SONODA   18 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 9 1700m

Track:      

Alma Imeru and Yuian Grace to take up the running at a strong tempo. VIVE LA GALETTE (8) doesn't win out of turn but ran a nice race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing second and beaten a neck after being in the firing line on the bend. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. DIGNITA (3) is in strong form lately claiming back to back wins, the latest over 1400m at this track. Should be at peak for this longer journey. Key chance on recent form. NOEMA (5) returned from a spell a month ago when he was beaten 7 lengths into fourth over 1700m at this track. Has a solid second up record. Strips fitter and can play a major role. YUIAN GRACE (7) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1870m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Fitter for that run. Yet to miss the placings from five starts at this circuit. Likely improver with top-three claims again.
1 75449 I SAMAIN
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Hiroto Ito
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind A Shin Scipio carrying 54kg at $13.70. The run before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Leo Future carrying 54kg at $20.90. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
1
TAKANORI NAGAI
BLACK, PINK YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND,PINK COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Grey cap
2 0x659 SUNRISE SALAH
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Life House Co. Ltd.
Most recently settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1230m, 10 len behind I'm Creator with 56kg at $35.30. The run before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 29 over 1400m, 2 len behind Tamamo Centaurus with 56kg at $3.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 0x311 DIGNITA
MASASHI ATARASHI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG
Koji Yasuhara
Going well. At the latest run won by a neck at this track April 2 over 1400m defeating Vive La Galette carrying 56kg at $5.20. The start before that won by 3 len at Himeji March 6 over 1400m defeating Lady Diva with 56kg at $4.60. Can take this out.
3
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 25094 NISHINO ALMIGHT
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on April 3 over 1870m, 63 len behind Obotchama carrying 55kg at $45.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1700m, 13 len behind Obotchama carrying 55kg at $163.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
5 690x4 NOEMA
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshiyuki Komurasaki
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1700m, 7 len behind Obotchama with 56kg at $8.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kyoto on April 30 over 2000m, 6 len behind Genius Barows with 56.0kg at $7.40. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 456x6 DERMA FUGEN
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 7 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 13 len behind La La Terroir carrying 51kg at $19.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Isah with 54kg at $11.70. Must improve significantly.
6
SHINJO KAISEI
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
7 133x2 YUIAN GRACE
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Izumiko Yui
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at this track on April 3 over 1870m, 3 len behind Obotchama carrying 56kg at $3.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 12 over 1800m, 4 len behind Hisame carrying 56.0kg at $4.40. Solid top-three hope.
7
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
8 52312 VIVE LA GALETTE
MITSUAKI TAMAGAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuji Hashiba
Racing well. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, neck behind Dignita with 54kg at $1.20. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track March 22 over 1400m defeating Smart Eminence with 54kg at $1.30. Nicely placed to score.
8
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 32242 APOLLO PHANTOM
TAKAMASA SUWA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Apollo Thoroughbred Club
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, head behind Grand Verseau carrying 56kg at $5.60. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Yukimaru with 56kg at $15.60. Likely to find them too smart.
9
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
10 22176 ALMA IMERU
ISAO NAGAKURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
KSHD
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Grand Verseau with 56kg at $4.20. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind It's My Business carrying 57kg at $5.10. Strong winning hope.
10
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Hot pink cap