SONODA   04 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

Track:      

Strong tempo with Prospect and A Shin Elan leading from Buchi A and Snark Durian. PROSPECT (12) the winning run came to an end last start when second as favourite over 1400m at this track. No surprise to see him back in the winners' circle. A SHIN ELAN (4) is in top form with three wins on end, the most recent an effortless 4 lengths victory over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. This is his optimum trip with six wins from 12 starts and is a key runner. YUIAN GRACE (8) ran below expectations last time out at this track, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths starting at $4.60. Can atone. BUCHI A (7) has been kept fresh since finishing third over 1400m at this track a month ago. Was a determined winner two starts back. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Sure to be thereabouts.
1 0x900 MY SHOCHAN
MICHIO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Juichi Hoshino
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 40 len behind Shimme Krosa with 57kg at $148. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 27 len behind Buchi A with 57kg at $109.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 0689x KATSUTE
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Ohi April 16 over 1600m, 13 len behind Toa Kalakaua carrying 51kg at $89. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Ohi January 28 over 1600m, 26 len behind Tiered carrying 54kg at $9. Cannot enthuse.
2
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 57997 CADFAEL
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hisao Sato
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shimme Krosa carrying 57kg at $84.60. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Madam Hawk with 57kg at $380.70. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 x2111 A SHIN ELAN
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and won by 4 len at this track June 13 over 1400m defeating Crystal Nix with 58kg at $2.40. The race before that won by 1.5 len at this track May 30 over 1400m defeating Cresco Thunder carrying 57kg at $3.40. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable alley.
4
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 18175 SNARK DURIAN
TAKAHIRO ARAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shimme Krosa carrying 57kg at $4.30. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Madam Hawk carrying 58kg at $3.50. Sure to be about the money.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 86468 MYR
KOSAKU HORI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Maekawa Kikaku Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shimme Krosa with 54kg at $38.10. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Madam Hawk carrying 54kg at $107.80. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
6
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 33113 BUCHI A
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG

Racing well recently. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Daishin Birth Day with 54kg at $9.30. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track May 15 over 1400m defeating Yuian Grace carrying 53kg at $14.60. Sure to be about the money.
7
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 50x25 YUIAN GRACE
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Izumiko Yui
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Buchi A carrying 57kg at $4.70. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shimme Krosa with 57kg at $4.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
8
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 00790 BLACK RIVER
Nishikawa Shinya
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshio Tomoda
Last start second last of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 45 len behind Shimme Krosa with 55kg at $111.60. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on May 8 over 1230m, 71 len behind Daijobanai with 55kg at $140. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 46709 HASHMAL
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yuki Dendo
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 38 len behind Shimme Krosa carrying 55kg at $126.60. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Crown Arabian with 54kg at $306.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 x1114 MAGIQUE
NORIO TANAKA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Daishin Birth Day carrying 55kg at $4.10. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track May 7 over 1400m defeating Starkey carrying 56kg at $1.10. Capable of a better run.
11
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 2x112 PROSPECT
ISAO NAGAKURA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Koji Yasuhara
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 2 len behind Agnes Shu carrying 58kg at $1.50. Before that favourite; won by a neck at this track May 22 over 1400m defeating Become King with 57kg at $2.40. Winning hope.
12
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap