Race Overview
 
SONODA   29 April 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:40 Race 1 1400m
KURINO DAHAI (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. SAKURA GRACIEUX (3) is a 18-start maiden who finished sixth at her most recent appearance over 1400m at this track. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. COSMO UNIQUE (7) settled well back but hit the line well to finish fifth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1400m here last time. Solid top-three hope. LOVE SLENDER (6) produced another moderate effort last start when 21 lengths from the winner in 11th over 1400m at this track. Better than recent efforts suggest.
2 11:10 Race 2 1400m
MEISHO KOSHI (8) returns from a break of five months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1230m at this track. Ideally placed to score while fresh. ARC RIOSO (4) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when sixth, beaten 7 lengths, at this track over 1400m. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. R WIZARD (6) finds it hard to win with four victories from 55 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1400m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. In the right race and there is no reason he cannot get the major prize. CROWN OCEAN (7) ran a better race last start, finishing 4.5 lengths away in fourth over 1400m at this track. No surprise to see her in the mix.
3 11:40 Race 3 820m
ROCKETS UN (6) is a 27-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth at his latest appearance over 820m at this track after he was well back on straightening. Well placed on this occasion and gets his chance to break the ice. TILIA (8) is a 20-start maiden who finished fifth at her most recent outing over 820m at this track. This offers her a great chance of breaking through. SUN ALFIE (7) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 8 lengths when sixth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. DIE MUTTER (4) was beaten 14 lengths into 11th over 1400m at this track last time out. No surprise to see her in contention.
4 12:10 Race 4 820m
BUON HOPE (1) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth over 820m at this track. Fitter and sure to run well. KEY OF HEART (7) finished 5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 820m at this track, an improvement on her first-up sixth at this track the run before. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. LA LA KERRIA (3) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 820m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. KASAMATSUNO LIGHTO (2) has not won for a long while. Last raced on April 16 when beaten 7 lengths into fifth at this track over 820m. Placed to advantage and can make amends.
5 12:40 Race 5 1400m
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.
6 01:10 Race 6 1400m
NAMURA DURAN (2) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only half a length from the winner at the end of 1400m after being in the firing line on the turn. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. PICHIKU PACHIKU (1) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only a nose after being in the firing line on the bend. Steps up a level but she is up to the task. KURINO CHAMP (8) was in contention on the bend and finished second last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Ready to go one better. MARINO FORTISSIMO (7) finished third last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Will be rock-hard fit. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot again.
7 01:40 Race 7 1400m
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.
8 02:15 Race 8 1870m
YUIAN GRACE (11) has returned in good order this preparation. Opened with a second at this track two starts back then got the job done by 30 lengths as favourite last time out over 1700m at this track. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. TAKKEN IKKI (7) raced on the speed last start and battled on well but found one better over 1700m at this track. Is in solid form this time in work, scoring two times and placing on two occasions from six starts. Expected to be in the finish. COSMO TAISHI (6) surprised many last time when a close third over 1700m at this track. Capable of testing this field. PPALLIPPALLI (3) ran well below her best last time over 1870m at this track, beaten 3 lengths into fourth at $5.20. Kenta Sugiura who has four wins when partnering stays on. Deserves respect.
9 02:50 Race 9 1400m
10 03:25 Race 10 1400m
APOLLO TENNESSEE (9) continued a hot streak of form, winning over 1400m at this track last start to make it three straight. Pacey type who will be tough to rein in again. ZENDAN RYU (10) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Gets back but will wind up late. Will be tough to hold out. VINA HOI AN (7) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Looks well placed so expect another big run. TAGANO TANTO (6) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1230m at this track. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
11 04:00 Race 11 1400m
RIKEA SABLE (2) is a progressive type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Recorded back to back wins with a 2 length success over 1400m at this track last time. Was a winner at only try here and looks a key chance again. CHIKAPPA (1) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by a nose over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt. That continued the good form this campaign, with three wins and three minor placings from seven runs. Leading player again. GIGAS (7) finished seventh two runs back at Ohi then improved last time out to score by 2.5 lengths as public elect after being in contention on the turn over 1400m at Kawasaki. Going up a level this time but he can win again. A TRACKS (3) scored last start at Hanshin Dirt to make it three wins from four starts this campaign. Down in class and capable of taking this out.
12 04:35 Race 12 1230m
RAPIDE BELLE (5) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second when resuming last start over 1400m at this track. Finds a tougher race but she has the talent to test this line-up. SMALT (3) is close to breaking through after finishing second last start over 1230m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. A SHIN JET (4) raced on the speed last start over this course and distance and stuck on well to finish second, beaten 1.75 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. JO PATIO (6) turned things around last start and landed the prize by half a length over 1400m at this track. Well placed to feature in the finish again.