SONODA   22 May 2025
 
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Race 6 1400m

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Genuine tempo from Valadon leading Ninkari. VALADON (3) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 4 length win over 1400m at this track last time. Same rider aboard and is a leading contender. COSMO BLAZE (2) returned from a spell five-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 12 lengths into 11th over 1800m at Fukushima. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. FORD SPIRIT (4) was thereabouts last time out when second at this track over 1400m, beaten half a length. Should be at his peak now. Sure to go well. NINKARI (9) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver who looks sure to play a big role.
1 10746 TAIIKUSUWARI
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tassel with 56kg at $120.30. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1230m, 12 len behind Cherry Rise with 57kg at $62.70. Needs to lift.
1
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, White cap
2 30x0 COSMO BLAZE
KOSAKU HORI
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after seven months 11th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 1800m, 12 len behind Meiner Full Moon with 57.0kg at $83.90. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Nakayama on September 28 over 2000m, 9 len behind Satono Rapport carrying 55.0kg at $221.20. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Grey cap
3 11 VALADON
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 4 len at this track March 25 over 1230m defeating Patrol Run carrying 51kg at $3.70. Last start favourite; won by 4 len at this track April 16 over 1400m defeating Patrol Run carrying 53kg at $1.30. Impressive of late. Right in the mix again.
3
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 002 FORD SPIRIT
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Kineo Okada
Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Copa Katsu carrying 56kg at $3.70. Before that 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1400m, 18 len behind Zakkuzaku carrying 55.0kg at $219.80. Further improvement is anticipated.
4
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 x0000 PALE BLUE DOT
Nishikawa Shinya
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shibanosutomukitto carrying 56kg at $22.30. The run before that second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 23 over 1800m, 24 len behind Nishino Michiaki carrying 57.0kg at $28.80. Needs to improve sharply.
5
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 0x009 SOLID SPHERE
MOTOHIRO KOMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG
Takahiko Fujita
Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 18 len behind Tassel carrying 55kg at $63.60. The start before that 13th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 22 len behind Black Adamas with 57.0kg at $541. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
6
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 x3665 JUSTY LUCK
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Copa Katsu carrying 56kg at $27.30. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Zendan Tomoni carrying 56kg at $10.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
7
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 56350 ATARIMAE
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1870m, 10 len behind Kimino Heart with 55kg at $348.30. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Josho Taiga carrying 52kg at $21.20. Prefer to watch at this stage.
8
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 80243 NINKARI
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Copa Katsu with 55kg at $8.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Zendan Tomoni carrying 55kg at $3.30. No surprise if she was in the finish.
9
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 x5225 RIN TEN RYU
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shibanosutomukitto carrying 55kg at $9.30. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, neck behind Black Choco with 55kg at $1.60. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
10
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap