SONODA   27 Aug 2026
 
GOING:

Race 6 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Alm Churchill leading the way. ALM CHURCHILL (3) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing second over this track and trip. Well-placed and is going to prove tough to run down. SCHLEIFE (1) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third. Likely improver with strong prospects. MEISHO SATOYUKI (2) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. COSMO TAISHI (10) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake.
1 77313 SCHLEIFE
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
6YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track on August 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind A Shin Diva with 51kg at $22. The race before that came from midfield and won by a neck at this track on July 29 over 1400m defeating Gold Premium carrying 55kg at $20.40. The inside draw is a real bonus.
1
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 x7414 MEISHO SATOYUKI
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ras Al Khaimah carrying 57kg at $7.50. The race before that won by 3 len at this track on July 17 over 1400m defeating Weiss Licht with 57kg at $2.20. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
2
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 21x12 ALM CHURCHILL
SEIJIRO IKARI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mieko Sakigawa
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track on July 15 over 1400m defeating T O Conder with 58kg at $2.10. Second run from a spell led but faded 2nd of 7 at this track on August 6 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Coeur Et Cassis with 57kg at $1.70. Capable of a strong showing.
3
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 80x0 EIFER IDOL
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Minoru Nakashima
Second-up. First-up after a year 14th of 18 at Niigata on July 25 over 1000m, 9 len behind Rio Chris Harley carrying 57.0kg at $76.50. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 9 2025 over 1200m, 9 len behind Satono Voyage with 55.0kg at $25.50. Must improve significantly.
4
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 37761 STELLA MARINA
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yasue Yoshida
Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track on August 7 over 1400m defeating Setono Diamond with 55kg at $46.30. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 13 len behind Meisho Shoot with 55kg at $11.90. Racing well and can win again.
5
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 66665 GOOD HORSE
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Most recently got back early 5th of 7 at this track on August 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Coeur Et Cassis with 55kg at $184.70. The run before that got back early 6th of 8 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 12 len behind Archaic carrying 55kg at $141.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 68397 SAKURA GRACIEUX
SHINOBU NODA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on July 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Go To Mijoka with 55kg at $53.20. The run before that ran second last of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 13 len behind Asameshimae carrying 55kg at $16.70. Hard to make much of a case.
7
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
8 7x149 NICK OF TIME
KOSAKU HORI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 49 len behind Ras Al Khaimah carrying 57kg at $34.30. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on July 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Never Say Goodbye with 57kg at $105.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 00x89 LIVING LOVE
TAKESHI KIMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Toru Makiura
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 10 at this track on July 15 over 1400m, 14 len behind Never Say Goodbye carrying 55kg at $7.80. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on August 5 over 820m, 9 len behind Blue Brave carrying 55kg at $21.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 31243 COSMO TAISHI
HIROKI MINAMI
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Shigeyuki Okada
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on August 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Io Sea One carrying 57kg at $16.40. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Working Asset with 57kg at $3.10. Has the ability to take this out.
10
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap