Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
HARIENJU (5) sets the clearest benchmark after making it three straight wins at Sonoda, most recently beating Otokono Roman by two and a half lengths as favourite in 3yo+ C1. Her record of three wins from four at this track and distance gives the case real substance, although the rider change is the only small variable. CHOPASNI (1) is the main danger, having missed by a neck behind T O Harrison after a C2 win here, and her six wins from 15 at the course and distance read strongly. JACKSON ROOTS (8) brings the deeper career profile and was only a length and a half off Eze Village last start, but he was again beaten when prominent in the market. COSMO CAPITAO (6) is more a place-and-value threat after finishing fourth to Eze Village and holding useful Sonoda 1400m credentials, but he needs to find a sharper winning edge to topple the top pair.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a neck of T O Harrison in a 3yo+ C1 here last start, picking up strongly after being near the top of betting. That followed a comfortable 3yo+ C2 win over Besupoji at Sonoda, so her form has a sound recent base. Six wins from 15 at this track and distance and Wataru Hirose back aboard add weight to the case, provided she converts another good position into the right result.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 1-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 28/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 17/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 6-7-5 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $4.80 |
| 5/12 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 2-4-5 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a fifth to Eze Village in a 3yo+ C1 at Sonoda, beaten just under three lengths after looming without finishing the race off. His previous run was much weaker, beaten over 12 lengths by Predestinare in 4yo+ B2 after leading and tiring. The track-and-distance record gives him some background merit, but he must sustain his effort longer to trouble the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 128 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $18.90 |
| 7/11 | 28/04/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $14.90 |
| 9/12 | 07/04/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $7.90 |
| 5/12 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $7.30 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a two-month break after finishing fifth to Ho O Samret in a 3yo+ C1 here, beaten six and a half lengths despite making late ground from an impossible spot. Two back he was fourth to Herz As at big odds after settling rearward. He has placed twice from 12 at this track and distance without winning, so the closing style needs far more impact before he appeals as a serious threat.
Last Starts 48 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 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 10-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $16.10 |
| 4/10 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $26.40 |
| 5/11 | 24/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $23,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $24.80 |
| 5/11 | 04/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $23,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 4-5-5 | 11 |
| 16.0L | $30.90 |
| 7/11 | 06/05/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $793,511.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:28.10 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 35.8L | $595.80 |
| 5/12 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:19.70 | 7-3-5 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $25.30 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten over 12 lengths behind Go Go Tsuyoshi in a 3yo+ C1 here last start and was unwanted in the market, with no real threat made from a long way out. The start prior was similar, finishing eighth to Pink Margarita after settling back and making no impression. His old Sonoda 1400m record is respectable, but the recent evidence says he needs a sizeable lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 10-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $237.40 |
| 8/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $192.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 8-9-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $51.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $10.90 |
| 3/12 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 8-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $208.20 |
| 8/11 | 22/05/2026 | 24 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 5-4-8 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $78.10 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Completed a hat-trick with a decisive 3yo+ C1 win over Otokono Roman at Sonoda, scoring by two and a half lengths as favourite. She had also thrashed Working Asset in 3yo+ C2 the start prior after travelling comfortably into the race. Three wins from four at this track and distance and 52kg make a persuasive profile; the rider change is the only point to file away.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 02/09/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/12 | 19/06/2026 | 124 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:31.40 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $27.00 |
| 10/16 | 15/02/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:18.10 | 12-13-10 | 11 |
| 19.0L | $191.50 |
| 9/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:11.90 | - | 6 |
| 12.3L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept working when fourth to Eze Village in a 3yo+ C1 here, beaten just over two lengths at generous odds. The run prior was a distant second to Crown Heart, so he is honest enough without looking dominant. Three wins at this track and distance and Osamu Shimohara aboard keep him in the mix, but the distance query tempers the winning confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 6-3-4 | 12 |
| 2.1L | $15.80 |
| 2/9 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $16.80 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:30.30 | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $34.80 |
| 1/12 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after running third to Alan in a 3yo+ C1 at Sonoda, beaten just under five lengths after working home evenly. Before that he won a 4yo+ C2 here from Miracle Ace as odds-on favourite, so the recent form has substance. With Tomohiro Yoshimura booked and a strong place strike-rate overall, he profiles as a sound minor-money hope.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 20/08/2026 | 50 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/07/2026 | 422 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/12 | 05/05/2025 | 18 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/04/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $19,923.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 2:04.30 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 06/03/2025 | 15 | C1 4U | $19,972.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished strongly for second to Eze Village in a 3yo+ C1 here last start, beaten a length and a half after again being well respected in betting. He had won a 3yo+ C2 over Sei Parel before that as a very short odds-on favourite. Eleven wins from 26 starts underline his quality, but another beaten-favourite profile leaves him more reliable for the multiples than as a clear top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 03/09/2026 | 50 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 15/07/2026 | 105 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 01/04/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 5-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |
| 7/10 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 3-5-7 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out when sixth to Crystal Pit over 1870m here last start, beaten over 17 lengths at big odds after giving away a big start. The run prior over this general grade was better only in patches, finishing fifth to Eze Village and beaten seven lengths. Coming back to 1400m helps on paper, but recent margins and market signals make improvement essential.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 2:06.10 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $87.90 |
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $37.90 |
| 7/11 | 31/07/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 6-5-7 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $53.80 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $303.60 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $97.30 |
| 10/12 | 28/05/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-11-10 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $70.50 |