SONODA   28 Mar 2024
 
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Race 5 820m

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Plenty of early pressure with Kasamatsuno Lighto, Vita Felice and Canna Lily leading the charge. CANNA LILY (4) is back from a spell of four months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 820m at this track. Leading contender. VITA FELICE (7) returns from a break of four months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fifth at this track. Finds the right race to launch another bright campaign. KASAMATSUNO LIGHTO (1) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Himeji, finishing second. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. R SPEC (11) next best.
1 24802 KASAMATSUNO LIGHTO
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resumes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 1.0 len behind Angel Momo carrying 56kg at $4.70. Before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 15 over 800m, 14 len behind Fiorino with 56kg at $73.80. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside alley.
1
SHUNYA HASEBE
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
2 6874x ORDINAIRE
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Himeji January 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wisteria Daddy carrying 54kg at $26.30. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at this track May 31 over 820m, 4 len behind Bellagio Masaki with 54kg at $10.10. Not without claims.
2
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
3 09070 BRIGHT CROWN
SHINOBU NODA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Masahiro Azu
Last start ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 21 len behind Sunrise Actor with 56kg at $254. The start before that ran last of 7 at Himeji on February 23 over 1400m, 18 len behind Makoto Yamambagiri carrying 56kg at $225. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Yellow cap
4 x112x CANNA LILY
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at this track November 30 over 820m, 0.5 len behind Narita Bull Hawk with 55kg at $1.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 7 len win. This track November 1 over 820m defeating Mon Shuttle carrying 54kg at $1.70. Sure to be ready to run well.
4
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 90905 LA LA KERRIA
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 7 over 800m, 12 len behind Young Blood carrying 54kg at $73.40. The start before that second last of 12 at Himeji on February 15 over 800m, 13 len behind Fiorino carrying 54kg at $104. Tough assignment.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
6 53287 GEIJUTSUGAKUBU
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 7 over 800m, 13 len behind Young Blood with 54kg at $9. The run before that second last of 9 at Himeji on February 22 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Latizia with 54kg at $13.10. Faces a tough task.
6
KAZUYUKI WATASE
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
7 6195x VITA FELICE
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track November 30 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Narita Bull Hawk carrying 52kg at $5.80. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track July 26 over 820m, a neck behind Jun Cannon carrying 55kg at $1.40. Has the talent to take this out.
7
HIBIKI ISHIDO
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Grey cap
8 45585 CRY OF THE EARTH
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Saiun carrying 56kg at $43.30. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Narita Shin carrying 56kg at $100.20. Other runners are much more appealing.
8
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
BLACK, PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBAND, PINK COLLAR, Cyan cap
9 80x00 SPIEL CHRISTY
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Shiho Oto
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 22 over 1400m, 29 len behind Bellagio Pride carrying 52kg at $21.20. Last start ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 18 len behind Leo Future carrying 54kg at $194.20. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
9
KOSUKE MATSUMOTO
PINK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Light green cap
10 06402 PALLADIUM RIBBON
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Cosmo View Farm Co. Ltd.
Useful mare. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Saiun with 54kg at $18.10. The run before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 15 over 800m, 11 len behind Fiorino carrying 54kg at $64.10. Among the hopes on best form.
10
KENTA SUGIURA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
11 0x049 R SPEC
ISAO NAGAKURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshiyuki Maehara
Most recently 9th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 11 len behind Wonder Colorful carrying 56kg at $11.60. The run before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 800m, 4 len behind Victor Arc with 56kg at $57.60. In the mix.
11
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
12 13350 KURINO NINA
HIROAKI WATASE
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Mamoru Kurimoto
Most recently ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1500m, 48 len behind T K Vogue with 54kg at $53. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 800m, 4 len behind Victor Arc carrying 54kg at $24.70. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
12
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap