HIMEJI   30 Jan 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 800m

Track:      

Vento Di Pace is the likely leader at a slick tempo. VENTO DI PACE (5) has been racing well this preparation, scoring last start over 1230m at Sonoda to make it two wins from three runs this time in. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position and could prove tough to beat. HOT SUMMER NIGHT (11) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was ninth over 1400m at Sonoda. Fitter and anticipating a better run this time. MEISHO KORAN (4) missed the frame last start over 820m at Sonoda, finishing fourth. Ready to run a big race. ARAJAI (2) is stepping out at this circuit for the first time. Last appeared when he finished fifth over 820m at Sonoda on January 3. Set for a strong run.
1 71869 VARIO
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 820m, 11 len behind Kiss Umai with 56kg at $72. The run before that 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 5 len behind Latizia with 56kg at $9.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 33175 ARAJAI
SEIJIRO IKARI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 3.5 len behind Latizia carrying 56kg at $4.80. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Sonoda on December 18 over 820m, 7 len behind Babe with 56kg at $15. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
2
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 x0856 I'LL BE THE ONE
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at Sonoda on December 30 over 820m, 3.5 len behind Kawakitaborderless carrying 56kg at $33.40. The race before that 5th of 12 at Sonoda on December 5 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Gold Lantern carrying 56kg at $18.70. Looks safely held on recent runs.
3
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 x8264 MEISHO KORAN
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Useful type. Last start 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Wonder Colorful carrying 51kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 9 at Sonoda on December 29 over 820m, 3 len behind Smash Hit with 54kg at $19.30. Well placed to take this out.
4
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 0x121 VENTO DI PACE
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Atsushi Ito
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Sonoda January 8 over 1230m defeating Venice Queen with 56kg at $2.80. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on December 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Stay Tuned carrying 56kg at $3.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.
5
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 32367 EZE VILLAGE
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1870m, 14 len behind Ena Animal carrying 52kg at $28.30. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ask Amaze More with 54kg at $2.10. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
6
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 37800 LUX MICHEL
Seiichi Terachi
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
LUX Inc.
Most recently ran last of 10 at Kochi on January 8 over 1300m, 42 len behind Eri Stella with 56kg at $18.20. The start before that ran last of 11 at Kochi on December 22 over 1300m, 17 len behind Ardore with 56kg at $18.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 38900 KOIBITOMISAKI
TAKAMASA SUWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Most recently ran last of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 45 len behind Snark Dali carrying 54kg at $134.30. The start before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on December 17 over 820m, 7 len behind Dear Freese with 54kg at $106.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 35000 HINATA LADY
ISAO NAGAKURA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 14 len behind Valencay Kazuma with 54kg at $157.20. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 14 len behind Snark Dali with 54kg at $88. No threat last time out but this suits.
9
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 04366 HUZHAO
KOJI OBAYASHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 820m, 6 len behind Wonder Colorful carrying 54kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 820m, 4 len behind February Sky with 54kg at $36.40. Prepared to risk today.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 x73x9 HOT SUMMER NIGHT
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bellagio Rao with 54kg at $3.20. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Nagoya on September 3 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Lance Of Prime carrying 54kg at $4.20. Worth another chance.
11
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 14738 HAPPY SPIRAL
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 10 at Sonoda on January 9 over 1400m, 24 len behind Unwritten Rule with 54kg at $20.10. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Kanazawa on December 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Love And Lucky carrying 54kg at $8.20. Wide draw a test.
12
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap