SONODA   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING:

Race 6 1400m

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Good tempo expected with Sakura Top Moon, Aurora Lumiere and Yuna Clever rolling forward. PINNACLE POINT (2) turned in a modest performance when fourth last time out over 1400m after a win at Himeji at the previous outing. Well placed and a top prospect. AURORA LUMIERE (8) produced a good effort last start when second over 1400m at Himeji to make it three minor placings from four starts this preparation. Can play a major role. MIKKI CANDLE (1) is still a maiden after nine runs. Was in the market last time out but didn't live up to market expectations, finishing fifth over 1400m at Himeji. Solid top-three chance. AKAKICHINO ELEVEN (4) settled well back last time then wound up strongly in the straight to finish third over today's journey at Himeji. Will be doing his best work late.
1 33735 MIKKI CANDLE
TOSHIKAZU OKADA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mizuki Noda
Last start 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mozu Aegis carrying 54kg at $3.50. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Pod Jasper carrying 54kg at $5.80. Deserves another chance.
1
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 97214 PINNACLE POINT
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kozy Racing
Racing well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Grun Wald with 54kg at $6.40. Before that won by 0.8 len at Himeji January 30 over 1400m defeating Pay Basque with 54kg at $10.50. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside gate.
2
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 50x07 ZENNO CLEVER
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Kumiko Osako
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 1400m, 42 len behind Namura Olivia carrying 56kg at $16.50. Second-up second last of 8 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Jackson Roots with 56kg at $97.40. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
3
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 15363 AKAKICHINO ELEVEN
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 52.0KG
Takao Hoshino
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Erika Verona with 56kg at $12.20. The run before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 7 over 1400m, 35 len behind Matenro Time with 56kg at $16.80. Nice alley and worth including.
4
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 10633 YUNA CLEVER
TAKESHI KIMURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Grun Wald carrying 54kg at $12.80. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Himeji on January 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Steel Agnes with 54kg at $110.40. Would be better placed in something easier.
5
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 13775 SAKURA VIGUEUR
MASAHIRO KITANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Grun Wald with 56kg at $66.20. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at Himeji on January 30 over 1400m, 37 len behind Steel Agnes with 56kg at $14.20. Not today.
6
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Light green cap
7 93494 SAKURA TOP MOON
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Top Fellow Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th in a small field at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fuku Reserve with 56kg at $24.30. Before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 7 over 1400m, 42 len behind Matenro Time carrying 56kg at $31.90. Needs to find extra to beat these.
7
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 x0222 AURORA LUMIERE
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG
Masao Takahashi
Racing well. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 54kg at $5.40. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 54kg at $14.40. One of the chief contenders.
8
HIJIKATA SOTA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Light brown cap
9 66413 DURANT VERITE
Seiichi Terachi
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Makoto Kato
Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nanan carrying 56kg at $8.80. The start before that won by a neck at Himeji February 6 over 1400m defeating Siena Dance carrying 56kg at $3. Capable of a strong showing.
9
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Light brown cap
10 92668 TAKKEN ULURU
NORIO TANAKA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 52.0KG
Toshihisa Takeda
Last start 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Namura Olivia carrying 51kg at $102.20. The run before that 6th of 12 at Himeji on January 21 over 1500m, 12 len behind Fevrier with 54kg at $63.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 x8x08 YOSHINO AKATSUKI
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshinori Shimizu
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Himeji on January 22 over 1400m, 40 len behind Piroko Giga Max carrying 54kg at $6.20. Second-up 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 800m, 6 len behind World Peko with 54kg at $62.90. Looking to others in this race.
11
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap