SONODA   18 Apr 2024
 
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Race 1 1400m

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No noted leader so Yo Wood Tail may find himself in front. LIVELY IMPACT (9) resumes in a similar race to his last run six months ago when seventh, beaten 7 lengths. Expect him to play a major role. MATENRO SHIP (8) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 20 lengths into 12th. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. YO WOOD TAIL (2) settled well back but hit the line well to finish fifth, beaten 5.5 lengths, over 1230m here last time. Right in this. PURPURITE (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths into 11th. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
1 7696x BARBARA SAKURA
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track November 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kurino Dahai with 54kg at $61. On debut fifth of 7 at this track December 30 2022 over 1400m, 16 len behind Raise Your Limit with 54kg at $58.90. Hard to enthuse.
1
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, White cap
2 06635 YO WOOD TAIL
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 52.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Key Pirates with 56kg at $123.50. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 30 len behind Sunrise Pride carrying 56kg at $23. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
2
SHIOTSU RINA
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
3 28570 PURPURITE
ISAO NAGAKURA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sideshoot with 55kg at $4.70. The race before that 7th of 11 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 35 len behind Sunrise Pride with 55kg at $12.90. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
3
SHINGO OYAMA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
4 84285 GOLDMARIE
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Hidenao Mamiya
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shisei with 54kg at $250.70. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mikoto Wood Tail carrying 54kg at $29.40. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
5 x5090 COSMO PRUEBA
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 19 len behind Vive La Galette carrying 54kg at $84.10. Before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on March 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Teleos Noa with 54kg at $275.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
5
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 78503 DERMA ECHIDNA
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Running Cloud with 54kg at $18.80. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Suehiro Inazuma with 54kg at $127.30. Prepared to just watch today.
6
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 3x543 SAKURA SENTIRE
MASAHIRO KITANO
10YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG
Sakura Commerce
Recent form sound. Resumes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Himeji on March 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Korokoro Rusk with 54kg at $22.70. The race before that 4th of 9 at Himeji on January 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Magique carrying 54kg at $50.80. Has the ability to take this out.
7
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM, DEEP SKY BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 60x00 MATENRO SHIP
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG
Chiyono Terada
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1500m, 19 len behind Justin Yuji with 56kg at $17.60. Second-up ran last of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 20 len behind Siena Queen with 56kg at $36.90. This race is well within his grasp.
8
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Light green cap
9 6397x LIVELY IMPACT
NORIO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tetsuo Kato
Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track October 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pretty Pretty carrying 56kg at $2. Previously first up; second last of 10 at this track May 5 over 1400m, 22 len behind Meisho Kotodama with 56kg at $18.60. Could prove too smart for these.
9
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 60x69 WONDER CHEER
KOSAKU HORI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Korokoro Rusk with 53kg at $16.90. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on 2March 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sideshoot carrying 54kg at $11.50. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
10
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 84845 POINT OF AIM
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
10YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Riko Browning with 56kg at $62.20. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Suehiro Inazuma with 56kg at $220.30. Genuine chance this time around.
11
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
12 89005 VERAMENTE
SHINJI OTSUKA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Masatsugu Otani
At the latest run got back early 5th of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sannen A Gumi carrying 54kg at $63.20. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind Itemae Buffalo carrying 54kg at $158. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
12
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Hot pink cap