SONODA   18 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 1230m

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Genuine tempo with Shark Ryusei and Azimut up front. AZIMUT (2) showed good early dash and led for most of the way before fading to finish 1.75 lengths away in fourth over 1500m at Himeji. Will give a sight. GAMILA'S RABAUL (5) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Himeji, finishing third and only 1.5 lengths from the winner at the end of 1500m. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. SHARK RYUSEI (6) did little and finished 9 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1400m at Himeji last start after being in contention on the turn, a less impressive effort than his fourth at Himeji the run before. Has raced three times at this course and distance and is yet to be beaten. Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. TULEARENSIS (4) ran a better race last start, finishing 6 lengths away in fifth over 800m at Himeji. Nicely placed to find some form.
1 22268 EDEL RITTER
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 16 len behind God Fencer carrying 56kg at $51.70. The start before that 6th of 11 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bellagio Sonic carrying 56kg at $26.50. Can improve on recent efforts.
1
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 25x34 AZIMUT
MASASHI ATARASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Himeji on January 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bellagio Sonic with 56kg at $15.50. Last start 4th of 11 at Himeji on February 18 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Civic Ascot with 57kg at $6.90. Should be right in the finish.
2
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Black cap
3 80706 YAKUMO DREAM
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 6 len behind Baishu with 55kg at $171.80. The run before that ran last of 11 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 43 len behind Bellagio Sonic with 55kg at $437.60. Possesses a big finish.
3
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Red cap
4 15605 TULEARENSIS
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 6 len behind Baishu carrying 55kg at $104.70. The race before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on January 22 over 1400m, 14 len behind June Kiitos with 55kg at $59.60. Can do a lot better than that last run.
4
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 97153 GAMILA'S RABAUL
SHINJI OTSUKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 11 at Himeji on February 18 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Civic Ascot carrying 54kg at $75.50. Before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on January 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bellagio Sonic carrying 54kg at $191.20. Will prove tough to stave off.
5
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 15148 SHARK RYUSEI
AKIHIRO TAMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bellagio Sonic with 56kg at $64.60. The start before that 4th of 7 at Himeji on January 22 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Elegant Pharaoh carrying 57kg at $7. Capable of more – worth another chance.
6
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 32040 POISON POLESTAR
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently second last of 11 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bellagio Sonic carrying 56kg at $183.20. Before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on January 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bellagio Sonic carrying 56kg at $5.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 44150 IDEAL MATCH
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 19 len behind God Fencer carrying 56kg at $302.60. The run before that 5th of 7 at Himeji on January 27 over 1800m, 10 len behind Siena Max with 56kg at $24.30. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
8
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Pink cap