SONODA   28 Apr 2026
 
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Race 9 1230m

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Strong tempo assured from Cresco Thunder and Scat Melody leading the charge. MOZU REIRA COCONA (5) won at this track and distance at her last outing three-and-a-half months ago. Sure to make her presence felt fresh. ELPIZO (2) improved last start but found one better over 1230m here. Taking on a better line-up this time but she is good enough to play a major role. A SHIN PULSAR (7) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 4 lengths over 1230m at this track. That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins from six starts. Solid top-three chance. CRESCO THUNDER (1) did well last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten only half a length. Anticipating another big run.
1 13253 CRESCO THUNDER
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Saburo Horikawa
At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 9 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Ai Towa carrying 57kg at $4.30. The start before that 5th of 11 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind El Fenix carrying 57kg at $13.50. Further improvement is anticipated.
1
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 61142 ELPIZO
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1230m, 5 len behind Flash Kelly with 55kg at $1.80. Before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind A Shin Hoyupu carrying 56kg at $3.40. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Black cap
3 08824 BRIGHT COLOR
MOTOHIRO KOMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1230m, 8 len behind Flash Kelly carrying 57kg at $27.70. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Soubise with 57kg at $30.50. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Red cap
4 16453 SCAT MELODY
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Akira Ogura
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1230m, 10 len behind Flash Kelly carrying 57kg at $17.80. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kichi Fighter with 57kg at $21.90. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
4
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 3321x MOZU REIRA COCONA
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 3 len this track January 13 over 1230m defeating A Shin Hoyupu with 55kg at $4.40. Previously first up; fourth of 15 at Kokura June 28 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Win Leonessa with 54.0kg at $8.60. Could prove too smart for these.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 00000 M ZAK DREAM
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1230m, 22 len behind Flash Kelly carrying 51kg at $242.70. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1230m, 21 len behind Flash Kelly with 51kg at $182.60. On her best form has excellent prospects.
6
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 31651 A SHIN PULSAR
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
At the latest run scored a big 4 len win at this track April 8 over 1230m defeating Kimon Carrington carrying 57kg at $3.30. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Vita Levis with 57kg at $16.20. Definite chance.
7
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 99690 TRYFAN
MASAHIRO KITANO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
Makoto Kosuge
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1230m, 19 len behind Flash Kelly with 54kg at $537. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind A Shin Jasper carrying 57kg at $708.10. Will be tested.
8
NAMBU FUMA
YELLOW, TWO RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPES SLEEVES, Green cap
9 46013 IT'S MY BUSINESS
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Yoshinori Shimizu
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 2.25 len behind Narita Victory with 58kg at $6.50. Before that won by a nose at this track March 18 over 820m defeating Coeur Et Raijin with 57kg at $3.20. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
9
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 6024x KING DIAMOND
RYOHEI HORI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Hiroaki Ito
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track January 15 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Kikuno Le Meilleur with 56kg at $6.50. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at this track October 22 over 1230m, 6 len behind Zendanno Hagemi carrying 58kg at $4.20. Happy to risk.
10
KOSUKE TAKAHASHI
WHITE, GREEN DIAMONDS, RED ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 06021 NARITA VICTORY
TAKAHIRO ARAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Last start won by 2 len at this track April 8 over 1230m defeating God Hornet with 55kg at $4.30. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind You're My Dream with 55kg at $124.20. Won last start and is well-placed again.
11
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM PINK, BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 90700 NOBUNO CAT
TAKAO KURODA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 16 len behind Cherrika carrying 57kg at $249.30. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind A Shin Jasper with 57kg at $304.90. Draw no help to chances.
12
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Pink cap