SONODA   31 Jul 2025
 
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Race 11 1230m

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Genuine tempo with Shimme Krosa to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. NARITA SHIN (9) closed off strongly last start to get up for second over 1230m at this track. Has a strong record here at this journey and should be right in this. VENCEDORES (3) returned from a break last start and was having his first run on dirt for a new stable when sixth over 1400m at this track. Will take a lot from that first run on this surface and is among the main hopes. SHIMME KROSA (8) went forward last start over 1400m at this track and held on well for third. Meeting a deeper field this time but has the ability to mix it with them. PLAISIR MINORU (1) missed the frame last start over 1700m at this track, finishing fifth. No surprise to see him in the mix.
1 7x075 PLAISIR MINORU
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Terumi Yoshioka
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1700m, 5 len behind Black Butler carrying 58kg at $93.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on June 20 over 1230m, 8 len behind Silence Time carrying 57kg at $307. The inside gate brings him right into contention.
1
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 36116 DAIJOBANAI
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind A Shin Resume carrying 56kg at $17.60. The race before that won by 3.5 len at this track June 6 over 1230m defeating Narita Shin with 58kg at $2.70. Nice draw and worth thought.
2
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 6x8x6 VENCEDORES
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Kazuhiro Sasaki
Second-up today. Last run 6th of 8 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Windy Palace carrying 58kg at $2.50. At only start last preparation sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2200m, 11 len behind Mozu Maverick with 58.0kg at $4. Sure to run well.
3
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 0x0x0 YUINO ICHIGEKI
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Racing second-up today. Last run ran last of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1230m, 61 len behind Meisho Shimato with 54kg at $23.40. At only start last preparation raced on the pace before fading ran last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 14 over 1400m, 24 len behind Eifer Scan with 58.0kg at $6.20. Unlikely to threaten.
4
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 32115 HOKUZAN BURLY
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1230m, 3 len behind Meisho Shimato carrying 57kg at $3. Before that favourite; won by a neck at this track June 19 over 1230m defeating Oaken with 58kg at $1.80. Can take this out.
5
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 48976 SHIRONO KUMIKYOKU
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Big Red Farm
Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1230m, 11 len behind Crowd Noise carrying 55kg at $428.40. The run before that ran last of 7 at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 24 len behind Enhorabuena with 55kg at $55.10. Likely to struggle.
6
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 97556 INAZUMA TAILOR
Jun Fujikawa
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Kouichi Nakanishi
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1230m, 8 len behind Meisho Shimato with 57kg at $50.90. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1230m, 7 len behind Daijobanai carrying 58kg at $15.80. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
7
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 1x413 SHIMME KROSA
IKKOO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Glorious Apoi carrying 57kg at $5.10. The run before that won by 1.75 len at this track June 12 over 1400m defeating Crown Arabian carrying 57kg at $2.20. Definite chance.
8
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 31422 NARITA SHIN
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1230m, head behind Meisho Shimato carrying 57kg at $4.40. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Daijobanai with 58kg at $10.30. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
9
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 28034 CAT'S RISE
Seiichi Terachi
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG

Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1230m, 2.75 len behind Meisho Shimato carrying 55kg at $7.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1230m, 7 len behind Daijobanai carrying 56kg at $16.80. Wide draw makes it tough.
10
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 80205 PRINCESS KAREN
SHINOBU NODA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Minoru Murakami
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at this track on June 20 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Silence Time carrying 53kg at $72.90. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 21 over 820m, 9 len behind Gold Bond carrying 53kg at $10.30. Happy to risk.
11
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Hot pink cap
12 5x506 DEAR TAIZAN
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 820m, 5 len behind You're My Dream with 57kg at $325.30. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1230m, 15 len behind Daijobanai carrying 56kg at $161.60. Others preferred at this stage.
12
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap