SONODA   28 Mar 2024
 
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Race 9 1870m

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Genuine tempo from Meiner Evince leading T K Vogue. MEINER EVINCE (5) has scored at his last two starts. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with three wins and two minor placings from five starts. Big chance once again. CURRY PAN (11) has been freshened since being narrowly beaten last time. Should be in the finish again. SATONO PERCEVAL (10) is putting together some solid results. Finished third at Himeji two starts back then landed the prize by one length as public elect last time out. Kanta Inoue scored on him last time and retains the mount. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. BRAVE WIZARD (3) was allowed to drift back from an outside draw last time but found the line strongly to finish fourth. Outdashed but got home well and the extra ground looks a big plus. Sound each-way chance.
1 4x946 ROYAL ZAP
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
La Mere Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Schnell Queen with 55kg at $99.80. The start before that 4th of 8 at Himeji on February 13 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Ozmopolitan carrying 55kg at $31. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
1
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 08670 KYOWA SPINEL
Jun Fujikawa
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Kyowa Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Himeji on March 6 over 1500m, 16 len behind Osumi Mirai carrying 57kg at $110.70. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 22 over 1800m, 14 len behind Smart Wizard carrying 57kg at $259.30. Will find this too difficult.
2
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Grey cap
3 38854 BRAVE WIZARD
Yoshimi Masayuki
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Useful gelding. Most recently 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Good Habits with 56kg at $10.30. The race before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 8 over 1500m, 5 len behind Meisho Figaro with 56kg at $16.90. Can improve again and is in the mix.
3
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
4 81630 NAMURA OLIVIA
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
At the latest run second last of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind Schnell Queen with 54kg at $65.30. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Schnell Queen carrying 54kg at $29.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
4
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, White cap
5 21211 MEINER EVINCE
ISAO NAGAKURA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Takaaki Nagami
Recent form sound. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at Himeji February 27 over 1800m defeating Puff Of Wind carrying 57kg at $1.40. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Himeji January 31 over 2000m defeating Meiner Alauda carrying 56kg at $1.30. This is well within his grasp.
5
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
6 30632 MOON GARDEN
AKIHIRO INADA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Takafumi Tomoyama
Going well. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 28 over 1500m, 3 len behind La Vie En with 56kg at $31.30. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 8 over 1500m, 2 len behind Smart Commander with 56kg at $16.30. Forward showing expected.
6
SHUHEI KOTANI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Grey cap
7 45374 SOLIS LUX
MICHIO TANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1500m, 4 len behind Vuela Fuerte carrying 56kg at $19.10. The start before that second last of 8 at Himeji on February 13 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ozmopolitan carrying 56kg at $14.60. Possesses a big finish.
7
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
8 41221 T K VOGUE
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Tadao Kanematsu
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a head at Himeji March 6 over 1500m defeating Wonder Juror carrying 56kg at $7.30. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Himeji on February 23 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Cresco Rocky with 55kg at $9.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
8
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Light green cap
9 13365 MEME NAVILLERA
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Megumi Mototani
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 15 len behind Dazzling Dance carrying 54kg at $54.40. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Himeji on February 8 over 1500m, 4 len behind Smart Commander carrying 54kg at $14.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
WATARU HIROSE
DENIM, DEEP SKY BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 25231 SATONO PERCEVAL
IKKOO TANAKA
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 55.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at Himeji February 28 over 1400m defeating Apollo Phantom with 56kg at $3.30. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Himeji on January 25 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Satono Dolce with 56kg at $7.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.
10
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 6x122 CURRY PAN
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful type. Resumes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1500m, neck behind Vuela Fuerte carrying 56kg at $2.60. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Himeji on February 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Nene carrying 56kg at $1.80. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
11
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
12 x2986 BALDER BRAIN
IKKOO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Angel Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 11 at Himeji on March 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Osumi Mirai with 55kg at $83.50. Before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 22 over 1800m, 17 len behind Smart Wizard with 55kg at $67.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
12
F KOMAKI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY SLEEVES, Light green cap