SONODA 02 Apr 2025
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Abundant pace from Maple Kenji, Pikku Prinssi and Malts Schon vying for the lead with Aurora Lumiere on their backs. PIKKU PRINSSI (5) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by 30 lengths over 1400m at this track as favourite. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins from six runs. Rates highly and will prove tough to beat here as always. MAPLE KENJI (8) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by a neck last time out over 1400m at this track. Well placed and can salute again. AURORA LUMIERE (2) had been building to a win before breaking through last time out, lifting to score by a neck over 1400m at this track. Winning rider Hijikata Sota stays aboard. Has winning claims on best figures. MALTS SCHON (9) has been in the market at her last couple of runs since resuming but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest sixth at this track over 1230m. Top-three prospects.
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| 1 | 80999 |
EXPLORER VEST
TOSHIKAZU OKADA 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Yamanin La Vera carrying 54kg at $77. Before that ran last of 9 at Himeji on March 4 over 1500m, 19 len behind Metropolitana with 54kg at $210.20. Low draw but others have better credentials. |
1 YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO |
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| 2 | 02221 |
AURORA LUMIERE
ISHIBASHI MITSURU 4YO GREY HORSE 57.0KG Masao Takahashi Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at this track March 13 over 1400m defeating Mikki Candle with 55kg at $3.10. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 54kg at $5.40. Another win cannot be ruled out. |
2 HIJIKATA SOTA |
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| 3 | 50903 |
LA ROYALE
MICHIO TANAKA 7YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG La Mere Co. Ltd. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind T O Nicholas carrying 56kg at $103.60. The race before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1800m, 7 len behind Yamato Faith carrying 56kg at $248.60. Others make more appeal. |
3 OYAMA RYUTAROU |
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| 4 | 31644 |
AKARI RICKY
YOSHIHIRO IIDA 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Sachiaki Kobayashi Last start 4th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 30 len behind Erika Dream with 56kg at $14. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Himeji on February 24 over 1800m, 5 len behind Hernandez with 56kg at $7.50. Preferred in something easier. |
4 KANTA INOUE |
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| 5 | 85311 |
PIKKU PRINSSI
TAKAHIRO ARAI 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Racing well. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 30 len win at this track March 12 over 1400m defeating Wink Maid with 56kg at $1.70. The run before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Himeji February 19 over 1400m defeating Kikuno Ardent with 56kg at $3.80. Major player on recent form. |
5 KENTA SUGIURA |
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| 6 | 25115 |
CHO UMAKUIKU
MAKOTO ORITA 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Takao Maruyama Last start 5th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind T O Nicholas with 54kg at $9.90. The start before that came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Himeji February 26 over 1400m defeating Delicatessen carrying 52kg at $20.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time. |
6 SHINJO KAISEI |
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| 7 | 281x9 |
MOISTURE
TAKAMASA SUWA 5YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Mill Farm Co. Ltd. Second-up. First-up after eight months 9th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 57kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on February 18 2023 over 1200m, 18 len behind Ryu carrying 56.0kg at $80.50. Unlikely to threaten. |
7 DAICHI MATSUKI |
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| 8 | x1x11 |
MAPLE KENJI
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA 4YO BROWN HORSE 58.0KG Third-up today. First-up won by 1.5 len at Himeji February 20 over 1400m defeating Sideshoot with 57kg at $1.30. Last start won by a neck at this track March 11 over 1400m defeating Kikuno Ardent carrying 56kg at $3.60. Profiles nicely. Top chance. |
8 SHUNYA HASEBE |
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| 9 | 12x66 |
MALTS SCHON
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA 4YO GREY FILLY 55.0KG Nobuhide Hiranuma Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up faded in the straight second last of 7 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Martin Hill with 54kg at $1.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1230m, 11 len behind Stuka carrying 54kg at $3. Genuine chance this time around. |
9 SHINGO OYAMA |
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| 10 | x3903 |
AIR GRIFFON
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Lucky Field Co. Ltd. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tagano Himorogi with 56kg at $10.30. Before that second last of 12 at Himeji on February 5 over 1500m, 12 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 56kg at $7.70. Prefer to watch at this stage. |
10 WATARU HIROSE |
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