SONODA   08 Apr 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Plenty of pace from Miyabi Luna, Dali and Meisho Unabara ahead of Wonder Cheer. MEISHO UNABARA (7) is yet to find the frame in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when sixth over 1400m at Himeji. Will strip fitter and is all set to find winning form. MIYABI LUNA (10) returned from a spell two weeks ago when she was fifth over 1400m at this track. Going up a level this time but she deserves plenty of thought. DALI (3) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing seventh. Good enough to play a major role. M O BERRY (11) was sixth in a 1400m contest at this track at her latest appearance. Has her share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
1 096x9 WONDER CHEER
KOSAKU HORI
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Second-up. First-up after 10 months sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hishi Arakan with 54kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on March 27 2024 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sideshoot with 54kg at $11.50. Unlikely to threaten.
1
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 400x0 M O DREAM
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months 10th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 820m, 11 len behind Velenosi with 54kg at $56.40. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1230m, 12 len behind Tamamo Mega Jokki with 54kg at $95.90. Unlikely to threaten.
2
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 07467 DALI
Nishikawa Shinya
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Toru Makiura
Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hishi Arakan with 54kg at $20.70. The start before that 6th of 8 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 15 len behind Sunrise Actor with 54kg at $45.80. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside gate.
3
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 00909 WHITENING
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
10YO  GREY  MARE 52.0KG

Last start ran last of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Tokino Kelly carrying 54kg at $57.70. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 43 len behind Pikku Prinssi with 53kg at $273.50. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn’t hurt.
4
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 83900 LYS NOIR
TAKAO KURODA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 23 len behind Meisho Kotodama carrying 54kg at $133.20. The start before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Power Roi carrying 54kg at $22.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 09670 JO NOVELISTA
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
9YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
K.Ueda
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 25 len behind Meisho Kotodama carrying 53kg at $91.10. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Wonder Hinata carrying 54kg at $147.80. On her best form has excellent prospects.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 22x96 MEISHO UNABARA
TARO NAGASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 62 day let-up. Resuming 9th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Travolgente with 56kg at $1.80. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lant carrying 56kg at $6.10. This race is well within his grasp.
7
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 07988 CAPTAIN KIRK
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
8YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takayuki Sasaki
Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 17 len behind Meisho Kotodama with 56kg at $255.50. The run before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Blessing Isle carrying 54kg at $74.10. Hard to have.
8
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 00009 SANO ONE
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 22 len behind Meisho Kotodama carrying 56kg at $119.90. The run before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 18 len behind Wonder Hinata with 56kg at $196. Draw no help to chances.
9
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Light brown cap
10 685x5 MIYABI LUNA
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Yoshikatsu Murakami
Second-up. First-up after four months did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hishi Arakan with 53kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on March 22 2024 over 1400m, 19 len behind Vive La Galette carrying 54kg at $34.90. Among the top chances.
10
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 87876 M O BERRY
SHINJI OTSUKA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hishi Arakan carrying 53kg at $84.70. The race before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Frevo carrying 52kg at $90.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
11
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap