SONODA   19 Jun 2024
 
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Race 9 1870m

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Only a small field but Meisho Shimato, Keyword and Ozmopolitan will ensure a genuine tempo. MYSTERY BOX (6) couldn't have been more impressive first up last start when he scored comfortably over 1700m at this track. Will be better for that latest run and looks sure to run well again. Can make it back-to-back wins. OZMOPOLITAN (4) made it four minor placings in a row last start when third over 1700m at this track after being in the firing line all the way. Settles close to the speed. Going up a level this time but she is good enough to play a major role. MEISHO SHIMATO (3) was safely held when third last start at this track. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Yet to miss the placings from 17 starts at this track. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. MARU GURIDDO (5) won at this track and distance at her last outing ten weeks ago. Among the better hopes.
1 8090x WHOSE SIDE
MASAHIRO KITANO
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Isao Nishimori
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Himeji February 8 over 1400m, 19 len behind Tiger Indy with 56kg at $421.20. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Himeji March 1 2023 over 1500m, 5 len behind Bow Chaser with 56kg at $24.80. Faces a tough essay.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 43234 KEYWORD
MASASHI ATARASHI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on May 24 over 1870m, 7 len behind Meiner Evince carrying 57kg at $5.30. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1870m, 3 len behind Smart Wizard carrying 55kg at $8.30. He can make amends.
2
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 32x13 MEISHO SHIMATO
ISAO NAGAKURA
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track May 15 over 1400m defeating Awesome Sunrise carrying 56kg at $1.60. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1230m, 4 len behind Tokei Tannhauser with 57kg at $4.30. Capable of a strong showing.
3
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 13323 OZMOPOLITAN
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 53.0KG
Ryo Kotoura
Recent form sound. Resumes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Vina Ha Long with 55kg at $2.30. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1870m, 0.5 len behind Maru Guriddo with 55kg at $1.80. Plenty to like about her prospects.
4
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 x591x MARU GURIDDO
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len this track April 10 over 1870m defeating Ozmopolitan carrying 55kg at $5.90. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at this track January 11 over 1870m, 12 len behind Smile Mircha carrying 55kg at $16. Definite top-three contender.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 x00x1 MYSTERY BOX
MASAMICHI KASHIHARA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Second-up. First-up after nine months favourite; won by 5 len at this track May 22 over 1700m defeating Kfir with 57kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on September 2 over 1700m, 15 len behind Biografia carrying 58.0kg at $162.20. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 77524 CREMONA
ISAO NAGAKURA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on May 22 over 1700m, 9 len behind Mystery Box carrying 55kg at $32.80. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1870m, 0.5 len behind Smart Wizard carrying 55kg at $269.30. Other runners are much more appealing.
7
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap