SONODA   11 Jun 2025
 
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Race 12 1400m

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Pace genuine with Ena Fukukitaru and Takka Bullet pressing hard closely followed by Blitzen City and Starkey. TAKKA BULLET (8) is back at the races for the first time since February 24. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1230m at this track. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with three minor placings from three tries. Hard to beat. ENA FUKUKITARU (9) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 1230m at this track, only to fade late and finish fourth. Well placed and should be tough to peg back again. CHERRY TIME (3) finished sixth last time out over 1400m at this track. Has a sound record here with five wins and five minor placings from 23 starts. Solid top-three hope. STARKEY (1) was in the money two starts back at this track but couldn't back it up last time when seventh here over 1400m. Has his share of ability and can do a lot better. Include in all combinations to be safe.
1 0x527 STARKEY
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful type. At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Brigliadoro with 57kg at $69.20. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Magique carrying 57kg at $17.90. Winning prospects enhanced by the inside stall.
1
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Light brown cap
2 50735 HOSHO MANI
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Michiko Haga
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Prospect with 55kg at $53.80. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Magique with 55kg at $29.40. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
2
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
3 05926 CHERRY TIME
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful type. Last start got back early 6th of 10 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Brigliadoro carrying 57kg at $32. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Tagano Flugel with 57kg at $73.10. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.
3
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
4 96579 FIRE BOLT
TAKESHI KIMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lilies Bloom carrying 57kg at $346. The run before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 15 len behind Erika Verona with 57kg at $355.80. Hard to make much of a case.
4
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Grey cap
5 433x6 BLITZEN CITY
ISAO NAGAKURA
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Yushun Horse Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lilies Bloom carrying 57kg at $5. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at this track November 4 over 1400m defeating Taiki The Moment with 56kg at $1.10. Must improve significantly.
5
WATARU HIROSE
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
6 87304 LORD SHAMAL
KOSAKU HORI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Saikodane with 57kg at $85.60. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mont Saint Kekoa with 56kg at $45.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
6
SOTA HIJIKATA
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
7 71979 REAL THING
RYOHEI HORI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Kochi on May 10 over 1300m, 8 len behind Miscela Dorata with 57kg at $52.70. The race before that 7th of 11 at Kochi on April 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Danon Dancer with 57kg at $11.40. Others favoured.
7
KANTA INOUE
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
8 3112x TAKKA BULLET
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takashi Komatsuzaki
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Himeji February 24 over 1400m, a neck behind Cherry Time carrying 57kg at $1.80. First up last campaign third of 12 at this track December 31 over 1230m, 0.6 len behind Sun Piano Sonata carrying 56kg at $1.60. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
8
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
9 11424 ENA FUKUKITARU
NORIO TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful entire. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1230m, 2.75 len behind Reimu with 57kg at $13.10. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind A Shin Elan carrying 57kg at $3. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
9
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 09707 RESPLENDOR
TAKAHIRO ARAI
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently couldn't go on with it; second last of 8 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 14 len behind Mild Corsa carrying 55kg at $31. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 820m, 6 len behind Saikodane with 55kg at $177.30. Wide draw makes it tough.
10
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
11 83547 HANG TIME
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Prospect carrying 56kg at $91.70. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Magique carrying 56kg at $22.20. Genuine chance this time around.
11
OYAMA RYUTAROU
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
12 32744 MEISHO YASUMASA
SUMIO ARIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Prospect carrying 57kg at $17.40. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Tagano Flugel with 54kg at $9.60. Favour others today.
12
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap