SONODA   29 Apr 2024
 
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Race 5 1400m

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Fast early tempo likely from Rodin Star setting the tone from an outside draw, joined by La Vie En Bouquet. LA VIE EN BOUQUET (5) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second when resuming last time out over 1400m at this track. In a suitable race and can go on to take this out. CHERRY TIME (2) met with solid support last start over 1400m at this track when sixth, beaten 11 lengths. Has a win and two minor placings at this journey from four starts and is sure to run well. RODIN STAR (11) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell on January 4 finishing tenth and beaten 11 lengths over 1230m at this track. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. BEST OF KING (6) has been out of the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when 13th at Hanshin Dirt. Down in the weights this time. Can improve back at this level.
1 x0727 TECHNO HAPPY
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG
Takashi Kajiyama
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 13 len behind Wonder Glee with 53kg at $7.70. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 4 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind A Shin Nocturne carrying 54kg at $12.50. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
1
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 3126 CHERRY TIME
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Useful colt. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Wonder Glee with 55kg at $2.40. Before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Daishichisei with 56kg at $1.20. Leading contender coming out of a very nice alley.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Grey cap
3 0x97 BLACK JOIE
SHINJI OTSUKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Masuo Matsuyama
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 13 len behind Vario with 55kg at $21.60. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 47 len behind Tokai Reina carrying 54kg at $84.90. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
3
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 09000 KURINO AQUAMARINE
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 1800m, 12 len behind A Qui Mieux Mieux with 51.0kg at $344.20. The run before that second last of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on February 18 over 1800m, 17 len behind Lake Star carrying 55.0kg at $341.10. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
4
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 939x2 LA VIE EN BOUQUET
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Omega Morning carrying 54kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Monbetsu on July 4 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Samarinda carrying 54kg at $6.90. Among the top chances.
5
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 9x080 BEST OF KING
Yoshimi Masayuki
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Green Sword
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last start 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jennifer with 57.0kg at $426.80. Before that 8th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on February 24 over 1200m, 14 len behind Logan Pass with 57.0kg at $322.80. Can make amends.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 32658 MORIDEN JUDO
SHINOBU NODA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Omega Morning with 55kg at $44.20. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 32 len behind Fuseno Suisho carrying 55kg at $49. Genuine contender under these conditions.
7
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Light green cap
8 8x0 MADAME LUCE
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
La Mere Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First start 8th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on December 3 over 1800m, 9 len behind Moment Heureux with 55.0kg at $66.40. Went for a break before returning 11th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 17 over 1800m, 20 len behind Satono Iolite carrying 52.0kg at $60.10. Unlikely to threaten.
8
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 00x MANA MAKANA
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Hiroki Sato
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 18 at Kyoto January 8 over 2200m, 23 len behind Weep Delight carrying 53.0kg at $377.10. On debut 13th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt December 24 over 1400m, 16 len behind Wakino Noble carrying 54.0kg at $170.90. Might need the run.
9
KAZUMA OKAKI
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light green cap
10 780x0 MARINO MAGICAL
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Masako Yano
Second-up. First-up after three months 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 14 len behind Con Te Sorella carrying 51.0kg at $255.70. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on October 28 over 1800m, 11 len behind Bannerman Tesoro carrying 52.0kg at $43.70. Fitter and worth including.
10
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 6710x RODIN STAR
IKKOO TANAKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track January 4 over 1230m, 11 len behind A Shin Conpa carrying 54kg at $4.80. On debut ran last of 9 at Monbetsu July 5 over 1100m, 20 len behind Passion Cry with 54kg at $4.50. Expected to run well.
11
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 x0070 CHO KANSEI
MICHIO TANAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG
Takao Maruyama
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 25 len behind Wonder Glee carrying 55kg at $499.80. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 53 len behind Magnetar carrying 55kg at $137.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
12
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap