SONODA   30 Apr 2024
 
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Race 3 1400m

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Reasonable tempo with Hommamon probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. TALUS (1) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SPLENDIDE (8) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 2.25 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Worth noting Osamu Shimohara goes aboard. Looks well placed so expect another big run. HOMMAMON (3) finished second at Himeji at her most recent appearance on February 6. Definite top-three chance. SUOOSHIMA (2) pushed forward from a wide draw when resuming last start and found a position close to the lead before sticking on well to finish second here. In the right race and is one of the big hopes.
1 58643 TALUS
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Going well. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Make A Rush carrying 56kg at $7.60. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lant with 56kg at $112.40. Draws the fence and is a top chance.
1
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 x53x2 SUOOSHIMA
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshinori Shimizu
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Marusen Agassi with 54kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Himeji on February 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Shimano Diamond carrying 54kg at $5.10. One of the top chances.
2
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 2602x HOMMAMON
ISAO NAGAKURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Resuming today after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Himeji February 6 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Justin Malibu carrying 54kg at $10.50. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 3 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Cafe Bloom carrying 53.0kg at $116.80. Keep in mind.
3
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
4 55205 GEORGIUS
SEIJIRO IKARI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshiyuki Yasumoto
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Alfenim carrying 56kg at $156.60. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sahara carrying 56kg at $30.20. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
4
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 38467 LUCENTE
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hirotsugu Oku
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Make A Rush with 56kg at $6.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Itemae Buffalo with 56kg at $3.90. A top-three finish would surprise.
5
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 92029 MAAST FACT
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
8YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kineo Okada
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Piena Perry carrying 56kg at $40. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Miyabi Luna with 56kg at $39.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
6
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
7 77056 SCHON FOREST
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1230m, 10 len behind Super Azulada carrying 54kg at $346. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 9 len behind T K Angers carrying 54kg at $86. Hard to make a case on recent form.
7
KOSUKE MATSUMOTO
PINK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Light brown cap
8 22x03 SPLENDIDE
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind Kazeno Oto carrying 56kg at $2.10. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Narita Diary carrying 56kg at $2.80. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
8
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
9 99753 A T TACHYON
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshio Sugiura
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Not B One with 56kg at $47.90. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Miyabi Luna carrying 56kg at $13.30. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
9
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
10 42854 GOLDMARIE
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Hidenao Mamiya
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cosmo Prueba carrying 54kg at $4.60. Before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shisei with 54kg at $250.70. In the mix.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap