Sonoda Race 6 - Race 6 - 820
ANGELO BEAT (8) is the top pick, though the case is more about set-up than last-start dominance. He was beaten over 11 lengths by Nippon Seira at Sonoda, yet drops back in trip, gets weight relief to 53kg and is now third-up, which gives him the right platform to improve. NINEN TSUKI GUMI (2) has the sharpest single piece of form through her debut second behind Copano Jamaica, but she must rebound from finishing a distant last behind Bhadra. SMILE MINING (7) is the safest recent performer with two placings from two starts, including a debut third beaten just over three lengths, and she has already had the better of ANGELO BEAT. PRAYER AKIRA (6) is the value inclusion after a debut fourth behind Peridot, beaten four and a half lengths, and looks capable of improving second-up.
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
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Closed off with some purpose on debut at Sonoda, finishing fifth behind Peridot after settling rearward and being beaten just under six lengths. He was at long odds there, so the market expected him to need the run, and he now gets to improve second-up. Still unplaced from one start, but that late work gives him a genuine minor-money profile if he can settle closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,960.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 0:52.20 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $30.70 |
Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
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Has a sharp contrast in two Sonoda runs, finishing second on debut behind Copano Jamaica when beaten two and a half lengths, then finishing a distant last over 1400m behind Bhadra last week. There was no real excuse in that latest effort after conceding a huge start, but she has placed at this distance and is race fit third-up. A return to the debut run puts her right in this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | COND | $111,920.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 6-9-9 | 7 |
| 54.6L | $27.30 |
| 2/7 | 27/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after finishing fourth on debut at Sonoda behind June Speak, beaten over 12 lengths in a small field. He was near the top of an open market that day and did pick up late, but the margin still says he needs to find more. The class drop is a help, and with natural maturity he can run into a place rather than be treated as a clear win hope.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 24/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,166.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 0:51.20 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $7.20 |
Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
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Has had five chances and the latest two make difficult reading, finishing a distant last behind Mo Mo Shine over 1230m after dropping out of contention, then well beaten by Bhadra the start before. He can race handy, but the recent finishing effort has not been there. The class drop and race fitness help only marginally; he needs a clear form reversal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $23,983.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 1-4-5 | 2 |
| 39.8L | $34.40 |
| 5/7 | 26/08/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $25,570.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $17.90 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $30,590.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.60 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $22,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:31.50 | 1-4-6 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $160.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,166.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 0:51.80 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
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Comes through two plain runs, most recently last at Sonoda behind Rock On D'Oro when unwanted in the market and beaten over 20 lengths. She was also last in a 2yo Maiden at Chukyo two back, beaten over 12 lengths at big odds. The light weight is the main positive, but the drop to 820m needs to spark a sharper response before she becomes more than an outside place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/09/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $20,776.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:21.50 | 12-12-12 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $33.70 |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 5-3-9 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $239.20 |
| 9/9 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $100,890.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 6-7-9 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $266.60 |
| 8/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:09.40 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $56.30 |
Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
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Made a fair start to her career when fourth behind Peridot at Sonoda, beaten four and a half lengths after settling just off the lead and not quite finishing it off. She was at long odds there, so improvement second-up would not surprise, and the class drop gives her a better chance to hold her effort. Still has to show a stronger closing response, but she is a workable place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,960.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $21.70 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
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Has placed in both starts at Sonoda, which gives her one of the steadier profiles in this field. The debut third behind One Noel was the better run, beaten just over three lengths after looking a threat, while her latest third behind Mo Mo Impact came with a much bigger margin. She has already beaten Angelo Beat and is proven at the distance, so she remains a strong winning chance despite needing more punch late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $22,374.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 30.3L | $25.80 |
| 3/8 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:52.70 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $26.50 |
Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 53kgs
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Was safely held last start when sixth behind Nippon Seira over 1230m at Sonoda, beaten over 11 lengths after having his chance. His debut fourth behind One Noel was also short of the placings, but he now drops to 53kg, comes back in trip and is third-up. Smile Mining has already had his measure, yet this set-up gives him the right chance to turn a mixed form line into a winning run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 04/09/2026 | 30 | COND 2 | $19,178.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 4-2-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 0:52.70 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $7.90 |
Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been beaten a long way at his past two starts, finishing last behind Mo Mo Shine over 1230m after being unwanted in the market, and last behind Le Jouet the run prior. There was no late improvement in either performance, and his record remains unplaced from three starts. Even with race fitness and a class drop, he has plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $23,983.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 72.8L | $213.10 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 48 | COND 2 | $20,776.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 0:50.70 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 42.8L | $42.00 |
| 12/13 | 04/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:09.80 | 13-13-12 | 5 |
| 25.8L | $281.30 |
Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 56kgs
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Was tailed off on debut at Sonoda behind Copano Jamaica after settling back and giving further ground in the run home. He was an outside chance in the betting rather than ignored, but the performance offered little substance, and Ninen Tsuki Gumi had his measure in that race. Second-up improvement is possible, but he needs a much sharper competitive effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 27/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 41.8L | $10.90 |
Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after being tailed off on debut at Sonoda over 1400m behind Joy D'Or. He was at generous odds and never got into the race, failing to improve from the back of a small field. The class drop and shorter trip may give him a different test, but he must show far more before he appeals against these.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 62.3L | $12.90 |