SONODA   23 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 1230m

Track:      

Feather Sky is expected to lead at a slick tempo. ANYA WAKUWAKU (6) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 1230m at this track last time. Top chance this time. EZE VILLAGE (3) was well fancied last start over 820m here when fifth, beaten 4 lengths. Extra trip is important and is worth another chance. MIND YOUR RHYTHM (9) returned from a spell three weeks ago when she was beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth over 1230m at this circuit. Fitter and sure to run well. SMALT (11) finished second at this course and distance at his last appearance three-and-a-half months ago. Comes here with definite top-three claims.
1 06987 SMART CAPRICE
TSUYOSHI OBARU
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Toru Okawa
At the latest run got back early 7th of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1230m, 9 len behind Kazutoshikun with 57kg at $198.30. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 36 len behind Meisho Ranzan carrying 56kg at $112.90. Needs to step up.
1
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, White cap
2 x8509 FI REAL
ISAO NAGAKURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Injection carrying 57kg at $32.30. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Minack Theatre carrying 56kg at $29.60. Others have better prospects.
2
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 67625 EZE VILLAGE
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 820m, 4 len behind Five Reyna with 55kg at $2.10. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on March 20 over 820m, neck behind Lux Michel carrying 54kg at $2.80. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside gate.
3
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 94746 T K ANGERS
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tadao Kanematsu
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Gold Mire carrying 55kg at $15.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 2.75 len behind Queen Of Lily carrying 54kg at $7.50. Genuine chance this time around.
4
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 35043 MEISHO TADAKATSU
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Corin Raspberry with 57kg at $19.10. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Duwa carrying 56kg at $13.10. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
5
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 355x2 ANYA WAKUWAKU
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
IR Racing
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Kazutoshikun carrying 55kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 9 2024 over 1200m, 7 len behind Luminous Sunrise carrying 54.0kg at $212.50. Improver with winning prospects.
6
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 08070 INTERLUDE
Nishikawa Shinya
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 20 len behind Do The Catch carrying 53kg at $77.90. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Never Tap Out carrying 52kg at $30.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 74890 JAKO EMA RIKKUN
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshitsugu Harema
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 8 len behind Gold Mire carrying 57kg at $8.80. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1230m, 7 len behind Nishino Wind with 56kg at $7.90. A top-three finish would surprise.
8
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 651x4 MIND YOUR RHYTHM
NORIO TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Yoshiro Kubota
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Gold Mire with 56kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track on August 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Grun Wald carrying 54kg at $3.60. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
9
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 68753 COSMO TSUKASA
KOJI OBAYASHI
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Kazutoshikun with 55kg at $9.40. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Queen Of Lily with 54kg at $4.70. Will be winding up strongly.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 3342x SMALT
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at this track January 8 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Reine Galette carrying 54kg at $3.50. Previously first-up; fourth of 11 at this track September 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wispy Snow with 57kg at $13.10. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
11
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 65536 FEATHER SKY
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind O Shin Angel carrying 57kg at $14.10. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Queen Of Lily with 56kg at $5.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
12
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap