SONODA   26 Jun 2024
 
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Race 11 1400m

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The pace looks modest at best. MANTEGNA (8) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish third. Finds a suitable race and can take this out. ANTHRACITE (2) found a couple better last start at this track over 1700m. Form over this journey is strong, boasting 11 wins from 22 starts. Tomohiro Yoshimura is back on and has a solid record on the five-year-old, including 10 wins. Sure to play a big role. RESPLENDOR (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 0.9 lengths into fourth after being in contention on the corner. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. WATER GEODE (4) produced another moderate effort last start in eighth over 1700m at this track. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
1 47893 SPIRITOSO
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Sturm carrying 56kg at $225. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1230m, 14 len behind Tokei Tannhauser with 55kg at $165.40. Nice draw and worth thought.
1
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 x1413 ANTHRACITE
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on June 13 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Tagano Grantham with 57kg at $5. Before that won by a neck at this track May 23 over 1400m defeating Zendan Ryu with 56kg at $4.70. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
2
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 59x07 APOLLO DARWIN
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Apollo Thoroughbred Club
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 17 len behind Awesome Sunrise carrying 53kg at $148. Second-up 7th of 11 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 16 len behind A Shin Sturm carrying 53kg at $252.30. Not keen.
3
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Salmon cap
4 14678 WATER GEODE
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masato Yamaoka
Useful entire. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on June 13 over 1700m, 18 len behind Tagano Grantham with 56kg at $16.40. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meisho Shimato with 56kg at $15.30. Watch for him late in the piece.
4
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Cyan cap
5 55680 GIRLS' HEROINE
SUMIO ARIMA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshiko Yamashita
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind War Is Over with 54kg at $73.20. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on May 22 over 1700m, 17 len behind Mystery Box carrying 53kg at $107.80. Unlikely.
5
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 53244 RESPLENDOR
AKIHIRO INADA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 52.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind War Is Over carrying 52kg at $14.60. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Meisho Shimato with 52kg at $10.30. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
6
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 78696 MIKACHAN
Seiichi Terachi
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on June 13 over 1700m, 12 len behind Tagano Grantham with 54kg at $24.50. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Awesome Sunrise carrying 54kg at $157.50. Tricky assignment.
7
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 212x3 MANTEGNA
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind War Is Over with 56kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 3 len behind Etoile Sienne with 56kg at $9.60. Among the top chances.
8
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 76660 JETTY
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Takahashi Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 17 len behind A Shin Sturm with 56kg at $150.80. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Anthracite with 56kg at $210.90. Won't be beating too many of these home.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light brown cap
10 67779 B B ACTIVE
KOSAKU HORI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 17 len behind A Shin Sturm with 56kg at $122.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Anthracite carrying 55kg at $377.10. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
10
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 7x005 FRANCORCHAMPS
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
La Mere Co. Ltd.
Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind War Is Over with 56kg at $18.80. The race before that second last of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 7 over 1800m, 17 len behind Lord Magellan carrying 58.0kg at $181.60. Watch for him to be flashing home.
11
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Hot pink cap