SONODA   05 Sep 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 1400m

Track:      

Strong tempo with Koibitomisaki, Caro Avanti and Miko Castana leading the way. DAIBOKEN (9) went forward last start and proved too strong, getting home by half a length over this track and trip. Tricky draw to overcome but does have good gate speed. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. KOIBITOMISAKI (1) finished fifth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by half a length here. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role again. ATEN SMILE (7) scored at this track last time out with 2.5 lengths in reserve at the end of 1230m. Has a decent record at this track with two wins and seven minor placings from 16 starts. Winning rider Ai Takahashi sticks. Has claims on her best figures. MIKO CASTANA (10) scored over this course and distance last time after racing on the speed then lifting to score by half a length. Has a strong association with Shinjo Kaisei who has been in the saddle for her last two wins. Not to be discounted.
1 71451 KOIBITOMISAKI
TAKAMASA SUWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Last start won by 0.5 len at this track August 21 over 1400m defeating Yuino Otoshiana with 55kg at $2.50. The start before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at this track on July 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind T K Ulu with 55kg at $10.30. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
1
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 3531x EIYU MAX
TARO NAGASHIMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Kazuko Sasabe
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len this track May 22 over 1400m defeating Otembamusume with 57kg at $10.60. First up last campaign third of 8 at Himeji March 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tatchi Faith with 56kg at $6.20. This looks a stern test.
2
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 x119x ECORO KAISER
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track May 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Brigliadoro with 58kg at $1.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. This track April 9 over 1400m defeating Light Pillar carrying 57kg at $1.90. Worth keeping in mind.
3
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 05511 GALANT
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track August 22 over 1400m defeating Accueillir with 57kg at $3.20. The race before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track August 6 over 1400m defeating Kawakita Orgo with 57kg at $9.10. Will be saved up for one last crack.
4
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 13374 KAZUTOSHIKUN
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsuhiko Amano
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on August 20 over 1230m, 4 len behind Tiger Great carrying 56kg at $7.40. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on August 1 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Cinnamon Chocolat carrying 57kg at $4.60. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
5
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 4x16x CARO AVANTI
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track May 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Livyatan carrying 57kg at $4.70. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. This track April 29 over 1400m defeating Palo Santo with 57kg at $2.10. Faces a tough essay.
6
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 22321 ATEN SMILE
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Kiyoshi Tamaki
Recent form sound. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track August 6 over 1230m defeating Campbell carrying 53kg at $2.30. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind A Shin Cineraria with 53kg at $2.70. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
7
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 20817 COOL LOGIC
KOSAKU HORI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Tetsuji Kawakami
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on August 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cal Bay Cruise carrying 57kg at $49.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at this track August 8 over 1400m defeating Explore Best with 56kg at $5.70. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
8
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 24x11 DAIBOKEN
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by a neck at this track August 1 over 1400m defeating Piroko Giga Max carrying 57kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track August 15 over 1400m defeating Kaiteki Crown carrying 57kg at $1.80. Capable of a strong showing.
9
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 22211 MIKO CASTANA
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track August 15 over 1400m defeating Grand Forest carrying 54kg at $3.80. The start before that won by 2 len at this track July 25 over 1400m defeating Fly With Me carrying 54kg at $1.20. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
10
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap