SONODA   09 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 8 820m

Track:      

Expecting a strong pace from the outset with plenty of speed engaged. SHINZEN ITOSAN (6) had been racing consistently, finishing in the money three races on end, until finishing fourth as favourite last time out over 820m at this track. Good record at this journey with two wins and seven minor placings from 11 starts and is expected to be in the finish. MEISHO KORAN (3) settled well back last start and made little impact in the straight when fourth over this journey at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. FRAISE VANILLE (5) went to the paddock after scoring at her only appearance last prep three-and-a-half months ago over 800m at Himeji. Can kick off the campaign with a win. GEIJUTSUGAKUBU (1) led throughout last start to score an effortless 2.5 lengths win over 820m at this track. Major player again.
1 87001 GEIJUTSUGAKUBU
YUKIHIDE MATSUHIRA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track April 23 over 820m defeating Hawaiian Palace carrying 54kg at $2. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Make A Rush carrying 54kg at $21.50. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
1
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 71955 ECORO GOLD
TAKAO KURODA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Last start second last in a small field at this track on April 23 over 820m, 7 len behind Fiorino carrying 56kg at $72.90. The start before that got back early 5th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 6 len behind Young Blood carrying 56kg at $160.30. Others read better. This will test.
2
KOSUKE MATSUMOTO
PINK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 x3124 MEISHO KORAN
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on April 23 over 820m, 6 len behind Fiorino carrying 53kg at $5.40. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 4 over 820m, 1.3 len behind Fiorino carrying 53kg at $6.80. Should go well.
3
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 7x588 MITONO COURIR
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Royal Park
Last start 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 17 over 800m, 10 len behind Daiei Bilberry carrying 54kg at $12.40. The run before that ran last of 8 at Urawa on March 29 over 1400m, 77 len behind Two M Fleek carrying 54kg at $22.10. Looks safely held on recent runs.
4
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 54x1x FRAISE VANILLE
MASAHIRO KITANO
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation won by 1.3 len at Himeji February 1 over 800m defeating Masaruichibamboshi carrying 54kg at $3.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 4 len at this track June 21 over 820m defeating Nedda carrying 54kg at $1.40. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
5
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 12234 SHINZEN ITOSAN
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Shiro Hara
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 820m, 3.5 len behind Satoshi Rise with 55kg at $1.80. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 820m, 1.75 len behind Young Blood carrying 54kg at $2.10. Plenty to like about her prospects.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 43833 LAST TICKET
MOTOHIRO KOMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on April 23 over 820m, 4 len behind Fiorino carrying 53kg at $23.70. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 4 len behind Young Blood carrying 56kg at $23.30. Rather invest elsewhere.
7
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM, DEEP SKY BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 90014 EQUULEUS TESORO
HIROAKI WATASE
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 25 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Ryuno Hinako with 57kg at $3.40. The run before that won by 3 len at this track March 28 over 820m defeating Yamaichi Lovely carrying 56kg at $8.10. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
8
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Hot pink cap