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Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400

ITEMAE BUFFALO (8) looks the horse to beat in a modest Sonoda race. He was only fifth first-up, beaten just over three lengths by Wonder Aument, but he kept working when the race was beyond him and his broader profile is stronger than most, with three wins and five places from 38 starts at this track and distance plus a proven record with Nagao Tasuku. HIGH LOVE HENIN (5) is the main danger after improving to fourth, beaten just under three lengths by Cross Knot, though an 11-start maiden record keeps the assessment grounded. T O MONT BLANC (3) was plain last start when beaten over 12 lengths by Camouflage, but her previous third behind Ange Bonheur reads well enough for this and the light weight helps. MIRACLE ZADA (6) brings the fresh placing, having run third to A Shin Vicugna, beaten a length and a half, but she must confirm that after a well-beaten effort two back.

Race Time:2:10 AM

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1400m

Sunrise Atom (1)855008x092

Trainer: Toshikazu Okada (Japan)12 mths 45: 1-3-6

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto

Weight: 55kgs

7 yo Dark Bay M

Sire: TANINO GIMLET (JPN)

Dam: ATOM SPANKER (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$22,628.00

Avg $$502.84

Win %2.22%

Place %22.22%

Career45: 1-3-6

Track36: 1-3-6

Distance41: 1-3-6

Tr / Dist36: 1-3-6

1st Up6: 0-0-0

2nd Up5: 0-0-0

Firm25: 0-1-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Placed second here last start in a 3yo+ C3, but the margin says more than the finishing position, as she finished well held behind Even Par after being at long odds. The run prior was weaker again when second last to Bud Rosy and beaten out of sight. She does have a win and nine places from 36 starts at this track and distance, but current form 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
2/10	02/09/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	1:31.90	5-3-2	10	1. Even Par 2. Sunrise Atom 3. Josho Type	30.0L	$92.50
9/10	12/08/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	S Kawahara	55kg	1:32.40	8-9-9	5	1. Bud Rosy 2. Even Par 3. Kurino Bikkuribago	40.9L	$189.40
10/11	22/07/2026	126	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	S Kawahara	55kg	1:33.90	7-9-10	3	1. Sakura Top Moon 2. Hishi Arakan 3. Light Brave	21.0L	$168.60
8/10	18/03/2026	19	C3 4U	$9,733.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Tatsuya Takemura	55kg	1:34.40	10-9-8	7	1. Daishichisei 2. Kadosan Gambaru 3. Accordance	18.6L	$136.90
10/10	27/02/2026	23	C3 4U	$10,011.00	Himeji	1400m	Good	Tatsuya Takemura	55kg	1:37.10	8-10-10	4	1. Yuna Pink Gold 2. Variraptor 3. Calligraphy	16.4L	$110.70
10/10	04/02/2026	22	C3 4U	$10,011.00	Himeji	1400m	Fast	Tatsuya Takemura	55kg	1:38.50	-	10	1. Alzard 2. Himarin 3. Dream Chaser	12.9L	$27.10

Delicatessen (2)8164667798

Trainer: Akihiro Inada 12 mths 85: 12-6-4

Jockey: Teppei Kotani

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Bay H

Sire: DAWN APPROACH (IRE)

Dam: SPEAK SOFTLY (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$160,565.00

Avg $$1,889.00

Win %14.12%

Place %25.88%

Career85: 12-6-4

Track64: 9-3-3

Distance60: 10-4-4

Tr / Dist52: 9-2-3

1st Up7: 2-1-0

2nd Up7: 1-0-0

Firm47: 5-4-0

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Finished eighth at Sonoda last time and was beaten a long way by Offshore Girl at big odds, with no clear excuse supplied. His previous ninth behind Vie Hommage was also plain after settling rearward and finishing beaten over 16 lengths. The record of nine wins and five places from 52 starts at this track and distance is respected, but recent form is hard to recommend.

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
8/10	27/08/2026	34	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shuhei Kotani	57kg	1:32.30	8-8-8	8	1. Offshore Girl 2. Do Anything 3. Bring Joy	24.0L	$140.30
9/12	24/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shuhei Kotani	57kg	1:32.30	11-10-9	11	1. Vie Hommage 2. Meisho Ten Ten 3. Meisho Masakari	15.6L	$53.10
7/10	10/07/2026	15	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shuhei Kotani	57kg	1:32.90	8-7-7	7	1. Daishichisei 2. Heno Heno Kappa 3. Osumi Strong	11.9L	$17.70
7/12	25/06/2026	13	C2 4U	$11,033.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Shuhei Kotani	57kg	1:31.60	7-7-7	5	1. Victory Eye 2. Strom 3. Sakura Gracieux	11.8L	$43.30
6/10	12/06/2026	14	C2 4U	$11,033.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shuhei Kotani	57kg	1:32.60	5-5-6	6	1. Malaika 2. Prime Tailor 3. Irwin	8.4L	$76.40
6/10	29/05/2026	15	C2 4U	$11,109.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Shuhei Kotani	57kg	1:33.50	10-7-6	5	1. Weissklee 2. Magnetar 3. Magical Face	4.8L	$49.00

T O Mont Blanc (3)6483673735

Trainer: Hironori Yamamoto (NISHIWAKI)12 mths 83: 3-4-9

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu

Weight: 51kgs

7 yo Black M

Sire: DEE MAJESTY (JPN)

Dam: LOVE EYAN (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$78,520.00

Avg $$946.02

Win %3.61%

Place %19.28%

Career83: 3-4-9

Track64: 2-3-8

Distance74: 3-3-8

Tr / Dist62: 2-3-7

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up4: 0-1-0

Firm35: 1-2-4

Good4: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Had been building a sound case before last start, when fifth at Sonoda and beaten over 12 lengths by Camouflage after being just fair through the line. Two back she worked home well for third behind Ange Bonheur, beaten just under three lengths, and was near the top of betting. Down to 51kg and with a prior win for this jockey, she profiles as a realistic place player if she rebounds.

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
5/10	09/09/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Nambu Fuma	52kg	1:35.10	8-5-5	1	1. Camouflage 2. La Royale 3. Iron Moon	12.5L	$37.10
3/7	26/08/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	1:36.10	5-6-3	5	1. Ange Bonheur 2. Nord Stella 3. T O Mont Blanc	2.8L	$4.20
7/10	12/08/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	1:33.60	9-9-7	10	1. Frevo 2. Wonder Etoile 3. Meisho Setsugetsu	8.2L	$85.40
3/10	29/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Takanori Nagai	55kg	1:34.40	7-5-3	7	1. Teikei Holomua 2. A Shin Rikyu 3. T O Mont Blanc	4.8L	$14.20
7/10	15/07/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	1:33.40	9-9-7	5	1. Tomo Cocoa 2. Pichiku Pachiku 3. Shimpu Koedo	9.9L	$113.70
6/10	24/06/2026	14	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	1:34.50	10-9-6	7	1. Nick Of Time 2. Coeur Briller 3. Shimpu Koedo	8.0L	$55.20

Nishino Kariudo (4)5808498867

Trainer: Hiroyuki Yamaguchi (URAWA)12 mths 102: 2-7-12

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura

Weight: 57kgs

9 yo Bay G

Sire: DAIWA MAJOR (JPN)

Dam: GRAB YOUR HEART (USA)

Stats

Prize Money$70,415.00

Avg $$690.34

Win %1.96%

Place %20.59%

Career102: 2-7-12

Track76: 2-6-9

Distance28: 1-4-5

Tr / Dist24: 1-4-5

1st Up11: 1-1-1

2nd Up8: 0-1-0

Firm59: 1-3-8

Good3: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy1: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent 820m runs have lacked impact, finishing seventh behind Earth Jewel after tracking the speed and sixth to Tiara Azul when the final effort was only moderate. The rise back to 1400m has some support from his one win and nine places from 24 starts at this track and distance, but he remains out of form and needs to find a sharper closing effort.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/10	11/09/2026	23	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	820m	M	Shiotsu Rina	53kg	0:51.60	7-7-7	3	1. Earth Jewel 2. Bliss Disha 3. Scene De Neige	7.8L	$145.30
6/9	19/08/2026	12	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Nambu Fuma	54kg	0:52.30	6-6-6	3	1. Tiara Azul 2. Petite Fleche 3. Elegant Fleur	4.1L	$38.70
8/10	07/08/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Nambu Fuma	54kg	0:52.00	7-7-8	4	1. Vanguarda 2. Five Reyna 3. Elmas Deseni	9.0L	$157.90
8/12	17/07/2026	16	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Nagao Tasuku	57kg	0:51.10	6-8-8	11	1. World Peko 2. Young Oh Oh 3. Awesome Sunrise	9.0L	$109.60
9/12	01/07/2026	20	C3 4U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Mai Fukuhara	57kg	0:50.40	9-8-9	6	1. Aussenseiter 2. Techno Happy 3. Welcome Kirishima	16.5L	$63.70
4/10	11/06/2026	21	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Sasaki Serei	55kg	0:51.40	6-6-4	9	1. Cresco Way 2. Sea On 3. Promettre	5.3L	$104.60

High Love Henin (5)x068089774

Trainer: Tsuyoshi Obaru (SONODA)12 mths 11: 0-0-0

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Dark Bay F

Sire: WATER BUILD (JPN)

Dam: NEW DRAGON (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$799.00

Avg $$72.64

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career11: 0-0-0

Track8: 0-0-0

Distance6: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist5: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm4: 0-0-0

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Improved sharply at Sonoda last start when fourth behind Cross Knot, beaten just under three lengths, despite being unwanted in the market. That was a better effort than her previous seventh behind Fukuno Fear None, where she offered little when it mattered. She is still unplaced from 11 starts, so the winning case is not clean, but that latest run makes her a genuine threat in this field.

Last Starts 11 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	11/09/2026	15	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	1400m	M	Sasaki Serei	53kg	1:33.50	1-1-4	3	1. Cross Knot 2. O Shin Bomber 3. Metal Metallica	2.9L	$43.30
7/9	27/08/2026	13	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	53kg	1:31.70	3-5-7	9	1. Fukuno Fear None 2. Yazan 3. Lily Park	19.3L	$55.00
7/10	14/08/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Sasaki Serei	53kg	1:34.90	1-6-7	4	1. Civic Charles 2. Piece D'argent 3. Yubae	16.4L	$18.50
9/10	31/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	53kg	1:21.90	1-3-9	10	1. Moisture 2. Nishino Almight 3. A Shin Okikurmi	11.6L	$18.70
8/10	17/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Kenta Sugiura	55kg	1:31.80	1-2-8	2	1. Meisho Satoyuki 2. Weiss Licht 3. Cry Of The Earth	12.8L	$39.20
12/12	03/07/2026	22	C1C2 3	$12,880.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Kanta Inoue	56kg	0:50.60	12-12-12	11	1. Bellagio Abroad 2. Eleven Up 3. Kanetoshi Clutch	16.6L	$255.10

Miracle Zada (6)4269672703

Trainer: Makoto Orita 12 mths 66: 1-2-3

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya

Weight: 55kgs

6 yo Dark Bay M

Sire: VINCENNES (JPN)

Dam: GARANTIZADA (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$17,792.00

Avg $$269.58

Win %1.52%

Place %9.09%

Career66: 1-2-3

Track57: 1-2-3

Distance59: 1-2-3

Tr / Dist52: 1-2-3

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm35: 1-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Worked home well for third at Sonoda last start, beaten a length and a half by A Shin Vicugna, and that performance gives her a clear place chance. The concern is that it followed a last to Yamato Faith, where she faded late and was well beaten at big odds. With one win from 66 starts she is hard to trust as a winning proposition, but another honest finish puts her in the minors.

Last Starts 19 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	03/09/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Yamamotoya Taizo	55kg	1:34.90	2-3-3	9	1. A Shin Vicugna 2. Kyowa Gloria 3. Miracle Zada	1.5L	$104.30
10/10	13/08/2026	15	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Yamamotoya Taizo	55kg	1:33.40	8-8-10	2	1. Yamato Faith 2. Tagano Grigio 3. Fifth Door	25.3L	$164.40
7/10	29/07/2026	19	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Yamamotoya Taizo	55kg	1:33.20	3-4-7	1	1. Arumakan 2. Love You Sakura 3. Spyware	15.2L	$152.50
2/10	10/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Teppei Kotani	54kg	1:34.00	3-2-2	8	1. Nobu And White 2. Miracle Zada 3. Maple Drefong	3.5L	$72.90
7/9	26/06/2026	15	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	1400m	SP	Yamamotoya Taizo	55kg	1:35.30	5-6-7	1	1. Calligraphy 2. Merkur 3. Kris Berg	17.3L	$19.20
6/9	11/06/2026	14	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Yamamotoya Taizo	55kg	1:34.90	7-7-6	9	1. Variraptor 2. Frevo 3. Wonder Elpis	12.5L	$40.00

Pale Blue Dot (7)0000900982

Trainer: Hironori Yamamoto (NISHIWAKI)12 mths 31: 0-1-0

Jockey: Souta Hijikata

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Bay H

Sire: FINE NEEDLE (JPN)

Dam: STARLIGHT (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$11,201.00

Avg $$361.32

Win %0.00%

Place %3.23%

Career31: 0-1-0

Track23: 0-1-0

Distance11: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist9: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm12: 0-0-0

Good3: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Lifted last start when second over 820m at Sonoda, beaten a neck by Yamaichi Lovely after travelling well and working home evenly. The issue is the rise to 1400m, as he is unplaced in nine starts at this track and distance and remains a maiden from 31 runs. That latest effort earns respect, but he needs to prove he can carry it to this trip.

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
2/10	09/09/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	820m	R	Nambu Fuma	54kg	0:52.20	3-3-2	10	1. Yamaichi Lovely 2. Pale Blue Dot 3. Techno Happy	0.3L	$88.10
8/9	19/08/2026	13	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	55kg	0:52.30	8-8-8	1	1. Tiara Azul 2. Petite Fleche 3. Elegant Fleur	7.3L	$33.10
9/10	06/08/2026	20	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sota Hijikata	57kg	0:51.40	8-9-9	6	1. Diana Zelos 2. Awesome Sunrise 3. Nanchatte Celeb	19.5L	$256.70
12/12	17/07/2026	16	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sota Hijikata	57kg	0:51.10	11-11-12	3	1. World Peko 2. Young Oh Oh 3. Awesome Sunrise	15.0L	$519.30
11/12	01/07/2026	19	C3 4U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Sota Hijikata	57kg	0:50.40	11-11-11	7	1. Aussenseiter 2. Techno Happy 3. Welcome Kirishima	22.5L	$215.60
9/10	12/06/2026	15	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Nambu Fuma	54kg	0:51.40	8-8-9	6	1. Mon Shuttle 2. Madam Ladybug 3. Tagano Grigio	15.6L	$294.00

Itemae Buffalo (8)19577658x5

Trainer: Keiichi Tokumoto 12 mths 56: 3-7-6

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao

Weight: 57kgs

6 yo Chestnut H

Sire: APOLLO KINGDOM (USA)

Dam: HATSUNE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$56,067.00

Avg $$1,001.20

Win %5.36%

Place %28.57%

Career56: 3-7-6

Track43: 3-4-4

Distance50: 3-5-4

Tr / Dist38: 3-3-2

1st Up5: 0-0-0

2nd Up4: 0-1-1

Firm32: 1-7-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resumed with a sound fifth at Sonoda, beaten just over three lengths by Wonder Aument after having the job ahead but continuing to work to the line. The previous run in May was poor, yet he returns second-up with the strongest overall credentials, including three wins at this track and distance and a two-win partnership with Nagao Tasuku. That makes him the clearest winning chance.

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
5/10	04/09/2026	106	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Nagao Tasuku	57kg	1:35.60	9-8-5	2	1. Wonder Aument 2. Annabelle Diamante 3. Sakura Top Rol	3.3L	$14.20
8/9	21/05/2026	22	C3 4U	$9,522.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Yamamotoya Taizo	57kg	1:34.30	9-9-8	1	1. Face Nine 2. Kakogan 3. Nishino Four Leaf	11.3L	$17.20
5/10	29/04/2026	21	C3 4U	$9,855.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Nagao Tasuku	57kg	1:34.90	10-9-5	5	1. T K Angers 2. Sakura Top Moon 3. Smart Rave	5.4L	$62.70
6/10	08/04/2026	22	C3 4U	$9,855.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Nagao Tasuku	57kg	1:32.70	10-8-6	2	1. Dame Sunrise 2. Key Classic 3. Billowy Dada	16.0L	$105.50
7/9	17/03/2026	20	C3 4U	$9,733.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Nagao Tasuku	57kg	1:34.20	9-8-7	5	1. Rhein Portulaca 2. Flame Force 3. Weissklee	5.5L	$80.50
7/10	25/02/2026	22	C2 4U	$11,680.00	Himeji	1400m	R	Nagao Tasuku	57kg	1:35.60	8-8-7	2	1. Tapuchan 2. Padme 3. Hero F A	10.1L	$24.50