SONODA   24 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Plenty of early pace with A Shin Beaming and Unico battling for the lead but there will be pressure from a few other on-pacers. GEOPARK BOSS (7) did a good job last start to finish third at this track over 1400m. Tomohiro Yoshimura who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Expecting a bold showing. CAMPBELL (2) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a nose from the winner in second over 1400m at this track. Worth including here. ODD NUMBER (9) is back from a spell of four months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1400m at Himeji and comes here with definite top-three claims. UNICO (3) made progress last time out, finishing second over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
1 76942 A SHIN MACHINE
MICHIO TANAKA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Katsuhiko Hirai
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Forewind with 54kg at $29.50. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Momo Royal carrying 54kg at $83.20. Looks tested again.
1
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
2 94352 CAMPBELL
Nishikawa Shinya
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Toru Makiura
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1400m, nose behind Ardito Cry carrying 54kg at $2.60. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sakura Thebes with 54kg at $12.70. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
2
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
3 16502 UNICO
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on May 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Firm Love with 54kg at $9.50. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 26 len behind Wonder Juror carrying 53kg at $23.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
3
KENTA SUGIURA
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Yellow cap
4 1906x BAKUSHIN QUEEN
HIROKI MINAMI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Hisamitsu Inoue
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track December 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Subarashii Hibi carrying 54kg at $66.70. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. This track September 6 over 1400m defeating Daisy Flash with 54kg at $5. Not at this stage.
4
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, White cap
5 94582 A SHIN BEAMING
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hosho Rusty carrying 54kg at $21.60. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on April 23 over 820m, 9 len behind Velenosi with 54kg at $27.50. Others look better placed.
5
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
6 x6x0x GOD HORNET
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Kenji Nakanishi
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 12 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 35 len behind Hustler with 56kg at $10. First up last campaign 6th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on August 12 over 1700m, 13 len behind Meisho Cougar with 55.0kg at $203.20. Hard to have.
6
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Cyan cap
7 23323 GEOPARK BOSS
MOTOHIRO KOMA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsunori Koseki
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Martellato with 56kg at $1.80. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Momo Royal with 56kg at $1.90. Has the right credentials.
7
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 60655 MAPLE ELGAR
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 820m, 9 len behind Vip Nadja with 55kg at $69.20. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on April 25 over 820m, 6 len behind Ryuno Hinako carrying 56kg at $11.60. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
8
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
9 5213x ODD NUMBER
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Seiichi Iketani
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Himeji January 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Lord Legacy carrying 54kg at $10.30. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Niigata Dirt August 27 over 1800m, 12 len behind Black Deco with 54.0kg at $136.70. Top hope if back in good order.
9
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, White cap