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Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1870

LAYER (8) is close to breaking through after finishing third last start over 1870m at this track. Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. SMART EXCEED (1) was well fancied last start over 1700m at this track when fifth. Osamu Shimohara who has three wins when partnering stays on. Expecting a bold showing. AMANOHABAKIRI (5) was comfortably accounted for when fourth last time out over 1870m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. TAMBA BUSHO (4) turned in a modest performance when eighth last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Can bounce straight back.

Race Time:7:15 AM

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1870m

Smart Exceed (1)2733231115

Trainer: Sumio Arima (NISHIWAKI)12 mths 13: 3-2-3

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: DECLARATION OF WAR (USA)

Dam: SMART AXIS (USA)

Stats

Prize Money$48,805.00

Avg $$3,754.23

Win %23.08%

Place %61.54%

Career13: 3-2-3

Track8: 1-2-3

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Useful colt. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1700m, 6 len behind Kimino Heart with 56kg at $1.40. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track March 19 over 1700m defeating Setting Sun carrying 55kg at $2.60. Major player on recent form.

Last Starts 36 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	22/04/2025	34	COND 3	$25,008.00	Sonoda	1700m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	56kg	1:54.10	4-2-5	9	1. Kimino Heart 2. Fuseno Aurora 3. Rachael Pegasus	6.9L	$1.40
1/7	19/03/2025	21	COND 3	$23,604.00	Sonoda	1700m	SP	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	1:56.40	5-4-1	7	1. Smart Exceed 2. Setting Sun 3. Makasenahare	2.5L	$2.60
1/6	26/02/2025	28	COND 3	$22,994.00	Himeji	1500m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	1:39.40	4-3-1	1	1. Smart Exceed 2. Tamba Busho 3. Shana O	0.8L	$7.50
1/11	29/01/2025	21	COND 3	$13,964.00	Himeji	1400m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	1:34.60	1-2-1	3	1. Smart Exceed 2. Will Dusk 3. Kimino Kachidoki	0.1L	$3.70
3/8	08/01/2025	22	COND 3	$17,456.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	1:35.30	1-1-3	8	1. Thor Hammer 2. Makasenahare 3. Smart Exceed	5.3L	$4.80
2/11	17/12/2024	21	COND 2	$17,452.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shinjo Kaisei	53kg	1:32.80	1-1-2	10	1. Omochichan 2. Smart Exceed 3. Kichi Griffon	1.3L	$7.60

Hirono Rafale (2)4x40035864

Trainer: Seijiro Ikari 12 mths 13: 1-2-1

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: MOZU ASCOT (USA)

Dam: MOZU CORPS (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$40,289.00

Avg $$3,099.15

Win %7.69%

Place %30.77%

Career13: 1-2-1

Track11: 1-2-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Allure Reve with 56kg at $37.90. Before that couldn't go on with it; 6th of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1700m, 7 len behind Tamba Busho carrying 56kg at $85. Fully tested on his recent run.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	06/05/2025	14	COND 3	$25,579.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Shingo Oyama	56kg	1:31.90	5-5-4	1	1. Allure Reve 2. Reina Bonita 3. Snowday	6.8L	$37.90
6/9	22/04/2025	47	A2 3	$25,008.00	Sonoda	1700m	Fast	Shingo Oyama	56kg	1:55.10	2-1-6	9	1. Tamba Busho 2. Layer 3. Mistral Pink	7.9L	$85.00
8/8	06/03/2025	27	COND	$145,253.00	Himeji	1800m	SP	Shingo Oyama	55kg	2:01.00	3-5-8	2	1. Okemaru 2. Genius Lennon 3. Bellagio Dream	54.0L	$152.70
5/6	07/02/2025	23	AB 3	$22,994.00	Himeji	1500m	Fast	Shingo Oyama	55kg	1:39.40	3-3-5	4	1. A Shin Harrier 2. Cosmo Ventus 3. Beach Boy	14.5L	$26.00
3/11	15/01/2025	15	COND 3	$27,724.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shingo Oyama	55kg	1:34.00	3-4-3	1	1. Sanjuro 2. Zen Soleil 3. Hirono Rafale	4.0L	$31.40
10/12	31/12/2024	13	COND 2	$174,520.00	Sonoda	1700m	Fast	Shingo Oyama	55kg	1:54.00	12-11-10	6	1. Okemaru 2. King Spica 3. Lazulite Takka, Doritaru	19.3L	$372.70

Maono Gimmick (3)980

Trainer: Takamasa Suwa (Japan)12 mths 3: 0-0-0

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: GOLD DREAM (JPN)

Dam: SEVEN SEA SCAPE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career3: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on April 26 over 2100m, 21 len behind Dakara Festive carrying 57.0kg at $68.10. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 8 len behind Lord Solstice carrying 54.0kg at $115.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Last Starts 32 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
14/16	26/04/2025	56	MDN 3	$113,280.00	Tokyo	2100m	Good	Akira Sugawara	57kg	2:13.20	2-4-14	14	1. Dakara Festive 2. Arde Tsuyoshi 3. Takeru Survival	21.9L	$68.10
8/15	01/03/2025	20	MDN 3	$113,210.00	Nakayama	1800m	Good	Naota Uezato	54kg	1:56.40	12-12-8	6	1. Lord Solstice 2. Morning Magic 3. Yodono Taiyo	8.2L	$115.20
9/16	09/02/2025	-	NEWC 3	$123,300.00	Tokyo	1400m	Good	Takeshi Yokoyama	57kg	1:26.80	11-9-9	11	1. Schwalm 2. Meisho Umegochi 3. Sulfur	11.1L	$28.60

Tamba Busho (4)1251424418

Trainer: Kazuya Sakamoto 12 mths 11: 3-2-0

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: EPICHARIS (JPN)

Dam: SOPRANO MOON (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$63,620.00

Avg $$5,783.64

Win %27.27%

Place %45.45%

Career11: 3-2-0

Track8: 2-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Useful colt. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 15 len behind Matenro Command carrying 57kg at $484. The start before that won by a nose at this track April 22 over 1700m defeating Layer with 56kg at $2.90. Genuine chance this time around.

Last Starts 27 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/12	01/05/2025	9	COND 3	$983,822.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Tomohiro Yoshimura	57kg	1:27.90	-	12	1. Matenro Command 2. Happy Man 3. Lily Field	15.3L	$484.00
1/9	22/04/2025	20	A2 3	$25,008.00	Sonoda	1700m	Fast	Tomohiro Yoshimura	56kg	1:55.10	6-3-1	7	1. Tamba Busho 2. Layer 3. Mistral Pink	0.1L	$2.90
4/12	02/04/2025	14	COND 3	$192,369.00	Sonoda	1700m	Fast	Tomohiro Yoshimura	57kg	1:53.10	9-8-4	11	1. Okemaru 2. Bellagio Dream 3. Genius Lennon	14.3L	$91.20
4/7	19/03/2025	21	COND 3	$23,604.00	Sonoda	1700m	SP	Ai Takahashi	52kg	1:56.40	4-3-4	4	1. Smart Exceed 2. Setting Sun 3. Makasenahare	5.8L	$6.30
2/6	26/02/2025	15	COND 3	$22,994.00	Himeji	1500m	Fast	Ai Takahashi	52kg	1:39.40	2-2-2	4	1. Smart Exceed 2. Tamba Busho 3. Shana O	0.8L	$5.90
4/6	11/02/2025	13	COND 3	$53,064.00	Himeji	1500m	Fast	Oyama Ryutarou	56kg	1:40.00	4-1-4	3	1. Omochichan 2. Doritaru 3. Iza Green Light	4.8L	$3.80

Amanohabakiri (5)343421314

Trainer: Masashi Atarashi 12 mths 9: 2-1-3

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: SINISTER MINISTER (USA)

Dam: PISA NO VETTEL (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$47,010.00

Avg $$5,223.33

Win %22.22%

Place %66.67%

Career9: 2-1-3

Track7: 1-0-3

Distance2: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Useful colt. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1870m, 3 len behind Kimino Heart with 57kg at $12.10. The start before that won by 2.5 len at this track April 8 over 1870m defeating Dacquoise with 57kg at $3.80. This is well within his grasp.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/12	08/05/2025	30	COND	$157,411.00	Sonoda	1870m	Fast	Tomohiro Sasada	57kg	2:06.20	2-2-4	10	1. Kimino Heart 2. Star Sand Beach 3. Layer	3.0L	$12.10
1/8	08/04/2025	27	C1 3	$19,237.00	Sonoda	1870m	Fast	Tomohiro Sasada	57kg	2:08.30	1-1-1	7	1. Amanohabakiri 2. Dacquoise 3. Valar	2.5L	$3.80
3/12	12/03/2025	20	COND 3	$18,157.00	Sonoda	1400m	SP	Naomi Hama	53kg	1:33.70	5-6-3	1	1. Kichi Griffon 2. Economica 3. Amanohabakiri	7.0L	$3.20
1/10	20/02/2025	21	C1 3	$14,150.00	Himeji	1400m	Fast	Hisashi Itano	55kg	1:34.10	1-1-1	4	1. Amanohabakiri 2. Pempengusa 3. Black Choco	0.1L	$2.30
2/8	30/01/2025	28	C1 3	$13,964.00	Himeji	1500m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	1:42.50	2-2-2	5	1. Bellagio Champ 2. Amanohabakiri 3. Pempengusa	0.1L	$1.40
4/12	02/01/2025	16	COND 3	$17,456.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	1:33.00	2-2-4	12	1. Layer 2. Black Choco 3. Thor Hammer	2.5L	$3.10

Setting Sun (6)10142x

Trainer: Masamichi Kashihara 12 mths 5: 2-1-0

Jockey: Wataru Hirose

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: LE VENT SE LEVE (JPN)

Dam: BEE AMALFI (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$54,798.00

Avg $$10,959.60

Win %40.00%

Place %60.00%

Career5: 2-1-0

Track3: 1-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at this track March 19 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Smart Exceed with 55kg at $5. On debut won by neck this track December 11 over 1400m defeating Makankosappo carrying 55kg at $1.20. Capable of a big run.

Last Starts 70 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	19/03/2025	27	COND 3	$23,604.00	Sonoda	1700m	SP	F Komaki	55kg	1:56.40	6-6-2	5	1. Smart Exceed 2. Setting Sun 3. Makasenahare	2.5L	$5.00
4/6	20/02/2025	29	COND	$123,816.00	Himeji	1400m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	1:31.50	6-6-4	2	1. A Shin Harrier 2. Rapido Fiore 3. Lazulite Takka	9.3L	$23.50
1/8	22/01/2025	22	AB 3	$22,692.00	Himeji	1400m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	1:34.50	5-4-1	6	1. Setting Sun 2. A Shin Harrier 3. Cherrika	0.3L	$29.50
12/12	31/12/2024	20	COND 2	$174,520.00	Sonoda	1700m	Fast	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	1:54.00	10-12-12	3	1. Okemaru 2. King Spica 3. Lazulite Takka, Doritaru	22.8L	$102.70
1/7	11/12/2024	-	COND 2	$43,630.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	1:34.20	3-2-1	7	1. Setting Sun 2. Makankosappo 3. Pempengusa	0.3L	$1.20

Cherry Skaya (7)0004255386

Trainer: Ryohei Hori (SONODA)12 mths 13: 0-1-1

Jockey: Souta Hijikata

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: CHERRY CROWN (JPN)

Dam: CHERRY MEDUSA (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$6,299.00

Avg $$484.54

Win %0.00%

Place %15.38%

Career13: 0-1-1

Track5: 0-0-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 6th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Revaloir carrying 56kg at $49.10. The run before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shibanosutomukitto with 53kg at $18.90. Can't recommend against this lot.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/11	15/05/2025	21	C1 3	$15,741.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Wataru Hirose	56kg	1:32.70	10-8-6	9	1. Revaloir 2. Big Reversal 3. Vorpal Sword	8.8L	$49.10
8/12	24/04/2025	14	C1 3	$15,390.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Ai Takahashi	53kg	1:33.80	10-7-8	4	1. Shibanosutomukitto 2. Revaloir 3. Fangxin Lady	8.4L	$18.90
3/9	10/04/2025	14	C1 3	$15,390.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Ai Takahashi	53kg	1:32.70	7-4-3	3	1. Zendan Tomoni 2. Fangxin Lady 3. Cherry Skaya	5.1L	$22.50
5/12	27/03/2025	15	C1 3	$14,490.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Daichi Matsuki	55kg	1:31.90	6-5-5	11	1. Allure Reve 2. Ninkari 3. Valar	33.8L	$10.40
5/12	12/03/2025	14	C1 3	$14,525.00	Sonoda	1400m	SP	Hijikata Sota	54kg	1:33.70	7-6-5	4	1. Regeneration 2. Rin Ten Ryu 3. Eveque	6.1L	$6.60
2/12	26/02/2025	19	C1 3	$14,150.00	Himeji	1500m	Fast	Daichi Matsuki	55kg	1:41.50	7-3-2	10	1. Peptide Shinano 2. Cherry Skaya 3. Seinosuke	0.3L	$43.80

Layer (8)0416212223

Trainer: Akihiro Tamura (NISHIWAKI)12 mths 11: 2-4-1

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: REY DE ORO (JPN)

Dam: DEBUTANTE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$65,941.00

Avg $$5,994.64

Win %18.18%

Place %63.64%

Career11: 2-4-1

Track7: 1-3-1

Distance3: 0-2-1

Tr / Dist3: 0-2-1

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Going well. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1870m, 2.25 len behind Kimino Heart with 57kg at $6.90. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1700m, nose behind Tamba Busho with 56kg at $1.70. Has the right credentials.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/12	08/05/2025	16	COND	$157,411.00	Sonoda	1870m	Fast	F Komaki	57kg	2:06.20	7-6-3	4	1. Kimino Heart 2. Star Sand Beach 3. Layer	2.3L	$6.90
2/9	22/04/2025	21	A2 3	$25,008.00	Sonoda	1700m	Fast	F Komaki	56kg	1:55.10	3-2-2	3	1. Tamba Busho 2. Layer 3. Mistral Pink	0.1L	$1.70
2/7	01/04/2025	19	COND 3	$28,855.00	Sonoda	1870m	Good	F Komaki	56kg	2:05.10	2-2-2	6	1. Saimon Chevalier 2. Layer 3. Tomoja Chic	30.0L	$3.20
2/10	13/03/2025	22	COND 3	$28,837.00	Sonoda	1870m	Good	F Komaki	55kg	2:07.40	3-3-2	5	1. Meisho Makujiki 2. Layer 3. Dio Spada	0.3L	$16.90
1/8	19/02/2025	13	COND 3	$17,688.00	Himeji	1400m	Fast	Takanori Nagai	55kg	1:33.90	2-2-1	8	1. Layer 2. Piko Blue 3. Dacquoise	0.8L	$4.00
2/7	06/02/2025	22	COND 3	$17,688.00	Himeji	1800m	Fast	F Komaki	55kg	2:05.80	4-3-2	1	1. Shana O 2. Layer 3. Makasenahare	3.0L	$5.10

Mistral Pink (9)129543

Trainer: Masamichi Kashihara 12 mths 6: 1-1-1

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: TO THE WORLD (JPN)

Dam: AND TOMORROW (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$35,175.00

Avg $$5,862.50

Win %16.67%

Place %50.00%

Career6: 1-1-1

Track5: 1-1-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1700m, 0.6 len behind Tamba Busho carrying 52kg at $18. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tsukimusubi carrying 54kg at $6.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Last Starts 36 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	22/04/2025	19	A2 3	$25,008.00	Sonoda	1700m	Fast	Ai Takahashi	52kg	1:55.10	9-4-3	1	1. Tamba Busho 2. Layer 3. Mistral Pink	0.6L	$18.00
4/8	03/04/2025	23	COND 3	$25,008.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shinjo Kaisei	54kg	1:32.50	6-6-4	5	1. Tsukimusubi 2. Cresco Taishi 3. Cherrika	3.1L	$6.60
5/9	11/03/2025	47	COND 3	$23,604.00	Sonoda	1230m	SP	Shinjo Kaisei	53kg	1:22.70	9-8-5	7	1. Satono Rendezvous 2. Rachael Pegasus 3. June Comet	4.6L	$4.60
9/12	23/01/2025	20	COND	$122,189.00	Himeji	1400m	Fast	Shinjo Kaisei	54kg	1:32.40	9-11-9	3	1. Drive Away 2. Reina Bonita 3. Petite Plage	34.6L	$44.90
2/12	03/01/2025	23	COND 3	$19,201.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Shinjo Kaisei	52kg	1:21.20	9-5-2	11	1. A Shin Harrier 2. Mistral Pink 3. Economica	2.0L	$3.70
1/6	11/12/2024	-	COND 2	$43,630.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shinjo Kaisei	51kg	1:33.50	1-1-1	2	1. Mistral Pink 2. Ena Ascot 3. Over Drive	3.0L	$4.50