Race Overview
 
SONODA   21 November 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:40 Race 1 1400m
FEATHER SKY (8) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when second over 1400m at this track. Has a high cruising speed. Will give a great sight. DREAM CHASER (9) finished eighth at her most recent appearance over 1400m at this track. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. SMART CANON (10) drifted back and never threatened when ninth last start over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and can atone. RAY DE FLEUR (6) raced on pace for much of the way before fading in the straight to finish seventh over 1400m here last time. Can sneak into the finish.
2 11:10 Race 2 1400m
HIIRAGI (1) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for third last start over 1400m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Well placed this line-up and can find winning ways. TANA VARIASHIHAYAI (9) got a long way back when seventh over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Expect a better run this time. MARTELLATO (12) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Nicely placed to feature. FACE NINE (5) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish fourth over 1400m at this track. Solid top-three prospects.
3 11:40 Race 3 820m
BLUSTER (7) went forward last start over 820m at this track and held on well for second, beaten a nose. Likely improver with strong prospects. ARAJAI (9) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time when he was in the firing line all the way over 820m at this track. In the mix. PALMANOVA (3) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.3 lengths from the winner in second over 820m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. GEIJUTSUGAKUBU (10) improved last start but found one better over 820m at this track, beaten just 1.5 lengths. Best efforts measure up so capable of another big run.
4 12:10 Race 4 820m
CHATEAU BOBBY (6) is back after a break of four months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. RUMILLION (12) is a seven-start maiden who is well and truly overdue, finishing third at this track over 820m last time out. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. WELCOME KIRISHIMA (2) was always well back last start at the first run of this campaign and never threatened, finishing ninth over 820m at this track. Should do far better this time. GRASS VIGOR (1) raced on the pace last start before fading to finish ninth over 1400m at this track. Not to be underestimated.
5 12:40 Race 5 1400m
BUTI NA LANG (12) has been in the market at her last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing sixth over 1400m at this track. Rates highly in this line-up and can improve. T O ROBINSON (8) is an eight-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent outing over 1400m at this track. Well placed and gets his chance to show what he can do. PELLESTRINA (2) was never really in the hunt last time, drifting back early and winding up ninth over 820m at this track. Has enough ability to be competitive in this line-up. MARENKA (4) failed to figure again last time over 1400m at this track when sixth. Rates well on best figures and is worth including.
6 01:10 Race 6 1400m
VIRIDE SILVA (1) turned in a fine effort to win by 8 lengths at this course and distance when resuming from a spell last start. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to cope. MODEL CHAN (3) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 820m at this track when she was always up in the leading division. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. ALFENIM (5) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score by 4 lengths at this track and trip last start in a nice progression on the first-up run. Must raise the bar but another big run is on the cards. SUEHIRO INAZUMA (2) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when fourth over 1400m at this track. In the mix.
7 01:40 Race 7 1400m
LANCE OF VENUS (7) performed well last time out at this track, finishing second and only a neck from the winner at the end of 1400m. Yet to miss the placings from four starts here and looks well placed. Expect a big run this time. MARINO MAGICAL (3) made progress last time out, finishing second at the end of 1400m at this track. Has a low draw which will assist and can salute. MEINER COMMODORE (5) did a good job last start to finish third at this track over 1400m. Big chance to score. FLY WITH ME (2) improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Placed to advantage and anticipating another big run.
8 02:10 Race 8 1400m
EXOSOME (7) has scored at her last two starts, most recently by 5 lengths over 1400m at this track as favourite. That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins from four starts. Sure to go well again. SATONO HARMONIA (1) built on a nice third two starts back at this track with a win as favourite over 1400m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 6 lengths. Sakito Yamamoto scored on her last time and retains the mount. Likely to be in the finish again. GILT EDGE (2) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff he finished tenth over 1600m at Chukyo. Commenced last prep with a minor placing at Kyoto over 1600m. Rates highly on best figures and should be right in this. MCGILLIS (6) started this preparation with a win but couldn't follow that up last time out when fifth over 1400m at this track. Worth plenty of thought.
9 02:40 Race 9 1400m
CRESCO THUNDER (6) won his maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by 30 lengths. Shaping up nicely and he looks certain to measure up again. TAIHEINO YO (7) was safely held on the JRA circuit two back then appreciated the easier company last time over 1400m at this track, leading throughout to score by 5 lengths. In winning form and expected to run well again. TROIS CHARME (2) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1400m. Has a superb record here at the journey with two wins and a 100% top-three strike rate. Should be right in this. KANEMITSU ACE (5) finished second last time over 1400m at this track. Placed to advantage and worth including.
10 03:15 Race 10 1700m
CHONDRULE (9) racing well. Scored at this track two runs ago then finished second over 1700m at this track last time out. Yet to miss the placings from six starts at this track and rates as a top chance. RESSORTIR (2) kicked off for her new trainer on a dirt track for the first time last start when third over 1870m at this track. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Leading contender. VUELA FUERTE (5) finished third last start over 1230m here following a good first-up win at this track. Steps up a level but he is capable of running a bold race. KING LEGEND (4) was an impressive winner last time over 1870m at this track, stalking the pace before lengthening nicely to score by 6 lengths. Record at this track is strong and must be included.
11 03:50 Race 11 1400m
SANJURO (3) was in control from the outset to score as favourite on debut over 820m at this track seven weeks ago. Can measure up again. RAPIDO FIORE (4) good effort last start when second over this distance at this track, beaten half a length. Form here strong boasting three wins from five starts. Sure to be there at the business end. BELLAGIO DREAM (11) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish second over 1200m at Monbetsu. Has the pace to overcome the draw and should be in this for a long way. COSMO STORM (12) was sent out at $16.10 last time but ran above expectations and won over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. In the mix.
12 04:30 Race 12 1230m
SUN PIANO SONATA (12) scored by 5 lengths over 1400m at this track last start. Impeccable record at this course, winning all three starts. Major player. MINIMAL DESIGN (5) is a nine-start maiden who could only manage to finish fifth at her latest appearance over 1230m at this track. This offers her a great chance of breaking through. IRON MOON (1) showed early speed from an outside draw when fresh from a spell last time out and led for much of the way before finding one better at the end of 1230m at this track. One of the main contenders. ANYA WAKUWAKU (3) was well beaten in tougher company two back then was better placed last time and finished second over 1230m. Well placed again and in the mix.