SONODA   29 Apr 2025
 
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Race 8 1400m

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Solid tempo with Rouge Velvet leading from Tagano Himorogi and Meisho Hanzo. MEISHO HANZO (3) was well in the market last time and made it two minor placings from as many runs this prep when 1.3 lengths away in second over 1400m at this track. Great chance to break through. TAGANO HIMOROGI (1) did well to score here two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when third over 1400m at this circuit, beaten 1.75 lengths. Has a good record at this course and distance, including four wins. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. KIMON GAME (8) turned in a nice effort last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this venue. No reason why he cannot find winning ways. ROUGE VELVET (5) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 0.8 lengths away in second over 1400m at this course. Best figures measure up and is sure to run well again.
1 22213 TAGANO HIMOROGI
TAKESHI KIMURA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Azu Greater with 55kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track March 12 over 1400m defeating Techno Express carrying 54kg at $1.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
1
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 78708 BUZZER BEAT
MICHIO TANAKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Masateru Mizutani
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meiner Alauda with 57kg at $348.30. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 20 len behind Ford Tesoro carrying 56kg at $249.50. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
2
TAKASHI NAKATA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Grey cap
3 10x22 MEISHO HANZO
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Ford Tesoro with 56kg at $5.20. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Meiner Alauda carrying 57kg at $3.80. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
3
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Salmon cap
4 72563 STREET JAGUAR
SUMIO ARIMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 54.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Meiner Alauda carrying 57kg at $24.40. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shimme Krosa with 56kg at $27.80. Strong winning hope.
4
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 31432 ROUGE VELVET
TOMOTAKA MORISAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Azu Greater carrying 55kg at $10.30. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shimme Krosa carrying 54kg at $17.30. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
5
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 x4990 SATONO KIRINJI
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hajime Satomi
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Azu Greater with 57kg at $102.50. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 24 len behind Mild Prime carrying 56kg at $28.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 35978 HONEY LOCO SKIP
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
7YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 6 len behind Rikea Sable with 54kg at $109.10. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 10 len behind Ingenium carrying 53kg at $52.60. Others preferred at this stage.
7
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 30x03 KIMON GAME
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1400m, 15 len behind Taisei Response carrying 58.0kg at $153.90. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Daishin Birth Day with 56kg at $5.40. This race is well within his grasp.
8
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap