SONODA   03 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1400m

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Cresco Taishi has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. CRESCO TAISHI (2) resumes after a break of five months. Looking to emulate his debut win over 1400m at this track to kick off last prep. Expected to go well. KIMINO KACHIDOKI (6) is a 12-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent appearance over 1700m at this track after he gave away a big start. This looks a nice race so expect him to be in the finish. MISTRAL PINK (5) finished out of the money when fifth in a 1230m contest at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. TSUKIMUSUBI (4) is fitter for two runs back from a spell, progressing nicely last time to finish fourth at Himeji over 1500m. Deserves respect on best figures.
1 23992 ECONOMICA
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Kichi Griffon carrying 54kg at $36.20. Before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 7 len behind Cepheid Loop with 55kg at $28.40. Better off investing elsewhere.
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KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, White cap
2 15x CRESCO TAISHI
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at this track November 13 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind King Spica with 55kg at $2.10. At his first start to post a big 30 len win. This track October 9 over 1400m defeating Bonne Nouvelle carrying 55kg at $1.10. Can return in winning form.
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WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 14856 SNOWDAY
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kichi Griffon with 54kg at $18.60. The start before that 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. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 1x54 TSUKIMUSUBI
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. Resuming second last in a small field at Himeji on January 30 over 1800m, 9 len behind Bellagio Dream with 54kg at $17.30. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Himeji on February 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Wings All carrying 55kg at $30.80. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.
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TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 1295 MISTRAL PINK
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful type. Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Satono Rendezvous with 53kg at $4.60. The start before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on January 23 over 1400m, 34 len behind Drive Away carrying 54kg at $44.90. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 63436 KIMINO KACHIDOKI
MASAHIRO KITANO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently second last of 7 at this track on March 19 over 1700m, 7 len behind Smart Exceed with 55kg at $69.30. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Will Dusk carrying 55kg at $8.30. Can turn things around.
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SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 4701x LILY CHOUCHOU
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation by 2 len this track January 15 over 1230m defeating Ailes D'espoir with 54kg at $42.80. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at this track November 14 over 820m, 9 len behind Oreia with 51kg at $9.10. Likely to need this run.
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TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Light brown cap
8 1435 CHERRIKA
MASASHI ATARASHI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

Useful filly. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start second last in a small field at Himeji on February 26 over 1500m, 10 len behind Smart Exceed with 54kg at $9.30. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Himeji on January 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Setting Sun with 54kg at $23. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap