Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
GREEN GRACIA (1) finished third as favourite last time out over this track and trip, making it two minor placings from three starts this time in work. Will be tough to beat. CHERBOURG RAIN (4) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second here after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. RAS AL KHAIMAH (7) resumes in a similar race to her last run five months ago when fourth. Definite top-three chance. MERKUR (8) struggles to land the winning punch but was thereabouts last start when finishing fourth here after being prominent at the bend. Placed to advantage so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on October 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Key Classic carrying 57kg at $2. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on September 24 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Kowamote Hammer with 57kg at $2.60. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
Last Starts 28 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 | 17/10/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/09/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2025 | 105 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $33.50 |
| 7/9 | 23/05/2025 | 18 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $202.70 |
| 8/12 | 05/05/2025 | 27 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 12-10-8 | 10 |
| 18.5L | $301.30 |
| 8/12 | 08/04/2025 | 13 | C1 4U | $21,161.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 12-11-8 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $240.60 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Frost City with 57kg at $99.10. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 820m, 13 len behind Jo Lono carrying 56kg at $297.60. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | 90 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $99.10 |
| 10/12 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 0:50.50 | 12-12-10 | 9 |
| 13.2L | $297.60 |
| 12/12 | 11/07/2025 | 73 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Ai Takahashi | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 12-12-12 | 10 |
| 17.6L | $217.40 |
| 10/10 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-10-10 | 11 |
| 13.1L | $189.40 |
| 11/11 | 17/04/2025 | 16 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 10-11-11 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $210.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/04/2025 | 14 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 0:50.40 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $238.70 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on October 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Quantum Leap carrying 55kg at $39.80. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on October 9 over 1400m, 10 len behind Rock A Ballad carrying 55kg at $11.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $39.80 |
| 8/10 | 09/10/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 5-5-8 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $11.20 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $16.30 |
| 2/9 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2025 | 42 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.90 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Manato Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, head behind Gap Wedge carrying 54kg at $5.80. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on October 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sakura Top Seller carrying 54kg at $7.80. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 24/10/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 4-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $5.80 |
| 4/10 | 09/10/2025 | 55 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $7.80 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2025 | 101 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
| 8/12 | 22/04/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 12-12-8 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $12.10 |
| 4/12 | 09/04/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 12-10-4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $122.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on October 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Crown Ocean with 55kg at $205.70. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on October 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Malts Schon with 55kg at $52.90. Prepared to risk on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 5-9-7 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $205.70 |
| 4/9 | 02/10/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 2-3-4 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $52.90 |
| 7/10 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $311.10 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 7-7-9 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $178.60 |
| 9/12 | 13/08/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 6-9-9 | 7 |
| 23.8L | $353.20 |
| 11/11 | 01/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 6-7-11 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $209.60 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on October 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meisho Magoichi with 57kg at $51.20. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on October 1 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Lac Puer with 57kg at $102.70. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 8-9-4 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $51.20 |
| 4/10 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $102.70 |
| 5/9 | 17/09/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 9-9-5 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $25.20 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $32.30 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $16.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:51.60 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track June 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hosikuzuloneliness carrying 55kg at $10. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track April 16 over 1400m, 16 len behind Valadon carrying 55kg at $10.20. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 156 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/06/2025 | 14 | C1 3 | $15,552.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/05/2025 | 20 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 08/05/2025 | 22 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 11-10-6 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $8.60 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2025 | 120 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 1-3-4 | 10 |
| 16.5L | $10.20 |
| 9/11 | 17/12/2024 | 12 | COND 2 | $17,452.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $114.60 |
| 10/12 | 05/12/2024 | 23 | COND 2 | $15,707.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 11-12-10 | 11 |
| 16.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on October 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Key Classic with 55kg at $14. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on September 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lilienfeld carrying 55kg at $11.80. Should go well in this line up.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/10/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $11.80 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.50 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yonetamari Enzo | 52kg | 1:34.10 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $58.90 |
| 6/10 | 01/08/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:34.40 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $4.20 |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Frost City with 57kg at $19.80. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on October 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Minorich Mayer with 57kg at $42.30. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/10/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 4-8-10 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $19.80 |
| 6/10 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $42.30 |
| 5/10 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 4-3-5 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $21.30 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 2-4-7 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 2-4-7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $52.60 |
| 10/10 | 09/07/2025 | 46 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 6-9-10 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Frost City with 57kg at $163.50. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on October 8 over 1400m, 21 len behind Super Azulada with 57kg at $128.10. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 6-10-9 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $163.50 |
| 10/10 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 8-10-10 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $128.10 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $103.20 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $131.60 |
| 6/10 | 27/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 2-4-6 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $69.30 |
| 12/12 | 13/08/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 7-12-12 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $171.10 |