SONODA   06 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 4 1400m

Track:      

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Quantum Leap. IMAGINE LENNON (1) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to go one better. QUANTUM LEAP (11) was prominent from the outset when third over 1400m at this track last time out. Has a good record here at this journey. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. Expected to be in the finish. BONIN BLUE (7) missed the frame last start over 1230m at this track, when fourth. Anticipating a better run this time. SEIUN EMPRESS (6) hit the frame when resuming two runs back but couldn't back it up last start when sixth over 1400m at this track. Well placed and should be in the mix.
1 002x2 IMAGINE LENNON
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Makiura
Second-up. First-up after a year 2nd of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Momo Royal carrying 57kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Himeji on March 6 2024 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Z Spunky carrying 55kg at $14.40. Improver with winning prospects.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 95556 TAMBAFFE
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
5YO  BROWN  MARE 52.0KG
Norio Ogino
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Guts carrying 52kg at $27.40. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Curren Pump It Up with 52kg at $4.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
2
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 82365 CATRUL
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
8YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Success Canon carrying 52kg at $19.80. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 35 len behind Z Merveille carrying 55kg at $37.30. Win doesn't look likely.
3
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 09574 YAMATAKE MAJOR
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuko Yamanaka
Most recently settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meisho Guts carrying 57kg at $227.80. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1230m, 7 len behind Gambaru Futoshi with 53kg at $86.70. Happy to risk.
4
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Cyan cap
5 1997x HASHINO OJA
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
9YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Himeji March 4 over 1400m, 43 len behind It's My Business with 56kg at $122.40. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at this track July 1 2022 over 1400m, 2 len behind Yvelines carrying 56kg at $3. Hard to have.
5
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 80x26 SEIUN EMPRESS
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
7YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 0.8 len behind Wrapping Box carrying 55kg at $81.10. Second-up 6th of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 20 len behind Momo Royal carrying 55kg at $234.40. Capable of a strong showing.
6
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 58x84 BONIN BLUE
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kumiko Watanabe
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 41 len behind Z Merveille carrying 57kg at $19.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1230m, 3 len behind Keiai Manuka with 57kg at $5.60. Should be near his top.
7
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 96995 LOVE YOU SAKURA
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Last start 5th of 8 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Suehiro Inazuma carrying 55kg at $6.40. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind T O Smith carrying 55kg at $247.50. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
8
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 42507 NARITA SAFFRAAN
MASAYA KOMURA
7YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gilt Edge carrying 55kg at $433.30. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Tomb Raider with 55kg at $172.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Light brown cap
10 68733 YOSSHA
AKIHIRO TAMURA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Oka
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Suehiro Vent carrying 53kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Feather Sky with 53kg at $23.20. Wide draw a test.
10
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 2x223 QUANTUM LEAP
MOTOHIRO KOMA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Gilt Edge carrying 57kg at $5.20. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 30 len behind Z Merveille carrying 57kg at $3.80. Winning chance.
11
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 590x0 VINA CA MAU
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Fumio Inoguchi
Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gilt Edge with 54kg at $64.10. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, 19 len behind Wispy Snow with 55kg at $37.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
12
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap