SONODA   22 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo from Nice Light leading Ninkari. HIGH GOOD SHINE (4) is racing well without being able to break through, the latest effort a second over 1400m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Jumps from a good draw so this is her chance to grab that elusive victory. NICE LIGHT (5) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 0.8 lengths away in second over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. TRAUMBILD (6) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1230m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. EXPLORE BEST (2) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Nicely placed to take this out.
1 10604 DAISHIN SANDY
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Nobuyuki Oyagi
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on August 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mozu Flash with 55kg at $17.20. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on July 2 over 1700m, 7 len behind Taiki Zipangu with 55kg at $70.60. Cannot entertain.
1
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 75692 EXPLORE BEST
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on August 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cool Logic carrying 54kg at $5.10. Before that second last of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Grand Nebula with 54kg at $52.70. Watch for a big final furlong.
2
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 72353 AKAKICHINO ELEVEN
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takao Hoshino
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on July 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cherrika with 57kg at $12.80. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Etre Doue carrying 56kg at $23.80. Would be better placed in something easier.
3
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 53222 HIGH GOOD SHINE
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Yuichiro Hattori
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on July 30 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Montsaint Of Light with 54kg at $2.80. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind A Shin Nazareth carrying 54kg at $2.90. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
4
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 13432 NICE LIGHT
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Shozo Higuchi
Form hard to fault. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on July 31 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Collegium with 53kg at $5.80. The start before that 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 with 53kg at $3.80. Went close last time. Leading player again.
5
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 22473 TRAUMBILD
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on August 1 over 1230m, 0.6 len behind Rosa Banksiae with 55kg at $3.10. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Yoshino Rickey with 55kg at $3.60. In the finish last time and should go well again.
6
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 35160 NINKARI
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start ran last of 10 at this track on July 30 over 1400m, 16 len behind Mozu Orage carrying 55kg at $29.90. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on July 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Etre Doue with 55kg at $3.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 x3387 INGRID ROSE
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yukinori Kusaka
At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 10 at this track on August 8 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mozu Flash carrying 55kg at $28.60. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Satono Dolce carrying 55kg at $8. Can't recommend against this lot.
8
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 54324 ENA ASCOT
NORIO TANAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on August 1 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Ask Vue Reve More with 56kg at $16.40. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on July 11 over 1400m, neck behind Gentatsu with 56kg at $2.50. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
9
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 x7x05 SMART SELAM
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Toru Okawa
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 18 at Kokura on July 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Black Kelly with 57.0kg at $143. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track on August 6 over 1400m, 2 len behind Atarimae with 56kg at $15.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
10
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap