SONODA   12 Jul 2024
 
GOING:

Race 10 1230m

Track:      

Solid tempo set by Narita Shin and Diana Zelos who are both capable of leading. NARITA SHIN (6) confidence is high after winning his fifth race in a row as favourite on June 21 at this track over 1230m. Will attempt to add to his impressive record at this track and distance. Down in weight and will again prove tough to stop. GIYU (3) turned in a fine effort to score at today's course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. MAY STORM (10) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1230m at this track. Has ability and looks a top three chance. DIANA ZELOS (7) was in the firing line on the corner and finished second last time over 1230m at this track. Ready to go one better.
1 x7564 GRAND PRIX ONE
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Grand Prix Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1230m, 4 len behind Giyu carrying 53kg at $9. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind War Is Over carrying 56kg at $81.20. The inside gate brings him right into contention.
1
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 x6995 SNARK STAR
TAKESHI KIMURA
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
Last start second last in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1230m, 5 len behind Giyu carrying 56kg at $52.70. Before that second last of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind War Is Over with 56kg at $126.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
3 24311 GIYU
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Atsuhiro Yamaguchi
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track June 21 over 1230m defeating Diana Zelos carrying 56kg at $2. The race before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track May 31 over 1230m defeating Push Yourself with 56kg at $9.90. Plenty to like about his prospects.
3
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 08005 NINEN B GUMI
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Akira Fujimoto
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on June 28 over 1230m, 17 len behind Smart Scepter with 54kg at $33.90. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1230m, 15 len behind Tokei Tannhauser with 55kg at $126.40. Needs to improve sharply.
4
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
5 42313 SATONO KIRINJI
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Going well. Resumes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 13 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Fukuno Yildiz with 57kg at $3.90. The run before that came from midfield and won by a head at this track May 16 over 1400m defeating Add One carrying 56kg at $3.70. Among the winning chances.
5
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
6 11111 NARITA SHIN
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
On a five run winning streak. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track June 21 over 1230m defeating Ciel Bleu carrying 57kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track May 31 over 1230m defeating In A Wink with 56kg at $1.70. Winning hope.
6
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Cyan cap
7 x0882 DIANA ZELOS
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Tadahiro Amahori
Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Giyu with 51kg at $4.40. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on June 7 over 820m, 7 len behind Gold Bond with 53kg at $18.70. Not far away of late. Worth including.
7
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 86967 MIKACHAN
Seiichi Terachi
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Anthracite carrying 54kg at $140.80. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on June 13 over 1700m, 12 len behind Tagano Grantham with 54kg at $24.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
9 0x094 KIRISHIMA TOWN
MOTOHIRO KOMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinichiro Nishimura
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on June 7 over 820m, 5 len behind Gold Bond carrying 57kg at $112.60. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on May 16 over 820m, 9 len behind Smart Mace with 53kg at $47.30. Cannot enthuse.
9
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
ORANGE, Hot pink cap
10 63533 MAY STORM
RYOHEI HORI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Going well. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Giyu carrying 54kg at $3.20. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Awesome Sunrise carrying 56kg at $7.20. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap