SONODA   09 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 820m

Track:      

Expecting a strong gallop with Binary Star and Cast Light On taking up the running over Rosa Banksiae. CAST LIGHT ON (7) has not appeared since she scored over 820m at this track on December 26. Looms large. BINARY STAR (2) is back from a spell of nine weeks. Closed last prep with a third over 800m at Himeji. Could prove hard to beat fresh. FIRE TORCH (4) improved last time out, finishing second at the end of 820m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. YASHIRO SMILEY (3) never really threatened when resuming last time out, finishing midfield over 1400m at this track. Fitter and deserves another chance in this line up.
1 805x2 KIRAKIRARI
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 1.5 len behind Rhein Ferne carrying 54kg at $13.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Monbetsu on July 4 over 1100m, 11 len behind Yamano Falcon with 55kg at $117.90. Fitter but others appeal more.
1
HIBIKI ISHIDO
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Blue cap
2 413x BINARY STAR
TSUYOSHI KOMAKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG

Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Himeji February 5 over 800m, 2 len behind Angler carrying 54kg at $2.80. On debut fourth in a small field at this track December 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bellagiokazetatinu with 52kg at $23.80. Likely to play a major role.
2
F KOMAKI
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Light green cap
3 869x8 YASHIRO SMILEY
TAKESHI NAKATSUKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 36 len behind Allure Reve with 52kg at $166. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track on July 25 over 1400m, 21 len behind Wings All with 52kg at $6.60. Worth consideration.
3
SASAKI SEREI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Pink cap
4 50x02 FIRE TORCH
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1500m, 42 len behind Peptide Shinano carrying 54kg at $2.20. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 9 len behind Fairy Taizan carrying 55kg at $4.60. Expected to perform well.
4
TOMOHIRO SASADA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 72836 TOTONOO
KOSAKU HORI
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 35 len behind Allure Reve with 55kg at $48.70. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1230m, 6 len behind A Shin La Seine carrying 56kg at $148.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
OYAMA RYUTAROU
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Blue cap
6 218 ROSA BANKSIAE
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 22 len behind Fairy Taizan with 54kg at $2.70. The run before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Himeji February 27 over 800m defeating Florecimiento with 54kg at $1.70. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
6
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, Pink cap
7 061x CAST LIGHT ON
Yoshimi Masayuki
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
KH Racing
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len this track December 26 over 820m defeating Montsaint Of Light with 52kg at $3.80. On debut tenth of 17 at Niigata October 20 over 1200m, 13 len behind South Bank carrying 55.0kg at $23.50. Expect a forward showing.
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SOTA HIJIKATA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, White cap
8 00030 DRAGON MUSUME
MOTOHIRO KOMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Shinichiro Nishimura
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 10 len behind Cepheid Loop with 52kg at $163.90. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Himeji on February 5 over 800m, 7 len behind A Shin Cattleya with 53kg at $28.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
TAKANORI NAGAI
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, Blue cap
9 42410 TAIIKUSUWARI
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 40 len behind Allure Reve carrying 55kg at $18.60. Before that won by 1.75 len at this track March 11 over 1400m defeating Patrol Run carrying 55kg at $11.10. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
9
SHUHEI KOTANI
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
10 0x0 LIVELY KINGDOM
AKIHIRO INADA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Tetsuo Kato
Third race start. First start ran last of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on December 14 over 1200m, 58 len behind Peisha Val Two with 53.0kg at $344. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1400m, 50 len behind Lafon with 54.0kg at $528.90. Unlikely to threaten.
10
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Light green cap