SONODA   23 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 4 1400m

Track:      

A strong tempo is assured with T O Smith and Rumillion leading the charge. BACK SHOOT (3) has had two runs since a break, the latest a fifth over 1400m at this track, beaten 0.7 lengths. Has scope for improvement so he looks the testing material. MEISHO MATSURI (2) resumes from a spell of five months. Could only manage to finish fifth at the latest run over 1400m here. Good effort to open last prep when in the money at Kokura Dirt over 1700m and is a great chance to break through. RUMILLION (1) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this circuit, beaten 3.5 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. GROOVY KAGUYA (10) was beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth in a 1230m contest at this course at her latest appearance. Suitably placed in this so can turn things around.
1 22343 RUMILLION
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shingo Muraki
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Noble Blanca carrying 57kg at $15.20. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Lux Michel carrying 56kg at $6.70. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
1
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, White cap
2 5825x MEISHO MATSURI
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track November 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Justin Yuji with 56kg at $7. Previously first-up; third of 15 at Kokura Dirt June 30 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Toller with 57.0kg at $11.20. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
2
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 31x25 BACK SHOOT
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  DK B  GELDING 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Civic Charles with 57kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Injection carrying 57kg at $2.20. Racing well. Top prospects.
3
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 x9904 HOSHO RUSTY
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Michiko Haga
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shuffle Girl with 55kg at $11. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Minack Theatre carrying 54kg at $152.40. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
4
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Cyan cap
5 x7x6x DISCREE KING
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Seiichi Yamamoto
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 10 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Taiki Zipangu carrying 56kg at $61.70. First up last campaign 7th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on September 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Balsamico with 54.0kg at $260.60. Happy to work around.
5
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 2116x T O SMITH
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track January 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Do Anything carrying 57kg at $38.90. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at this track October 29 over 1400m, a nose behind Kurino Champ carrying 56kg at $3. Should be ready to run well.
6
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 38969 LOVE YOU SAKURA
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Noble Blanca carrying 55kg at $70.90. Before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Civic Charles with 54kg at $38.60. Others have better credentials.
7
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 00743 JUN ODR
HIROAKI WATASE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Junji Kawai
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, neck behind Injection carrying 57kg at $21.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Kikuno Rta with 56kg at $77. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
8
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 76354 QUEEN RULER
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Soichiro Iida
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Do The Catch carrying 55kg at $31.30. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Ares with 54kg at $7. Safely held last start but is capable of much better.
9
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 34394 GROOVY KAGUYA
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Kota Kanematsu
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Kazutoshikun with 55kg at $10.10. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 820m, 4 len behind Young Blood carrying 54kg at $37.60. Will hit the line hard.
10
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Light brown cap
11 88380 FACE NINE
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 15 len behind O Shin Angel with 54kg at $175.90. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 16 len behind T O Robinson with 53kg at $27.30. Tested from a wide gate.
11
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 00834 SUEHIRO VENT
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Midori Jutaku Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Noble Blanca carrying 55kg at $90. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Meisho Ares carrying 54kg at $37.10. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
12
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap