SONODA   18 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 820m

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Should be a genuine tempo with Epic Day pushing forward with Arajai working over from an outside gate. VARIO (1) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing eighth. Likely improver with strong prospects. MOULIN CHATAIN (6) finished sixth last start over 820m at this track. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. JOY BLACK (5) finished out of the money when fifth in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Suitably placed back in trip and anticipating a big run this time. ICHIBAMBOSHI (8) last start finished sixth at this track over 1400m after being prominent until the final stages. Can play a significant role.
1 84998 VARIO
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Queen Ruler with 57kg at $13.50. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind A Shin Scipio carrying 57kg at $68.70. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
1
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 00x60 EPIC DAY
SHINOBU NODA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up failed to make an impression; 6th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 16 len behind Namura Duran carrying 55kg at $3.80. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; second last of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1230m, 16 len behind Keiai Manuka with 55kg at $2.60. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 77670 BOURGEON DU REVE
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kumiko Doi
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on May 23 over 820m, 11 len behind Babe with 57kg at $105. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 6 len behind Smart Kanathos with 56kg at $52.30. Low draw but others have better credentials.
3
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 90889 DREAM CHASER
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Atsuko Tomizawa
Last start got back early 9th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 10 len behind T O Sapphire carrying 52kg at $38. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1230m, 10 len behind Keiai Manuka carrying 52kg at $55.80. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
4
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Cyan cap
5 62085 JOY BLACK
AKIHIRO INADA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 52.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Flame Force carrying 52kg at $20. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Wonder Visible with 52kg at $34.40. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
5
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 80096 MOULIN CHATAIN
TAKAMASA SUWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Takafumi Murakami
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 5 len behind T O Sapphire carrying 55kg at $7.30. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 5 len behind Wrapping Box with 51kg at $32.50. Major player on recent form.
6
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 00980 HAPPY SPIRAL
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Last start ran last of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 14 len behind T O Sapphire with 55kg at $47.20. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on May 16 over 820m, 12 len behind Hermione carrying 55kg at $127.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
7
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Light green cap
8 2x786 ICHIBAMBOSHI
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 11 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meisho Isshin carrying 57kg at $13.80. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 23 over 820m, 11 len behind Babe carrying 57kg at $66.30. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
8
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 00890 STAR IN STEALTH
MASAYA KOMURA
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG

Last start ran last of 12 at this track on May 23 over 820m, 15 len behind Babe carrying 53kg at $246. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 21 len behind Risoluto carrying 53kg at $84.70. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
9
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 00800 HIRO NAMIKAZE
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 19 len behind Frost City with 57kg at $185.70. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1230m, 14 len behind Keiai Manuka with 56kg at $380.60. Wide draw a test.
10
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 00887 SANONO BLADER
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 820m, 5 len behind T O Sapphire carrying 53kg at $62.70. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on May 16 over 820m, 14 len behind Yashiro Boy with 53kg at $108.80. Prefer in something a bit easier.
11
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Hot pink cap
12 64696 ARAJAI
SEIJIRO IKARI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on May 30 over 820m, 7 len behind Hinata Lady with 57kg at $35.70. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 8 len behind Artemina carrying 57kg at $104.30. Among the winning chances.
12
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap