SONODA   29 Apr 2024
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Genuine tempo from Bellagio Miki leading Aurora Ciel. SUKESAN KAKUSAN (4) has put together a couple of wins at this circuit, the latest on April 10 over 1400m when he got home by 0.8 lengths. Winning rider Takashi Nakata retains the mount. Nicely placed to take this out. AURORA CIEL (7) raced on the speed last start over this course and distance and stuck on well to finish third, beaten 2.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. BELLAGIO MIKI (1) is having her first run since November 23. Goes very well when fresh with two wins from four starts, the latest over 1400m at this track at the start of last prep. One of the genuine hopes in the race. FLORA SUNRISE (5) settled at the rear then stoked up nicely in the straight to finish fourth over 1400m here last time. Can feature in the finish.
1 1514x BELLAGIO MIKI
IKKOO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track November 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Temujin carrying 55kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. This track August 11 over 1400m defeating El Hierro carrying 55kg at $1.70. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 13258 CORTADO
ISAO NAGAKURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meisho Shoot with 56kg at $9.70. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ask Sustainable with 56kg at $12.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Grey cap
3 6470x NAMURA HAKA
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Himeji January 17 over 800m, 8 len behind Rule Maple carrying 56kg at $30.60. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at this track December 29 2022 over 1400m, 6 len behind Water L'eclat carrying 56kg at $73.90. Faces a tough essay.
3
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 88811 SUKESAN KAKUSAN
MASAHIRO KITANO
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Makoto Kosuge
Useful type. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track April 10 over 1400m defeating Kazeno Oto with 56kg at $3.60. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track March 22 over 1700m defeating Precious Stone with 56kg at $22.70. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
4
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Cyan cap
5 358x4 FLORA SUNRISE
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Street Jaguar carrying 54kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on November 29 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ignition with 54kg at $4.90. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 35261 DEAR MAQUINISTA
KOSAKU HORI
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 4 len at this track April 9 over 1400m defeating Kurino Champ carrying 56kg at $59.40. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 16 len behind Sunrise Pride carrying 56kg at $135. Watch for him to be flashing home.
6
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 34573 AURORA CIEL
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masao Takahashi
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Meisho Shoot carrying 56kg at $3.60. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 15 len behind Yukimaru carrying 56kg at $32. Made headway last time. Top chance.
7
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 56x66 DERMA FUGEN
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 7 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 13 len behind La La Terroir carrying 51kg at $19.40. Second-up 6th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1700m, 34 len behind Yuian Grace carrying 51kg at $40.50. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
8
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 73860 ITCHO
TAKAO KURODA
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 10 len behind Buzzer Beat with 56kg at $289.50. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ask Sustainable with 56kg at $40. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
9
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
10 090x8 MORINO OCEAN
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Kazuhisa Mori
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at this track on April 17 over 1230m, 39 len behind Ise Bay carrying 54kg at $125.40. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 17 len behind Hishi Hulk with 54kg at $159.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Hot pink cap