Neds - Form Guide

Shirono Kumikyoku (1) 8663509928
Trainer: Hironori Yamamoto(NISHIWAKI)
Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $116,529
Win / Place: 1.89% / 7.55%

6 yo Grey Mare

Sire: GOLD SHIP (JPN)

Dam: MEINE ARABESQUE (FR)

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 1-2-1

Distance

15: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

9: 0-0-0

Track

24: 0-1-1

Season

14: 0-1-1

1st Up

7: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

15: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

38: 0-1-1

Turf

15: 1-1-0

Good

14: 1-1-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

38: 0-1-1

Firm

18: 0-1-0

Clockwise

49: 0-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

4: 1-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1230m - 1700m

Comments

Returns from a two-month break after finishing eighth over 1700m at this track, beaten over 16 lengths when handy but unable to respond in the straight. The run prior was much better, a second to Wonder Guarneri at this venue, albeit beaten six lengths at long odds. Her long 1400m record is a clear query, but the class drop gives her a genuine chance to rebound.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 10	12/8/26	Sonoda	1700m	C3 3U	8	Shiotsu Rina	51kg	Good	1:57.00	52.3 km/h	16.3L	7-9	$15	28	$9,589	-	1. Jun Odr 2. Meiner Thracia 3. Long Long Long
2nd of 7	15/7/26	Sonoda	1700m	C3 3U	1	Takanori Nagai	55kg	Fast	1:56.90	52.4 km/h	6.0L	4-2	$36	12	$9,660	$2,147	1. Wonder Guarneri 2. Shirono Kumikyoku 3. Coordinator
9th of 12	3/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 4U	4	Shiotsu Rina	51kg	Good	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	11.7L	10-10	$293	14	$11,270	-	1. Kurino Champ 2. Bellagio Rao 3. Smart Venus
9th of 11	19/6/26	Sonoda	1230m	C2 4U	5	Shiotsu Rina	51kg	Fast	1:20.00	55.4 km/h	9.7L	8-9	$250	16	$11,033	-	1. Adone 2. Snowday 3. Moisture
10th of 12	3/6/26	Sonoda	1230m	C2 4U	6	Shiotsu Rina	51kg	M	1:20.40	55.1 km/h	18.8L	12-8	$152	12	$11,033	-	1. Passion Prima 2. Grand Centre 3. Mononofu Yellow
5th of 8	22/5/26	Sonoda	1230m	C2 4U	1	Shiotsu Rina	51kg	M	1:21.60	54.3 km/h	8.9L	7-4	$30	16	$11,109	-	1. Coccolare 2. Passion Prima 3. Ninen F Gumi

Kenshiro Nisei (2) 4849434255
Trainer: Seiichi Terachi(HOKKAIDO)
Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $9,304
Win / Place: 0% / 14%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: ANIMAL KINGDOM (USA)

Dam: TOSEN ANTARES (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 0-1-3

Distance

14: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

11: 0-1-1

Track

14: 0-1-1

Season

16: 0-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

27: 0-1-3

Dirt

27: 0-1-3

Firm

14: 0-1-2

Clockwise

27: 0-1-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 0-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Worked home nicely when fifth to Best Of King at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths despite starting at big odds. That was a sharper effort than his previous fifth behind Isshin, when unwanted in the market and beaten six and a half lengths. Still a maiden after 27 starts, but he has placed at this track and distance and profiles as a solid minor hope.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	24/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	6	Toyokazu Tano	56kg	Fast	1:32.80	54.3 km/h	2.4L	7-5	$27	14	$9,593	-	1. Best Of King 2. Satono Grand 3. Metal Metallica
5th of 10	10/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	3	Nagao Tasuku	56kg	M	1:34.40	53.4 km/h	6.6L	8-7	$42	20	$9,593	-	1. Isshin 2. Namura Danny 3. I Samain
2nd of 10	21/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	5	Toyokazu Tano	56kg	Fast	1:33.30	54.0 km/h	5.0L	6-4	$9.70	14	$9,589	$2,131	1. Coin A Phrase 2. Kenshiro Nisei 3. Rhizanthella
4th of 9	7/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	9	Toyokazu Tano	56kg	Fast	1:35.00	53.1 km/h	2.6L	5-6	$16	15	$9,589	$799	1. Stella Marina 2. Setono Diamond 3. Joy Black
3rd of 12	23/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	3	Toyokazu Tano	56kg	Fast	1:33.70	53.8 km/h	4.3L	8-5	$13	15	$9,660	$1,342	1. Full Limit 2. Sugar Rush 3. Kenshiro Nisei
4th of 9	8/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	9	Toyokazu Tano	56kg	Good	1:33.50	53.9 km/h	12.8L	7-5	$11	21	$9,660	$805	1. Anthem 2. Fifth Door 3. O Shin Bomber

Blonde Ale (3) 5238x252x8
Trainer: Motohiro Koma()
Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kg
Prize Money: $24,884
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

4 yo Dark Bay Mare

Sire: HENNY HUGHES (USA)

Dam: PLATINA BLONDE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 0-3-1

Distance

11: 0-3-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-2-0

Track

8: 0-2-0

Season

8: 0-3-1

1st Up

7: 0-1-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-2-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Metro

6: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

10: 0-3-1

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Dirt

13: 0-3-1

Firm

8: 0-3-0

Clockwise

15: 0-3-1

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Second-up after a plain return when second last to Meisho Ranzan at this track, beaten over 14 lengths after settling handy and offering little late. Her start prior was a more competitive second to Selena Risu, though she only battled on after being near the top of betting. Weight relief helps and her recent placing rate is respectable, but she has to turn the fresh run around quickly.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 9	25/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	9	Sota Hijikata	55kg	Fast	1:31.70	55.0 km/h	14.2L	4-9	$37	63	$9,593	-	1. Meisho Ranzan 2. Meisho Ten Ten 3. Sun Elsa
63 Day Spell
2nd of 12	24/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	2	Sota Hijikata	55kg	Fast	1:33.70	53.8 km/h	5.0L	3-4	$2.30	15	$9,660	$2,147	1. Selena Risu 2. Blonde Ale 3. Sakura Top Rol
5th of 9	9/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	5	Sota Hijikata	55kg	Fast	1:34.10	53.6 km/h	3.8L	6-6	$2.40f	20	$9,660	-	1. Billowy Dada 2. A Shin Cineraria 3. Spyware
2nd of 10	19/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 4U	1	Sota Hijikata	55kg	Fast	1:33.70	53.8 km/h	1.3L	6-5	$2.80f	94	$9,457	$2,102	1. Cho Hakutaka 2. Blonde Ale 3. Pichiku Pachiku
94 Day Spell
8th of 10	17/3/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 4U	2	Sota Hijikata	55kg	Fast	1:33.20	54.1 km/h	8.1L	5-9	$22	33	$9,733	-	1. Io Sea One 2. Key Classic 3. Thermopylae
33 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 10	12/2/26	Himeji	1400m	C3 4U	10	Sasaki Serei	53kg	Good	1:36.60	52.2 km/h	3.8L	4-3	$2.40f	16	$10,011	$1,390	1. Jet Air 2. Grande Diva 3. Blonde Ale

Setono Diamond (4) 4x93359276
Trainer: Keiichi Tokumoto()
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $151,943
Win / Place: 14% / 37%

7 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: NEO UNIVERSE (JPN)

Dam: BEAUTY ROMAN (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 8-5-7

Distance

48: 8-5-6

Trk/Dst

41: 5-4-6

Track

47: 5-4-7

Season

8: 0-1-2

1st Up

5: 1-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-0-1

3rd Up

5: 0-1-1

4th Up

5: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

54: 8-5-7

Dirt

54: 8-5-7

Firm

36: 6-2-5

Clockwise

54: 8-5-7

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 0-1-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Comes back to a suitable track-and-distance scenario after finishing sixth to Lac Puer at this venue, beaten just under six lengths when she failed to quicken. She was also well held two back, but her record is a strong counterpoint: five wins and ten placings from 41 starts at this track and distance. With the winning rider back, she remains one of the main winning chances.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 9	18/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	8	Takanori Nagai	55kg	Good	1:33.10	54.1 km/h	5.9L	3-5	$8.60	22	$9,593	-	1. Lac Puer 2. Fukkatsu Love 3. Burquem
7th of 10	27/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	6	Takanori Nagai	55kg	Fast	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	16.0L	1-5	$9.10	20	$9,589	-	1. Offshore Girl 2. Do Anything 3. Bring Joy
2nd of 9	7/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	6	Takanori Nagai	55kg	Fast	1:35.00	53.1 km/h	1.8L	1-1	$3.40	23	$9,589	$2,131	1. Stella Marina 2. Setono Diamond 3. Joy Black
9th of 10	15/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	2	Takanori Nagai	55kg	Fast	1:32.60	54.4 km/h	10.2L	10-10	$54	20	$9,660	-	1. A Shin Kiribati 2. Kadosan Gambaru 3. Noble Festa
5th of 10	25/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 4U	8	Takanori Nagai	55kg	R	1:31.30	55.2 km/h	12.0L	3-6	$4.10	20	$9,457	-	1. Ask Sustainable 2. Sakura Vigueur 3. Namura Danny
3rd of 10	5/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 4U	5	Takanori Nagai	55kg	Good	1:34.10	53.6 km/h	2.8L	1-1	$5.50	22	$9,457	$1,313	1. Pai Ratana 2. Kadosan Gambaru 3. Setono Diamond

Cherry Skaya (5) 0080076798
Trainer: Masaya Komura(SONODA)
Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $22,295
Win / Place: 7.14% / 16%

4 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: CHERRY CROWN (JPN)

Dam: CHERRY MEDUSA (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 3-3-1

Distance

28: 2-2-1

Trk/Dst

16: 0-0-1

Track

21: 0-0-1

Season

18: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

37: 3-3-1

Dirt

42: 3-3-1

Firm

21: 3-2-1

Clockwise

40: 3-3-1

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

820m - 1400m

Comments

Backs up quickly after finishing eighth to Temps Tendre at this track, beaten over 11 lengths after being close enough before weakening. That followed a distant last behind Lac Puer at big odds, so the recent form is hard to recommend. He has won over this type of trip before, but current form leaves him relying on a marked turnaround.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 10	30/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	4	Kosuke Takahashi	54kg	M	1:35.00	53.1 km/h	10.8L	5-6	$73	12	$9,872	-	1. Temps Tendre 2. Blessing Isle 3. Kurino Bikkuribago
9th of 9	18/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	2	Koichi Takahata	57kg	Good	1:33.10	54.1 km/h	37.6L	6-7	$114	9	$9,593	-	1. Lac Puer 2. Fukkatsu Love 3. Burquem
7th of 9	9/9/26	Sonoda	820m	C3 3U	2	Koichi Takahata	57kg	R	0:50.40	58.6 km/h	13.7L	7-7	$90	14	$9,593	-	1. Asaka Love Love 2. Yakumo Dream 3. Lux Ange
6th of 9	26/8/26	Sonoda	820m	C3 3U	8	Koichi Takahata	57kg	Fast	0:51.10	57.8 km/h	9.3L	6-9	$159	13	$9,589	-	1. Five Reyna 2. Ascendia 3. Awesome Sunrise
7th of 10	13/8/26	Sonoda	820m	C3 3U	1	Koichi Takahata	57kg	Good	0:51.90	56.9 km/h	5.8L	10-9	$246	14	$9,589	-	1. Kuroan 2. Resplendor 3. Seiun Superior
11th of 12	30/7/26	Sonoda	820m	C3 3U	8	Koichi Takahata	57kg	Fast	0:50.50	58.5 km/h	10.1L	12-11	$347	8	$9,660	-	1. Win View 2. Seiun Superior 3. Trance Run

Meiner Thracia (6) 622164x258
Trainer: Hiroki Minami(SONODA)
Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $17,935
Win / Place: 4.35% / 26%

4 yo Grey Horse

Sire: GOLD SHIP (JPN)

Dam: BRING IT ON (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 1-4-1

Distance

5: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-0

Track

14: 0-2-1

Season

9: 1-3-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

6: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

17: 1-4-1

Turf

6: 0-0-0

Good

6: 0-0-0

Dirt

17: 1-4-1

Firm

10: 0-3-1

Clockwise

20: 1-4-1

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

12: 1-3-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1700m

Comments

Was never involved when eighth to A P Poetess over 1700m at this track last start, beaten over 15 lengths after settling a long way back. His previous fifth to Okyompi was fair rather than strong, and the pattern this campaign has gone the wrong way. A decent record with Tatsuya Takemura offers some support, but he needs a cleaner finish to threaten.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 10	24/9/26	Sonoda	1700m	C3 3U	5	Tatsuya Takemura	57kg	Fast	1:52.90	54.2 km/h	15.3L	10-9	$34	20	$9,593	-	1. A P Poetess 2. Golden London 3. Kakuhen
5th of 9	4/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	10	Tatsuya Takemura	57kg	R	1:33.80	53.7 km/h	6.1L	5-3	$7.00	23	$9,589	-	1. Okyompi 2. Wonder Etoile 3. Rhizanthella
2nd of 10	12/8/26	Sonoda	1700m	C3 3U	3	Tatsuya Takemura	57kg	Good	1:57.00	52.3 km/h	10.0L	7-4	$3.60	125	$9,589	$2,131	1. Jun Odr 2. Meiner Thracia 3. Long Long Long
125 Day Spell
4th of 8	9/4/26	Sonoda	1700m	C2 4U	2	Tatsuya Takemura	57kg	Fast	1:55.70	52.9 km/h	7.8L	3-4	$12	14	$13,140	$1,095	1. Sweet Fairy 2. A P Poetess 3. Yazan
6th of 9	26/3/26	Sonoda	1870m	C2 4U	8	Tatsuya Takemura	57kg	SP	2:10.20	51.7 km/h	7.4L	3-4	$9.30	22	$12,978	-	1. Hagino Ka Noa 2. Ric Main 3. Romihi
1st of 11	4/3/26	Himeji	1800m	C3 4U	6	Tatsuya Takemura	57kg	SP	2:07.80	50.7 km/h	2.5L	4-1	$2.90	28	$9,733	$5,407	1. Meiner Thracia 2. La Royale 3. Long Long Long

Nishino Four Leaf (7) 2839834557
Trainer: Hiroyuki Yamaguchi(Japan)
Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $85,349
Win / Place: 3.60% / 23%

7 yo Brown Horse

Sire: ROSE KINGDOM (JPN)

Dam: NISHINO CLOVER (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

111: 4-9-13

Distance

86: 3-9-12

Trk/Dst

71: 3-7-10

Track

89: 3-7-11

Season

16: 0-2-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

109: 4-9-13

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

109: 4-9-13

Firm

72: 4-5-7

Clockwise

110: 4-9-13

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1230m - 1400m

Comments

Finished seventh to Sakura Top Cross at this track last start, beaten over 12 lengths after settling rearward. Two back he was fifth behind Yamato Faith but still beaten over 13 lengths after finding little when asked. His long track-and-distance record includes wins and placings, yet recent margins leave him with plenty of ground to make up on the main chances.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 9	23/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	1	Shiotsu Rina	53kg	Fast	1:33.10	54.1 km/h	12.4L	6-6	$40	41	$9,593	-	1. Sakura Top Cross 2. Hero F A 3. Piece D'argent
41 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 10	13/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	9	Shiotsu Rina	53kg	Good	1:33.40	54.0 km/h	13.0L	3-5	$16	14	$9,589	-	1. Yamato Faith 2. Tagano Grigio 3. Fifth Door
5th of 10	30/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	4	Nagao Tasuku	57kg	Fast	1:33.30	54.0 km/h	5.3L	8-7	$28	13	$9,660	-	1. A Shin Reaper 2. Aratamano Kiseki 3. Sakura Top Cross
4th of 10	17/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	10	Nagao Tasuku	57kg	Fast	1:31.80	54.9 km/h	7.8L	5-6	$16	16	$9,660	$805	1. Meisho Satoyuki 2. Weiss Licht 3. Cry Of The Earth
3rd of 7	1/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 4U	2	Nagao Tasuku	57kg	Good	1:34.40	53.4 km/h	5.5L	5-4	$24	13	$9,660	$1,342	1. Rapunzel Moon 2. Outside Bet 3. Nishino Four Leaf
8th of 10	18/6/26	Sonoda	1230m	C3 4U	1	Nagao Tasuku	57kg	Fast	1:20.50	55.0 km/h	14.4L	9-10	$194	14	$9,457	-	1. Chief In The Sky 2. Treasure Blue 3. Peisha Medalist

Piece D'Argent (8) 8070758723
Trainer: Sumio Arima(NISHIWAKI)
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $48,987
Win / Place: 5.13% / 15%

5 yo Grey Horse

Sire: HARBINGER (GB)

Dam: ARGENTE (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 2-2-2

Distance

22: 2-2-1

Trk/Dst

18: 2-1-1

Track

25: 2-1-1

Season

13: 1-2-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

9: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

30: 2-2-1

Turf

8: 0-0-1

Good

8: 0-0-1

Dirt

31: 2-2-1

Firm

17: 1-1-1

Clockwise

37: 2-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Has the best recent profile in the race, backing up a second to Civic Charles at this track with a third to Sakura Top Cross last start. He was near the top of an open market there and, while beaten eight lengths, he again held a placing at this level. Two wins at this track and distance plus Wataru Hirose going back on give him the clearest path to victory.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	23/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	8	Tomohiro Yoshimura	57kg	Fast	1:33.10	54.1 km/h	8.0L	1-2	$5.70	40	$9,593	$1,332	1. Sakura Top Cross 2. Hero F A 3. Piece D'argent
40 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 10	14/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	2	Wataru Hirose	57kg	Good	1:34.90	53.1 km/h	4.0L	4-3	$19	30	$9,589	$2,131	1. Civic Charles 2. Piece D'argent 3. Yubae
7th of 10	15/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	3	Tomohiro Yoshimura	57kg	Fast	1:32.60	54.4 km/h	9.2L	4-5	$64	21	$9,660	-	1. A Shin Kiribati 2. Kadosan Gambaru 3. Noble Festa
8th of 10	24/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 4U	5	Tatsuya Takemura	57kg	Good	1:33.60	53.8 km/h	8.4L	6-6	$50	14	$9,457	-	1. Ala Moana 2. Coin A Phrase 3. Epic Day
5th of 9	10/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 4U	5	Tatsuya Takemura	57kg	Good	1:34.80	53.2 km/h	2.4L	7-6	$33	21	$9,457	-	1. Mitologia 2. Ala Moana 3. Cry Of The Earth
7th of 10	20/5/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 4U	4	Tatsuya Takemura	57kg	Fast	1:32.60	54.4 km/h	8.6L	8-6	$395	14	$9,522	-	1. Cavalier Quest 2. Thermopylae 3. Imagine Lennon

Joy Black (9) 0644553795
Trainer: Akihiro Inada(SONODA)
Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $153,564
Win / Place: 3.70% / 24%

6 yo Brown Mare

Sire: CURREN BLACK HILL (JPN)

Dam: TENZAN JOY (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

81: 3-9-8

Distance

61: 1-8-5

Trk/Dst

49: 1-7-4

Track

66: 2-8-7

Season

17: 0-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

81: 3-9-8

Dirt

81: 3-9-8

Firm

40: 1-6-5

Clockwise

81: 3-9-8

Jockey Stats

Horse

25: 0-4-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Picked up late when fifth to Meisho Ranzan at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths after starting among the outsiders. That was better than her previous second last behind Camouflage, where she dropped out sharply and was well beaten. Her track-and-distance record contains a win and regular placings, but recent form still sits below the key hopes.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	25/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	5	Shuhei Kotani	55kg	Fast	1:31.70	55.0 km/h	8.6L	4-4	$32	16	$9,593	-	1. Meisho Ranzan 2. Meisho Ten Ten 3. Sun Elsa
9th of 10	9/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	8	Teppei Kotani	54kg	R	1:35.10	53.0 km/h	21.0L	6-9	$18	19	$9,593	-	1. Camouflage 2. La Royale 3. Iron Moon
7th of 10	21/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	8	Teppei Kotani	54kg	Fast	1:33.30	54.0 km/h	12.0L	6-6	$6.10	14	$9,589	-	1. Coin A Phrase 2. Kenshiro Nisei 3. Rhizanthella
3rd of 9	7/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	2	Teppei Kotani	54kg	Fast	1:35.00	53.1 km/h	2.1L	3-3	$9.80	21	$9,589	$1,332	1. Stella Marina 2. Setono Diamond 3. Joy Black
5th of 10	17/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	7	Teppei Kotani	54kg	Fast	1:31.80	54.9 km/h	8.1L	7-6	$5.20	14	$9,660	-	1. Meisho Satoyuki 2. Weiss Licht 3. Cry Of The Earth
5th of 10	3/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 4U	7	Teppei Kotani	54kg	Good	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	14.5L	3-3	$8.10	14	$9,660	-	1. Caro Avanti 2. Quattro Fortuna 3. Meisho Korogi

Groove Groove (10) 8446x32788
Trainer: Yoshimi Masayuki()
Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $10,384
Win / Place: 0% / 17%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: LION LION (JPN)

Dam: ROUGE VIF (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 0-2-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Track

14: 0-2-1

Season

12: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

17: 0-2-1

Dirt

17: 0-2-1

Firm

11: 0-1-1

Clockwise

17: 0-2-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

11: 0-2-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

820m - 1230m

Comments

Comes off two eighths over shorter trips, most recently beaten over 12 lengths behind Spyware after holding a spot to the turn and coming under pressure late. He had been near the top of an open market two back when run down over 1230m, so there is some market respect in the profile. The rise to 1400m remains the test, but the class drop keeps him in the place mix.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 12	24/9/26	Sonoda	820m	C3 3U	8	Kazuyuki Watase	56kg	Fast	0:50.60	58.3 km/h	11.7L	5-5	$10	14	$9,593	-	1. Spyware 2. Katsu 3. Cresco Way
8th of 10	10/9/26	Sonoda	1230m	C3 3U	3	Kazuyuki Watase	56kg	M	1:22.50	53.7 km/h	8.4L	1-1	$5.80	14	$9,593	-	1. Wonder Ange 2. Lovely Lora 3. Honky Tonk
7th of 10	27/8/26	Sonoda	1230m	C3 3U	6	Kazuyuki Watase	56kg	Fast	1:21.30	54.5 km/h	7.5L	1-1	$4.70	14	$9,589	-	1. Venice Queen 2. Mythos Ode 3. Oishi Shakunage
2nd of 9	13/8/26	Sonoda	820m	C3 3U	2	Kazuyuki Watase	56kg	Good	0:51.90	56.9 km/h	3.0L	3-2	$2.30f	28	$9,589	$2,131	1. Les Ailes Noires 2. Groove Groove 3. Festive Lucina
3rd of 12	16/7/26	Sonoda	1230m	C3 3U	2	Kazuyuki Watase	56kg	Fast	1:19.80	55.5 km/h	6.8L	1-1	$56	70	$9,660	$1,342	1. Golden Scheme 2. Nishino Almight 3. Groove Groove
70 Day Spell
6th of 12	7/5/26	Sonoda	820m	C2 3	6	Kazuyuki Watase	56kg	Fast	0:51.10	57.8 km/h	9.8L	3-3	$9.40	15	$9,522	-	1. Fuku Hualien 2. La La Vanille 3. A Shin Jikokuten