SONODA   23 May 2025
 
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Race 2 1400m

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Solid tempo set by T K Lino and Emerald Sword. NORI WOOD TAIL (6) is close to breaking through after finishing third in all of her five starts. Finds the perfect race to grab that well-deserved win. T K LINO (7) ran well on debut last start to finish second over 1400m at this track in a tougher race. Promising type with improvement to come so he should pay to follow. EMERALD SWORD (11) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing seventh starting at $3.10. Out in trip and has claims. YUNA PO (1) produced a better run last start when fifth over 1400m at this track. Better than recent efforts suggest and is a top three hope.
1 52675 YUNA PO
TAKESHI KIMURA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ailes D'espoir carrying 55kg at $46.50. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 19 len behind Valadon with 55kg at $26.10. Nice alley and worth including.
1
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 58797 MARU ASHI ORION
SEIJIRO IKARI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Grand Centre carrying 55kg at $313.30. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 12 len behind Four W D carrying 55kg at $206.50. This looks too tough.
2
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 4 A SHIN LATINO
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Jumped at big odds at debut, 4th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Grand Centre carrying 56kg at $28.10. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
3
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 68889 SHIMPU KOEDO
MAKOTO ORITA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 19 len behind Ailes D'espoir carrying 55kg at $290.10. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 21 len behind Valadon carrying 56kg at $426.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
4
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 359 MIKO CASTANA
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Grand Centre with 54kg at $61.20. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Taiikusuwari with 53kg at $26.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
5
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 33333 NORI WOOD TAIL
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Going well. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ailes D'espoir carrying 55kg at $5.80. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 13 len behind Valadon carrying 55kg at $4.20. Best form should see her measure right up.
6
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 2 T K LINO
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ailes D'espoir with 56kg at $17.60. Improver who can get off the mark this time.
7
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 A SHIN L'ALA
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

First-starter by Daiwa Major out of A Shin Carat. Happy to watch and learn this time.
8
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 97858 ANEMOS ELPIDA
Nishikawa Shinya
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Grand Centre with 52kg at $181.40. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 19 len behind Valadon carrying 52kg at $144.10. Win would surprise.
9
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 60067 HANDEN LAURIER
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start got back early 7th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 17 len behind Ailes D'espoir with 55kg at $341.60. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 19 len behind Valadon with 55kg at $373.70. Hard to have on recent performances.
10
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 27 EMERALD SWORD
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 10 at this track on April 15 over 820m, 1.75 len behind Shirozukinchan with 56kg at $2.80. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on May 8 over 820m, 12 len behind Victory Bridge carrying 56kg at $3.10. Capable of a strong showing.
11
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap