SONODA   11 Mar 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1400m

Track:      

Pace genuine with Shishi booting up to lead. SHISHI (1) is back after a break of four months. At the last run before the layoff he finished fifth over 1230m at this track. Well placed and happy to have him on top. AL RASHID (2) is building towards his maiden success, the latest effort a solid third over 800m at Himeji, beaten 6 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MIKO CASTANA (6) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1400m at Himeji when third. Likely improver so she is among the leading chances. WIDE ORDEN (3) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Masashi Atarashi. By Pyro from Shinwa Vodka. A good gate is sure to assist. Watch the market closely.
1 35x SHISHI
MOTOHIRO KOMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track November 20 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Justy Luck with 52kg at $10.60. On debut third in a small field at this track October 29 over 820m, 4 len behind Satono Rendezvous with 55kg at $3. Expect a forward showing.
1
HIJIKATA SOTA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, White cap
2 69643 AL RASHID
TAKAMASA SUWA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG

Racing well. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 6 len behind Shutter Speed carrying 55kg at $23.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at Himeji on February 5 over 800m, 8 len behind A Shin Cattleya with 55kg at $8.60. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
2
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 WIDE ORDEN
MASASHI ATARASHI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Three-year-old filly by Pyro out of Shinwa Vodka having her first start. Likely to measure up.
3
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 FOUR W D
HIROAKI WATASE
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Three-year-old colt by Four Wheel Drive out of Derma Hayabusa having his first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
4
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 50x4 STACK
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 8 len behind Shutter Speed with 54kg at $32.40. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1230m, 21 len behind Fangxin Lady carrying 54kg at $9.20. One of the top chances.
5
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 3 MIKO CASTANA
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, 3rd in a small field at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Allure Reve with 54kg at $2.90. Capable of taking this out.
6
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 5x533 PATROL RUN
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Regeneration carrying 55kg at $9.90. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kowamote Hammer with 55kg at $33.30. Should go well.
7
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 59739 ANEMOS ELPIDA
Nishikawa Shinya
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 15 len behind Regeneration carrying 54kg at $46.50. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Himeji on January 23 over 1500m, 7 len behind Conti Afternoon carrying 54kg at $2.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 07424 TAIIKUSUWARI
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Regeneration with 55kg at $7. Before that 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 11 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Valar with 55kg at $93.80. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light brown cap
10 00080 FUMITATUBOUQUETOSS
SHINJI OTSUKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 22 len behind Regeneration with 52kg at $380.30. The race before that second last of 9 at Himeji on February 6 over 1400m, 21 len behind Kowamote Hammer carrying 52kg at $158.80. Hard to make much of a case.
10
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 70767 FEATHER JUPITER
TAKAHIRO ARAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 9 len behind Shutter Speed with 54kg at $137. The start before that second last of 7 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Atarimae carrying 54kg at $71.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
11
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 7x6 A SHIN GERBERA
TAKESHI KIMURA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First start second last of 8 at Monbetsu on June 12 over 1000m, 14 len behind Garcon Manque carrying 55kg at $17.70. Returned from break 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Valar carrying 54kg at $40.20. Must improve significantly.
12
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap