SONODA   10 Apr 2025
 
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Race 11 1400m

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Expecting Scipio to take up the running with Green Theater and Maruka Atlas close at hand. SILENCE TIME (10) has been racing well this preparation, scoring last start over 1230m at this track to make it four wins from six runs this time in. Has a strong record at this course, scoring five times from six starts. Sure to go well. WONDER CATALINA (7) is fresh from a spell of nine months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Kokura over 1200m. In a different yard now and is a definite winning chance this line-up. LIVERPOOL TOWN (3) turned in a nice run when fresh from a spell two starts back at Himeji then missed the placings last time when fifth over 1700m at this track. One of the chances based on his best recent efforts. SNARK DA VINCI (4) was a gutsy winner first-up from a spell two runs back then finished fifth over 1230m at this track on March 13. Will drift back but wind up late. In the mix.
1 1x2x9 SCIPIO
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Last run raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fukuno Yildiz carrying 56kg at $11.80. At only start last preparation rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Don Ka Pono with 56kg at $2.20. Unlikely to threaten.
1
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, White cap
2 2x71x DON KA PONO
IKKOO TANAKA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Koichi Yamada
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 2.5 len this track December 29 over 1400m defeating Scipio carrying 56kg at $2.50. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at this track December 5 over 1870m, 6 len behind Maruka Iguazu with 56kg at $31.40. Keep in mind.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Grey cap
3 47x35 LIVERPOOL TOWN
RYOHEI HORI
10YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Toru Makiura
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1500m, 0.7 len behind Snark Da Vinci carrying 56kg at $56.30. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track on March 20 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Taiki Force with 53kg at $61. One of the main contenders.
3
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 77x15 SNARK DA VINCI
TAKESHI KIMURA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at Himeji February 26 over 1500m defeating August carrying 55kg at $11.90. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1230m, 9 len behind Silence Time carrying 56kg at $54.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
4
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 63232 SUNRISE RAPPORT
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Going well. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1500m, neck behind Smart Raptor carrying 54kg at $8.40. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Smart Raptor carrying 54kg at $5.90. Don't underestimate.
5
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 1223x GREEN THEATER
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Nobuyuki Hiraguchi
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track November 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hanabusa with 54kg at $3.80. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at this track June 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Namura Tata with 54kg at $44.70. Marginal chance.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 0880x WONDER CATALINA
IKKOO TANAKA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 16th of 18 at Kokura July 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Miltenberg with 58.0kg at $113. When resuming last campaign second of 18 at Kokura March 3 2024 over 1200m, 3 len behind Meisho Funkei carrying 58.0kg at $69.90. Definite winning hope.
7
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 07x00 SNARK RESIST
TAKAHIRO ARAI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 53 days. Resuming 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Accha Ghora with 58.0kg at $165.60. Second-up ran last of 13 at Tokyo on February 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind Kyoei Brisa with 57.0kg at $212.80. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
8
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light brown cap
9 x28x7 MARUKA ATLAS
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takeshi Kusakabe
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 7 at this track on March 20 over 1700m, 8 len behind Taiki Force with 56kg at $13.90. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at this track on October 31 over 1870m, 22 len behind Best Of Luck carrying 56kg at $4.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
9
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 11051 SILENCE TIME
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at this track March 13 over 1230m defeating Cat's Rise with 56kg at $1.01. The race before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on January 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Special X with 56kg at $13.50. Big chance again.
10
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 4429x GRAND RUTILE
TAKAMASA SUWA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track December 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Don Ka Pono carrying 56kg at $69.90. First up last campaign third of 11 at this track November 22 2023 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Osumi Mirai with 56kg at $11.30. Might need the run.
11
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap