Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1230
BELLAGIO RUBEUS (2) is back from a spell of seven months. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 1230m contest at this track by 0.8 lengths. Among the top chances. LA REINA DE ORO (9) has not raced since she scored over 800m at Himeji on March 3. Has an impressive two wins from four career starts. A bold showing is expected. TIMELESS LOVE (11) is yet to break through in eight runs but has been thereabouts. Placed two back then was 2.5 lengths away in fifth over 1230m at this track last time. Shapes well and is among the main hopes. NISHINO GRACIAS (8) improved last time out, finishing 1.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1230m at this track. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 3 len behind Glitter Doll with 55kg at $8.50. The race before that ran last of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 18 over 1200m, 16 len behind Bear Go For carrying 55.0kg at $417.70. Chances enhanced by the inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/05/2026 | 40 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 6-6-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 14/14 | 18/04/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ryota Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:12.30 | - | 12 |
| 16.5L | $417.70 |
| 15/16 | 12/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 55kg | 1:12.40 | - | 5 |
| 16.2L | $304.10 |
| 9/9 | 25/03/2026 | 60 | COND 3 | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 2:06.20 | 3-6-9 | 6 |
| 69.8L | $87.90 |
| 11/12 | 24/01/2026 | 10 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 11-12-11 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $483.80 |
| 7/11 | 14/01/2026 | 60 | COND 3 | $22,732.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:37.80 | 9-4-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $23.50 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.8 len this track November 5 over 1230m defeating Varsity carrying 54kg at $5. On debut second last in a small field at this track October 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Peace Lucky carrying 54kg at $1.20. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 05/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:22.30 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:34.40 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 22 len behind Success Break carrying 55kg at $54.90. Previously second-up ran second last of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1800m, 29 len behind Reach Glory with 55.0kg at $303.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 05/06/2026 | 111 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 3-12-11 | 12 |
| 22.8L | $54.90 |
| 12/13 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 11-13-12 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $303.50 |
| 15/15 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 2:03.40 | 15-15-15 | 1 |
| 44.2L | $166.80 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 40 days. First-up 13th of 16 at Fukushima on April 25 over 1200m, 13 len behind Philae carrying 52.0kg at $135.90. Last start ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 9 over 1300m, 33 len behind Chocolat Cuit carrying 55.0kg at $302.50. Faces a tough task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:19.70 | 8-10-16 | 9 |
| 33.8L | $302.50 |
| 13/16 | 25/04/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 1:08.70 | - | 3 |
| 13.7L | $135.90 |
| 8/16 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:33.30 | - | 6 |
| 12.6L | $132.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 12 over 1200m, 15 len behind Ice Melting carrying 55.0kg at $64.40. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Nakayama Dirt December 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Bear Akkochan carrying 55.0kg at $91.40. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 13 |
| 15.2L | $64.40 |
| 4/16 | 21/12/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:11.30 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $8.60 |
| 4/14 | 13/12/2025 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 12 |
| 5.3L | $91.40 |
| 11/16 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:20.10 | - | 1 |
| 14.9L | $34.90 |
| 9/11 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:09.10 | - | 10 |
| 16.2L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Glitter Doll carrying 56kg at $24.60. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Yota Wood Tail carrying 56kg at $3.50. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/05/2026 | 24 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $24.60 |
| 8/10 | 04/05/2026 | 30 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 1-5-8 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $3.50 |
| 14/16 | 04/04/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:23.70 | - | 6 |
| 23.5L | $204.10 |
| 10/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:27.60 | - | 9 |
| 16.0L | $54.90 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 16 len behind Success Break carrying 55kg at $108.60. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1230m, 5 len behind Future Light with 56kg at $47.90. Watch for her to be flashing home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 5-9-9 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $108.60 |
| 4/12 | 20/05/2026 | 29 | C1C2 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 1-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $47.90 |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $28.20 |
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | 36 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.80 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $43.60 |
| 10/11 | 04/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Kasumi Kamio | 51kg | 1:30.50 | 11-11-10 | 10 |
| 49.6L | $307.80 |
| 9/12 | 06/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 53kg | 0:54.60 | 12-11-9 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $259.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind Waroteru carrying 52kg at $5.70. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Alan carrying 52kg at $40.90. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:22.60 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.70 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.40 | 4-1-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $40.90 |
| 3/8 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 51kg | 1:33.50 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $55.90 |
| 6/11 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 1:20.40 | 10-9-6 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $51.70 |
| 9/9 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:21.90 | 6-8-9 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $15.10 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:21.50 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning by 0.8 len Himeji March 3 over 800m defeating Milk Alpha No carrying 55kg at $4.10. On debut fourth of 8 at this track December 30 over 820m, 0.8 len behind Shelly carrying 54kg at $8. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 6/12 | 17/02/2026 | 28 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 6-6-6 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 0:51.70 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 7 len behind Waroteru with 55kg at $223.90. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1230m, 14 len behind Brioni with 55kg at $54. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/05/2026 | 23 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 7-9-8 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $223.90 |
| 5/12 | 05/05/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 11-10-5 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $54.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/04/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 10-7-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $297.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Nagao Tasuku | 53kg | 1:33.20 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $336.10 |
| 6/12 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 9-8-6 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $141.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $164.40 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Waroteru carrying 55kg at $29.10. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Yota Wood Tail carrying 55kg at $14. Capable of a big finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/05/2026 | 24 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 4-2-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $29.10 |
| 3/10 | 04/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 7-8-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/04/2026 | 38 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 10-12-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $5.40 |
| 10/16 | 08/03/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:25.80 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $740.40 |
| 11/12 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 8-12-11 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $431.00 |
| 12/16 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 16 |
| 14.8L | $448.80 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1230m, 13 len behind Future Light with 57kg at $8.10. Second-up ran last of 9 at this track on June 10 over 820m, 9 len behind Smart Freyja carrying 56kg at $76.70. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 0:51.30 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $76.70 |
| 11/12 | 20/05/2026 | 172 | C1C2 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:22.10 | 7-9-11 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $8.10 |
| 12/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $62.70 |