Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1230
MONTSAINT VERONICA (8) has the most appealing profile among the main chances, with a third at Sonoda last start over this grade giving her a clear platform second-up. She was beaten four and a half lengths there but worked into the money, and her one win and one place from four starts at this track and distance make her the runner to beat. LOVELY LORA (6) is the logical danger after finishing second to Wonder Ange and she has placed four times from nine attempts at the course and distance, though the 23-start maiden record keeps the price important. TAIIKUSUWARI (7) was behind LOVELY LORA last time but his fifth had merit after giving away a start, and he owns a prior track-and-distance win. DREAM HARMONY (4) is harder to trust for the win, yet her two placings from six starts at this course and distance keep her in the wider mix if she sharpens off the latest fifth.

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in two recent 3yo+ C2 runs at Sonoda, finishing tenth behind Lunar Phantom last start when beaten over 11 lengths after being in a position to make an impact. The start prior was no better, second last to Malaika over 1400m and beaten over 15 lengths at big odds. The class drop and past track-and-trip win help only slightly; she needs a marked form reversal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 03/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 5-7-10 | 12 |
| 11.1L | $26.20 |
| 9/10 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 3-5-9 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $88.60 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 4-3-7 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 10/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 6/12 | 18/06/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:29.00 | 1-4-6 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $84.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/05/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $60.10 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Conceded a big start and was never a factor when last to Jericoacoara at Sonoda last start, beaten over 15 lengths at long odds. Her previous seventh behind Interlude was also plain, with the market giving little encouragement. Unplaced in all 20 starts and in seven tries at this track and distance, she has a difficult case to make despite the lighter weight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:22.00 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $144.90 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $137.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:21.90 | 6-10-10 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $362.80 |
| 9/12 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:19.80 | 9-10-9 | 8 |
| 16.4L | $389.60 |
| 7/11 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:20.20 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $231.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $452.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing last to Dame Sunrise over 1400m in 4yo+ C2 grade, where she was unwanted in the market and well beaten. Her previous second last to T O Varnay was similarly weak, so the recent race form has to be treated with caution. The counterpoint is strong: two wins at this track and distance and four wins from seven rides with Tomohiro Yoshimura give her a place case fresh.
Last Starts 112 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 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 6-7-10 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $161.80 |
| 9/10 | 14/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:19.80 | 10-9-9 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $21.60 |
| 10/10 | 21/04/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $221.30 |
| 8/12 | 08/04/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 6-6-8 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $67.80 |
| 12/12 | 18/03/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:20.30 | 7-9-12 | 9 |
| 17.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved on a heavy 3yo+ C2 defeat when fifth behind Marina Sunrise at Sonoda last start, though she was still beaten seven and a half lengths and unwanted in the market. That followed a tenth to Techno Express, beaten over 16 lengths, so the winning profile is thin. Placed twice from six tries at this track and distance, she shapes more as a minor-money hope than a clear threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/09/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:21.50 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $22.40 |
| 10/12 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:22.50 | 2-9-10 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $42.90 |
| 5/9 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:21.50 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 3-2-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $73.50 |
| 3/12 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $21.70 |
| 2/9 | 28/05/2026 | 40 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 6-6-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled well back and made no late impression when sixth to Marina Sunrise at Sonoda, beaten over 11 lengths at long odds. Two back she was second last to Chopasni over 1400m and again comfortably held after giving away a big start. With no wins from 29 starts and no placing from ten runs at the track, she needs considerably more than the class drop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:21.50 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $121.30 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $395.50 |
| 8/10 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 10-9-8 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $179.50 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $230.50 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:50.00 | 6-10-9 | 10 |
| 11.7L | $347.90 |
| 11/11 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 3-9-11 | 9 |
| 22.5L | $284.20 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran second to Wonder Ange at Sonoda last start, beaten five lengths after working home evenly, and that followed a more competitive fourth to Interlude when beaten two and a half lengths and near the top of betting. She also had Taiikusuwari behind her a couple of weeks ago. The maiden record is the obvious query, but four placings from nine track-and-distance starts make her a genuine winning chance here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 5-5-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $8.30 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $4.40 |
| 8/12 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $10.10 |
| 5/11 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.10 |
| 2/11 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:20.20 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/06/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:21.70 | 8-4-4 | 12 |
| 12.5L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made late ground from an awkward position when fifth to Wonder Ange at Sonoda, beaten six and a half lengths after starting near the top of an open market. His previous sixth to Venice Queen was sound enough at big odds, beaten four and a half lengths. A track-and-distance win and prior success with Shuhei Kotani support the case, but he must turn the tables on Lovely Lora.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:22.50 | 8-9-5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $5.90 |
| 6/10 | 27/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $24.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $46.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $25.10 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 5-8-7 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $61.60 |
| 6/12 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $379.40 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a solid third to Marina Sunrise at Sonoda, beaten four and a half lengths after working into the money from a market position of only an outside chance. Her previous last in 3yo COND grade over 1400m was poor, but she comes back to a more suitable setup now. With a win and a placing from four track-and-distance runs and 52kg again, she has the right profile to improve further.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/09/2026 | 104 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:21.50 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 3-6-8 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $73.70 |
| 10/12 | 07/05/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 7-8-10 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $28.20 |
| 5/11 | 14/04/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:20.40 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/03/2026 | 30 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 9/10 | 22/02/2026 | 92 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:54.90 | 9-8-9 | 8 |
| 17.1L | $32.40 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was an outside chance in betting but weakened badly when eighth to Sekisei over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten over 18 lengths with no clear excuse. The run prior was also safely held, seventh to Kafuji Mimolette and beaten over 12 lengths after being unwanted in the market. The drop back to 1230m carries its own query, so he needs to find a much sharper finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-8 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $13.50 |
| 7/10 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 8-10-7 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $346.80 |
| 11/12 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:22.20 | 2-4-11 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $15.90 |
| 2/12 | 22/07/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:20.50 | 1-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $44.10 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 5-6-9 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $291.20 |
| 8/9 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $20,490.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $375.80 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked just behind the speed and was fair to the line when fourth to Asaka Love Love over 820m at Sonoda, beaten just over eight lengths as one of the better-fancied runners. The previous fifth to Fleurir had merit after leading and only being run down late in 3yo+ C2 grade. With 51kg and proven race fitness, she has enough recent substance to hold place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:50.40 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:21.60 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $10.30 |
| 11/12 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.60 | 8-8-11 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $83.20 |
| 3/12 | 23/07/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:50.10 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $56.70 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 0:50.60 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $18.40 |
| 6/12 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.70 | 1-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after an eighth to Win Kaguyahime at Sonoda, where she was unwanted in the market and could not make ground. Her previous fifth to Brioni was also safely held despite sticking on. The stronger angle is her record at this track and distance, with three wins and nine places from 29 starts, but recent form says she must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:22.20 | 11-12-8 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $55.20 |
| 5/9 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $21.70 |
| 6/12 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 12-8-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $100.90 |
| 6/10 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:21.10 | 3-6-6 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $25.20 |
| 1/12 | 03/06/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 10-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $11.20 |
| 5/9 | 14/05/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |