SONODA   24 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 12 1400m

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A solid tempo on the cards with Oaken taking charge. SUZU VALETTE (2) returns after a break of four months. Had won three on end before the break. Same scenario as the last success and will take beating again. PINK MARGARITA (10) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by a head over 1230m at this track. Should be prominent in the run despite the wide draw. Racing well & cannot be underestimated. OAKEN (9) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing third over 1400m at this track last time out. Has never been out of the money in six starts here at this trip, including a win and is one of the main contenders. WONNY (3) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when sixth over 1870m at this track. Can bounce back.
1 33207 AGNES SHU
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Kumiko Watanabe
Useful gelding. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 22 len behind Morning Haze carrying 56kg at $18.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Schnell Queen with 56kg at $11. The rails draw brings him right into calculations.
1
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, White cap
2 2111x SUZU VALETTE
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
Tatsuro Mori
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last preparation won by neck this track January 4 over 1400m defeating Hello Tschuss with 57kg at $1.30. When resuming last campaign ninth of 13 at Fukushima July 23 over 2770m, 15 len behind Accordeur with 60.0kg at $252.90. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
2
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
SILVER, Grey cap
3 25716 WONNY
AKIHIRO INADA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1870m, 6 len behind Maru Guriddo carrying 56kg at $26.30. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Himeji February 15 over 1500m defeating Goody Kan Waru carrying 55kg at $13.40. Nice alley and worth including.
3
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 77960 NEMESIS
SHINOBU NODA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 16 len behind Anthracite carrying 54kg at $120.60. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on March 21 over 1230m, 6 len behind Danse Desmirlitons carrying 54kg at $58.10. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
4
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Cyan cap
5 37584 BOKURANO YUME
MASAHIRO KITANO
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Resumes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on March 21 over 1230m, 5 len behind Danse Desmirlitons with 54kg at $16.40. The race before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Taiki The Moment with 54kg at $145. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 24857 PUSH YOURSELF
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1230m, 5 len behind Pink Margarita carrying 54kg at $12.30. The race before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 7 over 800m, 3 len behind Rule Maple with 54kg at $76.80. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
6
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
7 00x0x SUNRISE TITAN
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Life House Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 3 over 1400m, 42 len behind Pluto Master carrying 58.0kg at $132.60. When resuming last campaign second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on July 23 over 1400m, 27 len behind God Blue Bee carrying 58.0kg at $39.50. May need the hitout.
7
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Light green cap
8 00x00 CHRONOS MINORU
SHINJI OTSUKA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Minoru Yoshioka
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 20 len behind Apollo Tennessee carrying 56kg at $37.90. Second-up ran last of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 51 len behind Anthracite carrying 56kg at $91.70. Looks outclassed.
8
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 93423 OAKEN
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masataka Nakatsuji
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Apollo Tennessee carrying 56kg at $12.70. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Morning Haze carrying 56kg at $42.80. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
9
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Light brown cap
10 6x211 PINK MARGARITA
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

Useful type. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track April 4 over 1230m defeating Unendlichkeit carrying 52kg at $5.90. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Himeji March 5 over 1400m defeating Bellagio Saki carrying 52kg at $7.50. Winning chance.
10
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 23x78 SAYONO HAPPY
SUMIO ARIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Schnell Queen carrying 56kg at $16.40. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 23 len behind Morning Haze with 56kg at $9.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
11
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 60665 AKARIN
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
7YO  BAY  MARE 50.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1230m, 6 len behind Water Geode with 53kg at $13.30. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1230m, 9 len behind Karula Factor carrying 51kg at $65.70. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
12
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap