SONODA   16 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 4 1400m

Track:      

Solid tempo anticipated with Curvy leading the way. UMA PYOI (5) returns from a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1400m at this track. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. PICHIKU PACHIKU (10) lines up on the back of a 0.9 lengths fourth over 1400m at this track. This looks an ideal assignment. ALFENIM (4) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.6 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. MON CHEVAL (2) raced on the pace last start and lifted strongly to hold third here. In the right race and is a winning hope.
1 29790 HIEN D
KOSAKU HORI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Shibuki carrying 56kg at $120.40. The race before that 9th of 11 at Himeji on March 7 over 1400m, 39 len behind Yukimaru carrying 56kg at $53.20. Needs to step up.
1
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 34743 MON CHEVAL
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Yoshino Cattleya with 56kg at $13.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Meme Nishikori carrying 56kg at $34.20. Should go well.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Grey cap
3 17586 UNBOUNDED
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koichiro Yamaguchi
Last start got back early 6th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Namura Duran carrying 56kg at $16. The start before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1500m, 13 len behind T K Vogue carrying 55kg at $188.60. Needs to find lengths to test these.
3
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 99543 ALFENIM
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind A La Mode Sienne with 54kg at $27.70. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sahara carrying 54kg at $34.50. Chance with the aid of an inside stall.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 x261x UMA PYOI
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yasumitsu Ota
Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len this track January 2 over 1230m defeating Hermanito with 54kg at $7. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at this track November 21 over 1400m, a nose behind Yossha with 54kg at $1.40. Likely to feature.
5
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 x10x5 CURVY
IKKOO TANAKA
8YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Isao Yamazumi
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Namura Duran with 54kg at $6.90. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on November 3 over 1400m, 14 len behind Brighten with 54kg at $12.60. Expect a forward showing.
6
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 80900 MEISHO KUDAN
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Five Reyna with 55kg at $128. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 20 len behind Nadi Star with 54kg at $228.80. Others are preferred.
7
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
8 45520 GEORGIUS
SEIJIRO IKARI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshiyuki Yasumoto
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sahara carrying 56kg at $30.20. Before that 2nd of 7 at Himeji on February 28 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Hope Quetzal carrying 56kg at $12.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
8
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
9 90086 WIDE ISIS
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Kyoko Habata
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1230m, 6 len behind Key Pirates with 54kg at $238.80. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Wonder Classy carrying 54kg at $415.40. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light brown cap
10 48834 PICHIKU PACHIKU
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Masataka Nakatsuji
Racing well. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind A La Mode Sienne with 54kg at $3.40. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Grun Wald with 54kg at $13.50. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
11 23248 FUTURE AI
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 16 len behind Siena Queen carrying 56kg at $8.30. The race before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Teleos Noa with 56kg at $3.40. Better off investing elsewhere.
11
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 38282 FACTURA
TAKESHI KIMURA
8YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, neck behind Meisho Shibuki carrying 54kg at $8.80. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Leo Future with 54kg at $50.50. In the mix again.
12
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap