SONODA   25 Jun 2025
 
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Race 4 1400m

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Solid tempo anticipated with Maruno Mizuki heading them off. FROST CITY (6) built on a nice second two starts back at this track with a win as favourite over 1400m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by 5 lengths. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to figure in the finish. IMAGINE LENNON (4) met with solid support last start over 1400m at this track when second, beaten 3 lengths. Goes well at this trip, recording three minor placings and shapes as a key contender. MEISHO ISSHIN (9) did a great job to score by a neck over today's course and distance last start in a nice progression on the first-up performance. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. MARUNO MIZUKI (1) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by a nose over 820m at this track. Likely to be there at the finish again.
1 x4541 MARUNO MIZUKI
MAKOTO ORITA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Takao Maruyama
Most recently won by a nose at this track June 5 over 820m defeating Madam Ladybug carrying 54kg at $5.90. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on May 16 over 820m, 3 len behind Hermione carrying 55kg at $4.80. Worth thought from the inside alley.
1
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 49708 FREVO
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Lord Horse Club
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at this track on June 13 over 1400m, 44 len behind Gilt Edge carrying 55kg at $232.10. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 25 len behind Neuer Held carrying 55kg at $221.90. Others have better credentials.
2
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 54619 T O MONT BLANC
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
6YO  BLACK  MARE 51.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 13 len behind Adone carrying 51kg at $55.80. The race before that won by 3.5 len at this track May 8 over 1400m defeating Teleos Hime carrying 51kg at $9.40. A better showing is expected.
3
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 02x22 IMAGINE LENNON
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Makiura
Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Momo Royal carrying 57kg at $3. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Vina Ca Mau with 57kg at $1.70. Racing well. Has strong claims.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 70307 CORSICA BLUE
TAKESHI KIMURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Last start 7th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Miss Trevi No with 55kg at $61.70. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 14 len behind Squid Run carrying 55kg at $118.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 9x621 FROST CITY
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
5YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 5 len at this track June 5 over 1400m defeating Kris Berg carrying 57kg at $2.20. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Propulsion with 57kg at $11.30. Sure to go well again.
6
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 02951 DINOPONERA
TAKAO KURODA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track June 11 over 1400m defeating Isshin with 55kg at $47.10. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Suehiro Vent with 55kg at $104.20. Prepared to risk on current form.
7
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Light brown cap
8 77657 CAMPBELL
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Toru Makiura
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sakura Top Ster carrying 55kg at $180.20. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 40 len behind First Rickey with 55kg at $210.20. Can't see her troubling these.
8
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 50x81 MEISHO ISSHIN
MASASHI ATARASHI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Propulsion with 54kg at $3.60. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track June 6 over 1400m defeating Octopussy carrying 54kg at $6.40. Forward showing expected.
9
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 079x0 EVGENES
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 17 len behind Miss Trevi No carrying 57kg at $34.70. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Ohi on November 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Bellagio Kokuo with 56kg at $295. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap