SONODA   02 Apr 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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In a race without an obvious leader, either Fumi Florence or Sand Cruiser can roll them along. CROSS AVANCE (2) was well supported last time out but disappointed in finishing fifth over 1400m at this track. This looks a nice race so expect her to be right in the finish. SCHON FOREST (5) was always well out of her ground when sixth over 1400m at Himeji four weeks ago. Taking on a better field but she is good enough to take this out. MARRON GEMME (6) missed the placings when sixth over 1400m at this track. Better than recent efforts suggest and worth consideration here. CATRUL (12) can do better than last start at this track and can contest today.
1 08008 RENGANO KOBUTASAN
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 18 len behind Bleu Vert carrying 54kg at $227.50. The start before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 1800m, 19 len behind Nishino Four Leaf with 51kg at $160.40. Take on trust.
1
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, White cap
2 x3365 CROSS AVANCE
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Takashi Tsuji
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mozu Crew Dragon carrying 54kg at $1.90. The run before that got back early 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Jericoacoara with 54kg at $8.60. Can do much better.
2
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 84857 DINOPONERA
TAKAO KURODA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Mozu Crew Dragon with 54kg at $71.40. Before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Steve Boss carrying 54kg at $72.20. Preferred in something easier.
3
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 07006 SATIN BODICE
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Ares carrying 54kg at $49.50. Before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 13 len behind Leonard Star carrying 52kg at $41.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 00696 SCHON FOREST
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
7YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Frevo carrying 54kg at $67. Before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Vip Pure Ace with 54kg at $146.60. Worth following up.
5
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 63656 MARRON GEMME
TAKAHIRO ARAI
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Frontier Co. Ltd.
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 41 len behind Smart Rave carrying 56kg at $45.20. Before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Smart Canon carrying 56kg at $3.20. Expected to finish much closer.
6
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 00080 DAICHO SEVEN
SEIJIRO IKARI
10YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuo Hasegawa
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 23 len behind Tanomude Homma carrying 56kg at $343. Before that second last of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Maple Kenji carrying 56kg at $188.70. Not going well enough to win this.
7
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 47070 GRAND THEMIS
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Hidenao Mamiya
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 21 len behind Tanomude Homma with 53kg at $34.10. The run before that 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind It's My Business with 54kg at $142.80. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
8
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 x0000 FUMI FLORENCE
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 51 len behind Smart Rave carrying 54kg at $27.40. Before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Garo carrying 54kg at $9.40. Should be right in the finish.
9
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 00x88 CHO KANSEI
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Takao Maruyama
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 18 len behind Sunrise Actor carrying 56kg at $134.40. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Mozu Crew Dragon with 56kg at $210.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Light brown cap
11 3305x SAND CRUISER
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at this track January 16 over 1230m, 3 len behind Happy Monster with 56kg at $66.80. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at this track June 26 over 1400m, 16 len behind Sun Plumeria with 56kg at $27.20. Others are preferred.
11
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 08348 CATRUL
MASAYA KOMURA
8YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Useful type. Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 46 len behind Smart Rave with 54kg at $79.20. The race before that 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Hamburg Hammer carrying 54kg at $27.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
12
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Hot pink cap