SONODA 01 Jul 2026
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Strong tempo primarily from Matenro Time, Wide Orden and Heshikiri over Miracle Ace and Smart Izanami. SMART IZANAMI (6) was in a different class last time with a dominant 5 length win over 1400m at this track, making it two wins in a row. Will go close again on recent form. WIDE ORDEN (4) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third when resuming last start over 1400m here. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Well placed and there is no reason why she cannot salute. MATENRO TIME (8) resumes from a spell of 14 months after closing off last preparation with four consecutive minor placings. Has the pace to settle in the leading division and has winning claims on best figures. RIKEA CON PANNA (3) returns after 11 months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a 12th over 1400m at Urawa. Opened last prep with a minor placing at Fukushima over 1200m. Rates highly on best form and should be in the mix while fresh.
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| 1 | 55418 |
SMART COMMANDER
TSUYOSHI OBARU 9YO BROWN HORSE 57.0KG Toru Okawa Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on June 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Key Best carrying 58kg at $59.70. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track June 5 over 1400m defeating Vie Hommage with 57kg at $60.80. Tricky assignment. |
1 SHINGO OYAMA |
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| 2 | 08909 |
NOBUNO CAT
TAKAO KURODA 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 55.0KG Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meisho Aladdin carrying 57kg at $152.10. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Isla Azul with 57kg at $296. Well held last time and facing a tough task today. |
2 SASAKI SEREI |
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| 3 | 3400x |
RIKEA CON PANNA
IKKOO TANAKA 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Kiyoshi Inaba Is first-up after a break of 11 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Urawa August 19 over 1400m, 16 len behind Charpentier with 56kg at $3.90. Previously first up; third of 16 at Fukushima April 20 2025 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Underscore with 57.0kg at $100.90. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope. |
3 F KOMAKI |
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| 4 | 221x3 |
WIDE ORDEN
MASASHI ATARASHI 4YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG Second run back. First-up after five months set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tomoja Eve carrying 56kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on October 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Akkeshi with 55kg at $21. Among the top chances. |
4 TEPPEI KOTANI |
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| 5 | 54443 |
YUNA PINK GOLD
TAKESHI KIMURA 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Smart Venus with 55kg at $41.60. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bomb Pot carrying 55kg at $7.20. Among the winning chances. |
5 TOMOHIRO SASADA |
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| 6 | 3x211 |
SMART IZANAMI
SUMIO ARIMA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Toru Okawa Most recently favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at this track June 3 over 1400m defeating Marenka carrying 55kg at $1.10. The race before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track May 13 over 1400m defeating Cosmo Taishi with 55kg at $2.20. Should be right in the finish. |
6 KENTA SUGIURA |
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| 7 | 90700 |
SAKURA TOP CROSS
SHINICHIRO SAIKA 8YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Top Fellow Co. Ltd. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 17 len behind Isla Azul with 57kg at $200.20. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 15 over 820m, 9 len behind Kawakitaborderless carrying 57kg at $197.60. Others appeal more heading into this. |
7 DAICHI MATSUKI |
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| 8 | 3323x |
MATENRO TIME
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Chiyono Terada Is first-up after a break of 14 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track May 5 2025 over 1700m, 4 len behind Laki Alexander carrying 57kg at $4. When resuming last campaign eighth of 15 at Kyoto Dirt November 9 2024 over 1800m, 9 len behind Le Cheval D'or carrying 56.0kg at $30.30. Among the leading players. |
8 TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA |
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| 9 | 5059x |
SUN PILLAR GOLD
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Harutoshi Yoneyama Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at Nakayama Dirt September 6 over 1800m, 10 len behind Compact Fight carrying 54.0kg at $212.10. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Funabashi June 3 2025 over 1800m, 4 len behind Dio Spada carrying 52kg at $5. May need this hit-out. |
9 OSAMU SHIMOHARA |
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| 10 | 54228 |
HESHIKIRI
KAZUHIRO CHONAN 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Most recently struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 21 len behind Eze Village with 57kg at $8.20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on May 27 over 820m, neck behind Fiorino with 57kg at $2.60. Genuine chance this time around. |
10 KAZUYUKI WATASE |
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| 11 | 32345 |
MIRACLE ACE
ISAO NAGAKURA 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 12 at this track on June 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mistral Pink carrying 57kg at $52.20. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Weissklee carrying 57kg at $4.70. Wide draw makes it tough. |
11 SAKITO YAMAMOTO |
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| 12 | 98650 |
ALLONSY CAFE
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 17 len behind Meisho Aladdin with 52kg at $107.10. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 14 len behind Ric Main carrying 55kg at $48. Wide draw makes it tough. |
12 WATARU HIROSE |
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