SONODA   09 May 2024
 
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Race 12 1400m

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Solid pace with Pikku Prinssi finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. ISE BAY (6) went fast early and went on to score by 1.75 lengths when resuming last time out over 1230m at this track. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to figure in the finish. PIKKU PRINSSI (2) is an ultra-consistent entire who hasn't missed a place in his last nine starts and a four time winner in the sequence. Rates a winning chance. NAMURA OLIVIA (9) was ridden quietly then made a little ground and finished eighth last time out over 820m at this track three weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Has won five races at this course and distance from 10 tries and is one of the main contenders. MEISHO KAJIKI (12) turned in a fine effort to win by 1.3 lengths at this course and distance when resuming from a break last time out. No reason he cannot salute again.
1 55x70 T O STELLA
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meisho Yoho carrying 54kg at $16.30. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Realize with 54kg at $96. Nice draw but others preferred.
1
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, White cap
2 11323 PIKKU PRINSSI
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Realize carrying 56kg at $4.20. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind A Shin Elan with 56kg at $2.60. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable stall.
2
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 03483 BUCHI A
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1230m, 2 len behind Satono Luxon carrying 54kg at $7. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Yoho carrying 53kg at $12.50. Nice alley and worth including.
3
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 08709 LYS NOIR
TAKAO KURODA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Funabashi on April 11 over 1200m, 9 len behind Meiner Glorie carrying 54kg at $45. The start before that 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Riko Carbine carrying 54kg at $15.60. Can do a lot better than that last run.
4
KOSUKE MATSUMOTO
PINK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Cyan cap
5 46343 YAMANIN RIGID
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Hajime Doi
Racing well. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Chief In The Sky with 56kg at $2.10. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Fukuno Yildiz carrying 56kg at $37.40. Among the winning hopes on best form.
5
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 333x1 ISE BAY
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track April 17 over 1230m defeating A Shin Jet carrying 56kg at $1.20. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on July 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kaseno Mio carrying 56.0kg at $15.80. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 0x000 CHRONOS MINORU
SHINJI OTSUKA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Minoru Yoshioka
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 45 len behind Oaken with 56kg at $246.90. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 51 len behind Anthracite with 56kg at $91.70. Win would surprise.
7
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 27178 NEVER EVER
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1700m, 8 len behind Air Griffon carrying 56kg at $28.50. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Realize with 56kg at $11.40. Predicted to struggle.
8
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light green cap
9 63078 NAMURA OLIVIA
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Useful filly. At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 820m, 11 len behind Izu Jo Dream carrying 53kg at $26.70. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1870m, 6 len behind Meiner Evince carrying 55kg at $30.80. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
9
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 79600 NEMESIS
SHINOBU NODA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 45 len behind Oaken carrying 54kg at $140.70. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 16 len behind Anthracite with 54kg at $120.60. Others are preferred.
10
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Light brown cap
11 13062 RE GO TO
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Chief In The Sky with 56kg at $4.50. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind La Royale with 56kg at $12.10. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
11
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 415x1 MEISHO KAJIKI
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Second run back. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track April 18 over 1400m defeating Meisho Masakatsu with 56kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on July 15 over 1700m, slow going 8 len behind Brisky carrying 56.0kg at $19.70. One of the top chances.
12
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap