SONODA   05 May 2025
 
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Race 6 1400m

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Strong tempo with Canna Lily and Smart Kanathos leading the way over Gott Schein. SMART KANATHOS (9) went forward and proved too strong when resuming last time out, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 820m at this track. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she cannot be underestimated. LUCKY PROOF (2) finished second two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by a neck over 1400m at this track. Wataru Hirose scored on her last time and retains the mount. Must raise the bar but she has the ability to test this field. HIKARINO AME (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she was always well out of her ground over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into fifth. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GOTT SCHEIN (8) won at this track two starts ago but was below his best at a more recent appearance, finishing tenth over 1400m at this track. Deserves another chance.
1 39168 A SHIN BOGEYMAN
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsuhiko Hirai
Last start second last of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Injection with 57kg at $61.60. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meisho Ranzan carrying 57kg at $23.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, White cap
2 4x321 LUCKY PROOF
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Going well. Most recently won by a neck at this track April 17 over 1400m defeating Mozu Orage carrying 55kg at $4.70. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, head behind Injection with 55kg at $17.90. Capable of big final splits.
2
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 53164 YUINO OTOSHIANA
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kentaro Yui
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Do The Catch with 57kg at $8.80. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meisho Kotodama carrying 57kg at $3.20. Genuine chance this time around.
3
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 45345 CANNA LILY
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Young Blood carrying 52kg at $8.30. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 820m, 6 len behind Into The Flow carrying 55kg at $7.50. Better off investing elsewhere.
4
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 48146 TOKINO KELLY
MASAHIRO KITANO
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run got back early 6th of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Injection carrying 55kg at $45.20. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 11 len behind Meisho Ranzan with 55kg at $29.30. Likely to find them too smart.
5
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 67155 HIKARINO AME
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start 5th of 9 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind L Halcon with 55kg at $34. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Meisho Ranzan with 55kg at $28.30. Capable of a better run.
6
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 56680 PROMITTO
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Shinobu Kitahata
Last start second last of 12 at this track on April 15 over 1230m, 23 len behind Iron Moon with 54kg at $95.70. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind God Amavel carrying 56kg at $174.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 4x610 GOTT SCHEIN
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 15 len behind Akakichino Eleven with 57kg at $7.30. The run before that won by a neck at this track March 18 over 1400m defeating Balmy Pearl carrying 56kg at $2.50. No threat last time out but this suits.
8
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 506x1 SMART KANATHOS
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Toru Okawa
Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track April 22 over 820m defeating Joy Black with 54kg at $1.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Derma Veda carrying 54kg at $3.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Hot pink cap
10 966x0 ENCHANT
MAKOTO ORITA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 12 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1400m, 14 len behind Hina Bonbon carrying 53kg at $105.40. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Urawa on December 26 2023 over 1400m, 9 len behind Luckiest Bio with 53kg at $5.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap