SONODA   09 Apr 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Plenty of pace evident with Not B One and Mon Cheval leading the way from Yuigahama Beach and Lady Diva. MON CHEVAL (4) strode forward early from his wide draw when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track only to fade late and finish fourth. Sure to be prominent from the outset. LADY DIVA (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Goes up a rung or two but she is fitter and good enough to feature. MEISHO BAIRAN (1) got a long way back when ninth over 820m at this track six days ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. NAVIGATOR (8) is finding the breakthrough elusive, finishing tenth at his latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Backmarker who keeps coming. A better run is expected.
1 03509 MEISHO BAIRAN
TSUYOSHI OBARU
8YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 3 over 820m, 8 len behind Rapunzel Moon carrying 55kg at $224.40. Before that second last of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 24 len behind Bleu Vert with 54kg at $46.70. Makes plenty of appeal from the inside draw.
1
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, White cap
2 55558 MEISHO KUMOJI
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Did It carrying 56kg at $48.50. The start before that 5th of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Severin Breeze with 54kg at $10.10. Not keen on his prospects.
2
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 540x5 LADY DIVA
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
6YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 16 len behind Hikarino Ame carrying 50kg at $6.90. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on September 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cocoli Valkyrie with 51kg at $9.70. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
3
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 437x4 MON CHEVAL
Jun Fujikawa
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Second run back. First-up after four months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Kotodama carrying 56kg at $6.30. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track April 5 2023 over 1400m defeating Meisho Dondo with 56kg at $4.40. Strong winning chance.
4
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Cyan cap
5 38757 YUIGAHAMA BEACH
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 17 len behind Meisho Kotodama with 54kg at $36.70. The race before that struggled in the run home; 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Wonder Hinata with 54kg at $33.80. Hard to make a case today.
5
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 30038 NOT B ONE
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind A Shin Serena carrying 54kg at $4.90. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Garo carrying 54kg at $10.80. Genuine chance this time around.
6
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 00070 TEARJERKER
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 29 len behind Hikarino Ame carrying 54kg at $75.70. Before that 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cherry Ouranos with 54kg at $42.80. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
7
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 00620 NAVIGATOR
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 23 len behind Meisho Kotodama with 53kg at $30.30. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Power Roi with 53kg at $30.40. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
8
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 09900 GLIDER
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 26 over 820m, 8 len behind Sun Hananoame with 49kg at $34.50. The race before that second last of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 10 len behind Shizukano Umi with 54kg at $221.50. Better off investing elsewhere.
9
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 00780 YAMANO TANKI
SHINOBU NODA
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
T.Sawamura
Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 18 len behind Hishi Arakan carrying 56kg at $174.60. Before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Frevo carrying 56kg at $113.10. Wide draw too testing.
10
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 86557 PHEASANT'S EYE
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 20 len behind Hikarino Ame carrying 53kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cherry Ouranos with 54kg at $5.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
11
SOTA HIJIKATA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Hot pink cap
12 955x7 KURINO GALILEO
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 24 len behind Severin Breeze carrying 56kg at $11.40. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track on September 4 over 1400m, 37 len behind Aurum Zeus carrying 54kg at $9.50. Unlikely to threaten.
12
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Hot pink cap