SONODA   06 Jun 2025
 
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Race 12 1400m

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Good pace headed by Kutsuwano Sekitori, Otembamusume and Toshin Hana, with Ultimo and Tomb Raider close by. ULTIMO (2) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at her last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1400m at this track. Best form puts her right in this. OTEMBAMUSUME (12) ran a strong race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing second. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this track. Expect a big run this time. TOMB RAIDER (4) saluted here two runs ago then finished second over 1400m at this track last start. Can feature again. TOSHIN HANA (8) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Himeji three-and-a-half months ago. F Komaki stays aboard. Among the top-three hopes.
1 33232 STARDUST RAIN
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Going well. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1870m, 10 len behind Hatenabito with 57kg at $5.70. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1700m, 16 len behind Tagano Diosa with 57kg at $7.10. Worth thought from inside alley.
1
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 33623 ULTIMO
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Kei Morooka
Going well. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Derma Veda carrying 54kg at $1.90. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Become King carrying 54kg at $17.20. Knocking on the door.
2
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 04709 COSMO TAISHI
HIROKI MINAMI
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Shigeyuki Okada
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Magique carrying 57kg at $167.20. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Pod Roi carrying 57kg at $171.30. Has a nice gate but this will test.
3
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Salmon cap
4 65212 TOMB RAIDER
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
CHEVAL ATTACHE Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Curren Pump It Up carrying 55kg at $5.80. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track May 8 over 1400m defeating Meisho Guts carrying 55kg at $3.60. An inside gate is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 00009 KURINO SUNSHINE
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoriko Kurimoto
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 14 len behind Eiyu Max carrying 54kg at $369.70. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1700m, 23 len behind Laki Alexander with 54kg at $368.70. Watch for a big final furlong.
5
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x6960 NISHINO DANTE
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
10YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1230m, 10 len behind Kadosan Gambaru with 56kg at $266. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Daishin Sandy with 56kg at $76.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 70009 NIKA
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 40 len behind Sukesan Kakusan with 53kg at $216.80. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 42 len behind Ceriana carrying 53kg at $347.90. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
7
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Light green cap
8 4123x TOSHIN HANA
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Sato Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Himeji February 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Crown Arabian carrying 54kg at $3.30. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at this track December 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Neujahr with 55kg at $3.20. Can get the job done.
8
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 1377x INGRID ROSE
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yukinori Kusaka
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Himeji February 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Mr Darling with 53kg at $16.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track October 25 over 1400m defeating Guarania carrying 54kg at $4.30. Marginal chance.
9
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 1534x KUTSUWANO SEKITORI
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsuya Haga
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Himeji February 5 over 1500m, 4 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 56kg at $25.80. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at this track June 26 over 1870m, 4 len behind Red Magic with 56kg at $3.50. Not at this stage.
10
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 80034 ROCK A BALLAD
AKIHIRO INADA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Smart Kingdom carrying 55kg at $27. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Juwelier with 55kg at $181.70. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
11
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 x2322 OTEMBAMUSUME
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Koji Oka
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Eiyu Max with 55kg at $2.20. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mont Saint Kekoa with 55kg at $1.90. Major player on recent form.
12
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap