SONODA   15 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 6 1400m

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Solid tempo with Guarania leading from Piena Felice and Astounded. KEY CLASSIC (9) turned in a fine effort to win by 2.5 lengths at this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is right in contention. PIENA FELICE (1) lines up for the first time since January 28. Looking to emulate her win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Looks a winning chance. GREENERY (3) did a great job to score by 4 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a far better run. Taking on a better line-up this time but he can get the job done. GUARANIA (4) was in the money two starts back at Himeji but was unable to repeat the effort last time when seventh, beaten 8 lengths, at this venue over 1400m. Best figures measure up nicely and has solid top-three prospects.
1 2x17x PIENA FELICE
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Kenzo Mototani
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Himeji January 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Magoichi carrying 54kg at $5.20. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win at this track January 8 over 1400m defeating Baia Specter carrying 54kg at $1.01. Looks a key runner.
1
TEPPEI KOTANI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 70010 A SHIN SERENA
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind God Amavel with 54kg at $148.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track March 11 over 1400m defeating Volteggio carrying 54kg at $6.60. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
2
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 43341 GREENERY
MASAHIRO KITANO
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Last start came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track March 27 over 1400m defeating Wonder Trigger carrying 56kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind Daisy Flash carrying 56kg at $29.90. Big chance again.
3
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Salmon cap
4 2x137 GUARANIA
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
G Riviere Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Best Decision with 56kg at $11.40. Before that 3rd of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind It's My Business carrying 56kg at $2.90. Genuine chance this time around.
4
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 x7149 VIP PURE ACE
MOTOHIRO KOMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 37 len behind Ena Fukukitaru with 54kg at $69.80. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yuna Bright with 54kg at $3.80. Favour others today.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 01700 CAMPBELL
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Toru Makiura
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 20 len behind Erika Margherita carrying 55kg at $263.30. The race before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Jungle Marisa carrying 54kg at $202.50. Win would surprise.
6
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Light green cap
7 99810 POWER ROI
KOJI OBAYASHI
9YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
U.Mano
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 48 len behind Sometime Ago carrying 54kg at $112.30. The start before that won by 2 len at Himeji February 26 over 1400m defeating Navigator carrying 54kg at $62.40. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
7
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 31668 ASTOUNDED
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tomoyuki Nakamura
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 15 len behind Sometime Ago with 56kg at $205.40. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cho Umakuiku with 56kg at $44.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
9 74331 KEY CLASSIC
Yoshimi Masayuki
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Koichiro Kitamae
Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track March 25 over 1400m defeating Marino Fortissimo carrying 56kg at $1.70. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind God Amavel carrying 56kg at $9.50. Big chance again.
9
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap