Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
STELLA NOVA (7) found the line nicely to grab third last time out over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Should be getting home hard and is sure to be tough to beat. SHINZEN HACHIMAN (6) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. LITTLE GIRL BLUE (5) is a six-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth at her latest appearance over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Expected to feature in the finish this time. SMART IZANAMI (4) raced below her best last time when ninth over 1700m at Sapporo Dirt. Open to improvement and should be about the mark in this suitable assignment.

Jockey: Manato Takahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kohilo carrying 55kg at $114.20. The race before that led to the turn then faded ran last of 8 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Accueillir with 55kg at $4.50. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $114.20 |
8/8 | 18/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-8 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |
7/8 | 04/09/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $139.90 |
6/10 | 21/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:32.30 | - | 7 |
| 11.6L | $13.40 |
8/10 | 07/08/2025 | 40 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 3-5-8 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $56.90 |
12/12 | 28/06/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 51kg | 1:46.10 | 5-11-12 | 9 |
| 57.0L | $108.20 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 24 over 1400m, 13 len behind Even Better carrying 52.0kg at $91.70. Second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on September 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Climb Angel with 55kg at $8.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 25/09/2025 | 32 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $8.20 |
9/16 | 24/08/2025 | 168 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:25.00 | 10-10-9 | 16 |
| 13.6L | $91.70 |
15/17 | 09/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 11 |
| 15.6L | $25.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Ohi on September 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Daita Elysion carrying 56kg at $22.30. The race before that 7th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Silver Don carrying 57.0kg at $122.50. Wait until he shows more.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/14 | 17/09/2025 | 38 | C1 3 | $52,451.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 3-4-8 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $22.30 |
7/14 | 10/08/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Soft | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:11.60 | - | 10 |
| 7.5L | $122.50 |
16/16 | 22/06/2025 | 141 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:36.90 | - | 14 |
| 21.4L | $234.70 |
14/14 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 5-5-14 | 9 |
| 26.4L | $145.70 |
8/16 | 18/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:57.80 | 2-2-8 | 10 |
| 14.4L | $14.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 31 over 1700m, 12 len behind Yujuana with 55.0kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 16 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Sound Luce carrying 55.0kg at $3.30. Can repay backers this time.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/14 | 31/08/2025 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 9-11-9 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $4.80 |
4/14 | 16/08/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 10-3-4 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
4/14 | 27/07/2025 | 78 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Soft | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:45.20 | 11-7-4 | 11 |
| 1.4L | $4.80 |
8/15 | 10/05/2025 | 117 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:12.90 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $24.40 |
6/16 | 13/01/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 8 |
| 11.6L | $43.20 |
3/16 | 22/12/2024 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 1:26.10 | - | 16 |
| 4.8L | $92.10 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on September 15 over 1800m, 8 len behind American Bar with 55.0kg at $55.90. The start before that 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 23 over 1800m, 8 len behind Tagano Animacion carrying 55.0kg at $60.50. Winning hope.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 15/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 13-10-6 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $55.90 |
9/16 | 23/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 12-11-9 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $60.50 |
7/15 | 10/08/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 12-11-7 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $12.60 |
10/15 | 22/06/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:25.90 | 4-3-10 | 14 |
| 17.6L | $29.50 |
7/16 | 17/05/2025 | 69 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Soft | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:29.40 | 5-5-7 | 16 |
| 5.3L | $17.10 |
10/17 | 09/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 12 |
| 10.9L | $50.10 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Fukkatsu Love carrying 57kg at $5.40. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on September 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mr Bobby carrying 57kg at $39.80. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 24/09/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $5.40 |
4/10 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $39.80 |
4/11 | 15/08/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 6-7-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $20.10 |
9/10 | 23/07/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $83.10 |
2/6 | 04/07/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 12/06/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on September 14 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Vivacious carrying 57.0kg at $4.20. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Sapporo Dirt on August 31 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Taisei Ability with 57.0kg at $2. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/15 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 14 |
| 1.1L | $4.20 |
3/12 | 31/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 0:58.60 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.00 |
2/12 | 16/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 0:58.50 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
2/12 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 0:59.00 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
3/14 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 0:58.80 | - | 14 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
3/16 | 21/06/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:12.40 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $15.20 |

Jockey: Yuuta Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on October 1 over 1400m, 13 len behind Cho Linear carrying 55kg at $89.80. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track on September 12 over 1230m, 6 len behind A Shin Jasper carrying 55kg at $157.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $89.80 |
5/8 | 12/09/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $157.70 |
4/10 | 27/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 5-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $19.40 |
5/12 | 13/08/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 8-5-5 | 12 |
| 11.3L | $29.70 |
4/10 | 31/07/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 10-10-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $59.10 |
7/10 | 10/07/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $15,254.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $37.40 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on September 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Moon Rey De O with 55kg at $171.20. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on September 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lux Cologne with 55kg at $148.70. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 17/09/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $171.20 |
5/10 | 05/09/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $148.70 |
3/9 | 20/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $36.70 |
2/12 | 06/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 5-3-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $101.90 |
6/10 | 23/07/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $316.00 |
10/10 | 09/07/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.6L | $386.60 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on September 7 over 1700m, 8 len behind Cuthbert Tesoro with 52.0kg at $9.60. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 31 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Satomino Angel carrying 52.0kg at $43.40. No threat last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/14 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:45.90 | 5-8-9 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $9.60 |
3/14 | 31/08/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:45.80 | 1-3-3 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $43.40 |
9/16 | 26/07/2025 | 45 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 4-3-9 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $49.20 |
3/8 | 11/06/2025 | 88 | COND 3 | $29,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Yoshimasa Kido | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $35.50 |
9/12 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ken Tanaka | 55kg | 1:56.20 | 6-8-9 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $282.80 |
9/15 | 22/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:27.40 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $43.20 |