SONODA   26 Mar 2026
 
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Race 8 1400m

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Ask Vue Reve More should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. DAIBOKEN (8) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 6 lengths last time out over 1400m at Himeji. Tricky draw to overcome but does have good gate speed. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. KURINO CHAMP (7) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1400m at Himeji at his latest appearance. Should be poised just off the lead. Will give a great sight. DELTA FOUR (2) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at Himeji. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. ASK VUE REVE MORE (4) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at Himeji, beaten 8 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort.
1 43360 LA LA ANCESTRAL
SEIJIRO IKARI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 14 len behind Ai Towa carrying 57kg at $12.50. The run before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Super Azulada carrying 57kg at $9.70. Hard to make a winning case.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 85352 DELTA FOUR
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Last start 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hagino Ka Noa with 57kg at $11.70. The run before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 11 len behind Eifer Cap carrying 57kg at $11.40. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
2
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Black cap
3 13404 WISTERIA DADDY
RYOHEI HORI
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Masakatsu Kitagawa
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hercules Tower with 57kg at $29.90. Before that second last of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 23 len behind Eifer Cap carrying 57kg at $60.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 18x42 ASK VUE REVE MORE
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ammodo carrying 57kg at $1.80. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lazulite Takka with 57kg at $4.10. Nice alley and worth including.
4
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 70733 JOSHO TYPE
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yoshitaka Kumada
Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hercules Tower with 55kg at $36.50. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Techno Groove with 55kg at $56.60. Win doesn't look likely.
5
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 44444 ROCK A BALLAD
AKIHIRO INADA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Makio Okada
Last start 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hatsunagi with 55kg at $33. The run before that 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bloom The Dream carrying 55kg at $39.50. Fully tested under these conditions.
6
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 838x2 KURINO CHAMP
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mamoru Kurimoto
Second-up. First-up after four months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Viride Silva with 57kg at $4. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track June 27 over 1400m defeating Warera Hoshinoko carrying 57kg at $2.20. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
7
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 12x11 DAIBOKEN
IKKOO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 0.8 len at Himeji February 18 over 1400m defeating Wonder Bless carrying 57kg at $1.20. Second-up favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Himeji March 5 over 1400m defeating Golden London carrying 57kg at $1.40. Genuine contender under these conditions.
8
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 x9790 CROWN ARABIAN
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mariko Yano
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kichi Fighter carrying 57kg at $9.70. Before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 4 over 1500m, 11 len behind Mr Darling carrying 55kg at $70.20. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
9
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Pink cap
10 09x42 G T EIGHT
MASAHIRO KITANO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cresco Yusha with 57kg at $14.40. Second run from a spell raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, head behind Predestinare with 57kg at $6.70. Doesn’t need to improve much to play a big role.
10
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap