SONODA   18 Sep 2024
 
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Race 11 1230m

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Expecting a strong pace headed by Cat's Rise, Lux Rampage and Don Fukurin. DON FUKURIN (10) returns from a break of five months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 1230m at this track. Ideally placed to score while fresh. SMART MACE (4) went forward when resuming last start and proved too strong over 820m at this track. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to take this out. LUX RAMPAGE (6) has not appeared since he finished second at this track on July 3. One to consider. HIMETSURUICHIMONJI (1) had been racing well with three placings on end before finishing fourth last start over 1600m at Kasamatsu. Returns to the course where she finished third two runs back. Record here is impressive with six wins from 17 starts. Deserves respect.
1 12334 HIMETSURUICHIMONJI
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Going well. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Kasamatsu on August 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sail On Sailor with 55kg at $19.30. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Smart Scepter carrying 54kg at $4.40. Nice draw and worth thought.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 0526x MAPLE SISTER
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Eiji Setsu
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track June 13 over 820m, 6 len behind All Smart carrying 55kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at this track October 19 over 1230m, 2.25 len behind Floral Dress with 55kg at $1.70. Holds genuine claims fresh.
2
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 100x0 WHISKY TIME
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  BAY  MARE 49.0KG
Southern Holding Co. Ltd.
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 10 over 1200m, 16 len behind Kurino Albatross carrying 56.0kg at $189.10. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Kawasaki on February 2 2023 over 1600m, 6 len behind Jasper Jet carrying 55kg at $60.30. Solid top-three hope.
3
HIJIKATA SOTA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 301x1 SMART MACE
SUMIO ARIMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 52.0KG
Toru Okawa
Second run back. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track August 28 over 820m defeating Lune D'amour carrying 56kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on March 20 over 1230m, 2.25 len behind Don Fukurin with 52kg at $5.80. Sure to prove tough to beat in this sort of form. Improver with winning prospects.
4
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 82142 CAT'S RISE
Seiichi Terachi
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Green Theater carrying 54kg at $5.40. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind A Shin Sturm with 55kg at $2.80. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
5
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 1332x LUX RAMPAGE
TARO NAGASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
LUX Inc.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track July 3 over 1230m, 5 len behind A Shin Big Boss with 56kg at $1.80. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Urawa October 17 over 1400m, 17 len behind Entelecheia carrying 54kg at $33.10. Can return in winning form.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 98x9x SILENCE TIME
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on June 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Escale carrying 58.0kg at $29.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 30 len at this track October 4 over 1400m defeating Green Theater carrying 56kg at $5.90. Solid top-three proposition.
7
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 48455 DAICHI VIVANT
SEIJIRO IKARI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Hidetoshi Hattori
At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on August 23 over 1230m, 15 len behind Grand Rutile with 57kg at $34.70. The start before that in a small field at this track on July 25 over 1230m, 7 len behind Floral Dress carrying 57kg at $25.80. Needs to lift.
8
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 77282 KURINO EQUALIZER
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on August 23 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Grand Rutile with 57kg at $3.50. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind A Shin Sturm with 56kg at $28.40. Narrowly beaten last time and is in the mix.
9
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 3213x DON FUKURIN
IKKOO TANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Koichi Yamada
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track April 18 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Lux Rampage with 57kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign eighth of 13 at Kyoto Dirt October 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Alm La Tour with 58.0kg at $77.20. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
10
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 34x43 TRINITY KNOT
SHINOBU NODA
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 48 days. Resuming 4th of 7 at this track on July 3 over 1230m, 10 len behind A Shin Big Boss carrying 56kg at $18.60. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on August 1 over 1230m, 9 len behind Inazuma Tailor carrying 56kg at $14.70. Tested on recent form.
11
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Hot pink cap