SONODA   18 Oct 2024
 
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Race 5 1400m

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Solid tempo with Exsperion leading from Don Apollon and Ater Knight. DON APOLLON (8) resumes in a similar race to his only run last prep three-and-a-half months ago when he scored by 5 lengths. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Likely to feature. EXSPERION (2) ran a strong race last time out, finishing second and beaten only half a length over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. STAR WIN (4) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing fourth over 1400m at this track. Expected to feature in the finish this time. AMOR FATI (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a neck from the winner in second over 1400m at this track. Another forward showing is anticipated.
1 73664 TENKOBAHI
AKIHIRO INADA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Sakai
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on October 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Siena Queen carrying 56kg at $20. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sawayaka Sawachan carrying 56kg at $9.30. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
1
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 21x32 EXSPERION
MOTOHIRO KOMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Grand Prix Ship with 52kg at $1.70. Second-up tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Ribbon Peach with 52kg at $1.80. Capable of a strong showing.
2
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 9077x KOSHUHA SEIKO
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at this track May 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mid Whale carrying 51kg at $89.70. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Himeji February 28 over 1400m, 13 len behind Narita Shin with 54kg at $56.10. Faces a tough essay.
3
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 45234 STAR WIN
Seiichi Terachi
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Koji Yasuhara
Going well. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on October 4 over 1400m, 30 len behind Mint Julep carrying 54kg at $12.40. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sawayaka Sawachan with 54kg at $8.50. Deserves another chance.
4
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 56962 AMOR FATI
TSUYOSHI OBARU
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toru Makiura
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1400m, neck behind El Hierro carrying 54kg at $163.20. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Narita Saffraan carrying 54kg at $80.90. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
5
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 53604 CHERRY NEARCO
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Etsuro Sakurai
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ribbon Peach with 54kg at $13.50. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on September 5 over 1400m, 17 len behind Tambaffe carrying 54kg at $14.90. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
6
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 76968 BEAR MAY FEATHER
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start got back early 8th of 10 at this track on October 3 over 1400m, 17 len behind Rosa Blu carrying 54kg at $79.70. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shinzen Hachiman carrying 52kg at $119.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 70x1x DON APOLLON
IKKOO TANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Koichi Yamada
Resuming. Finished off last campaign favourite; won by 5 len at this track July 4 over 1400m defeating Adone with 55kg at $1.40. First up last campaign 7th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind Rare Gryphon with 57.0kg at $5.60. Definite winning hope.
8
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
9 75675 NISHINO ALMIGHT
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on October 4 over 1230m, 6 len behind Hermanito with 55kg at $16.80. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Risoluto carrying 55kg at $2.60. Not today.
9
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 1268x ATER KNIGHT
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at this track May 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hooray carrying 56kg at $2.20. First up last campaign ninth of 18 at Kokura September 3 2023 over 2000m, 11 len behind Aster Bugie carrying 56.0kg at $12.40. Don't underestimate.
10
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap