SONODA   03 Apr 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Meisho Satoyuki and Rosa Blu will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. MEISHO SATOYUKI (4) pushed forward from a wide draw when resuming last start and found a position close to the lead before sticking on well to finish second over 1400m at this track. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to take this out. MARENKA (1) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at Himeji. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the key runners. ROSA BLU (3) pushed forward from a wide draw last time out and was prominent for a long way before fading to finish seventh over 1400m at this track. Among the chances. RIKEA NAVEL (7) improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and can secure another top-three finish.
1 54563 MARENKA
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Shigeo Kadono
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Wonder Hinata carrying 54kg at $7.80. The run before that 6th of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cho Umakuiku carrying 54kg at $6.20. Makes plenty of appeal from the inside draw.
1
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, White cap
2 8854x CHO SODANE
MAKOTO ORITA
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Takao Maruyama
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track July 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Wonder Aument carrying 54kg at $7.90. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at this track May 9 over 1400m, 18 len behind Hiiragi carrying 54kg at $10.70. May need the run.
2
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 00827 ROSA BLU
TAKAMASA SUWA
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind God Amavel with 54kg at $62.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, neck behind Metal Metallica with 54kg at $35.50. Watch for sharp improvement.
3
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 242x2 MEISHO SATOYUKI
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tanomude Homma with 54kg at $3.50. Previously second-up scored a big 4 len win at this track August 9 over 1400m defeating Red Acteur with 56kg at $5.30. Fitter again and a winning hope.
4
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 35264 PAY BASQUE
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind L Halcon carrying 54kg at $29.60. The race before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pikku Prinssi carrying 54kg at $15.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 79356 EL HIERRO
AKIHIRO INADA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Nobuhiro Koyatsu
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind El Mirage carrying 56kg at $103.50. The start before that got back early 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pikku Prinssi with 56kg at $45.10. Expected to be doing his best work late.
6
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Yellow cap
7 77443 RIKEA NAVEL
SHINJI OTSUKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Going well. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bleu Vert carrying 55kg at $4.10. The run before that 4th of 9 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Satono Harmonia carrying 55kg at $16.30. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
7
HIJIKATA SOTA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Light green cap
8 94075 LA LA BELLES DAMES
SEIJIRO IKARI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 38 len behind Smart Rave carrying 54kg at $175.90. The run before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Jericoacoara with 54kg at $69.30. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
8
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 96954 SUN ALFIE
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG
Kato Stable Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bleu Vert carrying 53kg at $76. The start before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Frevo with 53kg at $11.60. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
9
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 90064 A SHIN CHIMAIRA
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hikarino Ame carrying 56kg at $44.10. The start before that 6th of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 19 len behind Severin Breeze carrying 56kg at $25.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Light brown cap
11 29499 JUNE QUEST
Nishikawa Shinya
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Jun Yoshikawa
Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind L Halcon carrying 56kg at $56.70. The race before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 14 len behind Light Pillar with 56kg at $147.90. Looking to others in this race.
11
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 156x0 RISOLUTO
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
7YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind God Amavel carrying 54kg at $155.80. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Himeji on February 15 2024 over 1400m, 9 len behind Narita Shin with 54kg at $67. Unlikely to threaten.
12
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap