Himeji Tips

Only one real pick to be made. CRIMSON METEOR first-up after 30 week break and has a lot of early speed, the one to beat. SEVERIN BREEZE capable of racing on speed and should run fitter for past attempts, place best. WONDER GELATO back from six week let-up. Has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, place best. BLESSING ISLE back from let-up, place best.

Solid pace expected in this one. MEISHO SHOOT capable of racing on speed, tough to beat. MEISHO KOTODAMA back after 19 week break and resumes well, could upset. SAKURA GRACIEUX has genuine early speed, place hope. VINCITORE looks the leader, capable of getting into the money.

Solid pace expected in this one. TAIL VENUS looks the leader, the testing material. MON SHUTTLE first-up after 16 week spell and has genuine early speed, not without each-way claims. TOKINO KELLY looks the leader, place only. YASHIRO BOY has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, quinella.

Looks likely to be hot speed early. BACHELO REX has a lot of early speed, well placed. WORLD PEKO first-up after 14 week spell and capable of racing on speed, don't treat lightly. YAMANIN PHILIA unwanted by the market but right up there last start at Sonoda and has genuine early speed, sneaky chance. BUTTERFLY LOCK back from let-up. Has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, in with a chance.

Looks likely to be hot speed early. MEISHO SHIBUKI let-up and won last start at Sonoda when fresh, a close top pick. KURINO HERO coming off a win at Sonoda when first up and has a lot of early speed, among the chances. ULTIMO won at big odds last start to break maiden at Sonoda and looks the leader, dangerous. A SHIN VORAN looks the leader, don't dismiss.

Solid pace expected in this one. TAKKA BULLET narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Sonoda when fresh and looks the leader, commands respect. JUNE QUEST capable of racing on speed, could upset. COCOLI VALKYRIE has a lot of early speed and should run fitter for past attempts, place best. NOBU AND WHITE back from let-up. Has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, capable of getting into the money.

Looks to have good pace engaged in this one. NAMURA OLIVIA can't knock the form winning two in a row at Sonoda and has a lot of early speed, will take the power of beating. RADIANT HORSE capable of racing on speed and two wins from eight attempts this campaign, still in this. OE ACTIVE has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, in with a chance. HEAT HAZE looks the leader and has two placings from three runs this prep, place hope.

Can’t imagine one of the top two not winning. INDIAN BURN disappointed when placing as favourite at only start at Sonoda but drawn the rails, well placed. KICHI GRIFFON has placed in both races run, in the mix. COSMO RICKEY has genuine early speed, place chance. SHANA O has a lot of early speed, place hope.

Looks likely to be hot speed early. NAMURA TATA has genuine early speed and won once this prep at Sonoda seven runs back, among the main chances. SUN BUTTE back from six week let-up and looks the leader, for the wider exotics. CHONDRULE winner at Sonoda and placed in all other outings this prepearation, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. TRIPLE THRILL looks the leader and has two placings from eight runs this prep, outside hope.

Backmarkers should get their chance in a good speed race. SPELLCASTER capable of racing on speed and won once this prep at Sonoda three runs back, hard to go past. SMASH HIT won last start at Sonoda and in strong form with three wins from eight attempts this campaign, sneaky chance. CLEE has a lot of early speed, don't treat lightly. MIYABI ARC should find the lead easily having drawn well, place best.

Expecting this to be run at a genuine clip. RIKEA SABLE won last start at Sonoda when resuming and has a lot of early speed, the testing material. WAR IS OVER has a lot of early speed and has three placings from three runs this prep, in with a chance. MELTEMIA last start winner at Sonoda and has genuine early speed, strong place chance. TAIKI THE MOMENT let-up and resumes well running third at Sonoda when last first-up, strong place chance.

A number of horses will look to battle it out for the early lead. FEVRIER has placed in two attempts this campaign, a winning chance. TAKKEN ULURU looks the leader and placed once this prep at Sonoda, in with a chance. CONJUNCTION has a lot of early speed, don't dismiss. RIBBON PEACH back from seven week let-up and has genuine early speed, not without each-way claims.

Solid pace expected in this one. INJECTION back from long 57 week spell and winner when on debut at Sonoda, leading hope. LIVELY IMPACT finished a nose back from the leader last start at Sonoda when resuming and capable of racing on speed, quinella. MEISHO KUMOJI has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, not the worst. PRETTY PRETTY looks the leader, capable of getting into the money.

A race that should be solid pressure applied in early stages. WEISS DRAGONER looks the leader, will take the power of beating. CRESCO ROCKY drawn perfectly, don't treat lightly. NISHINO KOTEI has a lot of early speed and has two placings from five runs this prep, capable of getting into the money. STABILIZER capable of racing on speed, quinella.

A number of horses will look to battle it out for the early lead. VIP PURE ACE resumes after a 19 week spell and looks the leader, serious player. SOUND HERO has genuine early speed, place best. BELLAGIO PRIDE capable of racing on speed and in strong form with two wins from 12 attempts this campaign, needs the breaks. BAIA SPECTER narrowly beaten at long odds last start at Sonoda and has a lot of early speed, place hope.

Anticipating this to be run genuine tempo. HIMALAYAN won last start to break maiden at Sonoda. Has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, should go well. YELL QUEEN won last start to break maiden at Sonoda and looks the leader, expect to be right up there. DERMA VEDA last start winner to break maiden at Sonoda and draws to do no work, in with a chance. LA LA ANCESTRAL has a lot of early speed, in with a chance.

Expecting a solid tempo early in the race. JEWEL DE PARIS resumes from a 23 week spell and has a lot of early speed, a winning chance. YOSHINO AKATSUKI resumes after a spell of 21 weeks and looks the leader, dangerous. AKAKICHINO ELEVEN has genuine early speed, cannot be ruled out. GRAY WORKS looks the leader, don't treat lightly.

Will be a close run race between the top picks. A SHIN ROCKY has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, genuine contender. BUSTER WOLF narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Sonoda and has a lot of early speed, can figure. QUEEN RULER has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, the real danger in the race. OKEN LIGHT capable of racing on speed, don't dismiss.

Looks likely to be hot speed early. YUNA PO should find the lead easily having drawn well and should run fitter for past attempts, serious player. BINARY STAR has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, in with a chance. ANGLER has a lot of early speed, needs the breaks. KOWAMOTE HAMMER has a lot of early speed, capable of getting into the money.

Will be a close run race between the top picks. BESUPOJI was a winner last start at long odds at Sonoda and looks the leader, marginal top pick. HANG TIME looks the leader and rates highly with Yamamotoya Taizo aboard, must be considered. ROUGE VELVET has genuine early speed and a winner at first outing this prep, sneaky chance. SCHON KAISERIN has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, dangerous.

Anticipating this to be run genuine tempo. BELLAGIOKAZETATINU at only start winner at Sonoda and Wataru Hirose a bonus, perfectly placed. CHERRIKA a winner at first outing this prep and finished a nose back from the leader last start at Sonoda, quinella. SETTING SUN narrowly beaten at long odds last start at Sonoda and a winner at first outing this prep, place claims. DORITARU has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, needs the breaks.

Hard to split the top two picks. KAMBAR ATA 2 wins from three attempts this campaign and has a lot of early speed, a close top pick. GRAND JUBILEE has been running well this campaign winning twice and placing in all other outings, should be thereabouts. MEISHO ONITE expect to lead/box seat having drawn the rails, the real danger in the race. KANTA WOOD TAIL has a lot of early speed and Tatsuya Takemura has had success aboard previously, don't treat lightly.

Hard to see anything upsetting the top two choices. HOTEL CALIFORNIA looking for a hatrick after winning two in a row at Sonoda and has genuine early speed, genuine contender. BELLAGIO UMAMUSUKO winner of three in a row after last start win at Sonoda and has a lot of early speed, hard to hold out. COPANO MIAMI looks the leader, not without each-way claims. COSMO PIONIER looks the leader and has two placings from nine runs this prep, place best.

Anticipating a truly run race so don’t rule out backmarkers. APOLLO TENNESSEE first-up after 17 week break. Proven first-up winning two from two when fresh and won at Himeji last go, genuine contender. HELLO TSCHUSS back after 29 week break and generally strong first-up winning at Sonoda last attempt, dangerous. AUBRAC finished a nose back from the leader last start at Sonoda when resuming and has genuine early speed, not without each-way claims. AGNES RYU won last start at Sonoda and has genuine early speed, strong place chance.