SONODA   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 5 820m

Track:      

Not expecting them to go too hard without a recognised leader engaged. STUKA (4) had been racing well with three consecutive placings before last start managing only fourth over 820m at this track. Key runner who can make amends. RYUNO HINAKO (6) got the job done in grand style last start, scoring by a neck over this journey at this track after stalking the lead. In great form and is well-placed to feature again. EQUULEUS TESORO (2) turned in a fine effort to score by 3 lengths at this track and distance last start in a far better run. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. MARU MARU MARU (1) is resuming from a spell of three months and having her first run for the Moriyuki Nishimura yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at this track over 1400m. Include.
1 3676x MARU MARU MARU
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
7YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Himeji January 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hamburg Hammer carrying 54kg at $22.10. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at this track August 26 2022 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tagano Poltron carrying 54kg at $5.70. Expect a bold showing.
1
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
2 99001 EQUULEUS TESORO
HIROAKI WATASE
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run won by 3 len at this track March 28 over 820m defeating Yamaichi Lovely carrying 56kg at $8.10. The race before that second last of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 16 len behind Meisho Masakatsu carrying 56kg at $23. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
2
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 970x8 MARUNO YUZUKI
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  DK B  MARE 50.0KG
Takao Maruyama
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 8 at this track on April 11 over 820m, 43 len behind Canna Lily carrying 52kg at $125. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on June 29 over 1400m, 42 len behind Pro Bono carrying 54kg at $177.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
3
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 13324 STUKA
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 5 len behind Young Blood with 54kg at $2.70. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 820m, 1.5 len behind Young Blood with 54kg at $7.90. Can turn things around.
4
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 8x008 OMEGA PRINTEMPS
SATOSHI MATSUURA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Reiko Hara
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 7 len behind Young Blood with 56kg at $138.40. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 820m, 9 len behind Young Blood with 56kg at $228. Others offer greater appeal.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 69081 RYUNO HINAKO
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track April 10 over 820m defeating Meisho Rutile carrying 54kg at $4.30. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1230m, 8 len behind Key Pirates with 54kg at $17.50. Hard to beat again.
6
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 58706 NEO ASPECT
TAKAO KURODA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Godolphin
Last start 6th of 8 at this track on April 11 over 820m, 13 len behind Canna Lily carrying 55kg at $225.80. Before that second last of 11 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 17 len behind Hashino Oja carrying 56kg at $101.90. This race looks too tough.
7
KOSUKE MATSUMOTO
PINK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Light brown cap
8 85999 HERMIONE
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  GREY  FILLY 53.0KG
Frontier Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 17 len behind T K Angers carrying 54kg at $198.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Marino Fortissimo carrying 54kg at $58.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
8
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
9 31606 MAPLE ELGAR
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 16 len behind Dignita carrying 55kg at $14.60. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hamburg Hammer with 55kg at $61.70. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
9
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap