SONODA   17 Apr 2024
 
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Race 5 1230m

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Off the low draw Steel Agnes has enough speed to lead the way in the absence of a recognised leader. HELIX (7) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when fourth. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. STEEL AGNES (2) is back at the races for the first time since January 11. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1000m at Monbetsu. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. MONTER LAPIN (10) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1400m here. Among the chances again. SUPER AZULADA (1) has three placings from nine runs this preparation and finished 5.5 lengths off the winner last start at this track, not the worst.
1 24054 SUPER AZULADA
MOTOHIRO KOMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Key Pirates with 56kg at $8. The start before that 5th of 11 at Himeji on February 28 over 800m, 6 len behind Haste carrying 56kg at $40.40. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside alley.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 4250x STEEL AGNES
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track January 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kiss Umai with 54kg at $5.80. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Monbetsu September 7 2022 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Sky Minister carrying 54kg at $10.30. Look for a bold run.
2
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
3 86069 MIRACLE ZADA
MAKOTO ORITA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 820m, 13 len behind Equuleus Tesoro carrying 54kg at $242.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Octopussy with 54kg at $86.30. Out of her depth.
3
KOICHI TAKAHATA
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, White cap
4 70739 HO O CEDAR
SHINOBU NODA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 15 len behind Miyabi Luna with 54kg at $6.80. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mikoto Wood Tail with 54kg at $13.40. Can't recommend against this lot.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 39059 CHOCOLAT RUBY
TSUYOSHI OBARU
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind A La Mode Sienne with 54kg at $30.70. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sahara with 54kg at $54.80. Watch for her late in the piece.
5
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 34652 COSMO PROCELLA
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 5 len behind T K Angers with 56kg at $27.90. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kurino Champ with 56kg at $51.30. Has the ability to take this out.
6
HIBIKI ISHIDO
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Grey cap
7 x6754 HELIX
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Fukukitaru Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Grun Wald with 56kg at $6.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind You Are The King carrying 56kg at $14. Made headway last time. Top chance.
7
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 09750 KITANO SUISEI
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 52.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 15 len behind Miyabi Luna with 55kg at $51.30. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mikoto Wood Tail carrying 56kg at $161.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
9 07705 SCHON FOREST
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 9 len behind T K Angers with 54kg at $86. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 11 len behind Meisho Koran with 54kg at $779.90. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
KOSUKE MATSUMOTO
PINK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Light brown cap
10 76633 MONTER LAPIN
SHINOBU NODA
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG
Kensei Murakami
Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, long-neck behind Five Reyna with 56kg at $13.70. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kazeno Oto carrying 56kg at $29. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
10
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Salmon cap
11 x6690 NARITA WOLF
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Grun Wald carrying 56kg at $66.10. The start before that ran last of 9 at Himeji on February 29 over 1800m, 20 len behind Air Griffon with 56kg at $233.10. Needs to do more. Others better.
11
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Hot pink cap
12 64309 A SHIN BOGEYMAN
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsuhiko Hirai
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 16 len behind Sannen A Gumi with 56kg at $18.30. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind Kazeno Oto carrying 56kg at $29.60. Expect improvement on recent effort.
12
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Grey cap