SONODA   17 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 4 1230m

Track:      

Scented Jewel is expected to lead at a slick tempo. NICE LIGHT (8) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1400m at this track at her latest appearance. Ready to run very well. SMART KINGDOM (11) just missed last time when a neck away in second at this track over 1230m. Winning chance. SCENTED JEWEL (12) made progress last time out, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1230m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. RARE GENIUS (4) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1400m at this track after being prominent until the final stages. Good enough on her day and can fill a top-three spot.
1 68660 WONDER AUMENT
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshiyuki Yamamoto
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 9 len behind Gold Mire with 57kg at $148.90. The race before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Annina carrying 56kg at $84. Looks tested despite the low draw.
1
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 89628 BALMY PEARL
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Morio Sakurai
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Injection with 55kg at $63.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, neck behind Gott Schein carrying 54kg at $75.40. Genuine chance this time around.
2
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 10x26 HIMARIN
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind June Nadeshiko with 54kg at $13.30. Second-up 6th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sakura Top Moon with 55kg at $9.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
3
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 86264 RARE GENIUS
SHINJI OTSUKA
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Makio Okada
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Key Classic carrying 53kg at $6.50. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind L Halcon carrying 54kg at $33.70. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
4
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Cyan cap
5 89592 PIENA PERRY
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
9YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Kenzo Mototani
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Did It carrying 54kg at $15.90. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1500m, 18 len behind Squid Run carrying 54kg at $162.60. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.
5
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 60048 PALMANOVA
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroshi Hatasa
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 7 len behind Satoshi Rise carrying 55kg at $39.70. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Yamanin Philia with 54kg at $4.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 04246 CHESTER COAT
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuji Sasaki
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mononofuno Michi with 57kg at $23.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind T O Robinson with 56kg at $86.70. Not among the main chances.
7
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Light green cap
8 46x22 NICE LIGHT
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Shozo Higuchi
Third-up today. First-up led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind L Halcon carrying 53kg at $1.60. Second-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, neck behind Yuino Otoshiana carrying 53kg at $1.30. Should be right in the finish.
8
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 07575 ARC RIOSO
TAKAMASA SUWA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 5 len behind Gold Mire with 57kg at $223.10. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 6 len behind Queen Of Lily with 56kg at $77.90. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
9
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 60569 KURINO BIG MAMA
MASAYA KOMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 820m, 10 len behind Velenosi with 54kg at $90. The run before that 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 6 len behind Shizukano Umi carrying 54kg at $19.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Light brown cap
11 21x22 SMART KINGDOM
TARO NAGASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Never Tap Out with 57kg at $1.90. Second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, neck behind Gold Mire with 57kg at $3. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
11
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 75653 SCENTED JEWEL
MICHIO TANAKA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Last start led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Gold Mire with 53kg at $13.20. Before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1230m, 3 len behind Never Tap Out with 54kg at $3.10. Further improvement is anticipated.
12
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Hot pink cap