SONODA   29 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 11 1400m

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From their good gates Meisho Onite, Bellagio Hope and Sonic will likely vie for the lead in a keen pace battle. SATONO DOLCE (7) turned in a fine effort to win by 2 lengths at today's track and distance when resuming from a break last start. Must raise the bar but another big run is on the cards. MEISHO ONITE (4) turned in a fair effort at Himeji over 800m at his last run three-and-a-half months ago, finishing fourth and beaten one length. Looks a winning chance. SONIC (5) was prominent at the bend and finished second last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Has raced five times here and has never missed the frame. Finds a tougher race but this looks well within his grasp. SOMETIME AGO (3) turned in a fine effort to score by one length at today's track and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Likely to be there at the finish again.
1 24x15 KANEMITSU ACE
SUMIO ARIMA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track April 17 over 1400m defeating Dame Sunrise carrying 57kg at $9.50. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Erika Verona with 57kg at $10.10. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
1
KENTA SUGIURA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap
2 69657 FIRE BOLT
TAKESHI KIMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 15 len behind Erika Verona carrying 57kg at $355.80. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Juwelier with 57kg at $102.10. Hard to have on recent performances.
2
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Red cap
3 21211 SOMETIME AGO
MOTOHIRO KOMA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track May 5 over 1400m defeating Yell Queen with 58kg at $3.30. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track March 27 over 1400m defeating Tanomude Homma with 56kg at $6.60. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside stall.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, Yellow cap
4 x834x MEISHO ONITE
TARO NAGASHIMA
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Himeji February 11 over 800m, 1.0 len behind Izu Jo Dream with 56kg at $6. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at this track January 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rikea Sable with 56kg at $12.80. Definite winning hope.
4
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
5 11x22 SONIC
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazumi Maki
Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, neck behind Buchi A carrying 58kg at $1.70. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Erika Verona carrying 57kg at $3.10. Has the ability to take this out.
5
F KOMAKI
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, White cap
6 52945 BELLAGIO HOPE
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG

Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 12 len behind Dreamlike carrying 54kg at $12.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Neujahr carrying 56kg at $6.30. Tested on recent form.
6
TAKAHASHI MANATO
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
7 478x1 SATONO DOLCE
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after six months won by 2 len at this track May 6 over 1400m defeating Three Miss Lapis carrying 57kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on October 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Vive La Galette carrying 56kg at $14.40. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
7
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 18435 LORD LEGACY
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Useful gelding. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1700m, 8 len behind Laki Alexander carrying 57kg at $12.70. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Buchi A carrying 57kg at $19.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
8
WATARU HIROSE
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 13867 BUSTER WOLF
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shota Matsuya
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1700m, 15 len behind Laki Alexander carrying 57kg at $58.10. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Snark Durian carrying 57kg at $28.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Light green cap
10 85008 HAPPY YELLOW
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Useful type. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at this track on April 29 over 820m, 5 len behind Windsor Roar carrying 55kg at $34.40. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1230m, 8 len behind Matthias carrying 55kg at $80.10. Forward showing expected.
10
TOMOHIRO SASADA
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
11 5433x BLITZEN CITY
ISAO NAGAKURA
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Yushun Horse Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Himeji February 7 over 1500m, 10 len behind A Shin Leo with 55kg at $13.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track October 23 over 1400m defeating Pink Margarita with 56kg at $1.40. Returns in a winnable race.
11
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
12 x1395 LILIES BLOOM
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
YGG Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Agnes Shu carrying 55kg at $5.60. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Pod Roi carrying 54kg at $3.10. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
12
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap