SONODA   02 Apr 2025
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Plenty of pace from Satono Forte, Smile Clark and Justin Yuji primarily. SMILE CLARK (7) was well-fancied when resuming last start but could only manage fifth over 1230m at this track. Generally goes well with that run under the belt and can break through here. SATONO FORTE (10) raced on the speed over more ground last time but faded out of it when sixth at this track. Expected to bounce back. SNARK DURIAN (12) dropped out from the rails draw before closing late to finish fourth over 1230m at this track last start. Among the chances. CERIANA (5) proved too strong two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when fifth over 1400m at this track. Expect a better run this time.
1 x0803 HAGINO AGGRESSIVE
Seiichi Terachi
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Yoshie Hinokuma
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Sun Uikyo carrying 56kg at $81.90. The race before that second last of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1500m, 11 len behind Polixenes with 56kg at $92.60. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
1
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 2127x JUSTIN YUJI
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masahiro Miki
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track January 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Snark Dali with 56kg at $2.70. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track October 30 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Dear Freese carrying 56kg at $1.80. May need the hitout.
2
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 82565 COOL GERMAN
KOSAKU HORI
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG
Tetsuji Kawakami
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sun Uikyo with 55kg at $70. The race before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Girls' Heroine with 55kg at $75.90. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 2126x PINK MARGARITA
RYOHEI HORI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track December 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Jolt with 54kg at $8.40. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track October 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Blitzen City with 54kg at $12.50. Among the main contenders.
4
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 32315 CERIANA
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Makoto Kato
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 35 len behind Virya with 56kg at $12.30. The run before that won by a neck at Himeji February 18 over 1400m defeating Kimon Carrington carrying 56kg at $2.30. No threat last start but is capable of better.
5
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 1348x MCGILLIS
Jun Fujikawa
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuhiro Masuda
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Himeji January 23 over 1500m, 8 len behind Quick Queen carrying 56kg at $29.80. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 7 len win. This track October 10 over 1400m defeating Meisho Satoyuki carrying 56kg at $1.80. Unlikely to feature.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 321x5 SMILE CLARK
HIROAKI WATASE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 7 len behind Riko Glock carrying 57kg at $2.70. Previously second-up won by 5 len at this track May 2 over 1400m defeating Ena Fukukitaru with 55kg at $5.60. Among the leading chances.
7
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 74756 LAZULITE SANA
TAKAO KURODA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Horse Addict
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Saga on March 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Knock On Wood with 54kg at $26.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Saga on February 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Vestlandet carrying 54kg at $30.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 90700 MOON ROVER
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Koichi Hoshika
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sun Uikyo with 56kg at $277.50. The race before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 12 len behind Rikea Vert with 57kg at $160.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Light brown cap
10 22x16 SATONO FORTE
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at Himeji February 25 over 1400m defeating T O Personal carrying 56kg at $1.10. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1700m, 10 len behind Meisho Gishi O carrying 56kg at $2.80. Rates highly. Big chance.
10
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 32138 BUSTER WOLF
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shota Matsuya
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 38 len behind Virya with 55kg at $20.20. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Dawn Chorus carrying 56kg at $4.50. Can bounce back.
11
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Hot pink cap
12 1x224 SNARK DURIAN
TAKAHIRO ARAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 6 len behind Riko Glock with 56kg at $2.60. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 18 over 1500m, neck behind Mr Darling carrying 56kg at $3.70. Can make amends.
12
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap