SONODA   29 Apr 2025
 
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Race 12 1400m

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Expecting Satono Forte to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. DAIGO RYUJIN (8) is a distance specialist who has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 0.8 lengths into third over 1400m at this track when he was handy all the way. The engagement of F Komaki is noteworthy. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SATONO FORTE (6) went forward last start over 1400m here and held on well for second, beaten half a length. Best figures measure up and is sure to run well. TAGANO FULL CHANCE (4) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when sixth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1700m at this venue. Has further improvement to come and looks a real danger. BRIGLIADORO (5) progressed nicely last time out to score by 2 lengths over 1230m at this course. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
1 348x5 MCGILLIS
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuhiro Masuda
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Snark Durian carrying 57kg at $12.10. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on October 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind T O Nicholas with 57kg at $2.20. Don't underestimate.
1
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 x1329 A SHIN HOYUPU
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 8 len behind Diamond Dust with 55kg at $13. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 6 len behind Rikea Vert carrying 54kg at $6.70. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn’t hurt.
2
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 84952 AUSPICIOUS DAY
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, nose behind Yamanin La Vera carrying 57kg at $6.70. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Masherbrum carrying 55kg at $158.10. Watch for him to be flashing home.
3
HIJIKATA SOTA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 11x46 TAGANO FULL CHANCE
SEIJIRO IKARI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Sun Uikyo carrying 57kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1700m, 6 len behind Ena Animal carrying 57kg at $4.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.
4
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 90x51 BRIGLIADORO
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Best Decision with 53kg at $22.20. Last start won by 2 len at this track April 8 over 1230m defeating Venice Queen with 54kg at $5.40. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1400m.
5
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 2x162 SATONO FORTE
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Snark Durian carrying 57kg at $5.20. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1700m, 10 len behind Meisho Gishi O carrying 56kg at $2.80. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
6
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 57857 PIECE D'ARGENT
SUMIO ARIMA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 7 len behind Diamond Dust carrying 55kg at $124.80. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 11 len behind Rikea Vert carrying 56kg at $62.40. Prepared to risk on current form.
7
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 7x133 DAIGO RYUJIN
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Koji Hasegawa
Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Magique carrying 57kg at $2.70. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ask Vue Reve More with 56kg at $3. Knocking on the door.
8
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 56811 MAPLE CAPTAIN
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track April 8 over 1400m defeating Smart Rave carrying 58kg at $18.50. The start before that scored a big 6 len win at Himeji March 4 over 1400m defeating Venice Queen carrying 56kg at $5.30. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
9
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 8x176 MARTIN HILL
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Shiho Oto
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Magique carrying 55kg at $65.30. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ask Vue Reve More carrying 54kg at $29. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
10
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 50770 SIENA HOPE
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
8YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start ran last of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 20 len behind Pod Roi carrying 57kg at $210. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 9 len behind Kiss Umai carrying 53kg at $238.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
11
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 797x1 MOON GARDEN
AKIHIRO INADA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takafumi Tomoyama
Second run back. First-up after five months won by a neck at this track April 10 over 1400m defeating Become King carrying 57kg at $140.60. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 13 2023 over 1400m, 8 len behind Wonder Claymore with 56kg at $11.80. Facing a tougher assignment.
12
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Hot pink cap