SONODA   29 Apr 2024
 
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Race 12 1230m

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Expecting Chachahime to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. RAPIDE BELLE (5) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second when resuming last start over 1400m at this track. Finds a tougher race but she has the talent to test this line-up. SMALT (3) is close to breaking through after finishing second last start over 1230m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. A SHIN JET (4) raced on the speed last start over this course and distance and stuck on well to finish second, beaten 1.75 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. JO PATIO (6) turned things around last start and landed the prize by half a length over 1400m at this track. Well placed to feature in the finish again.
1 15479 BLUSTER
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masanobu Kanayama
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Kajiki carrying 53kg at $80.80. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Eiyu Max with 56kg at $24.50. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
1
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, White cap
2 22427 APOLLO PHANTOM
TAKAMASA SUWA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Apollo Thoroughbred Club
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1700m, 34 len behind Yuian Grace with 56kg at $17. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, head behind Grand Verseau with 56kg at $5.60. Can't recommend against this lot.
2
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 5x232 SMALT
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Eiyu Max with 56kg at $3.20. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind It's My Business carrying 56kg at $1.80. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
3
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 64302 A SHIN JET
HIROAKI WATASE
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful type. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on April 17 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Ise Bay with 54kg at $5.40. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 26 over 820m, 10 len behind Young Blood carrying 54kg at $8.70. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
4
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 9x2x2 RAPIDE BELLE
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, neck behind Buzzer Beat carrying 54kg at $1.40. At only start last preparation rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Himeji on February 8 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Re Go To carrying 54kg at $2.70. Fitter and a winning hope.
5
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 51441 JO PATIO
HIROKI MINAMI
7YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Eriko Ueda
Useful type. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track April 16 over 1400m defeating Namura Duran with 54kg at $3.40. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Teleos Noa carrying 54kg at $4.10. Can get the job done again.
6
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 60075 KEIAI MANUKA
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 53.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Resumes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Happy Yellow with 56kg at $259.30. The run before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Azu Greater with 56kg at $90.10. Out of his depth.
7
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Light green cap
8 6122x SATONO ARPEGGIO
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track January 3 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Jo Lono carrying 53kg at $10.30. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at this track November 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Endless Road carrying 56kg at $4.10. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
8
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light green cap
9 08155 MAONO WEISER
TAKAMASA SUWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 5 len behind Grun Wald with 56kg at $23.80. Before that failed to make an impression; 5th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meisho Unabara carrying 56kg at $9.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Light brown cap
10 675x3 CHACHAHIME
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Yasumitsu Ota
Second-up. First-up after five months rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1230m, 1.1 len behind Eiyu Max with 53kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on July 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Star The Sunrise with 54kg at $3.40. Don't underestimate.
10
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 8000x KENTA SPECIAL
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track January 9 over 1400m, 17 len behind Guanabara with 56kg at $45.70. On debut second last of 10 at Monbetsu August 25 2022 over 1000m, 21 len behind Real Me carrying 54kg at $19.10. Win would surprise.
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KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 50738 AMMINO LEMON
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meisho Kajiki carrying 56kg at $274.30. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dignita with 56kg at $10.50. Tested on recent form.
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SHUHEI KOTANI
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap