SONODA   23 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 1230m

Track:      

Off the low draw Pod Halo is likely to find the lead at a slick tempo. RACHAEL PEGASUS (4) boxed on to finish second last start over 1230m at this track, beaten a neck. Likely improver with strong prospects. KIRAKIRARI (1) turned in a fine effort to win by a neck at this course and distance last start in a much-improved run. Likely to be there at the finish again. MAIDENHEAD (5) broke through for her maiden win over 1400m at this track last time. Shaping up nicely and she should be in the finish again. HIRO SHIGE SUNRISE (7) produced a better run last start when fifth over 820m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
1 02571 KIRAKIRARI
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start won by a neck at this track March 31 over 1230m defeating Rachael Pegasus with 55kg at $20. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hang Time carrying 55kg at $64.20. Big chance again.
1
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 04200 POD HALO
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start ran last of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 20 len behind Kirakirari carrying 57kg at $19.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 3 len behind It's My Business with 57kg at $6.70. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Black cap
3 17734 MOISTURE
TAKAMASA SUWA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 6 len behind Kirakirari carrying 57kg at $7.80. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 8 len behind Victory Bridge carrying 57kg at $136.30. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Red cap
4 11472 RACHAEL PEGASUS
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, neck behind Kirakirari with 55kg at $4.70. Before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind I'm A Queen with 55kg at $8.50. Nicely placed to score.
4
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 65031 MAIDENHEAD
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Asset Management Suite Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track March 25 over 1400m defeating Meisho Sonic carrying 55kg at $41.30. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind One Of Us with 55kg at $18.70. Another win is on the cards.
5
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 67x00 DORITARU
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 23 len behind Smile Clark carrying 57kg at $15.20. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 13 len behind Victory Bridge with 57kg at $56.60. Sure to be about the money.
6
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 71105 HIRO SHIGE SUNRISE
RYOHEI HORI
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hirokazu Ao
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 3 len behind Buffe with 57kg at $47.10. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 6 len behind It's My Business with 58kg at $8.70. Can improve again. Top chance.
7
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 19284 SHIROZUKINCHAN
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 5 len behind Hornfels with 55kg at $102. The run before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 5 len behind Hiro Shige Sunrise with 54kg at $4. Others have better credentials.
8
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
9 47899 MEINER RECUERDO
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 15 len behind A Shin Karnabon with 57kg at $319.20. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 13 len behind Victory Bridge carrying 57kg at $149.90. Has to find improvement.
9
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 x9978 TAME KID
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hercules Tower with 57kg at $121.90. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 11 len behind Victory Bridge with 57kg at $31.40. Might need easier race.
10
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 31x60 FIVE REYNA
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
6YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 800m, 9 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo carrying 55kg at $24.50. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 11 len behind Buffe with 54kg at $78.90. Has claims if anywhere near her best.
11
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 91900 ARAJAI
SEIJIRO IKARI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 9 len behind Hornfels with 57kg at $254. Before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 800m, 11 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo carrying 57kg at $137.30. Tough assignment.
12
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap