SONODA   15 Apr 2025
 
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Race 3 1400m

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Good tempo anticipated with Model Chan and Victory Knight leading the way. PRETTY PRETTY (9) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she cannot be overlooked. VICTORY KNIGHT (1) was resuming from a spell of three months last start when a solid second over this course and distance. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed and expecting a bold showing. MODEL CHAN (2) has been in the market at her last couple of starts since resuming but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing seventh over 1230m here. Where there's smoke there's fire and is worth another chance. KARATSUNO (10) finished 7 lengths from the winner in seventh at his most recent appearance over 1400m at this course. Solid top-three chance on his best figures.
1 790x2 VICTORY KNIGHT
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
8YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tomiko Tabata
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Lady Pegasus carrying 57kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on March 21 2024 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind It's My Business with 54kg at $91.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
1
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, White cap
2 25x67 MODEL CHAN
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 820m, 4 len behind Palladium Ribbon carrying 54kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 7 len behind Gold Mire with 55kg at $7.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
2
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 00728 MOON SET
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Fujiwara Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 17 len behind Greenery with 51kg at $58.80. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Severin Breeze carrying 51kg at $2.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
3
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 42509 K TWO LEONE
TSUYOSHI OBARU
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsumi Kusumoto
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind Do The Catch with 57kg at $268.20. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 19 len behind Meisho Ares with 56kg at $79.40. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
4
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 36492 MEISHO ROLLS
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Tokino Kelly with 56kg at $9.20. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 40 len behind Pikku Prinssi with 56kg at $176.50. Could sneak into the finish.
5
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 95009 FLY WITH ME
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 51.0KG
Godolphin
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 8 len behind Gold Mire carrying 51kg at $157.70. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 29 len behind L Halcon carrying 50kg at $36.30. Not going well enough to win this.
6
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 90000 NEVER LOSE ROKO
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 20 len behind Lady Pegasus with 55kg at $178. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 21 len behind Meisho Ares carrying 54kg at $177.90. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
7
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 08878 KING MOON
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Do The Catch carrying 57kg at $268.20. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 16 len behind Bleu Vert with 56kg at $181.30. Doesn't rate well enough.
8
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 02873 PRETTY PRETTY
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Fujiwara Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Tokino Kelly with 54kg at $2.30. Before that second last of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind Steve Boss carrying 54kg at $15.30. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
9
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 63747 KARATSUNO
KOSAKU HORI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihisa Soejima
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Shin Bogeyman carrying 56kg at $2.40. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 37 len behind Smart Rave carrying 56kg at $47.60. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
10
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 48729 AMOR FATI
TSUYOSHI OBARU
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Toru Makiura
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mononofuno Michi carrying 55kg at $47.90. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Kotodama carrying 54kg at $30.20. Likely to find this a bit tough.
11
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Hot pink cap