SONODA   08 May 2024
 
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Race 6 1400m

Track:      

The speedy Royal Natal should find the front with Elucidator and Kiichi Autumn on her heels. KIICHI AUTUMN (1) resumes in a similar race to his last run eight months ago when he scored by 6 lengths. Should be hard to stop. ROYAL NATAL (3) started at $5.80 last time on the back of a win at this track two starts ago but was below her best, finishing seventh over 1400m at this track. Well placed and can feature. BRIGHTEN (7) was in the finish last time when beaten half a length into second over 1400m at this track. Worth consideration. SNARK YUMA (9) was in the money two starts back here but was unable to repeat the effort last time when sixth at this track over 1400m. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.
1 4231x KIICHI AUTUMN
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Resumes. Finished off last campaign to post a big 6 len win. This track September 22 over 1400m defeating Marino Fortissimo carrying 55kg at $1.90. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at this track June 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Yoshino Cattleya carrying 55kg at $18.20. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 2126x STEVE BOSS
NORIO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track November 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bambton Pro with 56kg at $42.20. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Himeji March 7 2023 over 1400m defeating Fumitatsu Aaron with 57kg at $1.30. Marginal prospect.
2
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 33617 ROYAL NATAL
MOTOHIRO KOMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
Yukio Mizukami
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Buzzer Beat carrying 55kg at $5.80. The run before that scored a big 7 len win at this track March 27 over 1400m defeating Merkur carrying 54kg at $5.30. Capable of more – worth another chance.
3
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM, DEEP SKY BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 66264 CHO UMAKUIKU
MAKOTO ORITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Takao Maruyama
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Buzzer Beat with 54kg at $51.40. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1230m, 9 len behind Narita Shin carrying 54kg at $27. Needs to improve.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 411x5 KEY CLASSIC
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koichiro Kitamae
Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 7 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Erika Dream carrying 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track October 18 over 1400m defeating Tokino Hito with 56kg at $1.70. Worth consideration.
5
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 45565 MEISHO AKATSUKI
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Buzzer Beat carrying 56kg at $31. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Joketsu with 56kg at $18.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light green cap
7 27x52 BRIGHTEN
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
GET NEXT Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Shin Scipio with 54kg at $2.10. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Meisho Shoot carrying 54kg at $5.20. Worth including.
7
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 66x6 SATONO MEDUSA
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Second-up. First-up after 11 months got back early 6th of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 13 len behind Daishin Katana with 54kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Tokyo on May 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind My Ballade with 54.0kg at $13.30. Needs more time.
8
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 70026 SNARK YUMA
TAKAHIRO ARAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Buzzer Beat with 56kg at $13.30. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, nose behind Joketsu carrying 56kg at $60.30. Safely held last time out but this suits.
9
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 34234 ELUCIDATOR
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Red Magic Co. Ltd.
Going well. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meisho Kajiki carrying 56kg at $25.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Grand Verseau with 56kg at $5.30. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
10
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap