SONODA 03 Apr 2025
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Genuine pace with Shizukano Umi finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. LEONARD STAR (1) recorded a strong maiden win over 800m at Himeji last time, getting there by 4 lengths. Nicely drawn on the fence and is a key runner. MEINER SPICA (8) was a winner over 800m at Himeji last time, racing on the pace before getting the upper hand and scoring by 1.3 lengths. Can measure up again. RAPUNZEL MOON (10) returned from a break last start with an all-the-way win over 820m at this track, getting home by 1.75 lengths. Strong performer at this stage of the prep with three wins and zero minor placings from four appearances. Expected to feature. LUX MICHEL (5) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and sat just off the lead, eventually drawing away to score by a neck over 820m at this track. Can figure in the finish again.
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| 1 | 045x1 |
LEONARD STAR
ISAO NAGAKURA 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Kazuhiro Masuda Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Himeji March 4 over 800m defeating Vip Nadja with 56kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on June 15 over 1200m, 13 len behind Zenkai Pyro with 57.0kg at $5.50. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects. |
1 F KOMAKI |
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| 2 | 07443 |
UNSUNG HEROINE
Seiichi Terachi 4YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on March 13 over 820m, 1.5 len behind Palladium Ribbon carrying 54kg at $2.30. The start before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 4 len behind Charmy Eyes carrying 54kg at $7.70. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest. |
2 TAKAHASHI MANATO |
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| 3 | 80350 |
MEISHO BAIRAN
TSUYOSHI OBARU 8YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Yoshio Matsumoto Most recently second last of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 24 len behind Bleu Vert carrying 54kg at $46.70. The race before that 5th of 8 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 14 len behind Sunrise Actor with 54kg at $17.30. Needs to step up. |
3 SHINGO OYAMA |
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| 4 | 37631 |
PALLADIUM RIBBON
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI 8YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Cosmo View Farm Co. Ltd. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track March 13 over 820m defeating Five Reyna with 54kg at $8.60. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 2 len behind Key Of Heart carrying 54kg at $20.50. Can't recommend. |
4 KAZUYUKI WATASE |
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| 5 | 00601 |
LUX MICHEL
Seiichi Terachi 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG LUX Inc. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track March 20 over 820m defeating Eze Village carrying 56kg at $24.20. Before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 6 len behind Nishino Laevigata with 56kg at $113.90. Strong winning hope. |
5 KAZUMA OKAKI |
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| 6 | 25871 |
YAMANIN PHILIA
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Hajime Doi Last start won by 0.8 len at this track March 20 over 820m defeating Peche Blanche with 54kg at $3.80. The start before that 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Key Of Heart carrying 54kg at $18.10. Not keen on her prospects. |
6 SAKITO YAMAMOTO |
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| 7 | x2170 |
MON SHUTTLE
ISAO NAGAKURA 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1230m, 15 len behind Stuka carrying 54kg at $81.70. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Nishino Laevigata carrying 54kg at $6.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
7 KANTA INOUE |
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| 8 | 77471 |
MEINER SPICA
TAKAO KURODA 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd. Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Himeji February 24 over 800m defeating Nishino Kariudo carrying 56kg at $2.20. Before that 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 7 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Smart Plaisir carrying 56kg at $23.90. Impressed last start and can go on with it. |
8 YUTA YAMADA |
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| 9 | 36951 |
SHIZUKANO UMI
TSUYOSHI OBARU 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Premium Race Horse Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Himeji March 4 over 800m defeating Baia Specter carrying 54kg at $2.20. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sometime Ago carrying 54kg at $28.10. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again. |
9 TOYOKAZU TANO |
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| 10 | 860x1 |
RAPUNZEL MOON
SHINOBU NODA 6YO DK B MARE 53.0KG Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track March 13 over 820m defeating Bachelo Rex with 54kg at $1.80. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Himeji on January 18 2024 over 1400m, 40 len behind Meisho Guts carrying 53kg at $20.80. Fitter again and a winning hope. |
10 SASAKI SEREI |
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