SONODA   12 Mar 2025
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Loads of pressure, primarily from Eiyu Jumeirah, Yamano Gift and Angler. AMANOHABAKIRI (1) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 1400m at Himeji, scoring by a nose. Nicely drawn on the fence and can measure up again. EIYU JUMEIRAH (3) was quickly into stride over 800m at Himeji when resuming last time and dug deep to score by 1.3 lengths. Will take advantage of the good draw. Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge. ANGLER (8) was well in commission last start over 800m at Himeji when third. Extra trip is important. Worth another chance. KICHI GRIFFON (6) raced on the pace over 1400m at Himeji last time and went on to win by 2 lengths. Commendable record at this trip with a win and two minor placings and has solid claims.
1 43421 AMANOHABAKIRI
MASASHI ATARASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 53.0KG

Useful colt. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Himeji February 20 over 1400m defeating Pempengusa with 55kg at $2.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Himeji on January 30 over 1500m, nose behind Bellagio Champ carrying 55kg at $1.40. Can measure up again.
1
NAOMI HAMA
RED, BLACK VEE, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, White cap
2 41768 NINKARI
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start ran last of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Layer with 54kg at $25.70. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 6th of 8 at Himeji on January 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Setting Sun carrying 53kg at $28.30. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
2
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Grey cap
3 x03x1 EIYU JUMEIRAH
TARO NAGASHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshinori Sasabe
Second run back. First-up after two months won by 1.3 len at Himeji February 27 over 800m defeating Summer Taiyo with 54kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on December 26 over 820m, 1.75 len behind Cast Light On carrying 54kg at $5.80. Among the top chances.
3
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 25108 TOP THE SMILE
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 7 len behind Cepheid Loop carrying 55kg at $315.10. The start before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 52 len behind Tamba Busho with 54kg at $45.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
4
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Cyan cap
5 51485 SNOWDAY
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 7 at Himeji on February 6 over 1800m, 15 len behind Shana O with 54kg at $14. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Reina Bonita with 54kg at $45.90. Rather invest elsewhere.
5
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 2341 KICHI GRIFFON
SATOSHI MATSUURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Racing well. Last start won by 2 len at Himeji February 13 over 1400m defeating Peptide Shinano carrying 55kg at $3.40. The start before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on January 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shana O carrying 55kg at $1.60. Expected to go well again.
6
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 12399 ECONOMICA
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 7 len behind Cepheid Loop carrying 55kg at $28.40. The run before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tamba Busho carrying 54kg at $10.30. This looks too tough.
7
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 62213 ANGLER
KOJI OBAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 4 len behind Cepheid Loop with 56kg at $2.30. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Himeji February 5 over 800m defeating Smile Amazones with 55kg at $2.40. Should be right in the finish.
8
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 28552 YAMANO GIFT
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 1.75 len behind Cepheid Loop with 55kg at $13.20. The start before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 53kg at $17.70. Not far away last start. Big chance.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
10 45146 CHAMPION SEIRA
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Last start 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Layer carrying 55kg at $31.60. Before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tamba Busho carrying 55kg at $72.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 26556 RYU ONE MERRY
TSUYOSHI OBARU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tamba Busho with 53kg at $97.30. The start before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Thor Hammer carrying 54kg at $57. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
11
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 31353 DACQUOISE
HIROAKI WATASE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Layer carrying 54kg at $13.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tamba Busho carrying 54kg at $14.70. Among the winning chances.
12
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap