SONODA   23 May 2025
 
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Race 4 1400m

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Pace looks to be genuine with Model Chan and Yuigahama Beach matching motors in advance of Volteggio and Ho O Six. YUIGAHAMA BEACH (1) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish back in fourth over 1400m at this track. Will be on the speed in transit and is expected to take some running down. MODEL CHAN (10) got well back over 820m at this track last time and never threatened, eventually finishing a disappointing 12th. Look for an improved run. BUEI (2) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at this track. Regular rider Tatsuya Takemura is back aboard and a bold showing is expected. YOSSHA (4) showed little early speed last start then picked up the bit in the straight to finish third at this track over today's journey. Will be running on late again and can feature.
1 57424 YUIGAHAMA BEACH
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Going well. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Narita Wolf carrying 55kg at $3.30. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Flugel Noa carrying 55kg at $6.10. Draws the inside and should take beating.
1
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
2 37303 BUEI
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Miss Trevi No with 57kg at $6.30. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Onomatopee carrying 57kg at $3.80. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
2
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 92044 VOLTEGGIO
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 4th of 7 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Iza One carrying 57kg at $34.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 33 len behind Starry Song with 57kg at $24.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
KAZUYUKI WATASE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
4 66873 YOSSHA
AKIHIRO TAMURA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Koji Oka
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Feather Sky with 53kg at $23.20. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Onomatopee carrying 54kg at $9.30. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
4
SHIOTSU RINA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Green cap
5 417x9 CHO WILD
MAKOTO ORITA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Takao Maruyama
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 43 len behind Z Merveille carrying 57kg at $50.60. Previously second-up won by 5 len at this track October 31 over 1400m defeating Wonder Gelato carrying 56kg at $25.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Pink cap
6 88770 PRECIOUS STONE
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 52.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 24 len behind Long Seller Ask carrying 55kg at $246. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 16 len behind Namura Duran carrying 55kg at $26.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
6
YONETAMARI ENZO
WHITE, GREY CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
7 100x8 MIKOTO WOOD TAIL
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 17 len behind Namura Duran carrying 57kg at $68.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on April 12 2023 over 1400m, 4 len behind Iza One carrying 55kg at $3.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 82007 HO O SIX
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind T O Mont Blanc with 57kg at $83.30. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 12 len behind Taiko Faith carrying 57kg at $35.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Red cap
9 83476 SUEHIRO VENT
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Midori Jutaku Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Long Seller Ask with 55kg at $84.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind T O Smith carrying 55kg at $152.70. A top-three finish would surprise.
9
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 x6720 MODEL CHAN
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG

Last start ran last of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 13 len behind Artemina with 55kg at $49.90. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Victory Knight with 55kg at $3.20. Expected to finish much closer.
10
TEPPEI KOTANI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Yellow cap
11 57029 DINOPONERA
TAKAO KURODA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start second last of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1400m, 15 len behind T O Mont Blanc with 52kg at $15.90. Before that led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind King Lennon with 55kg at $149.10. Genuine chance this time around.
11
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Orange cap