Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
ANNABELLE DIAMANTE (6) sets the standard after missing by only a neck when resuming at Sonoda in 3yo+ C3 grade, and that first-up improvement reads clearly stronger than most of these recent profiles. KURINO BIKKURIBAGO (2) is the most reliable danger, having placed at his past two starts and bringing a far deeper track-and-distance record, though his latest third was still beaten four and a half lengths. WONDER FLEX (3) has not won in 21 starts, but her last-start fifth was close enough to keep her in the minor-money mix if she improves again. LIGHT BRAVE (5) has the best historical Sonoda 1400m credentials of the chasing group, but his last two runs have been plain.
Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
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Dropped out to finish last behind Even Par at Sonoda two weeks ago, beaten out of sight after conceding a huge start and never entering the race. The run prior was only sixth behind A Shin Rikyu, beaten over 13 lengths at big odds. With no placing from 16 starts and no result from ten tries at this track and distance, he must find a sizeable turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 46.6L | $118.70 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $125.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 9-9-10 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $45.60 |
| 9/12 | 23/07/2026 | 114 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $187.30 |
| 10/10 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $231.50 |
| 10/10 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 6-9-10 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $108.20 |
Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 54kgs
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Has put together consecutive thirds at Sonoda, most recently working home evenly behind A Shin Wicked when beaten four and a half lengths as an outside chance in betting. The previous placing came from a long way off them, so he is at least holding his form. Three wins and 13 places from 35 starts at this track and distance give him a strong base, and he looks the main threat to the favourite.
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 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $16.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 30.5L | $21.40 |
| 7/12 | 29/07/2026 | 148 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 9-10-7 | 11 |
| 6.9L | $92.10 |
| 5/10 | 03/03/2026 | 28 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $26.10 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $8.80 |
| 9/12 | 15/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 6-10-9 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Improved to finish fifth behind Ange Bonheur at Sonoda last start, beaten three and a half lengths after settling rearward and starting at big odds. That was a better effort than her prior sixth behind Bud Rosy, where she was beaten out of sight despite making some late ground. Still a maiden after 21 starts, but this latest run gives her a minor-money foothold.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $26.60 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 38.5L | $81.10 |
| 7/12 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 12-9-7 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $104.60 |
| 9/9 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 6-6-9 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $22.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/10 | 29/05/2026 | 24 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $80.00 |
Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing second last behind Les Ailes Noires over 820m at Sonoda, well beaten and unwanted in the market. The start prior was another second-last effort over 820m, beaten over 15 lengths by Libellula. The class drop helps, but the rise in trip has to bring immediate improvement; a place is the realistic ceiling.
Last Starts 34 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 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 0:51.90 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $60.60 |
| 11/12 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 0:50.80 | 10-10-11 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $46.30 |
| 12/12 | 02/07/2026 | 35 | C1 3 | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:32.40 | 9-11-12 | 8 |
| 51.1L | $112.30 |
| 8/9 | 28/05/2026 | 46 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $3.40 |
| 10/15 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 54kg | 1:11.60 | - | 14 |
| 11.8L | $113.00 |
| 8/16 | 05/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:11.10 | - | 1 |
| 8.4L | $274.30 |
Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form has dropped away, with a seventh behind Glory One at Sonoda last start when beaten over 18 lengths at big odds after giving away a huge start. The run prior was no better, finishing last behind Noble Festa and beaten a long way. His three wins and ten places from 54 starts at this track and distance keep him in the place conversation, but he must rebound sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 02/09/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-10-7 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $142.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 49.6L | $55.20 |
| 3/11 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $31.20 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $23.80 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 34.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
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Lifted sharply when resuming at Sonoda, finishing second behind Wonder Aument in 3yo+ C3 grade and beaten a neck after being pipped right on the post. That was a clear turnaround from his March run behind Lilienfeld, where he was second last and beaten over 13 lengths. He remains a maiden, but the first-up placing, market respect and proven placing at this track and distance make him the runner they have to get past.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 157 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 9/10 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 3-8-9 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $12.60 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 6-6-8 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/02/2026 | 153 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 4-6-8 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 25/09/2025 | 40 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $13.10 |
| 7/16 | 16/08/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 2-5-7 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $63.80 |
Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished last behind A Shin Rikyu at Sonoda four weeks ago, beaten over 16 lengths after settling back and making no impression. Her previous run was also last, beaten over 16 lengths by Al Rihla despite racing handier. Seven placings from 66 starts show she can occasionally run into a minor spot, but recent evidence points to a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 26 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 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 6-6-10 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $205.80 |
| 9/9 | 06/08/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 9-8-9 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $138.10 |
| 9/9 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 8-8-9 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $210.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 7-5-8 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $141.70 |
| 6/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $145.60 |
| 9/9 | 22/05/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:21.40 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $335.90 |
Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
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Failed to improve when well back behind Even Par at Sonoda two weeks ago, finishing a distant last after starting at long odds. There was more late work in her fourth behind A Shin Rikyu the run prior, but she was still beaten over 11 lengths and unwanted in the market. Unplaced in 15 starts at this track and distance, she needs a far sharper performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 9-10-8 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $56.60 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $159.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $128.50 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 8-9-7 | 10 |
| 17.2L | $194.50 |
| 10/12 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 12-12-10 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $272.90 |
| 10/11 | 19/06/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 11-10-10 | 10 |
| 15.0L | $502.80 |