SONODA   01 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 1230m

Track:      

Strong tempo with Kazutoshikun using the inside alley to advantage, joined by Smile Jonas. CINNAMON CHOCOLAT (9) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1400m at this track. Heading the right way and gets his chance to get off the mark. TOTONOO (6) is a 14-start maiden who went close to shedding the tag last time when second over 1230m at this track. A repeat of the latest can see him take a hand in the finish. VENT SAISONNIER (3) returned from a spell two-and-a-half weeks ago when he finished eighth over 1230m at this track. Fitter this time and look for an improved run. KAZUTOSHIKUN (1) went forward and gave a great sight when third over 1230m at this track last time out. Form over this course and distance is solid with a win and two minor placings from four starts. Can feature.
1 36133 KAZUTOSHIKUN
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsuhiko Amano
Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on July 10 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind Solis Lux carrying 57kg at $8.90. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind A Shin Okikurmi carrying 58kg at $9.50. Draws the fence and is a top chance.
1
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 01844 TIGER GREAT
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Kazuo Ito
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on July 11 over 820m, 4 len behind Belladonna Lily with 56kg at $31.20. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 13 over 1230m, 9 len behind Fangxin Lady carrying 56kg at $32.60. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 x24x8 VENT SAISONNIER
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 54.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after 11 months second last of 9 at this track on July 16 over 1230m, 15 len behind Otembamusume with 54kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Sapporo Dirt on August 25 over 1000m, 7 len behind Savage Love with 57.0kg at $4.30. Worth another chance.
3
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 63584 WORLD PEKO
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Wakino Glass carrying 55kg at $8.70. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on June 25 over 820m, 7 len behind Mistilteinn carrying 52kg at $21.30. Hard to recommend.
4
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 00096 JETTY
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Takahashi Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start got back early 6th of 9 at this track on July 16 over 1230m, 10 len behind Otembamusume carrying 57kg at $159.10. The race before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on June 27 over 820m, 7 len behind Lune D'amour with 57kg at $326.10. Happy enough to avoid.
5
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Yellow cap
6 32452 TOTONOO
KOSAKU HORI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1230m, neck behind Rapida Nina with 56kg at $7.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1230m, 7 len behind Nannampu with 56kg at $10.80. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 0952x SMILE JONAS
HIROAKI WATASE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track March 26 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Matthias carrying 56kg at $4.30. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at this track November 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Blitzen City carrying 56kg at $6.60. Expect he will go well.
7
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 54x44 PURE COLOR
TARO NAGASHIMA
8YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 11 at this track on June 27 over 1230m, 1.2 len behind Balmy Pearl with 55kg at $6.70. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on July 10 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Solis Lux carrying 55kg at $15.40. Not far away last start. Big chance.
8
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 0x232 CINNAMON CHOCOLAT
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG
Sigezo Uchida
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Nannampu carrying 53kg at $3. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Valar carrying 53kg at $3.10. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
9
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
10 07907 RESPLENDOR
AKIHIRO INADA
5YO  GREY  MARE 52.0KG

Last start 7th of 9 at this track on July 16 over 1230m, 14 len behind Otembamusume with 51kg at $44.20. Before that second last of 12 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Neujahr carrying 52kg at $59.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 x0x0x YAMATAKE BONHEUR
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Kazuko Yamanaka
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 10 over 1200m, 25 len behind Cursor carrying 55.0kg at $637.10. When resuming last campaign second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 2 2024 over 1400m, 20 len behind Fukuchan Tomei with 55.0kg at $237.60. Cannot make a strong case.
11
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 7857x PIECE D'ARGENT
SUMIO ARIMA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track April 8 over 1230m, 7 len behind Diamond Dust carrying 55kg at $124.80. First up last campaign 11th of 16 at Niigata May 19 2024 over 2200m, 11 len behind Oriental Knight carrying 56.0kg at $6.60. Cannot make a strong case.
12
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap