SONODA   08 Apr 2025
 
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Race 12 1230m

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Despite the wide draw Rikea Vert should cross and set a genuine tempo. RIKEA VERT (11) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 6 lengths over 1230m at this track. Very smart and has the gate speed to cross from out wide. A leading player again. A SHIN HOYUPU (4) has been in good form, scoring three back at Himeji then placing twice in a row, most recently finishing second over 1230m at this track. Going up a level this time but she has the ability to mix it with them. SAIKODANE (12) finished out of the money when ninth in an 820m contest at this track three weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. DIANA ZELOS (8) missed the frame last start over 1230m at this track, finishing sixth. Can contest for a place.
1 97097 DANSUKE
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 6 len behind Matthias carrying 56kg at $20.50. The run before that 9th of 11 at Himeji on March 6 over 800m, 8 len behind Kanta Wood Tail with 55kg at $94.70. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
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SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, White cap
2 75158 GRAY RULE
SHINOBU NODA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Love Me Tequila with 54kg at $36. The start before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 6 len behind Clee with 54kg at $6.50. Nice alley and worth including.
2
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 40070 HIGH LIFE
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
7YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Makio Okada
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 24 len behind Neujahr carrying 54kg at $112.30. The start before that second last of 8 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 6 len behind Smash Hit carrying 54kg at $202.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Salmon cap
4 8x132 A SHIN HOYUPU
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 6 len behind Rikea Vert with 54kg at $6.70. Before that 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Cherry Time with 54kg at $57.10. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 84x49 DIAMOND DUST
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Tatsuya Fukuda
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 2.75 len behind Rikea Vert carrying 55kg at $12.60. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sun Uikyo carrying 54kg at $31.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 86894 A SHIN KNEADER
AKIHIRO TAMURA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 5 len behind Matthias with 56kg at $16.10. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1700m, 44 len behind Ray And Dance carrying 56kg at $206.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
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TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Yellow cap
7 12484 FUSENO SUISHO
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 11 len behind Rikea Vert carrying 55kg at $17.90. The run before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cherry Time carrying 54kg at $22.40. Might just find this a bit too tough.
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OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light green cap
8 07006 DIANA ZELOS
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Tadahiro Amahori
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 6 len behind Matthias with 54kg at $20.30. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 25 len behind Mild Prime carrying 53kg at $265.40. Expected to finish much closer.
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HIJIKATA SOTA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Light green cap
9 85785 PIECE D'ARGENT
SUMIO ARIMA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 11 len behind Rikea Vert carrying 56kg at $62.40. Before that second last of 9 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 17 len behind Matenro Time carrying 56kg at $140.10. Could sneak into the finish.
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SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 09988 GREEN GRACIA
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yasuhiro Yano
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 8 len behind Matthias carrying 56kg at $45.50. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind Shimme Krosa carrying 56kg at $332.60. Has to find a few lengths.
10
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 11x11 RIKEA VERT
ISAO NAGAKURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Himeji February 26 over 800m defeating Devil Shizukachan with 56kg at $1.70. Second-up favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track March 11 over 1230m defeating A Shin Hoyupu with 56kg at $1.10. Expected to go very well.
11
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 50449 SAIKODANE
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
MARKS Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Love Me Tequila carrying 54kg at $15. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Clee with 54kg at $4.70. Can atone.
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SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap