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Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400

GASPARD (6) sets the standard after resuming with a 3yo+ C3 win at Sonoda, beating Sekisei by a neck and doing enough late to suggest there is further improvement second-up. His prior 4yo+ C2 fifth behind Derma Saturn was sound enough, so he brings the most balanced recent profile. MYSTERIOUS LADY (7) is the main danger after beating Aratama Oso by a length and a half here, and she stays down on 51kg, though her previous last placing keeps a little caution in the assessment. A SHIN WICKED (8) is the unknown with upside, having been heavily backed into very short odds-on territory and winning on debut by two lengths from Italic Type. The depth of that form is still to be tested. IROMEGANE (3) has the strongest exposed consistency, with a half-length second to Resplendor after a four-length Sonoda win over Daiboken, and looks the safest of the place-leaning chances if the main pair leave the door ajar.

Race Time:3:45 AM

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1400m

Tomo Cocoa (1)45237x1766

Trainer: Nishikawa Shinya 12 mths 30: 1-4-6

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase

Weight: 55kgs

4 yo Chestnut M

Sire: MOANIN (USA)

Dam: SCARLET KISS (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$30,127.00

Avg $$1,004.23

Win %3.33%

Place %36.67%

Career30: 1-4-6

Track27: 1-3-5

Distance20: 1-4-3

Tr / Dist17: 1-3-2

1st Up3: 1-0-1

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm18: 1-3-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Finished sixth in a 3yo+ C2 at Sonoda last start, beaten over 13 lengths by Daiboken after having the job ahead and failing to close off. The start prior was another sixth here, beaten nine and a half lengths by Namura Otto, and she was unwanted in the market both times. A track-and-trip win gives some background, but recent form says she must improve sharply.

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
6/10	04/09/2026	15	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Kazuyuki Watase	55kg	1:32.50	8-7-6	9	1. Daiboken 2. Noble Festa 3. Yamato Faith	13.3L	$83.30
6/10	20/08/2026	15	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Kazuyuki Watase	55kg	1:31.80	10-7-6	5	1. Namura Otto 2. I'm A Queen 3. Mattone Rosso	9.5L	$178.60
7/9	05/08/2026	21	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Kazuyuki Watase	55kg	1:32.70	7-5-7	1	1. Momo Royal 2. High Resilience 3. Macho Sasupo	18.2L	$50.50
1/10	15/07/2026	106	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Kazuyuki Watase	55kg	1:33.40	4-2-1	4	1. Tomo Cocoa 2. Pichiku Pachiku 3. Shimpu Koedo	2.5L	$4.70
7/10	31/03/2026	27	C3 4U	$9,855.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Kazuyuki Watase	55kg	1:33.90	7-6-7	5	1. Lilienfeld 2. Ultiman 3. Stella Marina	8.6L	$70.90
3/10	04/03/2026	21	C3 4U	$9,733.00	Himeji	1400m	SP	Kazuyuki Watase	55kg	1:35.60	9-5-3	10	1. Civic Charles 2. Alm Churchill 3. Tomo Cocoa	8.3L	$58.40

Al Rihla (2)7674488518

Trainer: Seijiro Ikari 12 mths 38: 1-4-1

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Bay M

Sire: ALL STAY (USA)

Dam: ANGEL SHARE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$20,129.00

Avg $$529.71

Win %2.63%

Place %15.79%

Career38: 1-4-1

Track29: 1-2-1

Distance28: 1-4-1

Tr / Dist24: 1-2-1

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm21: 1-4-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Dropped out to finish second last in a 3yo+ C2 at Sonoda last start, beaten over 19 lengths by Resplendor at long odds and never in the picture. She had won a 3yo+ C3 here the run prior, beating Bio Sapphire by four lengths, so there is a recent positive, but the leap back to this level exposed her. Needs to recapture that C3 form quickly.

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
8/9	28/08/2026	22	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	M	Wataru Hirose	55kg	1:33.40	4-7-8	4	1. Resplendor 2. Iromegane 3. Simpatia	18.8L	$187.90
1/9	06/08/2026	22	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Wataru Hirose	55kg	1:36.20	3-1-1	7	1. Al Rihla 2. Bio Sapphire 3. Taiki Chronicle	4.0L	$2.80
5/10	15/07/2026	20	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Wataru Hirose	55kg	1:33.40	8-6-5	8	1. Tomo Cocoa 2. Pichiku Pachiku 3. Shimpu Koedo	7.6L	$48.80
8/10	25/06/2026	21	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Wataru Hirose	55kg	1:32.30	4-8-8	10	1. Malts Schon 2. Lux Paradis 3. Subarashii Hibi	40.6L	$11.60
8/10	04/06/2026	22	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Wataru Hirose	55kg	1:35.20	7-7-8	3	1. Satin Bodice 2. Sakura Vigueur 3. Gold Premium	9.6L	$35.80
4/9	13/05/2026	22	C3 4U	$9,522.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Wataru Hirose	55kg	1:35.10	4-4-4	1	1. Ecoro Amore 2. June Quest 3. Nobu And White	2.8L	$4.80

Iromegane (3)1627409312

Trainer: Shinichiro Saika (KOCHI)12 mths 58: 8-7-10

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada

Weight: 57kgs

5 yo Bay H

Sire: VINCENNES (JPN)

Dam: IROJIKAKE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$96,549.00

Avg $$1,664.64

Win %13.79%

Place %43.10%

Career58: 8-7-10

Track31: 5-5-3

Distance35: 8-5-4

Tr / Dist29: 5-5-3

1st Up1: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm22: 5-2-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Went close in a 3yo+ C2 at Sonoda last start, finishing second to Resplendor and beaten half a length after being near the top of betting. That followed a 3yo+ C3 win here when beating Daiboken by four lengths at an outside quote. He has five wins and eight places from 29 starts at this track and distance, so the profile is solid for another honest showing.

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	28/08/2026	22	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	M	Tomohiro Sasada	57kg	1:33.40	7-4-2	1	1. Resplendor 2. Iromegane 3. Simpatia	0.5L	$2.90
1/10	06/08/2026	22	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Tomohiro Sasada	57kg	1:32.50	2-1-1	8	1. Iromegane 2. Daiboken 3. Tenku World	4.0L	$9.90
3/10	15/07/2026	27	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Tomohiro Sasada	57kg	1:32.30	4-4-3	3	1. Alm Churchill 2. T O Conder 3. Iromegane	4.3L	$8.70
9/12	18/06/2026	21	C2 4U	$11,033.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Tomohiro Sasada	57kg	1:29.00	8-7-9	1	1. Mistral Pink 2. Crown Heart 3. Wonder Bless	21.3L	$159.80
10/10	28/05/2026	21	C2 4U	$11,109.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Kanta Inoue	57kg	1:32.60	7-7-10	4	1. Elan Fevre 2. Adone 3. Mistral Pink	8.6L	$44.40
4/9	07/05/2026	30	C2 4U	$11,109.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Tomohiro Sasada	57kg	1:31.80	4-4-4	1	1. Satono Kairos 2. Tamba Azuki 3. Mattone Rosso	5.8L	$32.70

Epic Day (4)3897833641

Trainer: Shinobu Noda (Japan)12 mths 63: 7-7-6

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu

Weight: 52kgs

8 yo Chestnut M

Sire: LOVELY DAY (JPN)

Dam: PINK PALETTE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$114,397.00

Avg $$1,815.83

Win %11.11%

Place %31.75%

Career63: 7-7-6

Track46: 5-6-5

Distance43: 5-6-4

Tr / Dist33: 3-5-4

1st Up6: 0-0-1

2nd Up6: 0-0-0

Firm37: 6-7-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Arrives off a 3yo+ C3 win over 820m at Sonoda, beating Kurino Kotei by just over a length after settling handy and showing good dash. Her previous fourth over the same trip behind Vanguarda was fair, but the move to 1400m is the clear question despite the light 52kg. She is going well enough to hold a minor-money chance if the distance is no issue.

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
1/8	26/08/2026	19	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Nambu Fuma	52kg	0:51.40	3-1-1	2	1. Epic Day 2. Kurino Kotei 3. Iron Moon	1.3L	$4.00
4/10	07/08/2026	23	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Yamamotoya Taizo	55kg	0:52.00	6-5-4	2	1. Vanguarda 2. Five Reyna 3. Elmas Deseni	4.0L	$14.60
6/10	15/07/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	53kg	1:32.60	2-4-6	5	1. A Shin Kiribati 2. Kadosan Gambaru 3. Noble Festa	6.2L	$122.00
3/10	24/06/2026	21	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Nambu Fuma	52kg	1:33.60	2-2-3	9	1. Ala Moana 2. Coin A Phrase 3. Epic Day	4.8L	$28.50
3/10	03/06/2026	21	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	1400m	M	Sasaki Serei	53kg	1:33.90	3-3-3	4	1. Sunny R 2. Smart Rave 3. Epic Day	13.0L	$18.50
8/9	13/05/2026	20	C3 4U	$9,522.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Yamamotoya Taizo	55kg	1:34.50	6-5-8	8	1. Siena Queen 2. Shimano Diamond 3. Cry Of The Earth	9.8L	$12.30

Smart Rave (5)3734272713

Trainer: Seiichi Terachi 12 mths 38: 3-10-4

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Bay M

Sire: BAGO (FR)

Dam: SMART IRIS (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$78,551.00

Avg $$2,067.13

Win %7.89%

Place %44.74%

Career38: 3-10-4

Track30: 3-10-3

Distance30: 3-9-3

Tr / Dist27: 3-9-3

1st Up5: 1-1-1

2nd Up4: 0-2-0

Firm18: 0-5-1

Good4: 0-0-1

Soft2: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Worked home evenly for third in a 3yo+ C2 at Sonoda last start, but was still beaten eight and a half lengths by Vomero after being near the top of an open market. Two back she led and beat Warera Hoshinoko by a nose in 3yo+ C3 grade. The track-and-trip record is respectable, yet she needs more than an even finish to trouble the stronger hopes.

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
3/12	02/09/2026	19	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	1:31.70	1-2-3	12	1. Vomero 2. Yuna Pink Gold 3. Smart Rave	8.8L	$8.10
1/11	14/08/2026	15	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	1:33.60	1-2-1	4	1. Smart Rave 2. Warera Hoshinoko 3. Allonsy Cafe	0.1L	$14.00
7/10	30/07/2026	22	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	1:33.30	1-5-7	4	1. Osumi Strong 2. Kairashi 3. Re Go To	7.5L	$9.00
2/9	08/07/2026	19	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	1:33.90	1-3-2	6	1. Mago Ichita 2. Smart Rave 3. Aratamano Kiseki	2.5L	$11.50
7/10	19/06/2026	16	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Nambu Fuma	52kg	1:31.50	1-6-7	10	1. Rebecca Rainbow 2. Love You Sakura 3. Aratamano Kiseki	13.3L	$7.40
2/10	03/06/2026	19	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	1400m	M	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	1:33.90	1-2-2	1	1. Sunny R 2. Smart Rave 3. Epic Day	6.0L	$3.60

Gaspard (6)96762155x1

Trainer: Hiroaki Watase (NISHIWAKI)12 mths 16: 2-1-0

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Dark Bay H

Sire: JUST A WAY (JPN)

Dam: SILVER CUP (IRE)

Stats

Prize Money$13,181.00

Avg $$823.81

Win %12.50%

Place %18.75%

Career16: 2-1-0

Track7: 1-0-0

Distance6: 2-1-0

Tr / Dist3: 1-0-0

1st Up4: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm4: 0-1-0

Good5: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening after winning a 3yo+ C3 at Sonoda, working home over the top to beat Sekisei by a neck when respected in an open market. His previous fifth in a 4yo+ C2 behind Derma Saturn was only beaten just under three lengths, even if he did not quicken. With one win from three at this track and distance and a strong record with this rider, he has the right credentials.

Last Starts 35 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	13/08/2026	142	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Toyokazu Tano	57kg	1:33.30	3-2-1	10	1. Gaspard 2. Sekisei 3. Mosho	0.3L	$5.50
5/10	24/03/2026	20	C2 4U	$11,355.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Toyokazu Tano	57kg	1:34.10	6-6-5	3	1. Derma Saturn 2. Bradshaw 3. Yellow Cab	2.8L	$12.40
5/9	04/03/2026	20	C2 4U	$11,355.00	Himeji	1400m	SP	Toyokazu Tano	57kg	1:36.50	5-6-5	3	1. Ask Sustainable 2. Venice Queen 3. Magnetar	4.0L	$4.10
1/10	12/02/2026	22	C3 4U	$10,011.00	Himeji	1400m	Good	Toyokazu Tano	57kg	1:36.40	6-5-1	8	1. Gaspard 2. Crimson Red 3. Re Go To	0.1L	$7.20
2/10	21/01/2026	23	C3 4U	$10,315.00	Himeji	1400m	Fast	Toyokazu Tano	57kg	1:36.30	3-4-2	3	1. Smart Eminence 2. Gaspard 3. Blue Brave	3.0L	$25.60
6/8	29/12/2025	27	C2 3U	$12,348.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Yoshiki Kamomiya	57kg	1:33.50	5-6-6	6	1. Cortado 2. Acclamare 3. Pink Blue	14.4L	$17.00

Mysterious Lady (7)070x098x01

Trainer: Tsuyoshi Komaki 12 mths 19: 2-2-0

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu

Weight: 51kgs

4 yo Bay M

Sire: THUNDER SNOW (IRE)

Dam: CANTILENA (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$27,196.00

Avg $$1,431.37

Win %10.53%

Place %21.05%

Career19: 2-2-0

Track17: 2-2-0

Distance9: 2-1-0

Tr / Dist8: 2-1-0

1st Up4: 0-1-0

2nd Up4: 1-1-0

Firm11: 2-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Improved sharply third-up at Sonoda, winning a 3yo+ C3 by a length and a half from Aratama Oso while carrying 51kg and keeping enough in hand. The concern is the run prior, when last and beaten over 11 lengths by Osumi Strong after being unwanted in the market. Her two wins from eight at this track and distance keep her firmly in the winning mix if last start was the true guide.

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
1/8	26/08/2026	27	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shiotsu Rina	51kg	1:33.10	1-1-1	8	1. Mysterious Lady 2. Aratama Oso 3. Best Of King	1.5L	$7.00
10/10	30/07/2026	92	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sota Hijikata	55kg	1:33.30	4-9-10	1	1. Osumi Strong 2. Kairashi 3. Re Go To	10.8L	$50.70
8/8	29/04/2026	22	C2 4U	$11,497.00	Sonoda	1230m	Good	S Kawahara	55kg	1:22.50	7-8-8	7	1. Tapuchan 2. Passion Prima 3. Big Reversal	37.9L	$155.90
9/9	07/04/2026	20	C2 4U	$11,497.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Sota Hijikata	55kg	1:31.10	5-9-9	2	1. Sulfur 2. Riposino 3. Gentatsu	67.6L	$176.30
12/12	18/03/2026	98	C2 4U	$11,355.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sota Hijikata	55kg	0:51.20	11-11-12	5	1. It's My Business 2. Coeur Et Raijin 3. Win View	10.5L	$119.30
10/12	10/12/2025	15	C1 3U	$19,404.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	S Kawahara	55kg	0:50.90	10-9-10	1	1. Lacus Gaudii 2. Vent Saisonnier 3. Mistilteinn	9.1L	$165.60

A Shin Wicked (8)1

Trainer: Kazuya Sakamoto 12 mths 1: 1-0-0

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: COPANO RICKEY (JPN)

Dam: A SHIN AMAZON (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$5,327.00

Avg $$5,327.00

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Career1: 1-0-0

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm1: 1-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Made an immediate impact on debut at Sonoda, winning a 3yo+ C3 by two lengths from Italic Type after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. He was strong through the line and now has to take the next step with only that single race run as evidence. The talent is obvious enough, but this will tell us more about the depth of the debut form.

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
1/9	27/08/2026	-	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Tomohiro Yoshimura	56kg	1:34.20	4-1-1	8	1. A Shin Wicked 2. Italic Type 3. Kurino Bikkuribago	2.0L	$1.10

Fiorita (9)9943

Trainer: Satoshi Matsuura 12 mths 4: 0-0-1

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Brown C

Sire: MENDELSSOHN (USA)

Dam: YOSHINO ZAKURA (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$2,493.00

Avg $$623.25

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Career4: 0-0-1

Track2: 0-0-1

Distance2: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-1

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm2: 0-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Worked home well for third in a 3yo+ C2 at Sonoda last start, beaten four lengths by Macho Sasupo, but he was sent out favourite and could not convert. He was also favourite two back when fourth and beaten six lengths by Go To Mijoka. The improvement is there, and the leading rider helps, but a maiden record after four starts leaves him needing another step.

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
3/10	26/08/2026	28	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Tomohiro Yoshimura	56kg	1:33.30	7-6-3	8	1. Macho Sasupo 2. Yamanin La Vera 3. Fiorita	4.0L	$2.10
4/10	29/07/2026	38	C2 3U	$11,270.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Tomohiro Yoshimura	56kg	1:33.70	9-8-4	2	1. Go To Mijoka 2. Meisho Rondo 3. Key Classic	6.1L	$2.30
9/16	21/06/2026	28	MDN 3	$96,760.00	Tokyo	1600m	Good	Kosei Miura	57kg	1:35.80	-	4	1. Aqua Mars 2. Danon Mustang 3. Monster Rush	17.2L	$263.50
9/12	24/05/2026	-	MDN 3	$99,450.00	Niigata	1800m	Good	Ryuto Yokoyama	57kg	1:54.00	12-11-9	8	1. Ho O Strike 2. Koios Tesoro 3. Ultra Heart	19.9L	$136.70