SONODA   29 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 1400m

Track:      

A solid tempo on the cards with Mutekino Harison leading the way. MUTEKINO HARISON (9) is a promising colt yet to miss the frame after three starts, including two wins. Has not been produced since he was successful over 800m at Himeji on February 5. Takanori Nagai who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Should be hard to stop. BELLAGIO FOCUS (1) drops in class after finishing 30 lengths away in eighth over 1700m at this track four weeks ago when he was always well back. Anticipating sharp improvement. EL GRAN GOLAZO (7) found a couple better last start at this track over this distance. Has a very good record over today's journey with two wins from four starts. One of the contenders. SOUTHERN WARRIOR (3) was beaten 15 lengths into fifth in a 1700m contest at this track four weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can make amends.
1 31x18 BELLAGIO FOCUS
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 5 len at this track March 18 over 1230m defeating Nishino Gracias carrying 56kg at $1.20. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1700m, 30 len behind God Fencer with 57kg at $68.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
1
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 06830 KOMORI BOULDER
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 19 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 56kg at $218.40. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 3 len behind Baishu carrying 56kg at $87.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Black cap
3 12345 SOUTHERN WARRIOR
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG

Last start 5th of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1700m, 15 len behind God Fencer with 57kg at $12. Before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 6 len behind God Fencer carrying 56kg at $7.30. Should be right in the finish.
3
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 70680 YAKUMO DREAM
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1230m, 19 len behind A Shin Regards carrying 51kg at $577. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 16 len behind Edel Ritter with 51kg at $28.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 444x0 AOI ALZARD
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1230m, 14 len behind A Shin Regards carrying 55kg at $90.90. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Koko Kyunkyun with 54kg at $7.20. Needs more time.
5
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 15059 IDEAL MATCH
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 15 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 55kg at $100. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 4 len behind Edel Ritter carrying 56kg at $11.90. Rather invest elsewhere.
6
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Green cap
7 41413 EL GRAN GOLAZO
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 56kg at $13.10. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track March 24 over 1400m defeating Buchi A Kone carrying 56kg at $2. This is well within his grasp.
7
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 04044 POISON POLESTAR
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Sky No Haru with 56kg at $28.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Edel Ritter carrying 56kg at $26.20. Not far away last start. Big chance.
8
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
9 12x1x MUTEKINO HARISON
AKIHIRO TAMURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign favourite; won by 3 len at Himeji February 5 over 800m defeating Bellagiohidakabosi carrying 56kg at $1.60. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 30 len at this track July 2 over 820m defeating Eternal Team with 55kg at $1.20. Expect a bold showing.
9
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Pink cap