SONODA   02 May 2024
 
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Race 8 1230m

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Solid tempo anticipated with A Shin Conpa taking charge. LOVE ME TEQUILA (10) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing second last time when she was handy all the way here. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SMART ALIVE (3) is back at the races for the first time since January 10. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work at Monbetsu. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. A SHIN CONPA (1) stuck on well last start to finish second here after showing good early speed. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. VARIO (5) strode forward early from his wide draw to settle just off the lead last start then lifted to score by a neck at this track over 820m. In form and another bold showing is on the cards.
1 12562 A SHIN CONPA
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Useful colt. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Windy Palace with 56kg at $6.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Melody Maker carrying 56kg at $6.20. Chance with the aid of an inside alley.
1
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, White cap
2 74594 JUNGLE MARISA
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 50.0KG

Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1230m, 6 len behind A Shin Okikurmi carrying 54kg at $73. Before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Melody Maker carrying 53kg at $602.60. Watch for her late in the piece.
2
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM, DEEP SKY BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBAND, Cyan cap
3 7561x SMART ALIVE
TARO NAGASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation winning by 3 len this track January 10 over 1400m defeating Mint Julep carrying 55kg at $6.20. On debut second of 9 at Monbetsu June 1 over 1000m, a neck behind Jazz Dance with 54kg at $1.40. Can go on with the job this prep.
3
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Salmon cap
4 20167 GRAN GUERRERO
NORIO TANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 15 len behind Rikea Sable with 56kg at $86.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1800m, 15 len behind Wellerman with 55kg at $33.80. In the mix.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 00x91 VARIO
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up got back early 9th of 12 at this track on March 21 over 820m, 10 len behind Pink Lady with 55kg at $42.10. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track April 10 over 820m defeating Bachelo Rex with 56kg at $4.50. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
5
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
6 x0371 A SHIN OKIKURMI
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
3YO  GREY  COLT 55.0KG

Useful colt. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track April 10 over 1230m defeating Lacus Gaudii carrying 55kg at $6.30. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1700m, 19 len behind Gran Raisins Dores carrying 56kg at $38.20. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
6
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 730x3 BIND LOCK
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zendanno Hagemi carrying 54kg at $54. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Love Me Tequila carrying 54kg at $12.90. Not without claims.
7
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 1685x ICHIBAMBOSHI
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track January 4 over 1230m, 6 len behind A Shin Conpa with 55kg at $29.70. On debut third of 7 at this track June 28 over 820m, a long neck behind Imananjanai with 55kg at $2.30. Others have firmer winning claims.
8
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 41909 YASHIRO BOY
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1230m, 18 len behind A Shin Okikurmi carrying 55kg at $159.70. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 51 len behind Rikea Sable with 56kg at $215.40. Wide draw too testing.
9
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 13522 LOVE ME TEQUILA
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 4 len behind Daijobanai carrying 55kg at $4.40. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Hokuzan Burly carrying 55kg at $5.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
10
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 69623 INTERCEPT
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 53.0KG

Useful type. Resumes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 5 len behind Daijobanai carrying 53kg at $8.40. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Himeji on March 7 over 800m, 3 len behind Lacus Gaudii with 55kg at $5.30. Racing well and is nicely placed.
11
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap