SONODA   30 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 10 1230m

Track:      

Narita Shin and Loulou Neige possess good early speed and will battle for early honours. NARITA SHIN (9) was an impressive winner last time over 1230m at this track, scoring by a big margin to make it two in a row. Tatsuya Takemura who has four wins when partnering stays on. Should be hard to stop. A SHIN ELAN (11) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end but missed the frame most recently when ninth. Should park just off the speed despite the draw. Among the leading chances. GRAND JUBILEE (2) resumes in a similar race to his last run three-and-a-half months ago when fourth. Definite top-three chance. LOULOU NEIGE (5) returned from a break last start with a modest fifth over 1230m at this track. Has a very strong record at this course with four wins from eight starts. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Should give backers a sight.
1 04474 TWO M ARIES
TARO NAGASHIMA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masateru Mizutani
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 7 len behind Haste carrying 56kg at $31.60. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 820m, 7 len behind Techno Express with 56kg at $13.70. Not out of this from the good draw.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 4124x GRAND JUBILEE
MOTOHIRO KOMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazutaka Hosaka
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at this track January 11 over 1230m, 6 len behind Karula Factor with 55kg at $2.90. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Himeji February 9 2023 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Setono Diamond with 56kg at $9. Returns in a winnable race.
2
WATARU HIROSE
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
3 4843x SUEHIRO VENT
TAKAO KURODA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Midori Jutaku Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track December 31 over 1230m, 1.1 len behind Jako Ema Rikkun with 54kg at $59.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at this track September 6 over 1400m, 37 len behind Fukuno Yildiz with 54kg at $22.50. Looks up against it.
3
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 26937 TOKIMEKI KNIGHT
HIROKI MINAMI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1230m, 12 len behind Narita Shin carrying 56kg at $9.30. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Grand Lei Heart with 56kg at $41.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Hot pink cap
5 511x5 LOULOU NEIGE
ISAO NAGAKURA
5YO  GREY  MARE 51.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after 10 months led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1230m, 4 len behind Satono Luxon with 52kg at $4.70. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Anthracite carrying 54kg at $4.40. One of the top chances.
5
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 33865 SIVA SHIN
Seiichi Terachi
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 8 len behind Haste carrying 56kg at $30.60. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 820m, 6 len behind Techno Express with 54kg at $42.60. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
6
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
7 53182 LEO FUTURE
SHINOBU NODA
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Tomoyuki Oyakawa
Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1230m, 8 len behind Narita Shin with 56kg at $32.80. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Simply The Best with 56kg at $39. In the mix.
7
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 42835 PROVERB
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 42 len behind Fukuno Yildiz carrying 54kg at $101.40. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meisho Yoho with 54kg at $198.20. Prepared to overlook.
8
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 11811 NARITA SHIN
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 8 len at this track April 16 over 1230m defeating Leo Future with 56kg. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4 len at this track April 2 over 1230m defeating Lance Of Venus carrying 56kg at $3.30. Winning hope.
9
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Light brown cap
10 609x7 GOLD MIRE
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shiho Oto
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1230m, 10 len behind Satono Luxon carrying 56kg at $64.30. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on September 30 2022 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind One Leon with 54kg at $5. Unlikely.
10
TOYOKAZU TANO
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 7x119 A SHIN ELAN
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Vlag carrying 57kg at $4. The race before that won by 1.0 len at this track March 22 over 1400m defeating Pikku Prinssi with 56kg at $2.20. Can bounce back.
11
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap