SONODA   24 Apr 2024
 
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Race 11 1230m

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Solid tempo with Melty Chocolat possessing the dash to work to the lead. DANSE DESMIRLITONS (7) proved too strong two runs ago here but was less impressive last time out when fourth over 1230m at this track. Yoshiki Kamomiya gets the best out of this five-year-old entire. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge. FLORAL DRESS (2) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 1230m at this track last time. Has a solid record here over this journey. Should run well. NAMURA KOMACHI (5) has been in the placings at her last two appearances, finishing third over 1400m at this track most recently. In the mix again. CIAO BAMBINA (3) last raced on April 9 when seventh at this track over 1400m. Placed to advantage so expect a better run this time.
1 0x006 MELTY CHOCOLAT
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Myoei Shoji Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sakura Top Cross carrying 54kg at $9.30. The race before that ran last of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 18 over 1000m, 17 len behind Couronnede Lareine with 53.0kg at $58.70. Hard to recommend.
1
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 162x2 FLORAL DRESS
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Masao Takahashi
Second run back. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Lux Rampage with 53kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 26 2023 over 1800m, 4 len behind Sumi carrying 56.0kg at $103.30. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
2
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 x0977 CIAO BAMBINA
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Last start second last of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Schnell Queen carrying 54kg at $150.40. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1230m, 12 len behind Karula Factor with 55kg at $123.80. Will be saved up for one last crack.
3
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
4 070x6 B B ACTIVE
KOSAKU HORI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Schnell Queen carrying 55kg at $53.60. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Monbetsu on May 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Best Magic carrying 57kg at $21.70. Unlikely to threaten.
4
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 1x423 NAMURA KOMACHI
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
6YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Useful type. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Sakura Top Cross with 54kg at $5.10. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sawayaka Rose carrying 54kg at $4. Cannot be ruled out.
5
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
SILVER, Yellow cap
6 3956x SNARK STAR
TAKESHI KIMURA
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track January 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Himetsuruichimonji carrying 56kg at $77.40. First up last campaign 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt June 25 2022 over 1400m, 10 len behind Keiai Dorie carrying 56.0kg at $323.50. Hard to enthuse.
6
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 43814 DANSE DESMIRLITONS
HIROAKI WATASE
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 55.0KG
Makio Okada
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Water Geode carrying 57kg at $2.70. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track March 21 over 1230m defeating Eifer Robusto with 56kg at $7.20. Can turn things around.
7
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Grey cap
8 63056 NEVER TAP OUT
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 6 len behind Kambar Ata carrying 56kg at $24.60. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 820m, 2 len behind A Shin Repni carrying 54kg at $329.20. This race looks too tough.
8
TAKANORI NAGAI
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
9 41878 MOSHO
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Koji Oka
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 18 len behind Schnell Queen carrying 56kg at $38. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sawayaka Rose carrying 56kg at $96.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
9
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap