Race Overview
 
SONODA   04 December 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:40 Race 1 1400m
MEISHO ACE (3) met with solid support when resuming last start over 1400m at this track when third, beaten 2 lengths. Drawn to enjoy a lovely run and can take this out. CHODO II (12) finished third over 1400m at this track last time out. Likely improver with strong prospects. SNARK STAGE (9) was well in commission last time out but could only manage to finish tenth here in a disappointing performance. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. REVE ESPOIR (7) ran below expectations last start, finishing fifth here. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
2 11:10 Race 2 1400m
JERICOACOARA (11) held on well to finish second when first-up from a break last time out over 1400m at this track after leading for much of the way. Well-placed and will take catching. BLESSING ISLE (2) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better here, only beaten 1.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ASK SUSTAINABLE (1) is back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when seventh here. Has a very good record here with two wins from four starts. Sure to be competitive. AKAKICHINO ELEVEN (10) could only manage to finish seventh at his latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Appeals as a top-four contender.
3 11:40 Race 3 1400m
MADAME FANTASIA (5) lines up for the first time since August 23. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Looks a winning chance. CON SPIRITO (3) finished fifth at his last appearance over 1230m at this track on November 13. This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. VIP LUIS (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. NARITA AWAYUKI (9) finished sixth in a 1400m contest at this track three weeks ago. No surprise to see her in the mix.
4 12:10 Race 4 820m
MEISHO RUTILE (4) resumes. Was racing well immediately prior to the break registering two minor placings in a row, the latest over this course and distance. Has the pace and the right draw to find a good early position. Will play a major role. BLUSTER (10) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a second over 820m at this track when beaten a neck. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Among the leading chances. PALMANOVA (12) was prominent from the outset and fought on for third last start over 820m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Awkwardly drawn and might need a little luck early. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. WELCOME KIRISHIMA (5) finished third last start over 820m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. In the right race and is a winning hope.
5 12:40 Race 5 1400m
IO SEA ONE (2) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 820m at this track three weeks ago. Has plenty of upside and can win again. SEXY CAT (7) booted up from the inside draw to lead when returning from a spell last start and was there on straightening before being claimed and finishing 2.75 lengths away in third over 1400m at this track. Should go well. RIKO SUPER (4) has been kept fresh since finishing third over 1400m at Morioka Dirt a month ago. Was a determined winner two starts back. Drawn to go forward. Will give backers a great sight. KIMINO HEART (3) finished ninth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Tomohiro Yoshimura gets the best out of this two-year-old filly. No surprise to see her in the mix.
6 01:10 Race 6 1400m
STARRY SONG (7) was far too good first up last start when she scored dominantly here. Will be better for that latest run and is the testing material. SUN PLUMERIA (11) did a great job to score over this course and distance when resuming from a layoff last start. Meeting a deeper field this time but she is up to the challenge. ATEN SMILE (6) raced just off the lead before letting down nicely and scoring over this journey at this track last time. Has sound form at this track and distance with a win and two minor placings from four runs. One to consider. MEISHO KOSHI (2) turned in a fine effort to score over this course and distance when first-up from a spell last start. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.
7 01:40 Race 7 1400m
NEUJAHR (10) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell on August 10 finishing tenth over 1700m at Sapporo Dirt. Now under the care of new trainer Jun Fujikawa. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. VLAMINCK (4) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. CHIARO VELOCE (3) is a 11-start maiden who could only manage to finish fifth after being in the firing line on the bend at his latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Solid top-three chance on his best figures. WARERA HOSHINOKO (2) made progress last time out, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.
8 02:10 Race 8 1400m
HAGINO INSPIRE (5) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when sixth over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt five-and-a-half weeks ago after being prominent at the bend. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. AGNES RYU (4) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing third over 1400m at this track when he was in the firing line all the way. Yamamotoya Taizo gets the best out of this five-year-old entire. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. YOSSHA (2) hit the line nicely last time to grab third over this track and trip. Tough to stop again. STARFIGHTER (8) returned from a spell two weeks ago when fourth over 1400m at this track. Strips fitter and can play a big role.
9 02:40 Race 9 820m
ECORO BRESSE (3) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations. Has a strong record here at this journey with three wins from four runs. Leading contender. SMASH HIT (1) scored two back then sat on the pace last time when 1.75 lengths away in fourth over 820m at this track. Likely to figure prominently. DEAR FREESE (4) is racing well. Scored at this track two back then finished second, beaten half a length here two weeks ago. Can bounce back to winning form. MIYABI ARC (8) did a great job to score by one length over this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he can win again.
10 03:15 Race 10 1230m
NARITA SHIN (1) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months and did win first-up last time in work over 1400m at Himeji. Best fresh figures put him right in this. MOKARA ACE (3) is close to breaking through with four placings from five appearances this preparation, last time out finishing second over 1230m at this track. Looks a solid top-three prospect. HAPPY YELLOW (4) scored by half a length last start at this track over this distance after she was prominent at the turn. Form over this journey is strong, boasting two wins from four starts. One of the likely contenders. DAIJOBANAI (6) scored two starts ago at this track then struggled against stiffer opposition last time. Worth including.
11 03:50 Race 11 1400m
SILENCE TIME (5) was an emphatic winner last time over 1230m at this track with today's rider F Komaki engaged. Looks set to go close again. HANABUSA (4) scored by 3 lengths last start at this track over this distance after he was in the firing line on the turn. Form over this journey is strong, boasting 16 wins from 32 starts. Wataru Hirose who has 19 wins when partnering stays on. Among the leading chances. HIMETSURUICHIMONJI (9) finished fourth last time out over 1230m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Capable of playing a big role. TAIKI FORCE (11) was well in the market first up from a spell last start over 1400m at this track but was safely held in fifth, beaten 6 lengths. Capable of featuring.
12 04:30 Race 12 1400m
MONGE GIFT (9) is racing well this time in work, including a last start win over 1400m at this track to bring up two wins from three runs in the campaign. Has a strong association with Tomohiro Yoshimura who has been in the saddle for her last two wins. Best form puts her right in this. MYR (8) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Has a good record at this course and distance, including four wins. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. DAISHIN KATANA (3) showed early speed from an outside draw last time and led for much of the way before fading to finish fourth, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Will give a sight again. POLIXENES (10) was in contention on the corner and finished second last time over 1400m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 4 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race.