SONODA   18 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 2 1400m

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Solid early tempo from Himarin who will look to lead from the rails draw, challenged by the pacey Rosa Blu. HIMARIN (1) was in the money two starts back at Himeji then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1400m at Himeji. Should be camped handy in the run. Overdue and shapes as a leading chance this line-up. CARAMEL CHIFFON (11) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when fifth, beaten 5 lengths. Well-placed to make amends. SHINE RIPPER (10) finished 23 lengths adrift in 12th last time at this track in a disappointing performance. Can improve quickly. MEI REVE (3) finished 16 lengths from the winner in tenth at her most recent appearance over 1400m at this track after she got a long way back in the run. Worth including in this suitable contest.
1 82334 HIMARIN
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Recent form sound. Resumes off a 51 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Maono Weiser carrying 54kg at $13.50. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Himeji on February 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ater Knight carrying 54kg at $14.60. Has the inside gate and is expected to go well.
1
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, White cap
2 35477 FOLLOW YOUR HEART
RYOHEI HORI
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Grand Bokujo Co. Ltd.
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Oreno Sugowaza carrying 54kg at $15.20. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kurino Champ carrying 54kg at $6.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
3 36220 MEI REVE
KOSAKU HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 16 len behind Shisei with 54kg at $14.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Suehiro Inazuma carrying 54kg at $2.30. Expect improvement on recent effort.
3
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 64402 CHO BIKKURI
MAKOTO ORITA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Takao Maruyama
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Riko Browning carrying 56kg at $15.30. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mikoto Wood Tail with 55kg at $22.40. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn’t hurt.
4
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
5 07909 ROSA BLU
TAKAMASA SUWA
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Shisei with 54kg at $18.10. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 19 len behind Vive La Galette with 54kg at $28.30. No threat last time out but this suits.
5
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
6 08953 MULLEIN
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
Akihiro Imamura
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Oreno Sugowaza carrying 53kg at $31.80. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Marino Fortissimo with 53kg at $243.40. Needs to improve.
6
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Light green cap
7 07x43 HI YURI YU
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takaaki Nagami
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 31 len behind Sunrise Pride carrying 56kg at $65.50. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Itemae Buffalo carrying 56kg at $78.90. Could sneak into the finish.
7
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 99009 ISUZU SCARLET
SHINJI OTSUKA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Quantum Leap carrying 54kg at $223. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 18 len behind Nadi Star carrying 54kg at $287.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
9 44386 ARTURO
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Oreno Sugowaza with 56kg at $12.60. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sahara with 56kg at $79.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 x4450 SHINE RIPPER
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Useful type. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 23 len behind Yoshino Cattleya carrying 56kg at $15.40. Before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meme Nishikori carrying 56kg at $4.20. Expect improvement on recent effort.
10
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Light brown cap
11 x0x75 CARAMEL CHIFFON
MOTOHIRO KOMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG
Kazutaka Hosaka
Third-up today. Resuming struggled in the run home; 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1500m, 9 len behind Justin Yuji with 54kg at $104.10. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on 2March 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind La Luna Plena carrying 54kg at $1.90. This race is well within her grasp.
11
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM, DEEP SKY BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 76557 PAY BASQUE
TAKAO KURODA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 15 len behind Siena Queen carrying 54kg at $25.60. The run before that 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sound Ciel with 54kg at $32.70. Hard to envisage a win today.
12
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap