SONODA   03 Nov 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1230m

Track:      

Daijobanai and Smart Scepter possess good early speed. DAIJOBANAI (1) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 2.5 lengths when resuming at this track over 1400m. Shingo Oyama who has 11 wins when partnering stays on. Fitter and gets the inside draw so can go on with it. BABY BOSS (8) is having his first run since September 20 last year but goes well when fresh with three wins and three placings from 12 starts. Looking for a good return. HANABUSA (5) resumes having scored a win here two back. Looks one of the genuine hopes. SMART SCEPTER (9) ran below expectations last start but was good when runner-up fresh prior. Has an impressive strike rate here so can atone.
1 163x1 DAIJOBANAI
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months won by 2.5 len at this track October 3 over 1400m defeating Pace Setting with 55kg at $6.80. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1230m, 6 len behind Narita Shin with 57kg at $1.60. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again.
1
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 427x0 LUX RAMPAGE
TARO NAGASHIMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
LUX Inc.
Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 11 at this track on October 17 over 1230m, 18 len behind Polygon Wave with 57kg at $287.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 820m, 4 len behind You're My Dream carrying 57kg at $9.50. Needs to do a lot more.
2
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 3879x TRINITY KNOT
SHINOBU NODA
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track August 14 over 1230m, 11 len behind Le Corsaire carrying 57kg at $317.20. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at this track July 3 2024 over 1230m, 10 len behind A Shin Big Boss carrying 56kg at $18.60. Others rate better.
3
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Salmon cap
4 336x8 GOLD LEGS
TAKESHI KIMURA
7YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Takeshi Nishimura
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Migrateur carrying 57kg at $156.10. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 13 2023 over 1600m, 8 len behind Galaxy Knight with 58.0kg at $86.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 6216x HANABUSA
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Fujiwara Farm Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track August 14 over 1230m, 7 len behind Le Corsaire carrying 57kg at $5.20. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at this track May 16 over 1230m, 8 len behind Smart Scepter with 57kg at $17.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 67076 SEIUN DAMASHII
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on October 23 over 1230m, 12 len behind Top Vivid with 56kg at $282.30. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on October 9 over 1700m, 21 len behind Triple Thrill carrying 57kg at $111.20. Will need to lift.
6
KAZUMA OKAKI
ORANGE, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 21456 NARITA SHIN
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on October 17 over 1230m, 4 len behind Polygon Wave carrying 57kg at $156.40. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track on September 12 over 1230m, 5 len behind Silence Time with 57kg at $11.50. Place hope.
7
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 6x18x BABY BOSS
IKKOO TANAKA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Sakai
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track September 20 2024 over 1400m, 8 len behind Immortal Smoke with 56kg at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. This track September 5 2024 over 1400m defeating Misterioso carrying 56kg at $1.50. Expected to play a major role.
8
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 12x28 SMART SCEPTER
TARO NAGASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track on September 12 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind Silence Time with 57kg at $1.70. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at this track on October 17 over 1230m, 7 len behind Polygon Wave carrying 57kg at $8.10. Cannot be ruled out.
9
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 1x067 TOKEI TANNHAUSER
SUMIO ARIMA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Nobuhiko Kimura
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at this track on October 3 over 1400m, 36 len behind Daijobanai carrying 57kg at $111.40. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on September 12 over 1230m, 35 len behind Silence Time carrying 57kg at $95.20. Prefer in something a bit easier.
10
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap