SONODA   17 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

Track:      

Expecting Ecoro Courage to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. HOTEL CALIFORNIA (1) scored by a nose when resuming last start at this track over this distance after he was in contention on the bend. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring 13 times from 18 starts. Should park just off the speed. Likely to feature. ECORO COURAGE (3) scored an impressive win when resuming from a spell last time out here. Has a liking for this trip and can go on with it. GRAND RUTILE (6) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better. Likely improver with strong prospects. A SHIN DUELER (7) disappointed last start when out of the placings. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.
1 122x1 HOTEL CALIFORNIA
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Seiichi Iketani
Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by a nose at this track March 28 over 1400m defeating Schnell Queen with 56kg at $1.70. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 5 len at this track October 25 over 1400m defeating Sandstorm with 56kg at $1.30. Strong winning chance.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 36057 DENKO HAPPINESS
KOJI OBAYASHI
8YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yasuhiro Tanaka
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Himetsuruichimonji with 55kg at $124.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 9 len behind Lux Rampage with 55kg at $60.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
DAICHI MATSUKI
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
3 295x1 ECORO COURAGE
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 30 len at this track April 23 over 1400m defeating Resplendor carrying 56kg at $2. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on November 3 over 1870m, head behind Methuselah with 57kg at $1.30. Among the leading chances.
3
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 8687x WONDER ICHO
IKKOO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Urawa January 12 over 1500m, 12 len behind Great Journey carrying 57kg at $51.40. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Urawa March 21 2023 over 1500m, 9 len behind Sayono Glory carrying 57kg at $7. Likely to need this run.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 82472 TOKEI TANNHAUSER
SUMIO ARIMA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuhiko Kimura
Useful type. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Himetsuruichimonji carrying 57kg at $91.90. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Gulliver Storm with 56kg at $56.70. Racing well and is nicely placed.
5
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
6 31143 GRAND RUTILE
TAKAMASA SUWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Useful type. Resumes off a 30 day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Himetsuruichimonji carrying 57kg at $9.60. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Gulliver Storm with 56kg at $18.20. Strong winning hope.
6
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 11159 A SHIN DUELER
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1870m, 15 len behind Smart Wizard with 57kg at $3. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gulliver Storm carrying 57kg at $6.30. Can improve on recent efforts.
7
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Light brown cap