SONODA   22 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 820m

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Genuine tempo with Kiss Umai to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. SERIOUS HITTER (7) produced a good effort last start when second over 820m at this track to make it two minor placings from three runs this preparation. Should be poised just off the lead. Best figures should see him run well. LACUS GAUDII (10) went fast early and went on to score by 3.5 lengths last time out over 820m at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. EIRAKU (6) last appeared on February 11 when a good fifth over 800m at Himeji, beaten 1.3 lengths. Has to be respected. KISS UMAI (5) scored two runs back then was well supported last time but could only manage to finish seventh over the same trip at this track. Meets a stronger field but he is worth another chance.
1 85690 WONNY
AKIHIRO INADA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1230m, 19 len behind Crowd Noise carrying 57kg at $228.30. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 41 len behind Virya with 57kg at $92.70. Will be tested.
1
S KAWAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
2 49x08 SOUTHERN WIND
KOJI OBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 42 len behind Azu Greater carrying 53kg at $46.30. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1230m, 10 len behind Crowd Noise carrying 53kg at $86.90. Hard to have.
2
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
3 4708x ITEMAE DASEN
SATOSHI MATSUURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Koji Oka
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Kochi October 5 over 1300m, 11 len behind Una Gloria with 56kg at $146. First up last campaign second of 12 at Monbetsu September 14 2023 over 1000m, 4 len behind Crown Or carrying 56kg at $1.40. Looks up against it.
3
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
RED, Yellow cap
4 33144 LOVE ME TEQUILA
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on April 29 over 820m, 1.75 len behind Windsor Roar with 55kg at $7.60. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Matthias carrying 54kg at $15.50. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn’t hurt.
4
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 12217 KISS UMAI
SUMIO ARIMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshiko Yamashita
Useful type. At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 820m, 7 len behind Bakuretsu Maho with 55kg at $4. The start before that scored a big 4 len win at this track April 1 over 820m defeating Wonder Colorful carrying 57kg at $2.30. Genuine chance this time around.
5
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Blue cap
6 x085x EIRAKU
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Himeji February 11 over 800m, 1.3 len behind Izu Jo Dream with 54kg at $24.10. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at this track December 30 over 820m, 6 len behind Oaken with 53kg at $23.60. Has the talent to take this out.
6
YONETAMARI ENZO
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 4x532 SERIOUS HITTER
NORIO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start led but faded 2nd of 10 at this track on April 29 over 820m, 1.3 len behind Windsor Roar with 57kg at $4.20. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 1.1 len behind Rikea Sable carrying 56kg at $9.20. Further improvement is anticipated.
7
WATARU HIROSE
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Black cap
8 48763 MAY STORM
RYOHEI HORI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on April 29 over 820m, 1.5 len behind Windsor Roar carrying 57kg at $22.20. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Matthias with 57kg at $64.80. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
8
TOYOKAZU TANO
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 59787 HONEY LOCO SKIP
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
7YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG

Most recently second last of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meisho Hanzo with 55kg at $83.80. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 820m, 6 len behind Rikea Sable carrying 54kg at $109.10. Needs to improve.
9
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
10 22701 LACUS GAUDII
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Godolphin
Last start scored a big 3.5 len win at this track May 8 over 820m defeating Mistilteinn carrying 56kg at $3.80. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1230m, 16 len behind Reimu with 56kg at $24.90. Winning hope.
10
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap