SONODA   15 Apr 2025
 
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Race 4 1400m

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Momo Royal to take charge ahead of Adone at a good tempo. MOMO ROYAL (5) returns from the paddock after closing last prep with two consecutive wins, the most recent over 1400m at this track. Has a strong record at this course, scoring four times from eight starts and is likely to feature again. SUWANNEE TESORO (7) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on two consecutive occasions, before finishing fifth last time out over 1400m here. Better than the last effort and is a winning chance. MITOLOGIA (8) was in contention on the bend and finished third last start over 1400m at this venue, beaten 3 lengths. Tackling a deeper field this time but she is up to the task. ADONE (11) resumes in a similar race to his last run five-and-a-half months ago when seventh, beaten 9 lengths. Looks a strong top-three prospect while fresh.
1 6x797 SAKURA MY WAY
MASAHIRO KITANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 61-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Himeji on February 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ultimo with 56kg at $159.70. The race before that second last of 10 at Himeji on January 30 over 1400m, 40 len behind Steel Agnes with 56kg at $134. This looks too tough.
1
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, White cap
2 59979 DREAM CHASER
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Atsuko Tomizawa
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 36 len behind Meisho Ranzan with 50kg at $188.30. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 14 len behind Maple Kenji carrying 50kg at $85.20. Prefer others.
2
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 67600 ITEMAE BUFFALO
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 18 len behind Shuffle Girl carrying 56kg at $143.70. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind El Mirage with 55kg at $129.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
3
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 70909 BERYLUNE
TSUYOSHI OBARU
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 21 len behind Yuino Otoshiana with 54kg at $199.90. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 26 len behind Annina with 53kg at $310.30. Others make more appeal.
4
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Cyan cap
5 x211x MOMO ROYAL
ISAO NAGAKURA
5YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign to post a big 4 len win at this track October 25 over 1400m defeating Charmy Eyes carrying 54kg at $1.01. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track September 26 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Nadi Star carrying 55kg at $1.80. Definite winning hope.
5
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x0770 ZENNO CLEVER
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Kumiko Osako
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sakura Top Moon carrying 57kg at $204.50. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Aurora Lumiere with 56kg at $82.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 95325 SUWANNEE TESORO
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
6YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Duwa carrying 54kg at $20.80. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Satono Harmonia with 54kg at $15.10. Capable of a better run.
7
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 5x633 MITOLOGIA
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Makoto Suzuki
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Key Classic with 54kg at $5.20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ena Fukukitaru carrying 54kg at $68.60. Close to a win. Should run well again.
8
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 98878 VARIO
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 7 len behind Makuraga Reine carrying 54kg at $54.20. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 14 len behind Annina with 56kg at $43.30. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
9
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 53762 YUME KOI
MASAYA KOMURA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Yoshihiko Koga
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, neck behind A Shin Bogeyman carrying 54kg at $17.10. Before that 6th of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind Steve Boss with 54kg at $15. Doesn’t need to improve much to play a big role.
10
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
11 2517x ADONE
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Atsuhiro Yamaguchi
Resuming after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track October 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Explorer Vest with 57kg at $10. Previously first up; seventh of 15 at Niigata Dirt May 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Zenno Tsukiyomi carrying 53.0kg at $90.10. Among the leading players.
11
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap