SONODA   10 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1700m

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Strong tempo expected from Laki Alexander, Smart Result and Hatenabito. MEINER COMMODORE (4) proved too strong last start and scored by a neck over 1700m at this track. Has a fair record at this track with a win and two placings. Toyokazu Tano stays on. Major player. SMART RESULT (6) showed good early pace over 1400m at this track last time and kept going to score by a neck. Capable of another big performance. GALBANUM (3) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when third over 1870m at this track when he was always up in the leading division. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. LAKI ALEXANDER (5) resumes from a spell of three months. Could only manage to finish 15th at the latest run over 2200m at Chukyo. Nicely placed here in easier and can figure in the finish.
1 12133 ULTIMO
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kei Morooka
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Best Decision carrying 50kg at $40. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 7 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Bianchetto with 51kg at $17.70. Preferred in something easier.
1
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 35612 WONDER GUARNERI
NORIO TANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Delicatessen carrying 56kg at $31.40. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Himeji February 24 over 1400m defeating Yossha with 56kg at $12.20. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
2
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 26423 GALBANUM
MAKOTO ORITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on March 25 over 1870m, 30 len behind Tagano Diosa carrying 56kg at $7. Before that 2nd of 7 at Himeji on February 24 over 1800m, 4 len behind Hernandez with 56kg at $28.50. Definite chance.
3
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 77431 MEINER COMMODORE
NORIO TANAKA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Going well. Last start favourite; won by a neck at this track March 25 over 1700m defeating Alzard with 56kg at $2.20. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Nishino Four Leaf carrying 56kg at $3.10. Another win is on the cards.
4
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 5x00x LAKI ALEXANDER
IKKOO TANAKA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Field Racing
Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 15th of 18 at Chukyo January 13 over 2200m, 9 len behind Danon Blizzard with 57.0kg at $38.40. First up last campaign 12th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt December 15 over 1900m, 14 len behind One Putt with 57.0kg at $27.10. Useful type who should go well.
5
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 4x141 SMART RESULT
TARO NAGASHIMA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Toru Okawa
Going well. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track March 20 over 1400m defeating Lacus Gaudii with 56kg at $2.60. The run before that 4th of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind It's My Business carrying 56kg at $2.10. Great chance to win again.
6
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light green cap
7 2214x HATENABITO
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yusuke Yamaguchi
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track December 30 over 1700m, 4 len behind Fascinate Pi with 54kg at $12. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at Hakodate Dirt June 16 over 1700m, 15 len behind Copano Evita with 57.0kg at $3.30. Happy to risk.
7
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 04315 SQUID RUN
SHINJI OTSUKA
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ena Fukukitaru with 56kg at $16.50. Before that won by 1.3 len at Himeji March 6 over 1500m defeating Best Of King with 56kg at $4.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 50496 INFINI WRAITH
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 54.0KG
Shoji Nojima
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Juwelier with 53kg at $123.40. The run before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Yamato Faith with 56kg at $227. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
9
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 700x6 MEISHO GAIFU
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Second-up. First-up after eight months eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yamanin La Vera with 55kg at $26.10. Previously second-up 15th of 18 at Kyoto on June 8 over 2400m, 16 len behind Shining Sword with 56.0kg at $112.90. Needs more time.
10
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap