SONODA   13 Mar 2025
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Pace looks strong from Kurino Hero and Accordance striding forward, with Kikuno Rta kicking up on the inside. NANAN (2) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at Himeji, scoring by 3 lengths to make it two in succession. Hard to knock and should go well again. KURINO HERO (4) ran a strong race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 1.3 lengths over 1400m at Himeji. Can run well again. KIKUNO RTA (1) had been in top form landing two consecutive wins before a last-start second over 1400m at Himeji. Major player. ACCORDANCE (8) missed the frame last time when fifth at Himeji. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Can feature in the finish.
1 42112 KIKUNO RTA
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Daigo Ryujin with 55kg at $5.90. The race before that won by 2 len at Himeji February 5 over 1400m defeating Aurora Lumiere carrying 54kg at $1.50. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
1
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 78411 NANAN
SEIJIRO IKARI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toshiyuki Yasumoto
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at Himeji February 20 over 1400m defeating Travolgente carrying 56kg at $1.20. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at Himeji January 28 over 1400m defeating Quantum Leap carrying 56kg at $6. Strong chance from a low draw.
2
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 4281x MOISTURE
TAKAMASA SUWA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len this track July 19 over 1400m defeating Agnes Ryu carrying 56kg at $17.30. On debut 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 7 2023 over 1200m, 14 len behind Hardwired with 53.0kg at $236.30. Hard to enthuse.
3
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 3x112 KURINO HERO
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Going well. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Sun Nerine carrying 57kg at $2. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Himeji January 21 over 1400m defeating Ultimo with 56kg at $1.90. Strong chance from a low draw.
4
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 00999 KURINO BIKKURIBAGO
Jun Fujikawa
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Last start second last of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Re Go To carrying 56kg at $483.40. The run before that second last of 10 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Nocturnality with 56kg at $172.40. Can't recommend.
5
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 80007 JUN ODR
HIROAKI WATASE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Junji Kawai
Most recently second last of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Daigo Ryujin carrying 56kg at $179. Before that second last of 12 at Himeji on January 29 over 1800m, 8 len behind Cherry Romance carrying 56kg at $120.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 1905x A SHIN MACHINE
MICHIO TANAKA
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Katsuhiko Hirai
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at this track November 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cresco Thunder carrying 54kg at $137.80. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track October 5 2022 over 1400m, a neck behind Logi Carroll with 54kg at $4.30. Doesn't appeal.
7
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 27225 ACCORDANCE
Nishikawa Shinya
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ceriana with 54kg at $22.90. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meisho Magoichi with 54kg at $4.60. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
8
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 337x4 GLINT STAR
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Masamitsu Tajima
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 22 len behind Virya with 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at this track July 10 over 1400m defeating Offshore Girl carrying 56kg at $7.30. Needs more time.
9
SOTA HIJIKATA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
10 00878 TOKINO HITO
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
8YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Seiji Matsuda
Useful mare. Most recently failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mozu Aegis with 54kg at $64.60. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dreamlike with 54kg at $12.80. Can improve on recent efforts.
10
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 406x8 ORIENTAL MERAK
AKIHIRO TAMURA
7YO  BAY  MARE 50.0KG
Motomi Tanaami
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 6 over 800m, 13 len behind Yashiro Boy carrying 53kg at $53.30. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1230m, 13 len behind Riko Glock with 54kg at $16.60. Unlikely to threaten.
11
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 26264 CORTADO
ISAO NAGAKURA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Daigo Ryujin carrying 54kg at $50.70. The race before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ceriana with 56kg at $52.80. Should go well.
12
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Hot pink cap