SONODA   03 Apr 2025
 
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Race 5 1230m

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Genuine tempo from Scented Jewel leading Model Chan. SMART KINGDOM (3) met with solid support when resuming last start over 1230m at this track when second. Record here is impressive with three wins from eight starts. Expected to be in the finish. MIND YOUR RHYTHM (1) resumes in a similar race to her last run seven months ago when she scored by 1.5 lengths. Can play a major role. MODEL CHAN (12) finished sixth last time out over 820m at this track when resuming from a spell. Tackles a longer journey this time. Winning claims on best figures. SCENTED JEWEL (7) ran a better race last start, finishing fifth over 1230m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
1 x651x MIND YOUR RHYTHM
NORIO TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Yoshiro Kubota
Resuming today after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len this track September 6 over 1230m defeating Fukkatsu Love carrying 54kg at $3.30. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at this track July 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Maono Weiser with 54kg at $3.40. Can return in winning form.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 29500 FLY WITH ME
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 51.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 29 len behind L Halcon with 50kg at $36.30. The start before that second last of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 1800m, 16 len behind Nishino Four Leaf with 54kg at $12.50. Can improve on recent efforts.
2
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 321x2 SMART KINGDOM
TARO NAGASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
Second run back. First-up after eight months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Never Tap Out carrying 57kg at $1.90. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 56kg at $2.80. Fitter again and a winning hope.
3
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 4976x GOLD MIRE
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Shiho Oto
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track December 31 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Sun Piano Sonata carrying 56kg at $31.30. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at this track April 16 over 1230m, 10 len behind Satono Luxon with 56kg at $64.30. Might need the run.
4
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 4x065 ELEGANT FLEUR
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG
Green Sword
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 38 len behind Pikku Prinssi with 51kg at $103. The start before that 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Wonder Bless carrying 51kg at $90.20. Needs to lift.
5
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 89474 T K ANGERS
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tadao Kanematsu
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 2.75 len behind Queen Of Lily carrying 54kg at $7.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mozu Aegis carrying 54kg at $118.70. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.
6
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 67565 SCENTED JEWEL
MICHIO TANAKA
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG

Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1230m, 3 len behind Never Tap Out carrying 54kg at $3.10. The start before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 4 len behind Stuka carrying 54kg at $3.80. Can improve again. Top chance.
7
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 30757 ARC RIOSO
TAKAMASA SUWA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 6 len behind Queen Of Lily with 56kg at $77.90. The start before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Jungle Marisa carrying 56kg at $57.30. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
8
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 16866 WONDER AUMENT
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshiyuki Yamamoto
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Annina with 56kg at $84. The race before that 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Jackson Roots with 56kg at $233.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 37489 JAKO EMA RIKKUN
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshitsugu Harema
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1230m, 7 len behind Nishino Wind with 56kg at $7.90. The run before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ask Vue Reve More with 56kg at $41.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 0x097 THREE CROSS
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yasuhisa Seno
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 16 len behind T O Robinson carrying 56kg at $39.20. The start before that second last of 10 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 24 len behind Magique with 56kg at $49.50. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
11
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 225x6 MODEL CHAN
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 820m, 4 len behind Palladium Ribbon with 54kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Monbetsu on May 25 2023 over 1000m, 7 len behind Palace Legacy carrying 51kg at $107.70. Among the top chances.
12
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap