SONODA   23 Apr 2025
 
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Race 10 1400m

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Strong tempo with Lowen Herz, Kikuno Rta and Neujahr leading the way. LOWEN HERZ (7) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten half a length into second over 1230m at this track after being in contention all the way. Has good early speed. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. T O NICHOLAS (9) is racing well, scoring two back at this circuit before finishing a neck from the winner in second last time over 1400m here. Deserves another chance. NEUJAHR (5) turned in a sub-par run last time out over 1400m at this venue after a nice win the start prior. Taking on a better field but she is up to the task. KIKUNO RTA (11) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 8 lengths back in second over 1400m at this course. Nicely placed to play a major role.
1 25659 COOL GERMAN
KOSAKU HORI
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG
Tetsuji Kawakami
At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Snark Durian carrying 56kg at $161.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sun Uikyo carrying 55kg at $70. Hard to make a winning case.
1
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 26x44 HUSTLER
MASASHI ATARASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tatsue Ishikawa
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Girls' Heroine carrying 56kg at $6.60. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 15 len behind Virya carrying 57kg at $10.80. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
2
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 09708 HIRO BRAVE
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
12YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hiromu Ishikawa
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 16 len behind Dreamlike with 57kg at $296.60. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 20 len behind Masherbrum carrying 56kg at $59.70. Prefer to see.
3
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 13744 NOCTURNALITY
ISAO NAGAKURA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Dreamlike with 57kg at $29.80. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pod Roi with 56kg at $21.70. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 13419 NEUJAHR
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 26 len behind Dreamlike with 56kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; scored a big 9 len win at this track March 20 over 1400m defeating Meisho Yasumasa carrying 54kg at $12.60. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
5
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Yellow cap
6 08038 HAGINO AGGRESSIVE
Seiichi Terachi
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Yoshie Hinokuma
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Snark Durian with 57kg at $75.70. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Sun Uikyo with 56kg at $81.90. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
6
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 51022 LOWEN HERZ
MOTOHIRO KOMA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Pod Jasper with 56kg at $2.30. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind T K Mohala carrying 56kg at $2.50. With a little improvement can take this out.
7
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 67907 HIGH RESILIENCE
KOJI OBAYASHI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Dreamlike carrying 57kg at $237.30. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 19 len behind Neujahr with 55kg at $101.90. Can't recommend.
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KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 4x212 T O NICHOLAS
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, neck behind Magique with 57kg at $3.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at this track March 19 over 1400m defeating Jackson Roots carrying 56kg at $5.70. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
9
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
10 75084 GARRA DE LEON
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Atsuhiro Yamaguchi
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Ena Animal carrying 54kg at $261.10. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sun Uikyo with 53kg at $107.10. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
10
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 11212 KIKUNO RTA
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Virya with 55kg at $17. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track March 13 over 1400m defeating Tokino Hito with 54kg at $2.10. Everything points towards a big run.
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TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 21x54 SMILE CLARK
HIROAKI WATASE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 7 len behind Riko Glock carrying 57kg at $2.70. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Snark Durian carrying 57kg at $6.70. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
12
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap