SONODA 26 Mar 2026
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Smart Selam and Best Of King are both expected to press forward and take it up. TAIIKUSUWARI (1) is coming along nicely this prep. Finished sixth when fresh from a spell two starts back at Himeji then improved and scored as favourite over 1400m at Himeji two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 0.8 lengths. Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. BEST OF KING (9) raced just off the lead before letting down nicely and scoring a 1.5 lengths win over this journey at Himeji last time. Shingo Oyama stays on. Well placed and should be in the finish. GALBANUM (10) ran fifth at his latest appearance over 1400m at Himeji, clocking in 3.5 lengths from the winner. Can give this a shake. YOSHINO RICKEY (2) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Himeji over 1400m. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.
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| 1 | 30x61 |
TAIIKUSUWARI
HIROKI MINAMI 4YO BROWN HORSE 57.0KG Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ask Sustainable carrying 57kg at $5.40. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Himeji March 10 over 1400m defeating Lant carrying 57kg at $1.70. Capable of a strong showing. |
1 TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA |
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| 2 | 39332 |
YOSHINO RICKEY
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tomoja Eve carrying 55kg at $3.50. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Narita Bonny with 55kg at $2.40. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn’t hurt. |
2 F KOMAKI |
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| 3 | 71365 |
SMART SELAM
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA 4YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Toru Okawa At the latest run struggled in the run home; 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hercules Tower with 57kg at $4.80. Before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Master License carrying 57kg at $1.80. Has a low draw and is in the mix. |
3 TOYOKAZU TANO |
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| 4 | 96816 |
JAYDEN
Jun Fujikawa 7YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Masamichi Hayashi At the latest run 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kurino Achiever carrying 57kg at $17.30. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Himeji February 5 over 1400m defeating Grand Themis with 57kg at $4.10. Has to find a few lengths. |
4 YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO |
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| 5 | 76486 |
MISS TREVI NO
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Tetsuro Murata Most recently 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 1500m, 12 len behind Meisho Guts carrying 54kg at $55.10. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 1500m, 4 len behind Injection carrying 53kg at $352. Impossible to tip with any confidence. |
5 TEPPEI KOTANI |
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| 6 | 69525 |
A SHIN OKIKURMI
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA 5YO GREY HORSE 57.0KG Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Daiboken carrying 57kg at $6.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 3 over 1400m, neck behind Smart Saturn with 57kg at $5.40. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form. |
6 TAKANORI NAGAI |
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| 7 | 02126 |
MEISHO KAJIKI
SHINJI OTSUKA 6YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Yoshio Matsumoto Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hercules Tower carrying 57kg at $5.40. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meisho Ten Ten with 57kg at $2.90. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better. |
7 S KAWAHARA |
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| 8 | 33156 |
STARRY SONG
MOTOHIRO KOMA 8YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Hiroo Race Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Injection carrying 55kg at $5.60. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind O Shin Angel carrying 55kg at $2.80. Hard to have on recent efforts. |
8 WATARU HIROSE |
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| 9 | 62x71 |
BEST OF KING
Yoshimi Masayuki 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Green Sword Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Evgenes with 57kg at $3.40. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Himeji March 5 over 1400m defeating Crimson Red carrying 57kg at $11.80. Definite winning chance. |
9 SHINGO OYAMA |
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| 10 | 23135 |
GALBANUM
MAKOTO ORITA 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sky Accel with 57kg at $6.20. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, neck behind Dinner Rush with 57kg at $28.60. Ideally placed to play a significant role. |
10 OSAMU SHIMOHARA |
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