SONODA   03 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 820m

Track:      

Solid tempo set by Kanta Wood Tail and Serious Hitter. KANTA WOOD TAIL (2) last raced when successful by half a length over 800m at Himeji four months ago. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. LUX PARADIS (5) has switched yards since finishing 11th three weeks ago over 820m at this track. Definite winning chance in this line-up. MAY STORM (1) did well to score at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when second over 820m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Has started three times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. SERIOUS HITTER (8) finished 5.5 lengths away in tenth last start over 820m at this track in a disappointing performance. Better than last start and worth another chance.
1 76312 MAY STORM
RYOHEI HORI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on June 11 over 820m, 2 len behind Smart MacE carrying 57kg at $5.60. The run before that came from midfield and won by a neck at this track May 22 over 820m defeating Lacus Gaudii carrying 58kg at $4.60. An inside stall is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
1
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 0121x KANTA WOOD TAIL
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
5YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Himeji March 6 over 800m defeating Izu Jo Hero with 56kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at this track October 24 over 1230m, 44 len behind Intensivo with 56kg at $4.50. Expect a bold showing.
2
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 622x8 IZU JO HERO
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 820m, 5 len behind Smart MacE carrying 56kg at $9.20. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track on April 18 2024 over 1400m, 10 len behind Zendanno Hagemi with 54kg at $10.40. Unlikely to threaten.
3
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 69772 OAKEN
HIROKI MINAMI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Masataka Nakatsuji
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1230m, neck behind Hokuzan Burly with 57kg at $17.70. The start before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 9 len behind Hokuzan Burly carrying 57kg at $23.70. In the mix again.
4
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Cyan cap
5 9x060 LUX PARADIS
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
LUX Inc.
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on June 11 over 820m, 9 len behind Smart MacE with 56kg at $51.70. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on May 21 over 820m, 6 len behind Rikea Sable carrying 55kg at $35.60. Nicely placed to make amends.
5
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Yellow cap
6 09904 CURREN MAURER
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Takashi Suzuki
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 820m, 4 len behind Smart MacE carrying 55kg at $68.40. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 19 len behind Entrapment carrying 57kg at $19.20. This looks too tough.
6
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 25146 WINDSOR ROAR
AKIHIRO TAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Fukukitaru Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Smart MacE with 58kg at $8.50. The start before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track on May 21 over 820m, 1.75 len behind Rikea Sable with 57kg at $6.10. Will be tested.
7
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 53230 SERIOUS HITTER
NORIO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Smart MacE carrying 56kg at $3.20. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on May 22 over 820m, 1.1 len behind May Storm with 58kg at $2.90. Was disappointing last start but is a chance today.
8
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 x0899 SOUTHERN WIND
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 820m, 5 len behind Smart MacE with 53kg at $105.90. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on May 22 over 820m, 7 len behind May Storm carrying 54kg at $62.80. Happy enough to avoid.
9
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 70937 DISCE GAUDERE
MASAHIRO KITANO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Smart MacE with 58kg at $28.20. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on May 21 over 820m, 1.5 len behind Rikea Sable carrying 57kg at $20.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 85809 AISORASHI
MASAYA KOMURA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Yukihiro Moroe
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1230m, 79 len behind Hokuzan Burly with 55kg at $350.70. Before that second last of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1230m, 45 len behind Daijobanai with 54kg at $510. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Hot pink cap
12 14443 LOVE ME TEQUILA
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on June 11 over 820m, 3 len behind Smart MacE carrying 54kg at $8.60. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 22 over 820m, 1.4 len behind May Storm carrying 56kg at $7.50. Should go well.
12
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap