SONODA   02 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 11 1700m

Track:      

Pace a scorcher, headed by Bellagio Dream, Regeneration and Okemaru, closely followed by Doritaru and Tamba Busho. OKEMARU (2) was far too good first up last start when he scored by 30 lengths over 1800m at Himeji. Was a winner at the only previous second-up run and will be a tough nut to crack again. REGENERATION (4) recorded another success last time over 1400m at this track making it two straight wins this campaign. Comfortable winner last time and can measure up again. WINGS ALL (5) was a dominant winner last time over 1500m at Himeji, drifting well back but unleashing late to run away with a 3-length win. Will spot a start but wind up late and is among the chances again. BELLAGIO DREAM (10) had been in top form, landing three consecutive wins before a last-start third over 1800m at Himeji. Can give a sight.
1 7250x ELOIM ESSAIM
TAKAMASA SUWA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track December 31 over 1700m, 21 len behind Okemaru carrying 54kg at $226.20. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at this track September 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind Rapido Fiore with 54kg at $133.80. May need this run.
1
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 1x1x1 OKEMARU
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Having second run back today. Last start favourite; scored a big 30 len win at Himeji March 6 over 1800m defeating Genius Lennon carrying 55kg at $1.10. At only start last preparation favourite; won by 7 len at this track December 31 over 1700m defeating King Spica with 55kg at $1.60. Sure to prove hard to roll while in this sort of form. Improver with winning prospects.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Grey cap
3 7598x APPUPPU
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

She is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Himeji January 23 over 1400m, 34 len behind Drive Away carrying 54kg at $355.10. At her first start won by 2.5 len this track July 10 over 820m defeating Lily Heart carrying 54kg at $3.30. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Salmon cap
4 95x11 REGENERATION
IKKOO TANAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 5 len at Himeji February 25 over 1400m defeating Smart Venus with 55kg at $1.90. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at this track March 12 over 1400m defeating Rin Ten Ryu with 55kg at $1.50. Should be near his top.
4
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 45441 WINGS ALL
MASASHI ATARASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Useful type. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently won by 3 len at Himeji February 25 over 1500m defeating Omochichan carrying 55kg at $7.10. Before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on January 23 over 1400m, 31 len behind Drive Away carrying 54kg at $61.80. Great chance to win again.
5
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 20455 CHOPASNI
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1870m, 7 len behind Meisho Makujiki with 54kg at $30.50. The start before that 5th of 8 at Himeji on February 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind Wings All with 55kg at $34.90. Might just find this a bit too tough.
6
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 2x335 IZA GREEN LIGHT
Nishikawa Shinya
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Last start 5th of 8 at Himeji on March 6 over 1800m, 42 len behind Okemaru carrying 55kg at $56.70. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Himeji on February 11 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Omochichan with 56kg at $3.70. Should go well.
7
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 488x2 GENIUS LENNON
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Himeji on March 6 over 1800m, 30 len behind Okemaru carrying 55kg at $40.60. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Rapido Fiore carrying 55kg at $15. Solid top-three hope.
8
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 05331 SEINOSUKE
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Toshiyuki Fukumori
Last start won by 0.5 len at this track March 19 over 1400m defeating Tassel with 55kg at $4.70. Before that 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Peptide Shinano with 55kg at $14.50. Prefer to see.
9
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 61113 BELLAGIO DREAM
TAKAMASA SUWA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Himeji on March 6 over 1800m, 40 len behind Okemaru carrying 55kg at $3.60. Before that won by 2.5 len at Himeji January 30 over 1800m defeating Lazulite Takka with 57kg at $1.70. Winning hope.
10
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 51424 TAMBA BUSHO
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on March 19 over 1700m, 6 len behind Smart Exceed with 52kg at $6.30. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Himeji on February 26 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Smart Exceed with 52kg at $5.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
11
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 33425 DORITARU
AKIHIRO TAMURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on March 19 over 1700m, 7 len behind Smart Exceed carrying 56kg at $2.70. Before that 2nd in a small field at Himeji on February 11 over 1500m, neck behind Omochichan with 56kg at $3.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
12
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Hot pink cap