SONODA   18 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

Race 6 820m

Track:      

It's likely to be tactical given scant early speed. SKY RISE (7) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a third over 820m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. MIDNIGHT FLY (2) started at $5 last time and ran below expectations, finishing eighth and beaten 10 lengths at this track over 820m. Looks well placed and capable of a big run this time. OISHI SHAKUNAGE (8) finished out of the money two starts back then he was never in contention and was beaten 45 lengths when ninth in a 1400m contest at this track three weeks ago. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. YOUNG OH OH (3) has switched yards since finishing 11th four weeks ago over 1200m at Ohi. Solid top-three hope.
1 33044 HELTER SKELTER
TAKESHI KIMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 6 len behind Safranal carrying 56kg at $30.40. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 6 len behind Fuku Hualien carrying 56kg at $30.70. Has a nice gate but this will test.
1
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 45528 MIDNIGHT FLY
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 10 len behind Safranal carrying 55kg at $5. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on May 14 over 820m, 3 len behind A Shin Reel with 55kg at $24.40. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside draw.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Black cap
3 06980 YOUNG OH OH
Seiichi Terachi
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Ohi on May 20 over 1200m, 20 len behind Dore Venus carrying 51kg at $108.40. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Ohi on April 27 over 1200m, 12 len behind Sweet Bomb carrying 51kg at $74. Nice alley and worth including.
3
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Red cap
4 800x9 REAL STINGER
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 13 len behind Safranal with 52kg at $230. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 13 len behind Celeritas with 54kg at $12.60. Needs to do a lot more.
4
KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 50x80 CALM SUITE
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at this track on May 14 over 820m, 14 len behind A Shin Reel carrying 55kg at $34.60. Second run from a spell ran second last of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 21 len behind Safranal carrying 55kg at $289.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 90904 NAMURA MUFFIN
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on May 14 over 820m, 5 len behind A Shin Reel with 55kg at $98.50. The race before that ran second last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1230m, 30 len behind Brioni with 54kg at $279.20. Has the ability to take this out.
6
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 95833 SKY RISE
Seiichi Terachi
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 6 len behind Safranal carrying 55kg at $10.60. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on May 14 over 820m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Reel carrying 55kg at $15. Capable of big final splits.
7
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Green cap
8 05509 OISHI SHAKUNAGE
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
3YO  DK B  COLT 54.0KG

Last start ran second last of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 45 len behind Graphos with 56kg at $9.70. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 8 len behind Mister N with 56kg at $18.30. Can turn around the recent ordinary efforts.
8
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 50045 NANCHATTE CELEB
TAKAO KURODA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 7 len behind Safranal with 55kg at $19. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1230m, 11 len behind Brioni carrying 55kg at $84.10. Capable of a better run.
9
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 80 BACHELOR BOY
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 44 len behind Best Maria with 56kg at $5. Second-up ran last of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 24 len behind Safranal carrying 56kg at $122.40. Has failed to show enough.
10
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 98599 SILUETTA
SHINOBU NODA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on June 3 over 1400m, 49 len behind Giocoso with 55kg at $248.20. The start before that ran second last of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 25 len behind Taishin with 55kg at $131. Hard to make a case today.
11
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 08957 MIGHTY SKY
Seiichi Terachi
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 9 len behind Safranal with 55kg at $83.70. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on May 14 over 820m, 6 len behind A Shin Reel with 55kg at $93.80. Tested from a wide gate.
12
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap