SONODA   10 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1400m

Track:      

Pace looks to be genuine with Tambaffe and Corin Raspberry matching motors in advance of T K Vino and Sakura Gracieux. SAKURA GRACIEUX (7) finished out of the money when fourth in a 1700m contest at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Finds a nice race this time and deserves another chance. T K VINO (2) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Right in contention. TAMBAFFE (11) finished out of the money when fifth over 1400m at this track four weeks ago. Ideally placed and can play a pivotal role. CORIN RASPBERRY (5) closed last prep with a disappointing eighth over 1400m at this track. Back for a new campaign with a change of rider. Should park just off the speed. Solid claims fresh.
1 46965 NARITA DIARY
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
7YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Bleu Vert with 51kg at $13.20. The run before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cresco Rocky carrying 54kg at $36.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, White cap
2 59263 T K VINO
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Tadao Kanematsu
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Gott Schein carrying 54kg at $6. Before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Light Pillar carrying 54kg at $31.50. Low draw and expected to go well.
2
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 5828x MARIA HAPPY
TAKAO KURODA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track December 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Stay Tuned carrying 54kg at $9.60. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Monbetsu April 18 over 1200m, 12 len behind Tsukai Apex with 55kg at $400.90. Others rate better.
3
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 5x243 KRIS BERG
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Shiho Oto
Racing well. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mozu Crew Dragon carrying 54kg at $10.40. The run before that 4th of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Steve Boss carrying 54kg at $9.40. Drawn well and is among the chances.
4
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 22x8x CORIN RASPBERRY
TARO NAGASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Keiko Ito
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at this track on December 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Neujahr carrying 54kg at $1.90. When resuming last campaign 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 19 2023 over 1400m, 13 len behind Feerie carrying 54.0kg at $4.20. Has solid claims.
5
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 60766 SUEHIRO INAZUMA
Seiichi Terachi
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Midori Jutaku Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 7 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 11 len behind Meiner Commodore with 54kg at $14.30. Before that got back early 6th of 9 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ena Fukukitaru with 54kg at $42. Fully tested on her recent run.
6
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Light green cap
7 55744 SAKURA GRACIEUX
SHINOBU NODA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Racing well. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 6 len behind Meiner Commodore carrying 54kg at $4.70. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind June Nadeshiko carrying 54kg at $57.90. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
7
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Light green cap
8 09207 JOY BLACK
AKIHIRO INADA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG

Last start 7th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Yuino Otoshiana with 54kg at $68.10. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 19 len behind L Halcon with 54kg at $19.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
8
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light brown cap
9 00402 ALZARD
MASAHIRO KITANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, neck behind Meiner Commodore carrying 56kg at $40.30. The race before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1500m, 22 len behind Squid Run with 54kg at $123.90. Narrowly beaten last time but this is too tough.
9
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 73504 MEISHO TADAKATSU
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Duwa carrying 56kg at $13.10. The race before that second last of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1500m, 21 len behind Squid Run with 56kg at $24.90. Watch for him late in the piece.
10
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 0x095 TAMBAFFE
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
5YO  BROWN  MARE 52.0KG
Norio Ogino
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start faded in the straight 5th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Elan Fevre with 54kg at $23.60. The run before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 5 len behind Nishino Laevigata carrying 51kg at $12.40. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
11
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Hot pink cap