SONODA   15 May 2026
 
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Race 8 820m

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Kurino Awesome and Top The Smile possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. BELLAGIO MASAKI (11) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 820m after being prominent from the outset. Awkwardly drawn and might need a little luck early but can run well. KURINO AWESOME (8) is racing well including a last start third over 1230m at this track. Expected to be in the finish. LILY PARK (1) improved last start but found a couple better over 820m at this track. Well placed and among the chances on her best form. TOP THE SMILE (2) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing second last time over 820m at this track. Well placed to figure prominently again.
1 98663 LILY PARK
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 28 over 820m, 2.75 len behind Babe carrying 51kg at $13.50. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 820m, 3 len behind Baikal carrying 51kg at $11.80. Won’t spend a cent in the run from the inside barrier. Good each-way hope.
1
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 58722 TOP THE SMILE
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 28 over 820m, neck behind Babe carrying 55kg at $10.50. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at this track on April 14 over 820m, 3 len behind Meisho Bonheur with 55kg at $3.50. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
2
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Black cap
3 51990 SEI BROCKEN
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Seiki Kaneda
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 820m, 13 len behind Pomme carrying 57kg at $361.80. Before that second last of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 43 len behind A Shin Pulsar with 57kg at $118.50. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 19000 ARAJAI
SEIJIRO IKARI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently second last of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1230m, 17 len behind Rachael Pegasus with 57kg at $149.80. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 9 len behind Hornfels carrying 57kg at $254. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
4
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 00060 YASHIRO BOY
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on April 30 over 820m, 14 len behind Pomme with 57kg at $133.60. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 15 over 820m, 4.5 len behind O Shin Candy with 57kg at $5.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 1x607 FIVE REYNA
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1230m, 10 len behind Rachael Pegasus carrying 52kg at $30.30. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 11 len behind Buffe carrying 54kg at $78.90. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
6
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Green cap
7 78995 MEINER RECUERDO
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1230m, 8 len behind Rachael Pegasus with 57kg at $52.50. Before that second last of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 15 len behind A Shin Karnabon carrying 57kg at $319.20. Take on trust.
7
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 2x633 KURINO AWESOME
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Snowday with 55kg at $5.10. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Malaika with 55kg at $5.10. Everything points towards a big run.
8
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 68247 MEISHO KORAN
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 15 len behind Epoeposan carrying 55kg at $23.40. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 820m, 2 len behind Baikal carrying 55kg at $12.90. Doesn't rate well enough.
9
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 09080 PAMPAPATO
MASAYA KOMURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 820m, 9 len behind Jhang Maghiana carrying 57kg at $453.40. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 47 len behind Andermatt with 57kg at $219.30. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
10
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Pink cap
11 24432 BELLAGIO MASAKI
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on April 14 over 820m, 0.8 len behind Baikal carrying 56kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 31 over 820m, 9 len behind Pomme carrying 56kg at $9.80. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
11
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap