Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
IMPULSE BELLA (2) sets the standard despite finishing fifth over 1230m at Sonoda last start, as her previous second to Eze Village, beaten a neck, reads strongly for this. The return to 1400m is important given her one win and three places from five starts at the Sonoda track and distance, and she looks the most reliable winning option. ULTIMO (4) has been beaten comfortably at her past two, including fourth to Star Of Adam last time, but her broader Sonoda 1400m record and past winning form keep her firmly in the race. FIRE BOLT (7) has been honest enough at big odds, running third then fourth in recent Sonoda C1 company, and he appeals as a value danger if he can sharpen late. SACHINO MEGUMI (1) is hard to trust off two heavy defeats, but barrier 1 and three wins from eight at this course and distance give her a genuine rebound case.

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
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Has the track-and-trip credentials to offset some plain recent form, with three wins and one place from eight starts over this Sonoda 1400m course. The concern is clear: she was second last behind Alan last start, beaten over 17 lengths at long odds, after a tenth to Gift Basket over 820m. From barrier 1 she can use her leader profile, but she must rebound sharply to turn that into more than minor money.
Last Starts 28 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 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 1-3-11 | 9 |
| 17.4L | $33.70 |
| 10/12 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 0:49.70 | 11-9-10 | 12 |
| 10.7L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 09/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.70 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 23 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $27.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Produced the best recent form in this field when second to Eze Village at Sonoda two back, beaten a neck after looming as the winner. She did not quicken when fifth to L'Immensite over 1230m last start, beaten just under five lengths, but was still respected near the top of an open market. Back at a course and distance where she has a win and three places from five, she is the one they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:19.60 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.30 |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2026 | 22 | AB 3 | $20,930.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | M | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 2:04.30 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $36.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $20,490.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 9-8-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $12.70 |
| 9/12 | 14/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $142,832.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 8-7-9 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $188.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
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Picked up ground late when fifth to El Fenix at Sonoda last start, but the margin was still seven and a half lengths and she was again at long odds. Her previous sixth to Pink Margarita was similar, beaten just over seven lengths after failing to finish off from a handy position. A past record gives some depth, yet being unplaced in 19 starts over the past 12 months leaves her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $59.20 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $139.60 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 4-6-4 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $38.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/07/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,540.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $422.70 |
| 6/12 | 10/06/2026 | 28 | B2 4U | $22,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 11-10-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $376.40 |
| 7/9 | 13/05/2026 | 15 | B2 4U | $22,218.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $217.30 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
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Worked home better than most when fourth to Star Of Adam at Sonoda last start, though the beaten margin of over 12 lengths keeps that effort in perspective. She had also been safely held when seventh to Ho O Samret, beaten seven and a half lengths at long odds. The stronger case is her two wins and eight places from 22 starts at this track and distance, plus a lighter 53kg, which gives her a genuine chance to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:30.40 | 8-4-4 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $7.60 |
| 7/10 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.50 | 8-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $29.90 |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:30.20 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $51.90 |
| 8/11 | 25/06/2026 | 28 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:29.80 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $42.90 |
| 8/12 | 28/05/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.50 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $31.70 |
| 5/10 | 05/05/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.20 | 7-8-5 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
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Was never in the picture when ninth to Go Go Tsuyoshi at Sonoda last start, well beaten by 20 lengths after giving away a big start. That followed a sixth to Eze Village, beaten nine and a half lengths, and she rises from 51kg to 55kg here. The track-and-distance record is sound, but recent form and the matchup with Impulse Bella leave her needing a major turnaround.
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 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:30.80 | 8-11-9 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $136.60 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $17.70 |
| 5/11 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 2:06.50 | 10-9-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $53.60 |
| 5/9 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:52.40 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $120.70 |
| 3/5 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 2:07.90 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:52.80 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $102.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been below her best at two recent 1230m runs at Sonoda, finishing sixth behind Anno Domini last start when beaten just over eight lengths at big odds. Before that she was favourite but ran second last to Last Duel, beaten over 10 lengths, after settling just off the lead. The return to 1400m is a positive given her three wins and three places here at the trip, but she needs to restore market confidence.
Last Starts 29 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 | 19/08/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:19.70 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $62.70 |
| 10/11 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:19.10 | 4-5-10 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/07/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $10.60 |
| 2/10 | 10/06/2026 | 19 | C1 4U | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.80 |
| 7/11 | 22/05/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $32.50 |
| 9/12 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 6-5-9 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $37.70 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
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Has held his form well enough without winning, finishing fourth to Go Go Tsuyoshi last start after staying in touch and working home fairly. His previous third to Eze Village was also solid, even if beaten just over five lengths, and he has been outperforming big market prices. The win strike-rate remains a query, but he profiles as a genuine each-way player if he can find another length late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $126.70 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $36.60 |
| 8/12 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 8-6-8 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $51.60 |
| 4/12 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $112.70 |
| 8/10 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $130.30 |
| 5/12 | 28/05/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 5-5-5 | 12 |
| 5.2L | $93.90 |

Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes back from 1870m after finishing fifth to Crystal Pit at Sonoda, beaten just over nine lengths when unwanted in the market. His prior sixth to Victory Bridge over 1230m was also safely held, but this 1400m course has been his most productive zone, with two wins and one place from six attempts. He is not coming off sharp form, yet the distance switch gives him a realistic minor-money angle.
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 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 2:06.10 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $69.20 |
| 6/12 | 05/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 12-11-6 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $30.60 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 3-3-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $16.60 |
| 2/11 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $9.80 |
| 10/12 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-7-10 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 22/05/2026 | 107 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 9-8-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
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Settled handy but offered little in the straight when seventh to Go Go Tsuyoshi last start, beaten just over eight lengths at big odds. The run prior was a fifth to Alan by a similar margin, again never a winning hope. She stays on 52kg and has three Sonoda 1400m wins, but being unplaced in all nine starts this season makes her an outside chance only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:30.80 | 8-7-7 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $52.70 |
| 5/12 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:30.50 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $138.70 |
| 8/12 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:20.30 | 10-6-8 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $213.10 |
| 10/12 | 22/07/2026 | 119 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 24.7L | $111.30 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 11-9-10 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $135.60 |
| 9/10 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $86.60 |