and Dinner Rush prominent. HORNFELS (7) turned in a fine effort to win by 1.75 lengths at today's track and distance last start in a nice progression on the first-up run. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is one of the key runners. BUFFE (4) did a great job to score by 1.3 lengths over today's course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Meets some better types this time but another win beckons. DINNER RUSH (5) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when sixth, beaten 3.5 lengths, at this track over 820m after being in contention on the turn. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. KEY BEST (3) scored two back at Himeji but was below his best last time when ninth over 1230m at this track. Should be thereabouts in this suitable race.
1 33190 GIFT BASKET
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 6 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 55kg at $81.10. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Masatsura carrying 55kg at $40.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 56079 MISTILTEINN
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Yoshiki Noda
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 5 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 57kg at $261.70. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 820m, 3.5 len behind Meisho Masatsura with 56kg at $348.20. Impossible to entertain.
2
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Black cap
3 x0x19 KEY BEST
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Koichiro Kitamae
Third-up today. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Himeji March 4 over 800m defeating Eiraku carrying 57kg at $19.30. Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1230m, 18 len behind Flash Kelly with 57kg at $9.30. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
3
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 25321 BUFFE
MOTOHIRO KOMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
GET NEXT Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.3 len at this track April 1 over 820m defeating Ace Raising carrying 57kg at $3.90. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo carrying 57kg at $4.80. Can get the job done again.
4
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 9x136 DINNER RUSH
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Toshio Terada
Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 3.5 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 55kg at $6.80. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 2.75 len behind Soubise with 55kg at $3.10. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
5
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 63107 CEPHEID LOOP
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 54kg at $153.10. Before that second last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 12 len behind Soubise with 54kg at $34. This is outside her grasp.
6
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 08x51 HORNFELS
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Kozy Racing
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 800m, 6 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo with 55kg at $3.70. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track April 1 over 820m defeating Yamawake carrying 55kg at $1.80. Forward showing expected.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 71050 PINK MARVEL
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 820m, 5 len behind Meisho Masatsura with 55kg at $71.40. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Anya Wakuwaku with 55kg at $64.60. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
8
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 12684 DUAL TASK
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 3 len behind Belladonna Lily with 57kg at $29.60. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 820m, 4 len behind Meisho Masatsura carrying 57kg at $82.30. Among the better chances.
9
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Pink cap
10 559x0 INTI PYRO
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 55.0KG
Takeshi Fujita
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 19 len behind Smile Clark with 55kg at $131.90. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on August 10 over 1800m, 6 len behind Mind Me carrying 55.0kg at $18.20. Unlikely to threaten.
10
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Pink cap