SONODA   05 Jul 2024
 
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Race 11 1870m

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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by King Legend. KING LEGEND (9) was always forward and boxed on well to finish second over 1700m at this track last time. Tomohiro Yoshimura who has three wins when partnering stays on. Sure to play a big role. CURRY PAN (2) built on a nice third two starts back at this track with a win over 1700m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by a nose. Kenta Sugiura scored on him last time and retains the mount. Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. OZMOPOLITAN (6) was below her best last time when fourth over 1870m at this track. Should be poised just off the lead. One of the main contenders. YUKINO MARIA (12) is ready to win after she just missed last time, beaten a nose into second over 1700m at this track. Major player on best form.
1 78750 WEISS LICHT
MICHIO TANAKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1700m, 13 len behind Curry Pan with 56kg at $57.80. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on May 24 over 1870m, 7 len behind Meiner Evince with 55kg at $161.90. Faces a tough task.
1
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, White cap
2 23231 CURRY PAN
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well. Most recently came from midfield and won by a nose at this track June 14 over 1700m defeating Yukino Maria carrying 56kg at $2.90. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Blitzen City with 56kg at $8.10. Major player on recent form.
2
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 78275 SAYONO HAPPY
SUMIO ARIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Useful entire. Last start 5th of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1700m, 2 len behind Curry Pan with 56kg at $8.80. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Satono Kirinji carrying 56kg at $14.80. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
3
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 93535 SAVANNAH MONKEY
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Kozo Ishise
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on June 13 over 1700m, 10 len behind Tagano Grantham with 56kg at $14.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on May 24 over 1870m, 4.5 len behind Meiner Evince with 57kg at $13. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
4
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Cyan cap
5 65534 HOKUZAN GOLD
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful entire. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on June 13 over 1700m, 6 len behind Tagano Grantham with 55kg at $10.10. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on May 22 over 1700m, 8 len behind Mystery Box with 55kg at $12.70. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
5
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 33234 OZMOPOLITAN
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Ryo Kotoura
Racing well. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on June 19 over 1870m, 10 len behind Meisho Shimato carrying 53kg at $16.80. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Vina Ha Long carrying 55kg at $2.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
6
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 0590x ECORO KANAWAN
AKIHIRO INADA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at this track May 2 over 1700m, 27 len behind Vina Ha Long carrying 57kg at $260.60. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Himeji February 22 over 1800m, 12 len behind Smart Wizard carrying 57kg at $54.60. Cannot make a strong case.
7
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light green cap
8 24877 GOODY KAN WARU
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG

Last start second last of 8 at this track on June 13 over 1700m, 15 len behind Tagano Grantham carrying 56kg at $33.80. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at this track on May 24 over 1870m, 10 len behind Meiner Evince with 57kg at $30.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 111x2 KING LEGEND
KOJI OBAYASHI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on June 13 over 1700m, neck behind Tagano Grantham carrying 57kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Funabashi on February 10 2023 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mak Royd with 56kg at $44.70. Improver with winning prospects.
9
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 965x6 LIVRE
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mozu Dash Star with 53kg at $100. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track on June 23 2023 over 1400m, 15 len behind Hanabusa carrying 56kg at $8.60. Needs to lift.
10
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 570x7 SHIGERU HIKARU DIA
TARO NAGASHIMA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Keiko Morinaka
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1700m, 11 len behind Curry Pan carrying 56kg at $46.60. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track on September 14 over 1700m, 10 len behind A Shin Glass with 57kg at $5.80. Unlikely to threaten.
11
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 11422 YUKINO MARIA
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG

Racing well. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1700m, nose behind Curry Pan with 54kg at $5.70. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on May 24 over 1870m, 3 len behind Meiner Evince carrying 53kg at $6.50. Don't underestimate.
12
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap