SONODA   01 May 2024
 
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Race 11 1870m

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Plenty of early pace from O Shin Rokuzero, Shimme Daisy and Holy Barows vying for the lead, with a few others keeping them honest. SHIMME DAISY (6) was in a different class last time, registering a dominant 2.5 lengths win over 1300m at Kochi to make it five on the bounce. Will prove tough to beat. ONE WARRIOR (1) is close to breaking through but proving costly, last time out recording another placing when second at this track. Going well without winning and looks a leading chance. HOLY BAROWS (2) really dug deep to get the prize by 4 lengths three runs back at Kochi before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Likely to go forward from a nice draw and should be involved in the finish. O SHIN ROKUZERO (11) returned from a spell last start with a strong win by 1.75 lengths over 1700m at this track. Won at his only second-up appearance and appeals as a solid top-three hope.
1 11222 ONE WARRIOR
SHINJI KUDO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 2 len behind Rikea Sable carrying 56kg at $3.10. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Rikea Sable carrying 55kg at $2.20. Has the credentials to play a major role.
1
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, White cap
2 62123 HOLY BAROWS
S BEPPU
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Rikea Sable carrying 56kg at $6.10. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at Kochi on March 10 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Shimme Daisy with 56kg at $6.60. Going well. Leading chance.
2
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
3 22x26 MR DARLING
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1800m, 3 len behind Wellerman carrying 56kg at $2.80. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1700m, 10 len behind O Shin Rokuzero carrying 56kg at $5.50. Not going well enough to win this.
3
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 5212x MARUKA IGUAZU
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Nagoya February 15 over 1700m, 3 len behind Steel Actor carrying 56kg at $16. On debut won by 2.5 len this track August 30 over 1400m defeating Prime Rose carrying 55kg at $2.50. Returns in a winnable race.
4
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 x5441 RAY AND DANCE
TAKAMASA SUWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track April 11 over 1870m defeating A Shin Kosonte carrying 55kg at $55.70. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 6 len behind Daijobanai carrying 55kg at $35.80. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
5
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
6 11111 SHIMME DAISY
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Going well. Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Kochi March 10 over 1300m defeating Holy Barows with 56kg. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 5 len at Kochi February 18 over 1400m defeating Holy Barows carrying 56kg at $1.20. One of the chief contenders.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 16x13 WELLERMAN
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 3 len at Himeji March 6 over 1800m defeating Mr Darling with 56kg at $5.70. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1700m, 3 len behind O Shin Rokuzero carrying 56kg at $3.10. Racing well and is nicely placed.
7
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light green cap
8 54519 AMBER SUGAR
KATSUYOSHI ITO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuki Dendo
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Kasamatsu on April 17 over 1400m, 15 len behind O K Minerva with 54kg at $92.10. Before that won by 0.5 len at Kasamatsu April 4 over 1400m defeating Red Jasper with 54kg at $23.20. Has claims if anywhere near her best.
8
SASAKI SEREI
MEDIUM BLUE, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE ARMABDNS, Cyan cap
9 45734 GOLDEN LONDON
AKIHIRO TAMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 4th of 8 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 6 len behind Windy Palace carrying 56kg at $25.20. The run before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on April 11 over 1870m, 5 len behind Ray And Dance carrying 56kg at $7.30. Tricky assignment.
9
TAKANORI NAGAI
DENIM, DEEP SKY BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBAND, White cap
10 11183 AGRODOLCE
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 11 at Kochi on April 6 over 1600m, 30 len behind Preflop All In carrying 56kg at $26.20. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 16 len behind Rikea Sable carrying 56kg at $20.50. Take on trust.
10
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 111x1 O SHIN ROKUZERO
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months won by 1.75 len at this track April 3 over 1700m defeating Crowd Noise carrying 56kg at $8.10. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at this track December 21 over 1400m defeating Mint Julep carrying 55kg. Worth consideration.
11
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap