SONODA   16 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 12 1230m

Track:      

Plenty of early pressure primarily from Miyabi Luna, Rapide Belle and Bluster. RAPIDE BELLE (3) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out here. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot salute. FIRE BOLT (2) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at this track with a win at this track three weeks ago, getting home comfortably after being in contention on the corner. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. SMALT (10) is a genuine type with four minor placings from four starts this campaign. Was handy all the way and finished half a length from the winner in second last start here. In a suitable race and can go on to take this out. SATIN BODICE (8) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role.
1 72455 HERMANITO
HIROAKI WATASE
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on May 1 over 1870m, 9 len behind Tagano Flugel carrying 56kg at $16.10. The run before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on April 25 over 1230m, 7 len behind Riko Glock with 56kg at $12.70. Others preferred at this stage.
1
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
2 3x161 FIRE BOLT
TAKESHI KIMURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start came from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at this track April 24 over 1400m defeating Make A Rush carrying 56kg at $2.50. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dear Maquinista carrying 56kg at $4.80. Can get the job done again.
2
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 x2x23 RAPIDE BELLE
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, neck behind Buzzer Beat carrying 54kg at $1.40. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on April 29 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Satono Arpeggio carrying 54kg at $2. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
3
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 55873 TOKINO KELLY
MASAHIRO KITANO
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ask Vue Reve More carrying 54kg at $82.50. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hamburg Hammer with 53kg at $118.80. Hard to make a case on recent form.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 54795 BLUSTER
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Masanobu Kanayama
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on April 29 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Satono Arpeggio carrying 56kg at $80. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Kajiki carrying 53kg at $80.80. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
5
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 99144 MIYABI LUNA
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshikatsu Murakami
Racing well. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind S T Fin with 54kg at $8.10. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Satono Avalon carrying 54kg at $7.70. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
6
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 54460 HILDEBRAND
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Hirotsugu Oku
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 15 len behind Yoshino Cattleya carrying 56kg at $17. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1230m, 3 len behind Eiyu Max carrying 56kg at $17. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 04323 SATIN BODICE
HIROAKI WATASE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Godolphin
Going well. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mid Whale with 54kg at $7.90. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kawakita Orgo carrying 54kg at $5. Among the winning hopes on best form.
8
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
9 000x7 KENTA SPECIAL
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at this track on April 29 over 1230m, 10 len behind Satono Arpeggio carrying 56kg at $93. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Monbetsu on September 7 2022 over 1100m, 17 len behind Constance with 54kg at $137.20. Needs to do a lot more.
9
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
10 x2322 SMALT
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 29 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Satono Arpeggio carrying 56kg at $5.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Eiyu Max carrying 56kg at $3.20. Among the better chances.
10
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap