SONODA   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 820m

Track:      

Pace looks genuine from Clee, Ingenium and Love Me Tequila, closely attended by Serious Hitter. INGENIUM (5) turned in a handy position before finishing second last start over 820m at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths as favourite. Best figures measure up and is sure to run well. SERIOUS HITTER (10) showed good speed last time out and fought on well when third over 820m here. Should be prominent despite the wide draw and is expected to be in the finish. WINDSOR ROAR (3) had been racing well with three consecutive placings before last start managing only fifth over 820m at this circuit. Has a decent record at this trip with four minor placings from six tries and is capable of going well. LOVE ME TEQUILA (1) showed early speed from an outside draw and held a forward position before fading to finish fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, last start over 1230m at this venue. Can figure in the finish from the inside alley.
1 53314 LOVE ME TEQUILA
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Matthias with 54kg at $15.50. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track March 18 over 820m defeating Miyabi Arc carrying 54kg at $5.90. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
1
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 58x09 RESPLENDOR
TAKAHIRO ARAI
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 14 len behind Agnes Ryu with 54kg at $105.70. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 42 len behind Vuela Fuerte carrying 52kg at $43.40. Prepared to just watch today.
2
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 43225 WINDSOR ROAR
AKIHIRO TAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Fukukitaru Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 3 len behind Rikea Sable with 53kg at $3.30. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 19 over 820m, nose behind Ingenium with 52kg at $4.30. Plenty to like about his prospects.
3
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 68777 SATONO GRAND
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 38 len behind Virya carrying 57kg at $84.50. The start before that 7th of 11 at Himeji on March 6 over 800m, 6 len behind Kanta Wood Tail with 54kg at $148.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
4
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 x1312 INGENIUM
IKKOO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shinji Hodota
Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 0.8 len behind Rikea Sable carrying 57kg at $2.20. The race before that favourite; won by a nose at this track March 19 over 820m defeating Windsor Roar carrying 55kg at $2.20. Went close last time. Leading player again.
5
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 x7080 JETTY
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Takahashi Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 11 len behind Rikea Sable carrying 56kg at $333.60. The run before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 14 len behind Ingenium with 55kg at $187.20. Needs to lift.
6
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light green cap
7 64876 MAY STORM
RYOHEI HORI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Matthias carrying 57kg at $64.80. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 6 len behind Agnes Ryu with 56kg at $107.20. Out of his depth.
7
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 34136 CLEE
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Sun
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 3.5 len behind Rikea Sable carrying 56kg at $21. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Ingenium carrying 55kg at $8.60. Genuine hope.
8
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 98500 HAPPY YELLOW
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1230m, 8 len behind Matthias with 55kg at $80.10. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 9 len behind Agnes Ryu carrying 54kg at $40.40. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
9
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 34x53 SERIOUS HITTER
NORIO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 6 len behind Ingenium with 55kg at $5.60. Second-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 1.1 len behind Rikea Sable with 56kg at $9.20. Capable of a strong showing.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap