Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
NEVER SAY GOODBYE (3) sets the standard on consistency, with five wins and nine places from 16 starts at the Sonoda 1400m and a last-start win as an odds-on favourite that had something in reserve. ETRE DOUE (6) is the main threat after a soft three-length win here, and the prior nose defeat as favourite gives his current form a very solid look. AI TOWA (4) was decisive first-up, winning by four lengths at this track and distance, and her three wins from four Sonoda 1400m starts demand respect, though she profiles just below the top pair on overall depth. ELIZABETHTOWN (2) brings winning form at big odds and has won over the distance, but must prove that narrow C2 success can stand up against the stronger exposed records of the main two.

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes after six weeks off following a plain ninth over 1230m at Sonoda, beaten over 14 lengths by Victory Bridge after settling handy and offering little in the straight. The start prior was no better, finishing last behind Mozu Reira Cocona when near the top of betting. The class drop is some help, but the first try at 1400m asks for a clear turnaround.
Last Starts 43 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 | 05/08/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 6-6-9 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $38.10 |
| 12/12 | 10/07/2026 | 374 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 3-5-12 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2025 | 54 | COND 2 | $20,720.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $26,727.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:01.00 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $19.30 |
| 2/5 | 24/04/2025 | - | COND 2 | $52,260.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | SP | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:07.30 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $29.40 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
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Broke through at Sonoda last start in a 3yo+ C2, beating Delta Four by just under a length after being unwanted in the market and finding enough late in a tight finish. That was a step forward from her fourth behind Malaika, beaten seven and a half lengths. One win from two starts at 1400m gives her a base, but she needs to repeat the latest effort to hold a place claim.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 03/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $22.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | 83 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.10 |
| 6/15 | 23/05/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:56.00 | 3-1-6 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $69.20 |
| 11/16 | 01/03/2026 | 71 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 5-5-11 | 13 |
| 16.3L | $71.70 |
| 10/13 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:55.20 | 10-12-10 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $151.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
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Confirmed her good form with a Sonoda 1400m win last start, scoring by a length and a half from Croire as an odds-on favourite and doing it with a bit in hand. She had been just run down by Songwriter the start prior, so the recent line is reliable. Five wins and nine places from 16 starts at this track and distance, plus a strong record with Osamu Shimohara, make her the one they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 53kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | 168 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
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Returned in sharp order at Sonoda, winning by four lengths from G T True in a 3yo+ C2 after taking control and putting the race away strongly. Her previous run was a sixth over 1230m behind Flash Kelly, beaten just over nine lengths, but she has a much better profile at this trip. Three wins from four starts at the Sonoda 1400m keep her firmly in the minor-money picture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 02/09/2026 | 139 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $6.30 |
| 6/12 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:20.50 | 5-7-6 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $14.10 |
| 1/9 | 01/04/2026 | 28 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 1/10 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | 294 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $24.20 |
| 1/9 | 23/04/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $61.10 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been soundly beaten in both recent Sonoda 3yo+ C1 runs, finishing ninth behind Harienju last start when beaten over 16 lengths and unwanted in the market. The run prior was similar, eighth behind Alan and again beaten over 16 lengths at long odds. He has past wins at the track and distance, but current form says he needs substantial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-8-9 | 11 |
| 16.0L | $86.50 |
| 8/12 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 3-9-8 | 10 |
| 16.0L | $331.50 |
| 10/10 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 4-10-10 | 5 |
| 20.9L | $25.80 |
| 6/11 | 31/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-6 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $127.10 |
| 10/10 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 2-7-10 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $28.90 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
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Produced a very convincing Sonoda 1400m win last start, beating Number Theory by three lengths after sitting close and letting down quickly. That followed a nose second to Kurino Enishi when sent out favourite, so the form reads cleanly. His three wins and seven places from 15 starts at this track and distance are backed by a good Kosuke Takahashi record, making him a serious winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 7/12 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 41.1L | $11.10 |
| 3/10 | 03/06/2026 | 49 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $8.10 |
| 2/10 | 15/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $10.80 |
| 2/9 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
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Led and won over 1230m at Sonoda last start, beating Queen Of Lily by a length and a half after starting near the top of betting. That was a useful response to his 15th at Niigata over 1200m, where he tracked the speed but did not quicken. He is one from one at Sonoda, but the rise to 1400m remains the key test before he can be rated above a place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 03/09/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:21.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 15/18 | 09/08/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:08.80 | 4-5-15 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $6.70 |
| 9/16 | 13/06/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:24.40 | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/16 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:09.30 | - | 16 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:21.10 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $70.50 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a strong 3yo+ C2 win at Sonoda, beating Chief In The Sky by four lengths after making plenty of ground and drawing away. He was also third behind Harienju two runs back, beaten just over four lengths, and has been honest in that grade. Two wins and four places from 14 starts at this track and distance help, but this assignment still requires another lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 8-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-7-3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $62.70 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 8-9-7 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $33.30 |
| 7/12 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 9-10-7 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $35.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
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Arrived late to win over 1230m at Sonoda last start, beating Endless Tale by a neck after producing his best work in the straight. He had earlier run second to Malts Schon at the same trip as a well-supported favourite, so the short-course form is sound. The move back to 1400m is the question, and he will need that finish to carry further against stronger claims.
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 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:21.40 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/11 | 22/07/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $5.40 |
| 1/11 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $10.30 |
| 8/12 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 8-7-8 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $133.60 |
| 9/10 | 12/06/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $116.30 |