SONODA   05 Jul 2024
 
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Race 6 1400m

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Good early pressure for top spot with Hanuman or Tamamo Centaurus likely to take up the running. THREE MISS LAPIS (10) lines up for the first time since February 29. Looking to emulate her win at Himeji when returning from a spell last prep. Rates highly and should take some beating. HANUMAN (6) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. EIYU SWEET (9) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only sixth over 1400m at this track. Osamu Shimohara has registered four minor placings when on board. Certainly one to consider. HO O PRECIOUS (3) turned in another moderate effort last start when sixth over 1400m at this track at the second run back from a spell. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect.
1 6x874 STEVE BOSS
NORIO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on June 19 over 1230m, 10 len behind Bebe carrying 56kg at $70.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sunrise Pride with 56kg at $37.40. Favour others today.
1
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 03770 VULCAIN
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Terumi Yamamoto
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on June 19 over 1230m, 55 len behind Bebe carrying 54kg at $101.50. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 820m, 8 len behind Chachahime with 54kg at $14.20. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
2
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 00x46 HO O PRECIOUS
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 5 len behind Setono Diamond with 53kg at $7. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Zangwill with 56kg at $12.70. Drawn well and is among the chances.
3
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 45227 WISTERIA DADDY
RYOHEI HORI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Masakatsu Kitagawa
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sukesan Kakusan with 56kg at $7.60. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yubae carrying 56kg at $11.70. Nice alley and worth including.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 1215x TAMAMO CENTAURUS
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tamamo Co. Ltd.
Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at this track March 22 over 1400m, 14 len behind Yukimaru carrying 57kg at $18.20. Previously first up; second last of 14 at Hakodate Dirt June 11 2022 over 1700m, 27 len behind Ecoro Glorious carrying 53.0kg at $49.40. Expect he will go well.
5
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 94162 HANUMAN
Jun Fujikawa
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Shoko Kobayashi
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on June 14 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind S T Fin with 56kg at $2.30. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 13 len behind Yubae with 57kg at $1.60. Rates highly. Big chance.
6
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 15283 RED ACTEUR
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Zangwill carrying 56kg at $108.90. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Do Anything carrying 56kg at $91.80. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
7
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 99900 MEISHO KUMOJI
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 20 len behind Sukesan Kakusan with 52kg at $315. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Guts carrying 56kg at $295.50. Hard to make a winning case.
8
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Light brown cap
9 65336 EIYU SWEET
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Kazuko Sasabe
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hosho Mani with 54kg at $8.20. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, neck behind Meisho Akatsuki carrying 54kg at $3.90. Sure to be about the money.
9
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Hot pink cap
10 3x14x THREE MISS LAPIS
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Nagai Shoji Co. Ltd.
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Himeji February 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Satono Luxon carrying 54kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Himeji January 23 over 1400m defeating Coeur Et Suguri carrying 54kg at $1.80. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
10
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap