Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
KANETOSHI CLUTCH (2) brings the clearest recent winning reference after missing by a nose here in 3yo+ C2 grade at big odds, and the drop into this gives him the right chance to break through despite the maiden record. SUN PILLAR GOLD (3) is the danger on consistency, with successive fourths at Sonoda and a better effort two back when he finished strongly from a hopeless position; the rise to 1400m is the obvious test. T O ROBINSON (1) resumes from an eight-month spell, but his Himeji C2 form and strong Sonoda track-and-trip record make him a live place-to-win hope if forward enough. NISHINO OTOMUSUME (4) is also fresh and drops from a C1 fourth here, though her Sonoda 1400m record and plain 1870m run prior leave her with more to prove than the top pair.
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fourth in a 4yo+ C2 at Himeji, beaten six and a half lengths after leading. He had run third there at big odds the start prior, again in 4yo+ C2 company, so the class drop is meaningful. Three wins and three places from 14 at Sonoda over this trip read well, and barrier one gives him a practical chance to use that pace fresh.
Last Starts 226 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $9.20 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $94.60 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-9-11 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $184.70 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $7.20 |
| 1/12 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 7/10 | 04/11/2025 | 124 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
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Missed by a nose here three weeks ago in 3yo+ C2 grade, fighting hard after tracking the leader and giving Teikei Holomua a real contest despite starting at big odds. That was a sharp turnaround from the 820m failure prior, when unwanted in betting and unable to make ground. Still a maiden after 11 starts, but the latest run is the strongest recent piece in this field and puts him right in the race.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $53.40 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:49.80 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $144.30 |
| 12/12 | 05/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 53kg | 0:51.60 | 11-10-12 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $232.50 |
| 3/12 | 03/07/2026 | 30 | C1C2 3 | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 5-3-3 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/06/2026 | 146 | COND 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 53kg | 1:35.20 | 1-5-7 | 7 |
| 41.6L | $27.80 |
| 10/12 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 9-10-10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $170.20 |
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been fourth at his past three and comes through a 1230m C3 here where he was beaten just over six lengths behind Marina Sunrise. The more appealing reference is the run prior in 3yo+ C2 company, when he looked out of play before finishing strongly behind Admi. From a rearward pattern he needs timing, and the rise in trip is unproven, but his recent form gives him a genuine platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.50 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $11.40 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $30.40 |
| 4/9 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.50 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $43.40 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 2:05.50 | 3-7-9 | 10 |
| 40.4L | $60.30 |
| 10/12 | 01/07/2026 | 298 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 11-12-10 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $25.80 |
| 9/15 | 06/09/2025 | 31 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:54.70 | 4-4-9 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $212.10 |
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after finishing fourth here in 3yo C1 company, beaten just over five lengths when near the top of betting and only fair to the line. Her previous run over 1870m was much weaker, finishing well held after conceding a huge start. The class drop helps and Wataru Hirose is a positive booking, but she is unplaced in three starts at this track and distance.
Last Starts 105 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 | 11/06/2026 | 37 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 8-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 8/12 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $317,404.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 2:06.30 | 12-10-8 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $449.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:29.80 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $25.60 |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $24,637.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 2:05.60 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $54.60 |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $18.20 |
| 1/10 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $23.50 |
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished sixth here in 3yo+ C2 company last start, beaten eight and a half lengths after sitting just off the pace without producing a serious challenge. The run prior was similar, fourth but beaten nine and a half lengths behind Piena Felice. She is still a maiden after 14 starts and is unplaced in seven attempts at this track and distance, so the class drop needs to spark a clear lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:32.00 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $16.40 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $16.70 |
| 7/10 | 22/07/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 2-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $21.80 |
| 5/11 | 26/06/2026 | 108 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $23.10 |
| 7/12 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:35.20 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $70.10 |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $20.30 |
Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after a plain seventh here in 4yo+ C2 grade, beaten over 11 lengths and unwanted in the market. He was more respected the start prior but faded late into fifth, beaten eight and a half lengths by Narita Bonny. The overall record of nine wins from 22 starts is strong, and this trip suits, yet he must bring back sharper race-day intent.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 10/06/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 4-3-7 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $24.80 |
| 5/10 | 15/05/2026 | 31 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.70 |
| 4/12 | 14/04/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:19.40 | 1-3-4 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $11.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | 168 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 56kgs
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Was safely held here last start in 3yo+ C2 grade, finishing seventh and beaten over 15 lengths after being unwanted in the market. He had also been well beaten the run prior, giving away a big start and never getting into the contest behind Hagino Aggressive. A past placing at this track and trip is some context, but his current form leaves a sizeable task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 5-8-7 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $24.90 |
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 5-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $18.80 |
| 8/10 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $23.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2026 | 26 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $6.10 |
| 16/16 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 6-15-16 | 14 |
| 22.5L | $339.20 |
| 10/16 | 17/05/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 57kg | 1:24.90 | 12-12-10 | 13 |
| 11.7L | $147.20 |
Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
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Finished last here a fortnight ago in 3yo+ C3 grade, beaten over 16 lengths after settling just off the lead, and the market gave little encouragement at big odds. Two back she was fifth in 3yo+ C2 company, beaten just over eight lengths at long odds. Her 52kg and two wins at this track and distance keep her in the conversation for a minor cheque, but recent form is thin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/09/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.50 | 4-7-10 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $177.60 |
| 5/9 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $87.70 |
| 8/9 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 4-7-8 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $97.90 |
| 7/9 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 4-6-8 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $50.70 |
| 4/11 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:31.80 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $180.40 |
Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
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Finished a distant last here in 3yo+ C2 grade last start after settling rearward and being unwanted in the market. The start prior was no better, beaten out of sight after conceding a huge start and never entering the race. He has won twice at this track and distance and has won with Kenta Sugiura, but the present form is too poor to overlook.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 44.3L | $284.60 |
| 10/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 50.2L | $131.70 |
| 9/10 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $111.90 |
| 8/10 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-9-8 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $111.40 |
| 12/12 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $176.90 |
| 11/12 | 27/05/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $242.10 |