SONODA   22 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

Track:      

Solid early tempo from Vina Can Tho who will look to lead from the rails draw, challenged by Vuela Fuerte. VUELA FUERTE (10) scored by one length last start at this track over this distance after he was in contention on the corner. Has a very good record over today's journey with four wins from eight starts. Should park just off the speed despite the draw. Likely to feature. CHERRY RUSSIAN (11) was on a winning run of two races but last time out finished second over 1400m at this track. Hard to fault and can atone. VINA CAN THO (1) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 2.5 lengths at this track over 1400m. Form over this course and distance is solid with a win and two minor placings from four starts. Winning claims on best figures. OZMOPOLITAN (5) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing second and beaten one length. Nicely placed to play a big role.
1 55x31 VINA CAN THO
TARO NAGASHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Fumio Inoguchi
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Azu Greater carrying 55kg at $27.80. Second-up won by 2.5 len at this track May 6 over 1400m defeating Daishin Birth Day carrying 55kg at $5.80. Definite winning chance.
1
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 4384x A SHIN JOLT
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Katsuhiko Hirai
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track March 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Polixenes with 54kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track December 12 over 1400m defeating Ise Bay carrying 54kg at $18. A big run will not surprise.
2
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 66578 YAMANIN RIGID
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Hajime Doi
At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Virya with 57kg at $120.30. The race before that got back early 7th of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lightning Blue carrying 56kg at $39.70. Preferred in something easier.
3
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 00099 CURREN MAURER
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takashi Suzuki
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 14 len behind Baton Indie with 58.0kg at $241. The race before that ran last of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 14 len behind Tamamo Calicot carrying 58.0kg at $221.10. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
4
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Cyan cap
5 83352 OZMOPOLITAN
TAKAMASA SUWA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ryo Kotoura
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Vuela Fuerte carrying 55kg at $8.20. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Windy Palace carrying 51kg at $59.70. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
5
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 68627 PIECE MATCHING
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
7YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Virya with 57kg at $54. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind Narita Shin carrying 57kg at $67.50. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
6
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 1509x ENTRAPMENT
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
OUMA Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track January 16 over 1870m, 15 len behind La Vie En carrying 55kg at $68.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track August 7 over 1400m defeating Chondrule carrying 54kg at $3.30. Hard to have.
7
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 09580 NILKANTA TESORO
MOTOHIRO KOMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 17 len behind Virya with 56kg at $109.20. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Windy Palace with 56kg at $188.40. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
8
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 80005 GOODY KAN WARU
HIROKI MINAMI
5YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Virya with 57kg at $116.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 16 len behind Ritter Schlag carrying 58kg at $96.60. Others make more appeal.
9
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 22x11 VUELA FUERTE
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 58.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track April 16 over 1400m defeating Crowd Noise carrying 57kg at $3.10. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track April 30 over 1400m defeating Ozmopolitan carrying 57kg at $1.80. One of the main contenders.
10
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 41x12 CHERRY RUSSIAN
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Etsuro Sakurai
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming scored a big 5 len win at this track April 2 over 1400m defeating Spiritoso with 58kg at $2.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mild Prime carrying 57kg at $4.10. Definite winning chance.
11
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 13274 EINOSUKE
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuhiro Nakata
At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Vuela Fuerte carrying 57kg at $12.10. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Windy Palace carrying 57kg at $10.80. Genuine hope on best form.
12
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap