SONODA   29 May 2025
 
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Race 9 1400m

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Ailes D'espoir has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. AILES D'ESPOIR (9) turned in a fine effort to win by 5 lengths at this course and distance when first-up from a layoff last start. Steps up a level but she is good enough to figure in the finish. FANGXIN LADY (6) had been rock-solid with two placings in a row before finishing fourth over 1400m at this track last start. Should park just off the speed. Leading contender. MIRACLE BORN (5) has been safely held at his last two starts, the latest when ninth over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt. Does enjoy some weight relief this time. Big class drop today and can atone. ETRE DOUE (7) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. In the right race and is sure to prove hard to beat.
1 45464 FUKU MIAOLI
Jun Fujikawa
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 4th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Revaloir carrying 53kg at $171.20. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1230m, 16 len behind Cherry Rise carrying 53kg at $6.90. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
1
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 0 TAMAMO MINMI
TSUYOSHI OBARU
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Tamamo Co. Ltd.
Was at a huge quote at debut, 13th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 31 len behind Next Dancer with 55.0kg at $249. Deserves another chance.
2
KAZUYUKI WATASE
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 2x45 ENA ASCOT
NORIO TANAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pempengusa with 55kg at $2.80. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Tassel carrying 56kg at $7.90. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
3
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 x0890 T O STARK
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 29 len behind Academia carrying 57.0kg at $405.80. The run before that 9th of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on March 22 over 2000m, 13 len behind Bakken Record with 57.0kg at $123.10. Watch for him to be flashing home.
4
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 x0969 MIRACLE BORN
TARO NAGASHIMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 54.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Last start eased back early on 9th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Profeta carrying 57.0kg at $67.10. The run before that 6th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 11 len behind Dignite carrying 54.0kg at $146.50. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
5
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
SILVER, Yellow cap
6 26234 FANGXIN LADY
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tassel carrying 55kg at $4.20. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Shibanosutomukitto with 55kg at $3.50. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
6
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 328x2 ETRE DOUE
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tassel carrying 54kg at $21.40. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on October 30 over 1230m, 8 len behind Rachael Pegasus carrying 55kg at $23.10. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
7
YONETAMARI ENZO
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 89200 TOP THE SMILE
HIROKI MINAMI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1230m, 17 len behind Lily Heart carrying 56kg at $97.40. Before that second last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1230m, 28 len behind Cherry Rise carrying 56kg at $10.30. Would rather see in something easier.
8
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 162x1 AILES D'ESPOIR
MOTOHIRO KOMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track May 5 over 1400m defeating T K Lino carrying 54kg at $2.10. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 9 len win at this track December 3 over 820m defeating Top The Smile carrying 54kg at $2.50. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
9
HIJIKATA SOTA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,DENIM ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 95465 YOFUKASHI
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Lily Heart carrying 54kg at $22.90. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Copa Katsu carrying 56kg at $109. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
10
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 300x0 COSMO SHINTEI
SEIJIRO IKARI
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Second-up. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1400m, 17 len behind Rainbow Lucky with 54kg at $43.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Tokyo Dirt on November 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kianu with 55.0kg at $37.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
11
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 06x00 AMY CHOCOLAT
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Third-up today. Freshened for 46 days. First-up ran last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1200m, 17 len behind Cerejeira carrying 55.0kg at $61.20. Second-up 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind Thread The Needle carrying 55.0kg at $253.40. Wide draw makes it tough.
12
TAKAHASHI MANATO
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap