SONODA   11 Mar 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Shonan Mantle should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. SILVER BLOND (5) returns from a spell of six-and-a-half months and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished fifth at Tokyo Dirt over 1600m when first-up last time in work. Leading contender. KADOSAN GAMBARU (9) lifted strongly but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 1400m at Himeji. Nicely placed to play a major role. JEWEL DE PARIS (6) impressed last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 2.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1400m at Himeji. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. LORD SHAMAL (1) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Himeji, beaten 5 lengths into fourth. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
1 x1144 LORD SHAMAL
KOSAKU HORI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ceriana carrying 56kg at $5.60. The start before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ask Vue Reve More with 57kg at $5. Genuine hope.
1
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, White cap
2 31655 REVE ESPOIR
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Most recently second last in a small field at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fuku Reserve with 54kg at $12.70. The race before that 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kimon Carrington carrying 52kg at $107.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
2
HIJIKATA SOTA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Grey cap
3 15283 ECORO AMORE
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Fuku Reserve carrying 54kg at $20.80. The race before that got back early 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lilies Bloom with 54kg at $60.30. Prefer in something a bit easier.
3
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Salmon cap
4 95194 MAGNETAR
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 4th of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cho Umakuiku with 56kg at $106.10. The run before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Accueillir carrying 56kg at $72.90. Prepared to just watch today.
4
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 2369x SILVER BLOND
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Yorikatsu Tsujiko
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 18 at Niigata August 18 over 2000m, 9 len behind Clochette Noel with 53.0kg at $12.80. On debut fifth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 17 2024 over 1600m, 6 len behind Secret Matter with 53.0kg at $81.30. Can go on to better things this campaign.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 x0x52 JEWEL DE PARIS
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Suzuko Ota
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 10 at Himeji on January 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Piroko Giga Max carrying 56kg at $1.70. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Namura Olivia carrying 56kg at $10.40. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
6
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 99995 KEIAI MANUKA
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last in a small field at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 22 len behind Virya with 56kg at $91. The start before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ask Vue Reve More carrying 56kg at $107.20. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
7
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
8 658x5 SPLENDIDE
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last in a small field at Himeji on February 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Cal Bay Cruise carrying 56kg at $29.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Narita Diary carrying 56kg at $2.80. Don't underestimate.
8
KENTA SUGIURA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
9 24352 KADOSAN GAMBARU
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsuya Haga
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Grun Wald with 56kg at $10.80. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 7 over 1400m, 33 len behind Matenro Time carrying 56kg at $34.70. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
9
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 25492 SHONAN MANTLE
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Erika Verona carrying 56kg at $36.60. The race before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Namura Olivia with 56kg at $131.20. Doesn't rate well enough.
10
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Hot pink cap