Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1230
MILK ALPHA NO (4) is yet to break through after three career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 820m at this track following a minor placing at this track when fresh from a spell the run prior. Well placed this line-up and might be her day. FUKU HUALIEN (6) is a seven-start maiden who finished sixth at her most recent outing over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. CONTI BANQUET (7) is a three-year-old filly who has filled a minor placing just once in eight runs. Failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last start when ninth over 1200m at Ohi. Can feature in the finish here. SMILE HERAKLES (8) turned in a moderate effort on debut last start when sixth at this track over 820m. Among the better hopes.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Craze Cinema carrying 55kg at $30.60. Good effort on debut but this looks a stern test.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $30.60 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on January 2 over 820m, 23 len behind Chogolisa carrying 53kg at $191.90. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on December 17 over 820m, 25 len behind Eleven Up with 52kg at $259.40. Prepared to risk today.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:52.20 | 10-12-12 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $191.90 |
| 12/12 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 0:51.90 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $259.40 |
| 12/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 0:51.60 | 7-10-12 | 12 |
| 16.0L | $310.60 |
| 11/11 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 0:53.90 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $73.30 |
| 10/11 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $166.40 |
| 8/9 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 0:52.10 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $356.40 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 35 len behind Ideal Match with 55kg at $455.90. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on December 17 over 820m, 14 len behind Kukuna Zinc carrying 55kg at $160. Will be winding up strongly.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-11-11 | 10 |
| 35.8L | $455.90 |
| 9/11 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 9-10-9 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $160.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $37.60 |
| 3/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 2-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $19.40 |
| 8/9 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $75.30 |
| 5/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 34.8L | $48.60 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on December 17 over 820m, 1.5 len behind Eleven Up carrying 50kg at $10.30. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on January 2 over 820m, 2.75 len behind Step Eye with 51kg at $12.30. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.90 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $12.30 |
| 3/12 | 17/12/2025 | 166 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 0:51.90 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.30 |
| 4/5 | 04/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 45.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on December 25 over 1230m, 12 len behind Ange Belle with 53kg at $38. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on December 4 over 820m, 7 len behind Varsity carrying 53kg at $95.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.30 | 1-5-10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $38.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 2-4-6 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $95.60 |
| 12/12 | 05/11/2025 | 60 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.30 | 3-7-12 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $18.30 |
| 9/9 | 06/09/2025 | 83 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Naota Kamizato | 52kg | 1:55.10 | 2-6-9 | 8 |
| 43.3L | $22.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 2-2-10 | 7 |
| 54.8L | $89.90 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at this track on December 17 over 820m, 15 len behind Kukuna Zinc carrying 54kg at $39.60. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind T O Harrison with 54kg at $12. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/12/2025 | 68 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 11-9-10 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $39.60 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 54kg | 0:52.10 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/9 | 16/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $14.30 |
| 5/11 | 02/09/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Toshihiko Inoue | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $177.60 |
| 6/11 | 20/08/2025 | 56 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:03.40 | 9-8-6 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $167.10 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months 9th of 14 at Ohi on December 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Longing Star carrying 54kg at $103.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Monbetsu on June 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Rosita Sunrise with 55kg at $15.90. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 42 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 | 03/12/2025 | 64 | COND 2 | $52,920.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Hiroshi Chida | 54kg | 1:15.10 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $103.10 |
| 4/11 | 30/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:03.40 | 10-10-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $31.60 |
| 9/12 | 16/09/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 12-11-9 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $3.70 |
| 4/12 | 19/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/12 | 05/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 10-10-5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $2.50 |
| 5/9 | 22/07/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 6th of 8 at this track on December 30 over 820m, 6 len behind Shelly carrying 55kg at $15.10. Capable of plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $15.10 |