Race Overview
 
SONODA   08 May 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:40 Race 1 1400m
CAMPBELL (6) finished fifth at her last appearance over 1400m at this track on April 23. Well placed here and gets her chance to break the ice. M O DREAM (8) improved last start when she worked home well but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Can contest the finish. ARDITO CRY (2) finished eighth at this track and distance at his last appearance eight months ago. Worth plenty of thought fresh. JO NOVELISTA (4) last start finished sixth at this track over 1400m after she was well back on straightening. Placed to advantage so expect a better run here.
2 11:10 Race 2 1400m
INTACT (3) ran a better race and finished fourth last time out over 1400m at this track. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. MON CHEVAL (9) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing a long neck away in third over 1400m at this track. Sure to give a sight. VICTORY EYE (1) performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only 1.3 lengths from the winner at the end of 1400m. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. PAY BASQUE (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish second over 1400m at this track. Looks to be in the right race so she should be in contention again.
3 11:40 Race 3 1400m
MARTELLATO (9) went forward last start and gave a great sight when second over 1400m at this track. Will be close to the pace despite the draw and can feature. SAKURA TOP ROL (6) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing third over 1400m at this track last time out. Settles back early but winds up late. One of the leading chances. HINATA LADY (4) took advantage of the good draw and sat on the pace last start before tiring to finish sixth over 1400m at this track. Solid top-three claims. GEOPARK BOSS (3) has filled a minor placing at his last four outings, most recently when second over 1400m at this track. Hard to leave out.
4 12:10 Race 4 820m
HAWAIIAN PALACE (2) ran a bold race over this journey last start, racing on the pace and sticking on strongly to finish second at this track. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. SHIZUKANO UMI (5) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 820m at this track. Can give a sight again. ORDINAIRE (1) performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only 1.75 lengths from the winner at the end of 820m. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. VIP NADJA (9) ran an improved race finishing midfield last start at this track, Worth further consideration.
5 12:40 Race 5 1400m
RIBBON PEACH (5) has not raced since she finished fourth over 1500m at Himeji on March 6. Race sets up well for her and she can feature here. SUEHIRO INAZUMA (3) was comfortably accounted for when tenth last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Can bounce back. FROST CITY (9) ran a strong race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing third. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. MAKE A RUSH (2) showed good speed and fought on well for second over 1400m at this track last time. Should stalk the leading division from her low draw and is among the chances.
6 01:10 Race 6 1400m
KIICHI AUTUMN (1) resumes in a similar race to his last run eight months ago when he scored by 6 lengths. Should be hard to stop. ROYAL NATAL (3) started at $5.80 last time on the back of a win at this track two starts ago but was below her best, finishing seventh over 1400m at this track. Well placed and can feature. BRIGHTEN (7) was in the finish last time when beaten half a length into second over 1400m at this track. Worth consideration. SNARK YUMA (9) was in the money two starts back here but was unable to repeat the effort last time when sixth at this track over 1400m. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.
7 01:45 Race 7 1400m
HAMBURG IMOTO (7) won her maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by 1.75 lengths. Winning rider Yuta Yamada stays aboard and she can go on with it. NISHINO YELL (2) comes here following a win over 1230m at this track two weeks ago. Should be in the finish again. KASHINO MERMAID (3) improved last start but found a couple better over 1870m at this track. Beautifully placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. DREAM CHASER (5) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished eighth over 1230m at this track. Looks suited and worth including.
8 02:20 Race 8 1400m
DAISHICHISEI (7) lightly raced colt who was second last start over 1400m at this track after a win at the previous outing. Sure to measure up again. A SHIN HOYUPU (8) sat just off the speed and fought on well to finish third when resuming last start at this course and distance. Expected to go well again. ROYAL DEVISER (5) is a seven-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent outing over 1400m at this track. Finds the right race and is worth consideration. LUCKY PROOF (4) finished third last start over 1400m at this track. Should be further improved and is a winning hope.
9 02:55 Race 9 1870m
STELLA DEL CIELO (1) turned in a modest performance when fourth last time out over 1700m here after a win at Himeji at the previous outing. Best figures measure up and can run well here. MIRA MONTE (2) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by a neck over 1700m at this track as favourite. That continued the solid form this campaign, with four wins and three minor placings from 11 outings. Sure to go well again. CURRY PAN (3) is poised to win after placing at his last four outings, most recently when third over 1700m at this track when he was prominent throughout. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. MEINER ALAUDA (6) really dug deep to get the prize by 1.5 lengths three runs back at Himeji before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. In the mix.
10 03:30 Race 10 820m
FIORINO (8) was an impressive winner last time over 820m at this track, leading throughout and putting 4 lengths on her rivals. This is her optimum trip with three wins from four starts and is sure to go well. WONDER COLORFUL (6) improved last start but found one better over 820m at this track. Suited here and can tale this out. MEINER KAGURA (3) last raced on April 16 when sixth at this track over 1230m. Nicely placed to bounce back. SMART CIEL (7) ran a better race last start, finishing fifth over 820m at this track. No surprise to see her in the mix here.
11 04:05 Race 11 1400m
MAY STORM (5) improved last start but found a couple better over 1500m at Urawa. Has the talent to build on that encouraging effort last start. SAKURA TOP CROSS (1) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago here but was not as effective last time out when fifth over 1400m at this track. Has his share of talent and finds a suitable race. TAIKI THE MOMENT (7) ran well last time out when second over 1400m at this track. Taking on a better field but he is capable of running a bold race. TAOR OMA I (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle.
12 04:45 Race 12 1230m
T K ANGERS (4) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago here but couldn't back it up when third over 1400m at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including three wins. Taking on a better line-up this time but she cannot be underestimated. PRISM MOON (1) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on her last start second at this track over 1230m. Tatsuya Takemura has registered two minor placings when on board. Among the leading chances. LOVE KAHIRU (3) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish back in fourth over 1400m at this track. Will push forward and is among the chances. KADONO YUTORI (8) failed to make an impression last time out, settling well back and finishing eighth over 1400m at this track. Worthy of a place.