SONODA   03 Apr 2025
 
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Race 4 1400m

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Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Erika Verona and Pod Murphy. ERIKA VERONA (8) is a promising type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Already a two time winner including last start when scoring by 5 lengths over 1400m at Himeji. Expected to go close. SILVER BLOND (7) is an eight-start maiden who finished fifth when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. Will take a lot from that hit-out and looks a strong chance to break through. FUKU RESERVE (6) registered a strong win at Himeji two runs ago then a fair effort last time out when third over 1400m at this track. In the mix. POD MURPHY (1) produced a good run two starts back to finish second but disappointed last time when out of the placings at this track over the same trip. Likely improver with strong prospects.
1 02125 POD MURPHY
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Light Pillar with 56kg at $4.80. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Lant carrying 56kg at $3.30. No threat last start but is capable of better.
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YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, White cap
2 08782 TOKINO HITO
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
8YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Seiji Matsuda
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 52kg at $35.70. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; second last of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mozu Aegis with 54kg at $64.60. Others going much better leading into this.
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TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 84118 NANAN
SEIJIRO IKARI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toshiyuki Yasumoto
Useful type. At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kikuno Rta with 57kg at $6.30. Before that won by 3 len at Himeji February 20 over 1400m defeating Travolgente carrying 56kg at $1.20. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
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SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 22428 PUERTO GALERA
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tan Maruyama
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Yamanin La Vera carrying 56kg at $6.60. Before that 2nd in a small field at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Fuku Reserve with 56kg at $1.70. Likely to find them too smart.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 12356 YOSHINO RICKEY
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Elan Fevre carrying 54kg at $7. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind T K Mohala with 54kg at $3.10. Hard to make much of a case.
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SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 31313 FUKU RESERVE
Jun Fujikawa
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Yamanin La Vera carrying 55kg at $6.80. The race before that scored a big 5 len win at Himeji February 24 over 1400m defeating Puerto Galera carrying 54kg at $2. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 369x5 SILVER BLOND
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Yorikatsu Tsujiko
Second run back. First-up after seven months settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lord Shamal carrying 54kg at $2.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 11th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 2024 over 1800m, 7 len behind True Successor carrying 53.0kg at $27.70. Sure to run well.
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WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 121 ERIKA VERONA
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG

Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Himeji February 26 over 1400m defeating Shonan Mantle carrying 54kg at $1.10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on January 23 over 1400m, head behind Firm Love carrying 54kg at $1.10. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
8
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
9 40004 TOKIMEKI KNIGHT
HIROKI MINAMI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind T O Nicholas with 56kg at $102.30. The run before that second last of 11 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 15 len behind T K Mohala with 56kg at $223.10. Better off avoiding.
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SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Hot pink cap
10 64557 SATONO AVALON
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
At the latest run got back early 7th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 17 len behind Elan Fevre carrying 56kg at $50.60. Before that got back early 5th of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Erika Verona with 56kg at $9. Happy to risk.
10
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap