SONODA   23 Apr 2025
 
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Race 12 1870m

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Solid tempo likely from Bianchetto and Wispy Snow. BIANCHETTO (2) showed good pace over 1500m at Himeji last time and went on to score by 1.3 lengths. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed and is a likely improver with strong prospects. THREE MISS LAPIS (9) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second when resuming last time out over 1870m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. JUNE NADESHIKO (4) finished 3.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m here two weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed and is one to consider. SMART RESULT (11) proved too strong two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when seventh over 1700m at this venue, beaten 12 lengths. Expect a much better run this time.
1 00x60 MEISHO GAIFU
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yamanin La Vera carrying 55kg at $26.10. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 10 over 1700m, 16 len behind Laki Alexander with 56kg at $38.10. Out of his depth.
1
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 6x521 BIANCHETTO
MOTOHIRO KOMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Kazutaka Hosaka
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.3 len at Himeji March 5 over 1500m defeating Best Decision carrying 53kg at $2.70. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Himeji on January 21 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Fevrier with 52kg at $6.40. Can go on with the job.
2
HIJIKATA SOTA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Grey cap
3 56125 WONDER GUARNERI
NORIO TANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 5th of 10 at this track on April 10 over 1700m, 8 len behind Laki Alexander carrying 57kg at $61.60. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Delicatessen with 56kg at $31.40. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
3
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 24144 JUNE NADESHIKO
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 52.0KG
Jun Yoshikawa
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Civic Charles carrying 55kg at $2.70. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ena Fukukitaru with 54kg at $20.20. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
4
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 9x8x EL GRECO
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Seiichi Iketani
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 10 2024 over 1800m, 8 len behind Aero Sonic with 57.0kg at $27.10. When resuming last campaign 9th of 16 at Nakayama on December 3 2023 over 2000m, 10 len behind Christmas Parade carrying 56.0kg at $49.80. Not without claims.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 64234 GALBANUM
MAKOTO ORITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 10 over 1700m, 6 len behind Laki Alexander carrying 57kg at $56. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on March 25 over 1870m, 30 len behind Tagano Diosa carrying 56kg at $7. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
6
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 69x54 SILVER BLOND
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Yorikatsu Tsujiko
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lord Shamal carrying 54kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Erika Verona with 55kg at $26.60. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
7
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 7x980 NOTIAS
MICHIO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 17 len behind Moon Garden carrying 57kg at $27. The run before that 8th of 12 at Kokura on March 1 over 2860m, 13 len behind Dice Are Rolling with 60.0kg at $83.30. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
8
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 254x2 THREE MISS LAPIS
Yoshimi Masayuki
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Nagai Shoji Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at this track on March 25 over 1870m, 30 len behind Tagano Diosa carrying 54kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on October 31 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Victory Eye carrying 54kg at $11.10. Strong winning chance.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light brown cap
10 x5359 WISPY SNOW
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Fujiko Mizukami
Last start second last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 12 len behind Agnes Shu carrying 55kg at $65.90. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 31 len behind Erika Dream carrying 54kg at $5.50. Others appeal more heading into this.
10
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 x1417 SMART RESULT
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on April 10 over 1700m, 12 len behind Laki Alexander carrying 58kg at $13.10. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track March 20 over 1400m defeating Lacus Gaudii with 56kg at $2.60. Capable of more – worth another chance.
11
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 70625 SOLIS LUX
MICHIO TANAKA
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Maple Captain with 57kg at $29.60. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 30 len behind Erika Dream carrying 56kg at $24.50. Others going much better heading into this one.
12
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap