SONODA   19 Sep 2024
 
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Race 7 1230m

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A solid tempo from Tanomude Homma, Maruno Mizuki and Grass Vigor all kicking up to take advantage of their low draws. RIKEA VERT (1) scored an impressive win when resuming from a spell last time out over 1230m at this track. Will be better for that latest run and is the testing material. TANOMUDE HOMMA (2) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second when resuming last start here. Will take advantage of the good draw. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. GRASS VIGOR (3) has been in the placings his past two starts. Likely to go forward from a nice draw. Winning claims on best figures. VICTORY KNIGHT (8) has filled a minor placing at his last four outings. Hard to leave out.
1 001x1 RIKEA VERT
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; scored a big 30 len win at this track August 30 over 1230m defeating Split Cast carrying 55kg at $1.10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Ohi on December 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind J K Claude carrying 55kg at $2.80. Clearly the one to beat again. Improver with winning prospects.
1
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, White cap
2 311x2 TANOMUDE HOMMA
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Second-up. First-up after 10 months held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on August 22 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Tagano Robinson with 57kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 4 2023 over 1000m, 5 len behind Jasper Royal with 53.0kg at $7.20. Among the top chances.
2
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 51532 GRASS VIGOR
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hanzawa Y.
Racing well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on August 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Kikuno Rta with 56kg at $4. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on August 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bellagio Haruka with 56kg at $14.70. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
3
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 74130 MARUNO MIZUKI
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Takao Maruyama
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on September 4 over 1400m, 45 len behind Grand Forest with 53kg at $31.50. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 9 at this track on August 15 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Iromegane carrying 53kg at $48.70. Prefer others.
4
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Cyan cap
5 12245 A SHIN DOPPLER
TAKESHI KIMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on August 29 over 1230m, 4 len behind Hinata Lady carrying 55kg at $2.40. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on August 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Montemaggiore carrying 55kg at $5.90. In the mix on best efforts.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 31423 GROOVY KAGUYA
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Kota Kanematsu
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on August 29 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Hinata Lady carrying 53kg at $10.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on August 8 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind Vento Di Pace with 53kg at $16.60. Each-way contender.
6
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 0x0x9 SMASH HIT
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Having second run back today. Last start 9th of 12 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 21 len behind Enano Kiseki with 55kg at $18. At only start last preparation second last of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on June 23 over 1200m, slow going 20 len behind Taisei Ares carrying 57.0kg at $93.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Light green cap
8 62222 VICTORY KNIGHT
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
7YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomiko Tabata
Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on September 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tambaffe carrying 56kg at $14.70. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on August 15 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Iromegane with 54kg at $6.20. Likely to play a role.
8
K TOSAKI
SILVER, Light green cap
9 4x331 MAPLE DREFONG
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at this track September 5 over 1400m defeating Satoshi with 55kg at $1.80. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on August 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind T O Personal carrying 55kg at $3.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 30009 HAMBURG HAMMER
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on August 21 over 1400m, 26 len behind Sonic carrying 54kg at $85.20. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on July 31 over 1400m, 21 len behind Snark Durian with 54kg at $74. Looks safely held on recent runs.
10
MINORU MIYAGAWA
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
11 63434 MEISHO MASAKARI
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on September 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tambaffe carrying 56kg at $13.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on August 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kutsuwano Sekitori with 53kg at $131.60. Wide draw too testing.
11
YUTAKA TAKE
SILVER, Hot pink cap
12 69412 SATONO AVALON
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on August 30 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Toshin Hana carrying 56kg at $3.80. The start before that won by 0.5 len at this track August 8 over 1400m defeating Meisho Unabara with 56kg at $9.50. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
12
Y IWATA
SILVER, Hot pink cap