SONODA   09 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 820m

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Moderate tempo with National Anthem leading the way. NATIONAL ANTHEM (4) veteran who has been well held at the last couple of outings, the latest when ninth over 1400m at this track. Well placed and expected to go a lot better this time. MEINER SURPASS (3) finished out of the money when fifth in an 820m contest at this track two weeks ago. Anticipating sharp improvement. IN NO TIME (10) last raced on March 26 when eighth at this track over 1400m. In the mix. SIENA DANCE (5) was eighth in a 1400m contest at this track last time out. Suitably placed and can turn things around.
1 92075 PINE PEACH
TAKAO KURODA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 820m, 6 len behind Velenosi with 54kg at $63.40. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 6 len behind Shizukano Umi with 54kg at $8.70. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 00808 HIRO NAMIKAZE
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Tokino Kelly with 56kg at $23.50. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 16 len behind A Shin Serena carrying 56kg at $196.30. Has a nice gate but this will test.
2
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 59655 MEINER SURPASS
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
9YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Sun Hananoame carrying 56kg at $16. The start before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1500m, 12 len behind Squid Run with 56kg at $42.20. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
3
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 x9069 NATIONAL ANTHEM
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Green Farm
Useful mare. At the latest run struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind A Shin Bogeyman carrying 54kg at $6.50. The start before that 6th of 11 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Tamano Luna carrying 55kg at $2.50. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
4
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 27788 SIENA DANCE
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 8th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 15 len behind Key Classic carrying 56kg at $209.40. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1230m, 10 len behind Never Tap Out with 56kg at $137.40. Nicely placed and can improve.
5
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Yellow cap
6 09099 LIVELY BOIL
HIROAKI WATASE
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Tetsuo Kato
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 20 over 820m, 12 len behind Lux Michel carrying 53kg at $132.30. The start before that 9th of 11 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 9 len behind Tamano Luna with 51kg at $132.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
SOTA HIJIKATA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Yellow cap
7 98070 LIGHT STREAM
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
6YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on March 20 over 820m, 14 len behind Yamanin Philia carrying 51kg at $145.80. The start before that 7th of 11 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 6 len behind Tamano Luna carrying 53kg at $136.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 00869 SIENA POWER
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Power Roi with 52kg at $44.90. The race before that 6th of 12 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Vip Pure Ace with 52kg at $235.80. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 99069 HO O CEDAR
SHINOBU NODA
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 25 len behind Hikarino Ame with 54kg at $6. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 2.75 len behind Meiner Spica carrying 54kg at $18.80. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
9
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Light brown cap
10 59x68 IN NO TIME
SHINJI OTSUKA
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 820m, 12 len behind Rapunzel Moon carrying 55kg at $39. Second-up 8th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Shin Bogeyman with 55kg at $5.70. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
10
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 70807 TAMANO CHOUCHOU
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
8YO  BLACK  MARE 55.0KG
Yukichi Tamakoshi
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Sun Hananoame with 54kg at $53.10. Before that second last of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 14 len behind Leonard Star with 54kg at $67.70. Wide draw a test.
11
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Hot pink cap
12 00000 STAR IN STEALTH
MASAYA KOMURA
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 25 len behind Hikarino Ame with 54kg at $145.20. The start before that ran last of 11 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 13 len behind Tamano Luna with 53kg at $241.20. Recent form not good enough.
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DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap