SONODA   20 Sep 2024
 
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Race 9 1400m

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Moderate tempo headed by Scopulus, Cocoli Caledonian and Norinori. SMART RESULT (1) made progress last time out, finishing second at the end of 1700m at Monbetsu. Finds a suitable assignment and can find winning form. SCOPULUS (7) really dug deep to salute by a neck three runs back at this track before filling a minor placing at her last two starts. Wataru Hirose who has scored on her two times retains the mount. Should be in the finish. NORINORI (5) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was fourth over 1400m at this track. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish. SENKO FIRST (4) was on a winning run of two races but last time out missed the frame when fifth over 1400m at this track. Can return to the winners' circle.
1 96262 SMART RESULT
TARO NAGASHIMA
3YO  GREY  COLT 55.0KG
Toru Okawa
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Monbetsu on August 21 over 1700m, 5 len behind Balalaika carrying 57kg at $3.50. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on June 22 over 1900m, 5.5 len behind Nihonpiro Marimba carrying 57.0kg at $6.60. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside barrier.
1
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 73225 CROWN OCEAN
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshihiro Kawahara
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on September 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Tambaffe with 54kg at $3.40. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on August 16 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Artistic carrying 54kg at $4. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
2
SHUHEI KOTANI
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 65811 COCOLI CALEDONIAN
MASAHIRO KITANO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Kojiro Misaki
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track September 4 over 1400m defeating M O Dream carrying 54kg at $36.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track August 21 over 1400m defeating Love You Sakura with 54kg at $11.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
3
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 27115 SENKO FIRST
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Mombetsu
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on September 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Myr with 57kg at $27. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track August 23 over 1400m defeating Madame Fantasia carrying 56kg at $2.50. Genuine chance this time around.
4
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 221x4 NORINORI
SATOSHI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Oka
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 4th of 10 at this track on August 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Epic Night carrying 57kg at $6.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on September 14 2023 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Morphe Bouquet carrying 55kg at $2.90. Fitter and worth including.
5
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 02246 COEUR BRILLER
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Gold Up Company Co. Ltd.
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Satono Dolce carrying 54kg at $12.10. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1700m, 6 len behind Victory Eye carrying 54kg at $14. Hard to have.
6
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Light green cap
7 x1133 SCOPULUS
NORIO TANAKA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on August 21 over 1870m, 7 len behind Josho Type carrying 54kg at $2. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Victory Eye with 55kg at $2.30. Should be right in the finish.
7
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 80607 BILLOWY DADA
KOJI OBAYASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG
Susumu Ishihara
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 10 over 1800m, 11 len behind Danon Strada with 57.0kg at $160.70. The race before that 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 16 over 1600m, 10 len behind Vip Chase carrying 57.0kg at $217.70. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
8
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 310x4 SATONO PERCEVAL
IKKOO TANAKA
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vive La Galette carrying 56kg at $27.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on November 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Guanabara with 56kg at $14.60. Must improve significantly.
9
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 x272x TAGANO OWL
MASASHI ATARASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track June 20 over 1400m, a neck behind Statice Bouquet with 55kg at $4.60. Previously first up; second of 9 at Kasamatsu April 17 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind O K Minerva with 55kg at $3.70. Has the ability to run well.
10
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 566x6 SOLID EVIDENCE
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after two months 6th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Cursor with 51.0kg at $103.30. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1200m, 12 len behind Hokulea carrying 55.0kg at $166.80. Unlikely to threaten.
11
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Hot pink cap