SONODA   02 Oct 2025
 
GOING:

Race 7 1230m

Track:      

Only a small field with Karula Factor likely to find a comfortable lead. KARULA FACTOR (3) impressed last start with a pillar-to-post win by a neck over this track and trip on September 10. Has proven he handles the course and distance well, and there is no tougher assignment this time, making him very hard to beat. SNAKE EYES (1) was below expectations last start over 1400m here after racing prominently on the turn. The drop back in trip suits and this easier assignment gives him a strong chance to atone. PRINCIPAL ACT (5) showed good early dash on his return from a break last time before fading to fourth over 1870m. Looks ready to challenge for a top-three finish over the shorter journey. JUNE STATUS (2) can also feature in a more suitable race.
1 84438 SNAKE EYES
NORIO TANAKA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at this track on September 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yamanin Rigid with 57kg at $10. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on August 22 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind Top Vivid carrying 57kg at $14.30. Capable of more – worth another chance.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 0x686 JUNE STATUS
RYOHEI HORI
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 54.0KG
Jun Yoshikawa
Last start ran last in a small field at this track on September 10 over 1230m, 13 len behind Karula Factor with 57kg at $166.30. Before that ran last of 8 at this track on August 22 over 1230m, 8 len behind Top Vivid carrying 57kg at $90.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 5x151 KARULA FACTOR
RYOHEI HORI
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Tadahiro Murayama
Most recently won by a neck at this track September 10 over 1230m defeating Mokara Ace carrying 55kg at $4.40. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on August 22 over 1230m, 6 len behind Top Vivid carrying 52kg at $8.50. Can get the job done again.
3
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 5x800 COPANO MONARCA
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 13 at Ohi on September 2 over 1200m, 17 len behind Lady Tiara with 51kg at $272.50. The start before that second last of 11 at Ohi on August 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Musashi Express carrying 51kg at $210.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 240x4 PRINCIPAL ACT
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after two months in a small field at this track on September 18 over 1870m, 6 len behind Kiichi Autumn carrying 56kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Saga on November 4 over 1300m, 13 len behind Digital Scion with 56kg at $10.90. Solid top-three hope.
5
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap