SONODA   29 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Apollo Tennessee leading the way. APOLLO TENNESSEE (9) continued a hot streak of form, winning over 1400m at this track last start to make it three straight. Pacey type who will be tough to rein in again. ZENDAN RYU (10) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Gets back but will wind up late. Will be tough to hold out. VINA HOI AN (7) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Looks well placed so expect another big run. TAGANO TANTO (6) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1230m at this track. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
1 8x08x SATONO BRAVE
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
6YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at Nakayama Dirt December 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Cobra with 58.0kg at $23.10. Previously first up; 11th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt November 25 over 1600m, 9 len behind Osorno carrying 58.0kg at $26.40. Among the main contenders.
1
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 38145 DANSE DESMIRLITONS
HIROAKI WATASE
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on April 24 over 1230m, 10 len behind Namura Komachi carrying 55kg at $9.90. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Water Geode with 57kg at $2.70. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
2
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 98000 SEI PATIENCE
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Seiki Kaneda
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on April 18 over 820m, 22 len behind Izu Jo Dream carrying 57kg at $186. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 27 over 820m, 16 len behind A Shin Repni carrying 57kg at $310.80. A top-three finish would surprise.
3
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 68490 COMPRADOR
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1870m, 18 len behind Maru Guriddo with 57kg at $43.30. Before that second last of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Sawayaka Rose with 56kg at $31.70. Not today.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 4898x NISHINO DANTE
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track December 31 over 820m, 8 len behind Maple Sister carrying 57kg at $82.80. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at this track June 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind T O Turner carrying 53kg at $44.90. Happy to work around.
5
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 86444 TAGANO TANTO
TAKESHI KIMURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Racing well. Resumes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1230m, 5 len behind Karula Factor carrying 57kg at $23.10. The start before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Himeji on March 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Grand Rutile with 56kg at $45.40. Capable of more – worth another chance.
6
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Light green cap
7 35742 VINA HOI AN
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Fumio Inoguchi
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bow Chaser carrying 56kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hotel California carrying 56kg at $45.70. Working up to a win. Worth following.
7
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light green cap
8 7x876 JETTY
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Takahashi Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 15 len behind Bow Chaser with 56kg at $470. Before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 15 len behind Hotel California carrying 56kg at $351.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light brown cap
9 3x111 APOLLO TENNESSEE
ISAO NAGAKURA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Apollo Thoroughbred Club
On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track April 11 over 1400m defeating Satono Kirinji with 54kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; won by 4 len at this track March 22 over 1400m defeating Hustler with 56kg at $1.60. Rates highly. Big chance.
9
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 215x2 ZENDAN RYU
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Watanabe
Second-up. First-up after eight months 2nd of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Schnell Queen carrying 56kg at $6.80. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on December 22 2022 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wonder Heart carrying 56kg at $17.90. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
10
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 65660 SHIBANO REIWA
TAKAHIRO ARAI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuo Shiba
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1870m, 19 len behind Maru Guriddo carrying 57kg at $279.10. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1700m, 16 len behind Kfir carrying 55kg at $259.70. Wide draw a test.
11
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap