SONODA   23 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 8 1400m

Track:      

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Hokuzan Sieg. OTOKONO ROMAN (5) is racing well. Scored at Himeji two back then finished second, beaten a neck, over 1230m at this track at the latest appearance three-and-a-half weeks ago. Major player. NISHINO OTOMUSUME (4) was always well out of her ground when sixth over 1870m at this track two weeks ago. Tackling a more suitable race this time so she is likely to play a big role. ALOHA MAU LOA (8) is a nine-start maiden who wasn't far away last time when second over 1400m at this track on April 9. Among the main hopes. BELLAGIO KAMUY (7) did a great job to score by 0.8 lengths over today's course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge.
1 84984 II VISION EIGHT
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind El Gran Golazo carrying 56kg at $5.90. Before that got back early 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Billboard with 56kg at $10.10. Fully tested under these conditions.
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TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, White cap
2 73276 MAGIC EMILIA
NORIO TANAKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind Comment Allezvous with 54kg at $9.70. Before that second last of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 37 len behind Bright Rose carrying 56kg at $7.80. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
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WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 5711x HOKUZAN SIEG
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation winning post a big 4 len win. Himeji February 10 over 1400m defeating Donald Poker with 56kg at $4. On debut fifth of 7 at this track November 5 over 820m, 10 len behind Sachino Megumi carrying 55kg at $9.60. May need this run.
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TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Red cap
4 x5156 NISHINO OTOMUSUME
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on April 8 over 1870m, 13 len behind Dungeon Hero carrying 55kg at $54.60. The race before that got back early 5th of 8 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind El Gran Golazo with 55kg at $18.20. Capable of a better run.
4
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 x4812 OTOKONO ROMAN
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Masakiyo Ito
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, neck behind Oro Vento carrying 56kg at $1.30. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 4 len at Himeji March 12 over 1400m defeating Go Go Power with 56kg at $1.10. Nicely placed to score.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 92328 PLEASANT HARBOR
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1870m, 39 len behind Rambling Man carrying 57kg at $32.70. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 30 len behind Bright Rose carrying 57kg at $8.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
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KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 04011 BELLAGIO KAMUY
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track March 31 over 1400m defeating Grand Mais carrying 56kg at $9.10. The race before that won by 3 len at Himeji March 10 over 1400m defeating Jotei carrying 56kg at $74. Capable of a strong showing.
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TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Orange cap
8 62222 ALOHA MAU LOA
HIROAKI WATASE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiromasa Niwa
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 54kg at $12.30. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Grand Live carrying 55kg at $5.20. Put the writing on the wall last time.
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TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
9 42364 COPANO ROCKET
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 6 len behind Oro Vento carrying 56kg at $9.50. The run before that 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind A Shin Billboard with 56kg at $6.90. No threat last start but is capable of better.
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SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Pink cap