SONODA   09 Apr 2025
 
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Race 10 1400m

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Doubt they will go too hard without a noted leader engaged. MEINER ALAUDA (3) registered a strong win at Himeji two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when second over 1400m at this track. Shapes as a top chance on recent form. MEISHO HANZO (7) went forward from the low draw when resuming last start and sat on the pace before sticking on well to finish second over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to go one better. STREET JAGUAR (8) raced below his best last time when sixth over 1400m at this track. Has his share of talent and finds a suitable race. TAKKEN IKKI (1) has missed the frame at his last couple of outings, the latest when 16th over 1600m at Chukyo. Can feature back at this level.
1 00x00 TAKKEN IKKI
NORIO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toshihisa Takeda
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming didn't finish the race at Kyoto Dirt February 15 over 1400m. Last start ran last of 16 at Chukyo on March 22 over 1600m, 47 len behind Admire Astra carrying 55.0kg at $377.80. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 66020 SAKURA TOP CROSS
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Top Fellow Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 19 len behind Daishin Birth Day with 56kg at $100. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1500m, 5 len behind Polixenes with 56kg at $12.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 52212 MEINER ALAUDA
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Daishin Birth Day carrying 53kg at $13.80. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Himeji February 27 over 1500m defeating Golden London with 53kg at $2.10. This is well within his grasp.
3
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 71299 COPANO JUMPING
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind Daishin Birth Day with 56kg at $191.50. The run before that 9th of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Schnell Queen carrying 56kg at $30.40. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
4
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 67870 BUZZER BEAT
MICHIO TANAKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Masateru Mizutani
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 20 len behind Ford Tesoro with 56kg at $249.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Intensivo with 56kg at $144.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 08709 HIRO SHIGE SUNRISE
RYOHEI HORI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hirokazu Ao
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ford Tesoro with 56kg at $130.50. The run before that second last of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 22 len behind Schnell Queen with 56kg at $32.40. Hard to have.
6
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 210x2 MEISHO HANZO
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Second-up. First-up after two months raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Ford Tesoro with 56kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on November 14 over 1400m, 30 len behind Sun Uikyo with 55kg at $5.10. Among the leading chances.
7
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
8 37256 STREET JAGUAR
SUMIO ARIMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shimme Krosa with 56kg at $27.80. The race before that 5th of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Polixenes with 56kg at $3.30. Leading chance again.
8
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 90677 LALA LAND
Yoshimi Masayuki
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Setsu Shiina
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Daishin Birth Day with 54kg at $178. The run before that ran last of 7 at Himeji on March 5 over 1800m, 45 len behind Acute Girl carrying 52kg at $85. Needs plenty of luck.
9
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap