SONODA   15 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Cut Back leading the way. OLIVIA SUNRISE (2) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 9 length win over 1400m at this track last time. Will be prominent from the low draw and expected to go very well. CUT BACK (7) is an honest type who impressed last time, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Boasts a top record at this journey and is yet to miss the frame from seven starts, including six wins and is expected to feature. HATSUNAGI (6) reunites with Tomohiro Sasada after scoring with ease over 1400m at Himeji last time. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. One of the main contenders. AMMODO (8) turned in a disappointing run last time out over 1400m at Himeji after a nice win the start prior. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. Finds a nice race and can make amends.
1 88849 BE THE LUCKIEST
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 36 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 57kg at $128.90. The run before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Eloim Essaim with 57kg at $74.10. Hard to have on recent performances.
1
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, White cap
2 43x21 OLIVIA SUNRISE
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, neck behind Akao carrying 55kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell favourite; scored a big 9 len win at this track March 17 over 1400m defeating Vie Hommage carrying 55kg at $1.10. Forward showing expected.
2
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Black cap
3 21138 INJECTION
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Last start second last of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 9 len behind Makasenahare carrying 57kg at $8.30. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Pikku Prinssi with 57kg at $3.30. Drawn well and is among the chances.
3
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Red cap
4 74168 VLAMINCK
RYOHEI HORI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Toru Makiura
At the latest run got back early 8th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Smile Clark with 56kg at $227.60. The run before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Eloim Essaim with 56kg at $35.10. Faces a tough assignment.
4
KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 74797 MARINA SUNRISE
AKIHIRO TAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1230m, 15 len behind Flash Kelly carrying 53kg at $161.70. The run before that 9th of 11 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 14 len behind El Fenix with 55kg at $190.80. Fully tested under these conditions.
5
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 0x391 HATSUNAGI
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at Himeji March 5 over 1400m defeating Passion Prima carrying 57kg at $3.60. Before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 19 len behind Mozu Orage carrying 55kg at $1.30. Can go right on with the job now.
6
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Green cap
7 1x111 CUT BACK
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track March 25 over 1400m defeating Coeur Et Suguri with 58kg at $1.10. The start before that favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Himeji March 3 over 1400m defeating Bradshaw with 57kg at $1.10. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
7
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Orange cap
8 54316 AMMODO
TARO NAGASHIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kichi Fighter with 57kg at $4.30. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Himeji February 5 over 1400m defeating Etre Doue with 57kg at $4.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
8
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 83890 FALCON ACE
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 41 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 55kg at $85. The start before that 9th of 11 at Kawasaki on March 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hayabusa Apo Chan carrying 54kg at $89.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Pink cap
10 69490 CHERRY SKAYA
MASAYA KOMURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Etsuro Sakurai
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 25 len behind Predestinare with 57kg at $191.20. The race before that second last of 10 at Saga on February 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Pomme Verte carrying 56kg at $25.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap