SONODA   30 May 2025
 
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Race 5 1400m

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National Anthem, Nice Light and Smart Kanathos will not hold back as they vie for the lead from Yubae and Neuer Held. NICE LIGHT (7) showed good pace and went on to score by 3.5 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. Must raise the bar but she has the talent to test this line-up. NEUER HELD (10) closed last prep with a fifth over 1500m at Himeji on March 5. Worth noting that he opened the last campaign with a minor placing at this track over 1400m. Expected to be in the finish. SMART KANATHOS (2) drew wide last time and was safely held when seventh over this track and trip. Should be prominent from the outset. One of the main contenders. NATIONAL ANTHEM (8) got the prize two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 820m at this track. Can bounce right back.
1 x3876 JUSTIN BOLT
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masahiro Miki
Last start 6th of 9 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Palo Santo carrying 57kg at $6.70. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 14 len behind Cresco Thunder with 54kg at $12.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, White cap
2 06x17 SMART KANATHOS
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Toru Okawa
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 0.8 len at this track April 22 over 820m defeating Joy Black with 54kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lucky Proof carrying 55kg at $5.90. Can improve. Top chance if at her best.
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SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 17666 CHERRY OURANOS
AKIHIRO INADA
8YO  GREY  HORSE 54.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Smart Result carrying 55kg at $308.60. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 13 len behind Do The Catch with 54kg at $68.70. Needs to improve.
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TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 68414 JAYDEN
Jun Fujikawa
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Racing well. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lux Soleil with 56kg at $6.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track April 15 over 1400m defeating Wonder Trigger with 56kg at $6.20. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 37459 YUBAE
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
7YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently second last of 10 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Derma Veda carrying 55kg at $48.10. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on May 1 over 820m, 3.5 len behind Omega Printemps with 55kg at $22.90. Others are preferred.
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TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 10497 FREVO
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Lord Horse Club
At the latest run got back early 7th of 9 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 38 len behind Hagino Inspire with 55kg at $96.80. Before that second last of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 18 len behind Prospect carrying 55kg at $211.30. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
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DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 x2251 NICE LIGHT
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Shozo Higuchi
Last start scored a big 3.5 len win at this track May 5 over 1400m defeating Wonder Visible carrying 52kg at $3. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Smart Kingdom with 54kg at $2.70. Plenty to like about her prospects.
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YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 69214 NATIONAL ANTHEM
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Green Farm
Racing well. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 820m, 7 len behind Flugel Noa carrying 55kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 2 len at this track April 24 over 820m defeating Kurino Nina carrying 55kg at $32.50. Can turn things around.
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YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 54698 TRAVOLGENTE
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Derma Veda carrying 55kg at $124.80. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 15 len behind T O Robinson with 55kg at $30.50. Win would surprise.
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SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 5225x NEUER HELD
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Himeji March 5 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Bianchetto carrying 56kg at $2.20. Previously first up; third of 10 at this track November 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Venus Rise carrying 56kg at $1.10. Can return in winning form.
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TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 78547 CRIMSON RED
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Green Sword
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Squid Run carrying 57kg at $15.20. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ai Towa with 57kg at $16.70. Looking to others in this race.
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KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 56075 YOSHINO RICKEY
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1700m, 19 len behind Tagano Diosa carrying 55kg at $79.50. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Daishin Sandy with 55kg at $16.60. Wide draw a test.
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TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap