SONODA   29 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 6 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Kurino Champ leading the way. NAMURA DURAN (2) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only half a length from the winner at the end of 1400m after being in the firing line on the turn. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. PICHIKU PACHIKU (1) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only a nose after being in the firing line on the bend. Steps up a level but she is up to the task. KURINO CHAMP (8) was in contention on the bend and finished second last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Ready to go one better. MARINO FORTISSIMO (7) finished third last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Will be rock-hard fit. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot again.
1 88342 PICHIKU PACHIKU
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Masataka Nakatsuji
Going well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, nose behind Alfenim carrying 54kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind A La Mode Sienne carrying 54kg at $3.40. Nicely placed to score.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 64412 NAMURA DURAN
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Racing well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Jo Patio with 56kg at $1.90. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track April 2 over 1400m defeating Meisho Satoyuki with 56kg at $14.80. Went close last time. Leading player again.
2
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 56x14 BELLAGIO MANAMI
TAKAMASA SUWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.5 len at this track March 22 over 1400m defeating Pretty Pretty carrying 54kg at $1.60. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Grun Wald carrying 54kg at $22.50. Will find this too difficult.
3
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 61095 PHRIK PHU YING
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Jo Patio carrying 54kg at $88.10. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind Charmy Eyes with 54kg at $44.20. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
4
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 06803 IN NO TIME
SHINJI OTSUKA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on April 18 over 820m, 2 len behind Satoshi Rise with 54kg at $37.90. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ask Sustainable with 56kg at $170.70. Going well. Leading chance.
5
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 55687 SOUND HERO
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Most recently second last of 8 at this track on April 17 over 1230m, 9 len behind Ise Bay with 56kg at $55. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1230m, 11 len behind Narita Shin with 56kg at $50.60. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
6
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light green cap
7 x9713 MARINO FORTISSIMO
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Crown Co. Ltd.
Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dear Maquinista carrying 54kg at $4. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track March 21 over 1400m defeating L Halcon with 54kg at $2.30. Forward showing expected.
7
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 x2712 KURINO CHAMP
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mamoru Kurimoto
Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dear Maquinista with 56kg at $7.30. The run before that won by 5 len at this track March 20 over 1400m defeating Osumi Princess carrying 56kg at $3.80. Winning hope.
8
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 90314 RAPUNZEL MOON
SHINOBU NODA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Ask Sustainable carrying 54kg at $4.20. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Himeji March 5 over 1400m defeating Healing Art carrying 54kg at $3.50. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
9
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT CROSSED SASH, Hot pink cap
10 x2316 EIYU SWEET
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Kazuko Sasabe
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sukesan Kakusan with 54kg at $2.80. The race before that won by 3 len at this track March 26 over 1400m defeating Grass Vigor carrying 54kg at $2.10. Among the winning chances.
10
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap