SONODA   16 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 5 820m

Track:      

Good pace early on with Vita Felice and Kasamatsuno Lighto showing out with Buon Hope also applying pressure from an outside gate. BUON HOPE (9) won at this track and distance at his last outing four-and-a-half months ago. Looks a winning chance. VITA FELICE (2) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second at her latest appearance. Drawn to go forward. Will prove tough to beat. KASAMATSUNO LIGHTO (5) finished second at Himeji two runs back but was less effective last time over 820m at this track, finishing in ninth. Likely improver with strong prospects. SCENTED JEWEL (12) turned in another moderate effort last start. Better than recent efforts suggest.
1 09766 GAIA MEMORY
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Cosmo View Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on April 2 over 820m, 4 len behind Mumty Hat carrying 54kg at $26.80. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 7 len behind Meisho Koran carrying 54kg at $54.50. Nice draw but others preferred.
1
SHUHEI KOTANI
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
2 195x2 VITA FELICE
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
5YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on March 28 over 820m, 3 len behind Canna Lily with 54kg at $12.10. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track August 25 over 820m defeating Marie De La Mer with 54kg at $1.40. Fitter and a winning hope.
2
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Grey cap
3 02907 DORA TAIZAN
TAKESHI KIMURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start second last of 8 at this track on April 2 over 820m, 7 len behind Mumty Hat carrying 54kg at $8.60. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 12 len behind Meisho Koran with 54kg at $12.50. Nice alley and worth including.
3
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
4 48853 NISHINO KARIUDO
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on April 2 over 820m, 1.1 len behind Mumty Hat carrying 56kg at $18.70. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 6 len behind Meisho Koran carrying 56kg at $20. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
4
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light green cap
5 48029 KASAMATSUNO LIGHTO
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 52.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 820m, 9 len behind Canna Lily carrying 56kg at $13.20. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 1.0 len behind Angel Momo with 56kg at $4.70. Genuine chance this time around.
5
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Grey cap
6 82590 CLEAR WAVE
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 24 len behind Immortal Soul carrying 54kg at $362.40. Before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 15 len behind Narita Ichimonji carrying 54kg at $16.70. Others going much better heading into this one.
6
KOSUKE MATSUMOTO
PINK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, White cap
7 00x00 MIRACLE HAZE O
MAKOTO ORITA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 12 at Himeji on March 7 over 800m, 20 len behind Young Blood with 56kg at $41.50. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 820m, 13 len behind Equuleus Tesoro carrying 56kg at $23.10. This looks too tough.
7
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 92766 ROCKETS UN
AKIHIRO INADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
TURF Racing
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 820m, 11 len behind Equuleus Tesoro carrying 56kg at $5.40. The race before that 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 7 over 800m, 12 len behind Young Blood with 56kg at $32. Needs plenty of luck.
8
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 3371x BUON HOPE
NORIO TANAKA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 2.5 len this track November 28 over 820m defeating Kasamatsuno Lighto with 56kg at $2. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track April 20 over 820m, 1.75 len behind Tomono Fantasy carrying 56kg at $17. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
9
KAZUYUKI WATASE
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
10 768x0 SHIZUKANO UMI
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Premium Race Horse
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 46 len behind Dignita with 54kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 21 2023 over 1200m, 10 len behind Bear Kawaikochan with 54.0kg at $9.60. Should progress from that first-up run.
10
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 09058 LA LA KERRIA
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 820m, 8 len behind Canna Lily with 54kg at $132.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 7 over 800m, 12 len behind Young Blood with 54kg at $73.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
11
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
12 87060 SCENTED JEWEL
MICHIO TANAKA
5YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1230m, 17 len behind Key Pirates with 54kg at $13.80. The start before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mira Monte with 54kg at $172. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
12
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Salmon cap