SONODA   09 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 11 1700m

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Plenty of early pressure with Climb Angel, Monge Gift and Grind Out leading the charge. GRIND OUT (6) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 1800m at Saga, scoring by one length. Was a winner at the only previous second-up run and is a great chance to get the prize again. NIJIIRO HARPY (1) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 1.5 lengths over 1700m at Nagoya. Tackling a deeper field this time but she is up to the task. ZAO (5) has been about the money at each run this prep, the latest offering a second over 1700m at Nagoya. Should be poised just off the lead and is capable of testing this field. PRIME ROSE (9) was allowed to drift back from an outside draw last time but found the line strongly to finish fifth over 1700m at Nagoya. Will be putting in the big strides late and worth including.
1 21x61 NIJIIRO HARPY
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at Nagoya on March 28 over 1500m, 9 len behind Fuku Pygmalion with 54kg at $16.70. Second run from a spell won by 1.5 len at Nagoya April 11 over 1700m defeating Zao with 55kg at $7.20. Strong winning hope.
1
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 37455 TIRAMISU EYE
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 5th of 7 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Windy Palace with 54kg at $78. Before that got back early 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 28 over 1500m, 12 len behind Prime Rose with 55kg at $76.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
2
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 45344 INTERLUDE
MASASHI ATARASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Windy Palace with 54kg at $27.40. Before that 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 28 over 1500m, 11 len behind Prime Rose carrying 55kg at $61.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 12812 MELODY MAKER
SATOSHI MATSUURA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zendanno Hagemi carrying 54kg at $6.70. The start before that won by 1.5 len at this track March 21 over 1400m defeating Zendanno Hagemi with 53kg at $44. This is well within her grasp.
4
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 0x332 ZAO
YASUHIDE YONEYA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 12 at Nagoya on April 11 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Nijiiro Harpy carrying 55kg at $8.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on March 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Bismarck carrying 54kg at $2.30. No surprise if she was in the finish.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 721x1 GRIND OUT
MAMORU TANAKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.0 len at Saga April 7 over 1800m defeating Kentucky Gray carrying 54kg at $1.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2 len at Kochi August 12 over 1300m defeating A's Tempest carrying 54kg at $4.30. Can continue her winning ways. Improver with winning prospects.
6
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 1x762 PHARMA TEARS
KAZUNOBU SUDA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Mizusawa on April 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Elenora with 54kg at $7.60. The run before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on March 27 over 1500m, 8 len behind Princess Allie carrying 54kg at $194.80. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
7
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light green cap
8 12924 CLIMB ANGEL
MOTOHIRO KOMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Saga on April 7 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Grind Out with 54kg at $3.80. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at Himeji on February 28 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Prime Rose with 55kg at $6. Not keen.
8
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 21215 PRIME ROSE
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Nagoya on April 11 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Nijiiro Harpy carrying 55kg at $3.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3.5 len at Himeji February 28 over 1500m defeating Climb Angel carrying 55kg at $2.20. Among the winning chances.
9
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 24337 TOKEI KATTARO
TARO NAGASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resumes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1700m, 11 len behind O Shin Rokuzero carrying 54kg at $10.90. Before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 28 over 1500m, 6 len behind Prime Rose carrying 55kg at $2.30. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
10
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 11135 MONGE GIFT
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resumes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run struggled in the run home; 5th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1700m, 6 len behind O Shin Rokuzero carrying 54kg at $4.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1800m, 6 len behind Wellerman carrying 55kg at $2.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
11
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 123x2 BALALAIKA
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Monbetsu on April 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Komori Regal carrying 54kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Monbetsu on May 30 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Makotorokusanohoko carrying 54kg at $5.60. Don't underestimate.
12
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap