SONODA   26 Jun 2024
 
GOING:

Race 1 820m

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Solid pace with Meisho Ballad finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. MEISHO BALLAD (6) returns from a layoff of six-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1400m at this track. Capable of playing a major role. JUN CANNON (11) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing third and beaten only 1.3 lengths over 820m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. YAMAICHI LOVELY (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start in sixth after being in the firing line on the bend. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. MARUNO MIZUKI (10) resumes in a similar race to her last run six months ago when third, beaten 0.7 lengths. Worth plenty of thought.
1 96376 YAMAICHI LOVELY
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 6th of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wonder Biscuit carrying 54kg at $7.50. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Love Curren carrying 54kg at $55.60. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn’t hurt.
1
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, White cap
2 09700 DEAREST LOVE
TSUYOSHI OBARU
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start second last of 11 at this track on June 12 over 820m, 14 len behind Kurino Nina carrying 54kg at $102.10. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 22 len behind Cosmo Unique carrying 54kg at $180. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
KOSUKE MATSUMOTO
PINK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 07069 LIGHT STREAM
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on June 7 over 820m, 11 len behind Mozu Fairy carrying 54kg at $379.40. Before that second last of 7 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 33 len behind Shirakaba carrying 54kg at $70.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Salmon cap
4 52328 ORDINAIRE
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on June 7 over 820m, 6 len behind Mozu Fairy with 54kg at $1.90. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on May 24 over 820m, 0.8 len behind Garo carrying 54kg at $2.60. Ran well below expectations last start but can do better.
4
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 95785 KASAMATSUNO LIGHTO
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on May 30 over 820m, 8 len behind Hermione with 53kg at $3.10. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 820m, 11 len behind La La Kerria with 53kg at $17.20. In the mix.
5
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 0x25x MEISHO BALLAD
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track December 5 over 1230m, 6 len behind Katsuno Tenth carrying 54kg at $3.20. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track November 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind Satono Duce carrying 54kg at $2.60. Expected to prove hard to beat.
6
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 05852 GRASS VIGOR
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hanzawa Y.
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on June 12 over 820m, 3 len behind Kurino Nina with 56kg at $10.40. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 30 over 820m, 7 len behind Kuschel carrying 56kg at $17. Genuine hope on best form.
7
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 148x8 KAHOWA NETEMATE
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
5YO  GREY  MARE 51.0KG
Takayuki Akamatsu
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 9 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 42 len behind Ridere carrying 51kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Kiichi Autumn carrying 54kg at $150.20. Fitter and worth including.
8
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Light green cap
9 45264 BUON HOPE
NORIO TANAKA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 11 at this track on June 12 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Kurino Nina carrying 56kg at $4.20. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on May 30 over 820m, 8 len behind Kuschel with 54kg at $5.40. Not without hopes.
9
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
10 0493x MARUNO MIZUKI
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Takao Maruyama
Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track December 31 over 820m, 0.7 len behind In No Time carrying 54kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Himeji February 2 2023 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mozu Narimatsu carrying 53kg at $40.20. Keep in mind.
10
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 244x3 JUN CANNON
AKIHIRO INADA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Junji Kawai
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at this track on June 7 over 820m, 1.3 len behind Mozu Fairy with 54kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track on December 5 over 820m, 5 len behind Take Maru Luce carrying 54kg at $1.40. Strong winning chance.
11
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Hot pink cap
12 84445 NISHINO KARIUDO
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on June 12 over 820m, 6 len behind Kurino Nina with 56kg at $9.40. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 30 over 820m, 7 len behind Kuschel carrying 56kg at $15.60. In the mix.
12
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap