SONODA   17 Apr 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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No recognised leader engaged but Taiko Faith has the pace to work to the front. TAIKO FAITH (11) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 4 lengths when fourth over 1400m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. BEAR NAO SEN (3) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing third last time over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. MARENKA (6) is yet to break through in 17 runs but has been thereabouts. Placed two back then was 4.5 lengths away in fifth over 1400m at this track last time. Best form stacks up and she is among the chances. HO O SIX (12) finished second at this track two runs back but was less effective last time over 1400m at this track, finishing 15 lengths back in 11th. Finds a nice race and can make amends.
1 x0658 ELEGANT FLEUR
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG
Green Sword
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 8 len behind Gold Mire carrying 52kg at $67.40. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 38 len behind Pikku Prinssi carrying 51kg at $103. Will be tested.
1
TAKAHASHI MANATO
RED, Green cap
2 65938 GEMPACHI SHADOW
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takeshi Hirano
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lady Pegasus carrying 57kg at $53.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hikarino Ame carrying 56kg at $6.10. Draws well but looks safely held.
2
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 64933 BEAR NAO SEN
SHINJI OTSUKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroshi Kumaki
Racing well. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lady Pegasus carrying 55kg at $20.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Serena with 54kg at $38.20. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside stall.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
4 00649 A SHIN CHIMAIRA
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meisho Satoyuki with 57kg at $65.90. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hikarino Ame with 56kg at $44.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
KOICHI TAKAHATA
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
5 94996 JUNE QUEST
Nishikawa Shinya
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Jun Yoshikawa
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Meisho Satoyuki carrying 57kg at $35.70. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind L Halcon carrying 56kg at $56.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Orange cap
6 45635 MARENKA
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Shigeo Kadono
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Satoyuki with 55kg at $12.30. The start before that 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. Can atone.
6
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Red cap
7 0x887 CHO KANSEI
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Takao Maruyama
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sand Cruiser with 57kg at $170.10. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Mozu Crew Dragon carrying 56kg at $210.20. Will find this too difficult.
7
NAGAO TASUKU
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, Pink cap
8 56x00 RISOLUTO
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
7YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind God Amavel with 54kg at $155.80. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 15 len behind Meisho Satoyuki with 55kg at $15.60. Needs to find extra to beat these.
8
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
9 89555 SPUR CROSS
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Do The Catch with 57kg at $41.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Gott Schein with 56kg at $9.60. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
9
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
10 35496 MISS TREVI NO
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Tetsuro Murata
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Do The Catch with 55kg at $119.90. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind El Mirage carrying 54kg at $51.80. Prepared to risk on current form.
10
TEPPEI KOTANI
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 27044 TAIKO FAITH
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
ST Racing
Going well. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lady Pegasus with 55kg at $2.90. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tanomude Homma carrying 54kg at $15.40. Can atone.
11
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Black cap
12 37820 HO O SIX
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 15 len behind Injection carrying 57kg at $68.10. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Mozu Crew Dragon carrying 56kg at $22.50. Nicely placed to bounce back.
12
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Red cap