Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
KURINO ACHIEVER (2) sets the standard on current form after putting away a Sonoda 3yo+ C3 field by two and a half lengths, and his record at this track and distance gives that win substance. A SHIN VIENTO (5) is the main threat if he rebounds from a poor sixth, as his previous Sonoda win over Yubae and his track-distance record read well for this. BABY VAGY (4) brings the right third-up profile after a narrow win from Meisho Setsugetsu, although the sharp turnaround from a distant last start prior makes her more a solid place chance than a clear top pick. RE GO TO (7) is honest and comes off a Sonoda win of his own, with the Wataru Hirose partnership a genuine asset.

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
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Was never in contention here last start, conceding a huge start before finishing eighth in a 3yo+ C2, beaten over 20 lengths and unwanted in the market. The start prior was much better, winning a 3yo+ C3 at Sonoda by just under two lengths from Wonder Etoile at long odds. Barrier one and 51kg help, but she must avoid giving these a start to land a minor prize.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.50 | 10-9-8 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $25.70 |
| 1/10 | 12/08/2026 | 5 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.60 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $56.10 |
| 9/9 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.00 | 6-9-9 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $75.50 |
| 11/12 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 10-10-11 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $156.70 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.60 | 3-7-8 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $37.10 |
| 7/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 6-8-7 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $47.70 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
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Put the race away quickly at Sonoda last start, winning a 3yo+ C3 by two and a half lengths from Lambeau Leap after being prominent, with the market again having him near the top of betting. He had been second to Super Cool the run prior, beaten a length and a half. Two wins and three places from 18 at this track and distance, plus a strong record with Toyokazu Tano, make him the runner to beat if he holds that form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 5-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2026 | 105 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $3.10 |
| 6/10 | 09/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $27.70 |
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:32.80 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 56kgs
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Worked home without threatening when fifth to Macho Sasupo at Sonoda last start, beaten five lengths in a 3yo+ C2. His previous run was another fifth, beaten six and a half lengths by Hagino Aggressive after only a moderate final effort. The track-distance record and jockey combination offer some support, but he needs a stronger closing effort to trouble the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $8.60 |
| 5/8 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $11.70 |
| 3/12 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 10-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $26.70 |
| 5/12 | 12/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 10-5-5 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $26.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/05/2026 | 17 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 6-8-3 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
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Comments
Found the necessary lift at Sonoda last start, winning a 3yo+ C3 by a head from Meisho Setsugetsu after being near the top of an open market. That was a sharp improvement on her fresh run, where she finished a distant last at big odds. Third-up now and already a winner at this track and distance, she has enough upside to run well without looking a dominant win prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.90 | 6-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.20 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 112 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 3-4-6 | 9 |
| 32.4L | $28.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/04/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | C3 3U | $12,978.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 9-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $16.30 |
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 50 | C3 3U | $13,348.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Shoya Hozono | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 08/01/2026 | 70 | C3 3U | $13,754.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 53kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after a plain sixth at Sonoda, beaten over 14 lengths by Coeur Et Cassis when at long odds and never a factor. His previous run reads far better, winning a 3yo+ C3 by just over a length from Yubae when near the top of betting and strong through the line. With 53kg and a sound track-distance record, he can rebound strongly if that latest run is left behind.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $22.90 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 12/06/2026 | 225 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:02.20 | 8-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $22.20 |
| 12/12 | 15/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 7-10-12 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $67.30 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
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Led narrowly at Sonoda last start but was swamped and beaten over 10 lengths by Etre Doue in a 3yo+ C2, so the latest run is a clear concern. The start prior was much better, finishing third to Kurino Enishi and beaten just under a length. Her overall record is strong and Teppei Kotani has done well on her, but she needs to sustain her run for longer this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 03/07/2026 | 37 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.90 |
| 7/10 | 27/05/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.10 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 30/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.40 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2026 | 157 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Continued a consistent run of form at Sonoda last start, winning a 3yo+ C3 by just under a length from A P Poetess after working into the race cleanly. He had been a well-supported favourite two back when third to Osumi Strong, beaten just over four lengths. Four wins at this track and distance and a long, productive association with Wataru Hirose keep him firmly in the place mix.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/10 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.10 |
| 4/10 | 29/05/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $30.70 |
| 3/10 | 06/05/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led at Sonoda last start but could only finish sixth in a 3yo+ C2, beaten six and a half lengths by Macho Sasupo after starting at generous odds. The run prior was a distant third in a small field, beaten seven and a half lengths by Number Theory after tiring late. Her career record has some depth, but recent finishing effort leaves her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/08/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $9.70 |
| 3/6 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $23.70 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 37 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.90 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/9 | 13/05/2026 | 41 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |