SONODA   22 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 1 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with Schalttag and J L Marina pressing for the lead. PAY BASQUE (11) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths into fourth. Nicely placed to take this out. SUCCESS CANON (6) returned last time with a solid third at this track over 1400m. Looks a strong chance. MEISHO MATABEE (1) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1230m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SCHALTTAG (7) made progress last time out, finishing 7 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. This looks a good race for her and she is one of the key runners.
1 x0953 MEISHO MATABEE
MOTOHIRO KOMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on May 6 over 1230m, 1.0 len behind Balmy Pearl with 56kg at $28.90. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Key Classic carrying 53kg at $11.50. Likely to go well from the rails draw.
1
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, White cap
2 0869x ICE SHELF
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Himeji January 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Moon Bridge with 56kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Kochi May 26 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ingot Bird with 56kg at $3.70. Should be right in the mix.
2
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 53350 J L MARINA
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG
Yukihito Hashimoto
Last start sat on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Feather Sky with 52kg at $14. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 34 len behind Starry Song with 51kg at $3.80. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 05037 ROSE LINE
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start ran last of 7 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 16 len behind Iza One carrying 55kg at $4.40. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Chateau Bobby carrying 54kg at $78.70. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
4
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 40x24 COEUR BRILLER
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Gold Up Company Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tasman Highway carrying 55kg at $1.60. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 34 len behind Hagino Inspire with 55kg at $6.40. Genuine chance this time around.
5
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Yellow cap
6 477x3 SUCCESS CANON
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Michiyo Shibata
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Shinzen Hachiman with 55kg at $40. Previously second-up 3rd of 18 at Kokura on July 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind A Shin Onyx with 55.0kg at $5.70. Fitter again and a winning hope.
6
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 34553 SCHALTTAG
SHINOBU NODA
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sakura Top Ster with 55kg at $7.40. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tasman Highway carrying 55kg at $5. Well placed to take this out.
7
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Light green cap
8 36438 ROYAL HOJARI
SHINJI OTSUKA
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Feather Sky with 55kg at $13.80. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Onomatopee carrying 54kg at $15.80. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
8
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 48236 CATRUL
MASAYA KOMURA
8YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 35 len behind Z Merveille carrying 55kg at $37.30. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lux Soleil carrying 55kg at $36.10. This is outside her grasp.
9
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 44020 ROSE MAJOR
TSUYOSHI OBARU
10YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 21 len behind Lux Soleil with 52kg at $86.10. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hishi Arakan with 54kg at $25.50. Wide draw makes it tough.
10
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 64844 PAY BASQUE
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Miss Trevi No carrying 55kg at $7.70. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Onomatopee carrying 55kg at $14. Winning hope.
11
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 76290 YUME KOI
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Yoshihiko Koga
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1400m, 18 len behind T O Mont Blanc with 55kg at $10.80. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Adone carrying 55kg at $32.50. Wide draw a test.
12
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap