SONODA   31 Jul 2025
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Plenty of pace with Nice Light and Bradshaw leading from Namura Duran. COLLEGIUM (2) is in fine form and hasn't missed the frame in his past seven starts. Last time out he finished third over 1870m at this track. Nicely placed to keep the ball rolling. BRADSHAW (1) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1400m at this track at his latest appearance. Form here at this trip is sound. Has the pace and the right draw to find a good early position. Expected to be in the finish. NICE LIGHT (10) ran a strong race last time out, finishing third over 1400m at this track. Well placed and in the mix. NAMURA DURAN (8) is racing well and has registered four minor placings in a row, last time out finishing third over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake.
1 7x122 BRADSHAW
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Kiyotake B.
Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Charis Pearl carrying 57kg at $4. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Coeur Et Cassis with 57kg at $4.10. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
1
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 1x123 COLLEGIUM
ISAO NAGAKURA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1870m, 34 len behind Grand Cosme with 57kg at $1.90. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Copano Alber with 57kg at $1.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
2
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 68327 CHERRY OURANOS
AKIHIRO INADA
8YO  GREY  HORSE 54.0KG

At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 13 len behind Nannampu carrying 54kg at $73.80. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, neck behind Himalayan carrying 54kg at $31.10. Possesses a big finish.
3
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 78699 NORD STELLA
SHINOBU NODA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start second last of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 8 len behind Yoshino Rickey with 55kg at $35.10. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Valadon with 55kg at $181.80. Hard to recommend on recent form.
4
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Cyan cap
5 49339 SILVER BLOND
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG
Yorikatsu Tsujiko
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Stahl Pesca with 52kg at $40.30. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Meisho Guts carrying 52kg at $5.90. Cannot enthuse.
5
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 44776 GRAY RULE
SHINOBU NODA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Nannampu carrying 55kg at $15.90. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ball The Mahoney with 55kg at $99. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 92489 NAMURA HAKA
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on July 16 over 1230m, 23 len behind Otembamusume carrying 57kg at $89.30. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Songwriter with 57kg at $92.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 12323 NAMURA DURAN
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Vorpal Sword with 57kg at $4.20. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Eze Village carrying 57kg at $5.10. Among the winning chances.
8
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 0000 FU DAO LE
AKIHIRO INADA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 16 at Kokura on June 29 over 2600m, 24 len behind Sunrise Roger carrying 55.0kg at $241.50. Before that ran last of 16 at Kyoto on May 17 over 2400m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Man Of Noble carrying 56.0kg at $175.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
9
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Hot pink cap
10 51343 NICE LIGHT
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Shozo Higuchi
Racing well recently. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Wisteria Daddy carrying 53kg at $3.80. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1400m, 35 len behind Mozu Orage carrying 52kg at $2.10. Made headway last time. Top chance.
10
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap