SONODA   28 Mar 2024
 
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Race 12 820m

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Pace a scorcher, headed by Smart Ciel, Techno Express and Haste, closely followed by Spellcaster and Gold Lantern. SMART CIEL (3) went fast early over 800m at Urawa last time and dug deep to score by half a length. Should be prominent again from the low draw. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot salute. SPELLCASTER (4) is closing in on a win, last time out finishing second at Himeji when just 1.75 lengths from the winner. Don't underestimate. HASTE (6) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score dominantly last time out. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. IRON FLOWER (10) resumes in a similar race to her last run three-and-a-half months ago when second, beaten a neck. Sure to make her presence felt.
1 9x709 STRING POST
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start ran last of 9 at Himeji on February 29 over 1400m, 23 len behind Satono Luxon carrying 54kg at $62.70. Before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on January 1 over 900m, 10 len behind Mo Mo Black carrying 54kg at $25.40. Win would surprise.
1
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, White cap
2 00677 UPOPOY
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 7th of 11 at Himeji on March 6 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Clee carrying 54kg at $151.20. The race before that second last of 8 at Himeji on February 23 over 800m, 8 len behind Yellow Cab with 54kg at $75. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
2
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, White cap
3 82321 SMART CIEL
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Toru Okawa
Going well. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Urawa February 23 over 800m defeating Monster Prince carrying 55kg at $2.30. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Urawa on January 11 over 800m, 1.0 len behind Memorial Queen carrying 52kg at $1.90. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
4 02042 SPELLCASTER
ISAO NAGAKURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Haruya Yoshida
Recent form sound. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 23 over 800m, 1.75 len behind A Shin Repni carrying 54kg at $3.80. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 15 at Ohi on January 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Di Orem carrying 54kg at $11.50. Leading contender coming out of a very nice draw.
4
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 x6116 TECHNO EXPRESS
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pink Margarita carrying 57kg at $7.20. The run before that won by 3 len at Himeji February 7 over 800m defeating Tokimeki Knight with 56kg at $2.50. Safely held last time out but this suits.
5
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
6 21621 HASTE
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yasuhisa Seno
Useful type. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at Himeji February 28 over 800m defeating Babe carrying 56kg at $2.20. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 6 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Itemae Dasen carrying 56kg at $2.20. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
6
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
7 07535 SEI BROCKEN
Seiichi Terachi
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Seiki Kaneda
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Himeji on March 6 over 800m, 3 len behind Clee with 56kg at $8.90. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Himeji on February 23 over 800m, 2.75 len behind Yellow Cab with 56kg at $12.60. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
7
DAICHI MATSUKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, White cap
8 95646 GOLD LANTERN
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 23 over 800m, 7 len behind Yellow Cab carrying 54kg at $8.70. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 7 over 800m, 5 len behind Mozu Grande Dame with 54kg at $16.70. Top-three chance on best figures.
8
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 46044 TWO M ARIES
TARO NAGASHIMA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masateru Mizutani
Last start 4th of 11 at Himeji on March 6 over 800m, 3 len behind Clee with 56kg at $44.70. The start before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Himeji on February 7 over 800m, 6 len behind Techno Express carrying 56kg at $45.10. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
9
F KOMAKI
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Grey cap
10 7322x IRON FLOWER
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Kazuma Ikegami
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track December 14 over 820m, a neck behind American Baby carrying 53kg at $20.60. When resuming last campaign 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt October 10 2022 over 1300m, 11 len behind All Flag carrying 55.0kg at $172.60. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
10
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
11 62332 RUN TO THE SKY
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Resumes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 23 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Yellow Cab with 54kg at $3. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 7 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Mozu Grande Dame with 54kg at $5.90. Capable of a strong showing.
11
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Cyan cap
12 40338 SIVA SHIN
Seiichi Terachi
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at Himeji on March 6 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Clee with 56kg at $16.40. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Himeji on February 23 over 800m, 3 len behind A Shin Repni carrying 56kg at $6.40. Wide draw a test.
12
SASAKI SEREI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light green cap