SONODA   05 Jul 2024
 
GOING:

Race 4 1230m

Track:      

Snark Stage to find the front in the small field. LIGHT BRAVE (4) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when a head away in second over 1230m at this track when he was handy all the way. Has his share of ability and finds a suitable race. SNARK STAGE (6) is struggling to find the winners' circle but has been around the mark, last start finishing third over 820m at this track. Has a fair record at this trip with a win and three minor placings so she is high among the chances. SMART KINGDOM (1) returns from a spell of five months and did win first-up last time in work over 1400m at this track. Can return with a bold run. TOSHIN HANA (3) resumes and won first-up last time in work over 1400m at Himeji. Can fire while fresh.
1 1318x SMART KINGDOM
TARO NAGASHIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toru Okawa
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Himeji February 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Aedificata carrying 57kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len this track January 4 over 1400m defeating Project A carrying 56kg at $2. Don't underestimate.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 88080 SANO KOA
TAKAO KURODA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on June 13 over 1230m, 13 len behind Suwannee Tesoro carrying 55kg at $172.20. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track on May 24 over 820m, 7 len behind Garo with 56kg at $365.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 x116x TOSHIN HANA
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Sato Co. Ltd.
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track March 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Happy Yellow carrying 55kg at $4.10. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Himeji February 8 over 1400m defeating Galant with 54kg at $2.10. A big run will not surprise.
3
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 28632 LIGHT BRAVE
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Racing well. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on June 20 over 1230m, head behind Mon Shuttle carrying 56kg at $28.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Wonder Biscuit carrying 56kg at $40.10. Everything points towards a big run.
4
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 53046 NARITA WOLF
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind A Shin Chimaira with 56kg at $6.30. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Intact with 56kg at $21.30. Prepared to risk today.
5
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Yellow cap
6 46233 SNARK STAGE
TAKESHI KIMURA
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
Going well. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on June 12 over 820m, 4 len behind Kurino Nina carrying 54kg at $4.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on May 23 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Hinata Lady carrying 54kg at $7.50. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
6
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 42533 GROOVY KAGUYA
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Kota Kanematsu
Recent form sound. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track on June 20 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Mon Shuttle carrying 53kg at $8.60. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ridere with 54kg at $9.90. Forward showing expected.
7
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Light brown cap