HIMEJI   30 Jan 2025
 
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Race 10 1400m

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Genuine pace headed by Lambeau Leap from his wide alley. INGRID ROSE (7) didn't do a bad job when third last start over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten a long neck following a win at there the start prior. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. AUSPICIOUS DAY (4) ran sixth at his latest appearance over 1400m at Sonoda. Terrific chance to return to form. POD HALO (9) finished second at Sonoda two runs back but was less effective last time over 1230m there, finishing back in sixth. Likely improver. LAMBEAU LEAP (10) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months and did win first-up last time in work over 1400m at Sonoda. Solid top-three hope.
1 89950 ROCK A BALLAD
AKIHIRO INADA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 9 over 1400m, 46 len behind Crown Arabian carrying 54kg at $121. The race before that 5th of 12 at Sonoda on December 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mild Corsa carrying 56kg at $200.40. Has a nice gate but this will test.
1
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 88x77 COPANO JUMPING
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Third-up today. First-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Sonoda on November 14 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Azucena carrying 53kg at $150. Last start 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 15 len behind Elim with 56kg at $227.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 24435 PURE COLOR
TARO NAGASHIMA
8YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 1230m, 6 len behind Mozu Masanyan carrying 54kg at $37.80. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on December 25 over 1230m, 2.75 len behind Mozu Masanyan with 54kg at $17.80. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
3
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 57626 AUSPICIOUS DAY
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently got back early 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Elim with 54kg at $24.10. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on December 26 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Tagano Full Chance carrying 54kg at $103.10. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside alley.
4
HIJIKATA SOTA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 80088 COOL GERMAN
KOSAKU HORI
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 55.0KG
Tetsuji Kawakami
Most recently 8th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 16 len behind Prime Rose carrying 56kg at $140.60. The run before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Sonoda on December 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Shin Temujin carrying 56kg at $407. Take on trust.
5
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 99x05 LA ROYALE
MICHIO TANAKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
La Mere Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 10th of 12 at Sonoda on December 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mild Corsa carrying 56kg at $122.20. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Sonoda on January 9 over 1400m, 31 len behind Crown Arabian carrying 56kg at $310.50. Prefer others.
6
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 x1613 INGRID ROSE
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yukinori Kusaka
Racing well. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, long-neck behind Brave Wizard with 53kg at $2.90. The race before that favourite; won by 2 len at Sonoda December 12 over 1400m defeating Win Strategy carrying 51kg at $42.10. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
7
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 86004 TOKIMEKI KNIGHT
HIROKI MINAMI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Most recently 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Elim carrying 56kg at $84.10. The race before that 10th of 12 at Sonoda on December 31 over 1400m, 39 len behind Masherbrum carrying 56kg at $315.20. Others make more appeal.
8
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
YELLOW, Light green cap
9 80026 POD HALO
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 1230m, 6 len behind Mozu Masanyan with 56kg at $32.40. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on December 25 over 1230m, 2 len behind Mozu Masanyan with 56kg at $230.90. Can make amends.
9
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Light brown cap
10 1955x LAMBEAU LEAP
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Sonoda September 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cherry Russian carrying 56kg at $9.80. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Sonoda January 3 2024 over 1400m defeating Ametrine carrying 56kg at $1.40. Expected to prove hard to beat.
10
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
11 30300 STARKEY
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 12 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 16 len behind Ryuno Break carrying 56kg at $24.20. The run before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on December 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind A Shin Temujin with 56kg at $23.90. Can improve on recent efforts.
11
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 59077 UNA
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind La La Mont D'or carrying 52kg at $34.10. The run before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on December 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Belfast carrying 52kg at $134.30. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
12
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap