SONODA   09 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

Track:      

The speedy Una should find the front with Bellagio Umamusuko and In A Wink on her heels. UNA (6) did a great job to score by 3.5 lengths over today's course and distance last time out to continue her outstanding recent form. Looks well placed so expect another big run. IN A WINK (2) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by 1.5 lengths when resuming last time out over 1400m at this track. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed and he is right in contention. CHIEF IN THE SKY (5) improved sharply with a win over 1400m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 2.5 lengths. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. BELLAGIO UMAMUSUKO (7) finished third over 1400m at Himeji at his most recent appearance on March 5. Sure to make his presence felt.
1 5099x COPANO SEIBER
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Teruhiro Kobayashi
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Monbetsu November 2 over 1000m, 11 len behind Kura Rouge with 55kg at $66.60. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Monbetsu May 3 2023 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jasper Major carrying 53kg at $12.70. Prefer others.
1
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 253x1 IN A WINK
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track April 25 over 1400m defeating Brandy with 56kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 13th of 18 at Kokura on August 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Daytona Mode with 53.0kg at $13.90. Sure to run well.
2
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 54859 HAGINO AGGRESSIVE
Seiichi Terachi
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Yoshie Hinokuma
Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 15 len behind Himetsuruichimonji with 55kg at $263.90. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sawayaka Rose with 56kg at $160. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
3
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 00978 YOU ARE MY SOUL
KOSAKU HORI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 15 len behind Una with 56kg at $43.30. The run before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Anthracite carrying 56kg at $20.40. A better showing is expected.
4
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 52941 CHIEF IN THE SKY
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshitake Abe
Recent form sound. Last start won by 2.5 len at this track April 25 over 1400m defeating Re Go To carrying 56kg at $3.10. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind La Royale carrying 56kg at $9.90. Last-start winner worth including
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 22311 UNA
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track April 17 over 1400m defeating Rollbahn Sky carrying 54kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track March 27 over 1400m defeating Exotic Luna carrying 54kg at $10. This is well within her grasp.
6
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 2113x BELLAGIO UMAMUSUKO
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Himeji March 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Schnell Queen carrying 57kg at $7.80. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at this track August 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Star The Sunrise with 55kg at $4.10. Returns in a winnable race.
7
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Light green cap
8 79655 COEUR ET RAIJIN
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryozo Okamoto
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Una carrying 56kg at $26.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Anthracite with 56kg at $47.90. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
8
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
9 53164 MEISHO YOHO
SHINOBU NODA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kikuno Cruijff carrying 56kg at $51.20. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 43 len behind Fukuno Yildiz carrying 57kg at $14.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
9
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 3533x HO O RAIJIN
IKKOO TANAKA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track December 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Sawayaka Rose with 56kg at $22.80. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track November 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kurino Kaiser with 56kg at $7.10. Has claims on best form.
10
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 04544 WONDER AMALFI
TAKESHI KIMURA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on April 16 over 1700m, 7 len behind Meiner Evince with 56kg at $19.70. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Anthracite with 56kg at $11.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap