SONODA   03 Jul 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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A solid tempo on the cards with Grand Rose heading them off. MIKO CASTANA (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish one length away in second over 1400m at this track. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Looks well placed so expect another big run. GRAND ROSE (9) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1400m at this track when third, beaten 1.3 lengths. Has plenty of upside so she will be hard to beat. HINANO TSURUTSURU (7) drew wide and was pretty plain last time out when 8 lengths from the winner in seventh at this course and distance. Will drift back but wind up late. Winning claims on best figures. YUNA PO (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 38 lengths into fourth. Better than recent efforts suggest.
1 273 T K LINO
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 31 len behind Nice Shoot carrying 56kg at $9.50. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind A Shin Latino with 56kg at $3.40. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
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HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 40070 A SHIN SANTOLINA
TAKAO KURODA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start second last of 11 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 48 len behind Nice Shoot with 55kg at $164.60. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 20 len behind Cut Back carrying 55kg at $279. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Grey cap
3 35922 MIKO CASTANA
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Nice Shoot carrying 54kg at $4.30. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind A Shin Latino carrying 54kg at $67.90. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable draw.
3
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 37x0 INDIAN BURN
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 18 len behind Chateau Eze carrying 56kg at $27.40. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Himeji on January 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Shana O with 55kg at $15.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 67594 YUNA PO
TAKESHI KIMURA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 38 len behind Nice Shoot carrying 55kg at $57.90. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 14 len behind A Shin Latino with 55kg at $60.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.
5
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 26x56 TSUKINOWA
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Shishi carrying 54kg at $15.50. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bloom The Dream with 54kg at $14.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
6
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
7 88957 HINANO TSURUTSURU
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Chateau Eze carrying 56kg at $63.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Patrol Run carrying 56kg at $73. Expected to finish much closer.
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TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Light green cap
8 98900 SCHWARZ STAR
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bloom The Dream carrying 56kg at $158.70. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 16 len behind Shishi with 56kg at $274.60. Hard to have.
8
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 3 GRAND ROSE
TAKAMASA SUWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Bloom The Dream carrying 55kg at $10.80. Improver who can get off the mark this time.
9
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 76690 HAWAIIAN SEIRA
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bloom The Dream carrying 54kg at $120. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1230m, 18 len behind Rebecca Rainbow with 54kg at $189.90. Possesses a big finish.
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TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 066x3 ROUTINE
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Teiji Omori
Second run back. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shishi with 56kg at $28. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Himeji on January 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Shana O with 55kg at $17.70. Needs to lift.
11
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 AMORE SUNRISE
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

First-starter by Kitasan Black out of Balliamo. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
12
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap