Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
WONDER ETOILE (2) sets the benchmark in a moderate Sonoda 1400m contest, having finished second at her past two starts in 3yo+ C3 company and been respected in the market both times. She has been beaten four lengths and just under two lengths in those runs, so the winning turn is close if she can sustain her effort late. PIECE D'ARGENT (8) is the clear danger after a better second behind Civic Charles at generous odds, and his track-and-distance record gives that run some substance, though he must prove it was not just a one-off spike. SAKURA TOP CROSS (5) has to rebound from a plain sixth behind Offshore Girl, but the third to A Shin Reaper two back keeps him in the place and upset mix. NISHINO FOUR LEAF (1) was well held last time, yet his deeper Sonoda 1400m record gives him some minor-money appeal if he finds his earlier effort.

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing fifth in a 3yo+ C3 here, beaten over 13 lengths by Yamato Faith after being there to strike and finding little. His previous fifth behind A Shin Reaper was better, beaten just over five lengths after settling rearward. The Sonoda 1400m record is sound enough for place claims, but he needs a stronger finish.
Last Starts 40 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 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.40 | 3-5-5 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $16.40 |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $28.30 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 5-6-4 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $23.80 |
| 8/10 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 9-10-8 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $194.10 |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $73.30 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
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Has put consecutive seconds together here in 3yo+ C3 grade, most recently beaten four lengths by Okyompi after racing behind the leader and fighting on. The run prior was stronger, beaten just under two lengths by Frevo when near the top of betting. A previous win at this track and distance supports the profile, and she gets another clear chance to turn consistency into a win.
Last Starts 18 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 | 04/09/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.40 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 26 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $21.90 |
| 9/10 | 19/06/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 7-8-9 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $147.30 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 24 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 2-5-4 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $63.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/05/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $31.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
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Was fifth behind Glory One here last start but beaten over 14 lengths at long odds and gave very little in the run home. That came after finishing last behind Gaspard, never competitive and beaten out of sight. A leading jockey helps the setup, yet the race record remains a concern and she must lift sharply to trouble the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $59.50 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 43.8L | $57.40 |
| 10/12 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 2-3-10 | 8 |
| 15.9L | $11.90 |
| 4/9 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 3-1-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.80 |
| 6/10 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $64.60 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
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Finished eighth behind Isshin here last start, beaten just under ten lengths at long odds, and was never a winning hope despite not dropping right out. His previous seventh behind Mysterious Lady was weaker again, beaten over 14 lengths. A past Sonoda 1400m win is noted, but recent form leaves him with plenty to find.
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 | 10/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:34.40 | 5-9-8 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $294.80 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $171.10 |
| 8/10 | 13/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 8-7-8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $214.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $107.10 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $44.50 |
| 11/12 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 11-12-11 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $181.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
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Finished sixth behind Offshore Girl here last start and was beaten over 11 lengths with no clear excuse supplied. The better reference is his third to A Shin Reaper two runs back, beaten just under four lengths at generous odds and working home evenly. His record with Kenta Sugiura is a genuine asset, so a bounce-back puts him in the minor-money picture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $8.70 |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $18.20 |
| 11/12 | 01/07/2026 | 41 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 10-10-11 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $582.10 |
| 12/12 | 21/05/2026 | 36 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-8-12 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $200.20 |
| 10/12 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $197.60 |
| 7/12 | 01/04/2026 | 42 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $219.80 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
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Worked into fourth behind Glory One here last start but was still beaten just over nine lengths and unwanted in the market. The start prior was another plain effort, sixth behind Shine Chouchou after giving away a big start and never threatening. He has placed five times in the past 12 months, so the case is minor-money rather than a winning one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $81.70 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-8-6 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $49.20 |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $19.50 |
| 3/10 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $33.90 |
| 9/9 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
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Backs up quickly after finishing last behind Lambeau Leap here six days ago, beaten out of sight and unwanted in the market. She was also ninth over 820m here the run prior, beaten over 11 lengths after making no impression from the back. Unplaced in all 24 starts in the past 12 months, she needs a substantial reversal.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 1-4-8 | 7 |
| 38.9L | $65.40 |
| 9/12 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $122.70 |
| 9/12 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 7-8-9 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $51.50 |
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:21.90 | 3-6-8 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $35.20 |
| 5/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:50.50 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $216.50 |
| 12/12 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:20.80 | 5-7-12 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $535.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after a much better second behind Civic Charles here, beaten four lengths at generous odds and working home evenly. His previous seventh behind A Shin Kiribati was plain, but two wins at the Sonoda 1400m and a good record with Tomohiro Yoshimura give this profile enough substance. A repeat of the latest run makes him a major player.
Last Starts 39 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 | 14/08/2026 | 30 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-5-7 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $63.60 |
| 8/10 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $49.80 |
| 5/9 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $33.30 |
| 7/10 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 8-6-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $394.60 |
| 11/12 | 06/05/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 12-12-11 | 3 |
| 42.3L | $232.90 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished eighth behind Sweet Sunrise here last start, beaten over 15 lengths at big odds, and was only fair through the line. She had also finished last behind Mysterious Lady two runs back, beaten over 18 lengths after failing to improve. Prior wins show she is not hopeless historically, but the current form line is hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 5-8-8 | 10 |
| 14.9L | $67.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $35.90 |
| 7/11 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $173.10 |
| 8/10 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 4-5-8 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $173.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 10-9-9 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $129.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $170.50 |