SONODA   09 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1400m

Track:      

Moderate tempo with Vorpal Sword leading the way. VORPAL SWORD (1) is racing in consistent form this campaign, finishing in the money at both runs including a win two back at this track. Goes well at this circuit and a bold showing is expected again. DANON BLOSSOM (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.9 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Has her share of ability and finds a suitable race. TECHNO DRAGON (8) settled well back then found the line nicely to finish fifth over this journey at this track last time out. Can play a role in the finish. SMART COMMANDER (9) was below his best last time when sixth over 1400m here. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
1 15x13 VORPAL SWORD
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 6 len at this track November 5 over 1400m defeating Cho Kansei with 55kg at $1.01. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Momo Royal with 55kg at $6.90. Genuine contender under these conditions.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 x0880 ITALIC TYPE
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Shinichiro Shimai
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind La La Cedratier carrying 57kg at $406.50. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track on November 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Nanan carrying 57kg at $123.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 07944 CRY OF THE EARTH
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind La La Cedratier carrying 57kg at $36.10. The race before that 4th of 9 at Monbetsu on November 3 over 1700m, 8 len behind Acclamare with 57kg at $33.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
3
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 4x0x0 EINHORN
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 55.0KG
Masahiro Mita
Second-up today. Last start second last of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 23 len behind G T True with 57kg at $19. At only start last preparation second last of 16 at Sapporo on August 2 over 2000m, 19 len behind Ropa Chic with 54.0kg at $227.10. Needs to do a lot more.
4
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 15775 ULTIMAN
AKIHIRO INADA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Grand Rose carrying 57kg at $17.60. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on November 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lilienfeld carrying 57kg at $9.10. Among the winning chances.
5
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 50343 DANON BLOSSOM
KOSAKU HORI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Super Azulada carrying 55kg at $6.40. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on October 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Frontiere carrying 55kg at $36. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
6
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 7x00x NOUVEAU LUMIERE
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Noriyuki Usami
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 17 at Niigata August 2 over 1600m, 20 len behind Under The Light with 57.0kg at $274.70. First up last campaign second last of 16 at Fukushima Dirt July 12 over 1150m, 19 len behind Santa Anita with 57.0kg at $127.20. This looks too tough.
7
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 15435 TECHNO DRAGON
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Takashi Kajiyama
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Derma Saturn with 57kg at $55.10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on October 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind Taurus King carrying 57kg at $5.10. Deserves another chance.
8
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 81546 SMART COMMANDER
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Grand Rose with 57kg at $10.40. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on November 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Shinzen Hachiman with 57kg at $21.40. Among the better chances.
9
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 96030 PINK BLUE
TAKAHIRO ARAI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Suzuko Araki
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hello Tschuss with 55kg at $230.80. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Osumi Strong carrying 55kg at $27.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap