SONODA   10 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 3 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo primarily from Exsperion and Mayuhime. EXSPERION (2) gave a great sight last time, leading into the lane and boxing on well for a close second over 1400m at this track when well supported. That made it four minor placings from seven runs this preparation. A repeat of the latest can see him take a hand in the finish. TEARJERKER (6) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished seventh over 1400m at Kanazawa. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. AREION (1) was prominent at the turn and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1230m here. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ROCKIN' DOOR (3) finished 11th at his last appearance over 1230m at this track on April 25 after he got a long way back in the run. Has struggled in recent runs but worth consideration here.
1 76002 AREION
SHINJI OTSUKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1230m, 1.3 len behind Nishino Yell with 55kg at $66.70. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 6 len behind Crepuscule with 55kg at $21.20. Watch for a big final furlong.
1
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, White cap
2 66322 EXSPERION
MOTOHIRO KOMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Yakujin Myo O carrying 55kg at $1.90. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind A Shin Doppler carrying 55kg at $4.20. Knocking on the door.
2
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 03000 ROCKIN' DOOR
Seiichi Terachi
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Masatake Iida
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1230m, 19 len behind Smile Marianna carrying 55kg at $279.10. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 23 len behind Vario with 56kg at $45.10. Can do a lot better than that last run.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Salmon cap
4 80897 HIRO NAMIKAZE
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  DK B  COLT 52.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 12 len behind Yakujin Myo O with 52kg at $180.20. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 5 len behind Crepuscule with 55kg at $351.90. Prefer in something a bit easier.
4
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM, DEEP SKY BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 2908x MAYUHIME
Jun Fujikawa
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Himeji January 30 over 1500m, 47 len behind Verde Scuro carrying 54kg at $37.60. On debut third in a small field at this track October 11 over 820m, 2.25 len behind Eiraku with 54kg at $8.40. Can figure in the finish.
5
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 06477 TEARJERKER
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start ran last of 7 at Kanazawa on April 16 over 1400m, 13 len behind Rikea Marron carrying 54kg at $139.60. The start before that ran last of 7 at Kanazawa on April 2 over 1700m, 16 len behind Hollywood Smile with 54kg at $171.90. Capable of big final splits.
6
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap