SONODA   11 Jun 2025
 
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Race 5 1230m

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Plenty of pressure primarily from Venice Queen, Sand Empress and Victory Knight. VENICE QUEEN (6) has been thereabouts without winning, the most recent effort a second at this track over 1230m when she was beaten a head. Yet to break through here over this distance, but has never missed the placings in seven starts. Likely to feature. PROPULSION (8) broke through for his maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Looks well placed, and he is definitely worth including. VICTORY KNIGHT (11) finished third last time over 1400m at this track. With the right run, he is capable of taking this out. SAND EMPRESS (5) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing a brave second over 1230m at this track. Strong top-three prospect again.
1 08669 LAZULITE SANA
TAKAO KURODA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Horse Addict
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 13 len behind Nishino Almight with 55kg at $475.90. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 21 len behind Z Silvia carrying 55kg at $166.40. Draws the inside but looks tested.
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YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x0075 TOMONO BOY
Nishikawa Shinya
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Yoshio Tomoda
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1230m, 6 len behind Mononofu Yellow carrying 54kg at $70.90. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1230m, 9 len behind Pod Halo with 54kg at $72.80. Has to find a few lengths.
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TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 11927 LANT
MOTOHIRO KOMA
7YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Katsuhiko Tabata
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 8 len behind Nishino Almight with 55kg at $14.20. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 15 over 1230m, 5 len behind Iron Moon with 55kg at $32.80. Has a nice gate but this will test.
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WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 00600 TWO PUNKS
MASAYA KOMURA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shoji Nojima
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 22 len behind Eiyu Max carrying 57kg at $429.40. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1230m, 46 len behind Pod Halo with 57kg at $178.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Cyan cap
5 37052 SAND EMPRESS
ISAO NAGAKURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Gold Mire carrying 55kg at $12. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 820m, 5 len behind Lacus Gaudii with 55kg at $17.20. In the finish last time and should go well again.
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TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 32322 VENICE QUEEN
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, head behind Nishino Almight carrying 55kg at $3.40. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1230m, neck behind Gambaru Futoshi carrying 55kg at $3.70. Knocking on the door.
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TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 28618 BALMY PEARL
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Morio Sakurai
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 13 len behind Adone with 55kg at $25.90. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track May 6 over 1230m defeating Rapida Nina with 55kg at $25.20. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 72x21 PROPULSION
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Hirotsugu Oku
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sakura Top Ster carrying 54kg at $3. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track May 21 over 1400m defeating Frost City with 54kg at $1.40. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 26296 OUTSIDE BET
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 6 len behind Nishino Almight carrying 57kg at $36.80. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1230m, 4 len behind Gambaru Futoshi carrying 57kg at $10.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light brown cap
10 61590 AXINOS
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start second last of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1870m, 26 len behind Hatenabito carrying 57kg at $34.60. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1700m, 26 len behind Tagano Diosa carrying 57kg at $23.60. Likely to struggle.
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HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 x2123 VICTORY KNIGHT
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
8YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tomiko Tabata
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tanomude Homma with 57kg at $5.70. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lux Soleil carrying 57kg at $5.10. Everything points towards a big run.
11
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 6120x SCHON KAISERIN
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Monreve Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Himeji January 22 over 1400m, 14 len behind Rouge Velvet carrying 54kg at $15.50. First up last campaign second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 15 over 1400m, 26 len behind Alluring Time carrying 55.0kg at $105.80. Capable of a big run.
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OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Hot pink cap