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Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 820

SMASH HIT (4) sets the standard on exposed Sonoda 820m form, having been beaten a nose at both runs this campaign. The latest came as odds-on favourite behind Safari, so there is a small trust query, but three wins and two placings from seven starts at this track and distance is the strongest profile in the race. LIBELLULA (11) is harder to line up after finishing last to Trance Run, yet her broader Sonoda 820m record and prior fourth behind Blue Brave keep her among the main chances if she sharpens. VANGUARDA (2) brings the most reliable recent pattern, following a two-and-a-half length C3 win over Five Reyna with a one-length second at C2 level, and her track-and-trip statistics read well. YAMATO CHARGE (1) needs to rebound from a plain sixth behind Safari, but his nose second to Blue Brave two starts ago gives him enough substance for minor-money claims and an upset hope if he finds that run again.

Race Time:9:45 AM

Friday, September 25, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:820m

Yamato Charge (1)68980x026

Trainer: Nobuharu Morimoto 12 mths 8: 0-1-0

Jockey: Takanori Nagai

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Grey C

Sire: FIRENZE FIRE (USA)

Dam: MARIAN (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$2,486.00

Avg $$310.75

Win %0.00%

Place %12.50%

Career8: 0-1-0

Track2: 0-1-0

Distance2: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm2: 0-1-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was close enough to challenge at Sonoda last start but failed to quicken, finishing sixth in a 3yo+ C2 and beaten just under eight lengths after being near the top of an open market. The run prior was much better, a nose second to Blue Brave here at outsider odds. Still a maiden after eight starts, but he has placed at this distance and looks more a place hope than a firm winning play.

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
6/12	02/09/2026	28	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	54kg	0:50.00	5-5-6	9	1. Safari 2. Smash Hit 3. Komori Boulder	7.9L	$7.10
2/12	05/08/2026	38	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	54kg	0:51.20	1-1-2	10	1. Blue Brave 2. Yamato Charge 3. Bellagio Masaki	0.1L	$9.10
17/18	28/06/2026	71	MDN 3	$96,760.00	Kokura	1200m	Good	Yamato Tsunoda	57kg	1:09.20	17-17-17	10	1. Tiger Road 2. Chuwa Melody 3. Luna Fiore	40.5L	$292.50
13/16	18/04/2026	27	MDN 3	$102,930.00	Hanshin	1200m	Good	Yuichiro Shibata	55kg	1:11.60	-	5	1. Welcome Song 2. Great Son 3. Marilyn Barows	24.1L	$229.60
8/13	22/03/2026	15	MDN 3	$101,660.00	Hanshin	1200m	Good	Daisuke Sasaki	57kg	1:12.90	-	3	1. Vent Doux 2. Catch A Thief 3. Makuake	11.6L	$48.10
9/16	07/03/2026	21	MDN 3	$101,660.00	Hanshin	1400m	Good	H Miyuki	57kg	1:24.80	-	1	1. Appareil 2. Sesshu 3. Keep Shining	15.1L	$276.70

Vanguarda (2)4680756212

Trainer: Koji Obayashi 12 mths 18: 1-3-2

Jockey: Wataru Hirose

Weight: 55kgs

4 yo Chestnut M

Sire: HARBINGER (GB)

Dam: GALA AFFAIR (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$38,598.00

Avg $$2,144.33

Win %5.56%

Place %33.33%

Career18: 1-3-2

Track7: 1-2-0

Distance4: 1-2-0

Tr / Dist4: 1-2-0

1st Up4: 0-1-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-1

Firm9: 1-2-2

Good5: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Kept her form ticking over when second to Trance Run in a 3yo+ C2 here, beaten a length after tracking the speed and working home evenly. That followed a decisive 3yo+ C3 win over Five Reyna at Sonoda when sent out short odds-on. With one win and two placings from four starts at this track and distance, she brings a reliable profile and rates as a genuine winning chance.

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
2/12	02/09/2026	26	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	53kg	0:51.00	5-4-2	11	1. Trance Run 2. Vanguarda 3. Hokuzan Chouchou	1.0L	$4.40
1/10	07/08/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	53kg	0:52.00	1-1-1	5	1. Vanguarda 2. Five Reyna 3. Elmas Deseni	2.5L	$1.90
2/11	17/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Tomohiro Yoshimura	55kg	0:50.50	5-4-2	4	1. Blue Brave 2. Vanguarda 3. Diana Zelos	3.5L	$28.90
6/12	03/07/2026	21	C2 4U	$11,270.00	Sonoda	1230m	Good	Sasaki Serei	53kg	1:20.80	3-4-6	1	1. T O Tebaldi 2. Safari 3. Haste	8.7L	$81.90
5/12	12/06/2026	15	C2 4U	$11,033.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	0:50.40	5-8-5	9	1. Ena Drive 2. Ravensara 3. Puerto Galera	6.7L	$55.60
7/12	28/05/2026	13	C2 4U	$11,109.00	Sonoda	1230m	Good	Daichi Matsuki	55kg	1:20.90	11-9-7	5	1. Angler 2. Snowday 3. Exsperion	4.0L	$333.20

Buffe (3)42532124x0

Trainer: Motohiro Koma 12 mths 23: 2-3-4

Jockey: Souta Hijikata

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Bay H

Sire: HOKKO TARUMAE (JPN)

Dam: ETRE EN FLEUR (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$30,031.00

Avg $$1,305.70

Win %8.70%

Place %39.13%

Career23: 2-3-4

Track6: 1-2-0

Distance9: 1-3-1

Tr / Dist6: 1-2-0

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm14: 1-3-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was disappointing first-up at Sonoda, settling rearward and making no impression when tenth to Safari in a 3yo+ C2, beaten over 13 lengths. His previous run was sounder, fourth to June Comet in a 4yo+ C1 and beaten just over two lengths, but that was in May. Track-and-trip credentials help, yet he needs a sizeable turnaround to trouble these.

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
10/12	02/09/2026	105	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sota Hijikata	57kg	0:50.00	9-9-10	3	1. Safari 2. Smash Hit 3. Komori Boulder	13.0L	$8.40
4/12	20/05/2026	29	C1 4U	$15,870.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sota Hijikata	57kg	0:50.00	3-3-4	5	1. June Comet 2. You're My Dream 3. Mozu Reira Cocona	2.1L	$17.30
2/10	21/04/2026	20	C1 4U	$16,425.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sota Hijikata	57kg	0:50.60	5-5-2	4	1. Dual Task 2. Buffe 3. Inti Pyro	1.5L	$12.10
1/12	01/04/2026	20	C2 4U	$11,497.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Sota Hijikata	57kg	0:51.00	4-5-1	11	1. Buffe 2. Ace Raising 3. Jhang Maghiana	1.3L	$3.90
2/12	12/03/2026	21	C2 4U	$11,355.00	Himeji	800m	Fast	Wataru Hirose	57kg	0:50.20	4-3-2	8	1. Chutchu Ppoppo 2. Buffe 3. Asaka Love Love	3.5L	$4.80
3/12	19/02/2026	28	C2 4U	$11,680.00	Himeji	800m	Fast	Wataru Hirose	57kg	0:51.00	6-5-3	6	1. Cepheid Loop 2. Asaka Love Love 3. Buffe	0.8L	$6.70

Smash Hit (4)49111x0x22

Trainer: Hiroyuki Tsuchiya (Japan)12 mths 16: 5-2-0

Jockey: Kou Takahashi

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: NISHIKEN MONONOFU (JPN)

Dam: DARK GRAIN (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$59,971.00

Avg $$3,748.19

Win %31.25%

Place %43.75%

Career16: 5-2-0

Track10: 3-2-0

Distance9: 5-2-0

Tr / Dist7: 3-2-0

1st Up6: 0-1-0

2nd Up3: 0-1-0

Firm9: 3-2-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has gone within a nose of winning at both runs this campaign, most recently second to Safari in a 3yo+ C2 after being ridden forward from a wide draw and fighting hard as odds-on favourite. He had also led when beaten a nose by Fairy Taizan here at generous odds. A three-time winner over the Sonoda 820m and likely to race handy again, he has the right platform to convert.

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
2/12	02/09/2026	13	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Kosuke Takahashi	54kg	0:50.00	1-1-2	11	1. Safari 2. Smash Hit 3. Komori Boulder	0.1L	$1.60
2/10	20/08/2026	412	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Kosuke Takahashi	54kg	0:49.80	1-1-2	2	1. Fairy Taizan 2. Smash Hit 3. Bellagio Abroad	0.1L	$12.30
12/12	04/07/2025	129	C1 4U	$20,975.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Yamamotoya Taizo	57kg	1:19.40	2-10-12	1	1. Minack Theatre 2. Schon Kaiserin 3. Takka Bullet	52.1L	$19.70
1/8	25/02/2025	35	B2 4U	$26,532.00	Himeji	800m	Fast	Yamamotoya Taizo	55kg	0:50.40	1-1-1	5	1. Smash Hit 2. Windsor Roar 3. Push Yourself	0.2L	$1.30
1/12	21/01/2025	23	C1 4U	$19,201.00	Himeji	800m	Fast	Yamamotoya Taizo	56kg	0:50.20	1-1-1	4	1. Smash Hit 2. Spellcaster 3. Clee	1.3L	$5.70
1/9	29/12/2024	25	C1 3U	$17,452.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Yamamotoya Taizo	55kg	0:51.20	4-4-1	7	1. Smash Hit 2. A Shin Repni 3. Spellcaster	1.5L	$5.40

Madam Ladybug (5)5305225981

Trainer: Norihiko Hiramatsu (OHI)12 mths 65: 4-5-4

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura

Weight: 55kgs

6 yo Chestnut M

Sire: HENNY HOUND (USA)

Dam: MEMORIA BIANCA (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$56,341.00

Avg $$866.78

Win %6.15%

Place %20.00%

Career65: 4-5-4

Track22: 2-4-2

Distance26: 2-4-3

Tr / Dist22: 2-4-2

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up4: 0-0-1

Firm31: 2-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Lifted sharply at Sonoda last start, leading and holding off Gray Rule to win a 3yo+ C3 by just under a length despite being unwanted in the market. That was a clear improvement on her eighth to Kuroan two back, when beaten six lengths at big odds. She has only four wins from 65 starts overall, so the task is to back it up rather than be treated as a dominant hope.

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
1/12	03/09/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Kenta Sugiura	55kg	0:51.40	1-1-1	9	1. Madam Ladybug 2. Gray Rule 3. O Shin Candy	0.8L	$39.10
8/10	13/08/2026	15	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Kosuke Takahashi	52kg	0:51.90	8-7-8	5	1. Kuroan 2. Resplendor 3. Seiun Superior	6.0L	$22.70
9/12	29/07/2026	20	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Shiotsu Rina	51kg	0:51.30	6-6-9	1	1. Gambaru Futoshi 2. Hokuzan Chouchou 3. Promettre	7.5L	$5.20
5/12	09/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	53kg	0:50.80	2-3-5	10	1. More Better 2. Yakujin Myo O 3. Love Stinger	6.1L	$4.60
2/10	25/06/2026	13	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	820m	R	Sasaki Serei	53kg	0:50.60	1-1-2	3	1. Meisho Koran 2. Madam Ladybug 3. Promettre	2.0L	$5.10
2/10	12/06/2026	22	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	53kg	0:51.40	1-1-2	7	1. Mon Shuttle 2. Madam Ladybug 3. Tagano Grigio	0.3L	$4.90

Yuna Monster (6)312x7

Trainer: Takeshi Kimura (SONODA)12 mths 4: 1-1-1

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: ESPOIR CITY (JPN)

Dam: I LOVE YUKO (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$23,448.00

Avg $$5,862.00

Win %25.00%

Place %75.00%

Career4: 1-1-1

Track4: 1-1-1

Distance4: 1-1-1

Tr / Dist4: 1-1-1

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm3: 1-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was safely held first-up at Sonoda, finishing seventh to Safari and beaten just over eight lengths after being unwanted in the market. Her earlier 2yo COND second to Yakumo Dream, beaten a neck after leading, reads better, and her overall record of one win and two placings from four starts is still sound. She can improve second-up, but the latest run leaves her with ground to make up.

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
7/12	02/09/2026	253	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Tomohiro Sasada	55kg	0:50.00	3-4-7	6	1. Safari 2. Smash Hit 3. Komori Boulder	8.2L	$46.00
2/12	23/12/2025	19	COND 2	$24,696.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Tomohiro Sasada	54kg	0:51.20	2-2-2	9	1. Yakumo Dream 2. Yuna Monster 3. Varsity	0.3L	$18.40
1/12	04/12/2025	29	COND 2	$21,168.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Tomohiro Sasada	54kg	0:51.60	1-1-1	9	1. Yuna Monster 2. Asameshimae 3. Buchi A Dream	0.1L	$1.70
3/7	05/11/2025	-	COND 2	$44,643.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Tomohiro Sasada	54kg	0:51.40	2-2-3	2	1. Sachino Megumi 2. Kukuna Zinc 3. Yuna Monster	3.3L	$42.20

Kuroan (7)9654533015

Trainer: Toshifumi Oyama 12 mths 22: 2-0-2

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Brown G

Sire: LEONTES (JPN)

Dam: REINE DANCE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$14,656.00

Avg $$666.18

Win %9.09%

Place %18.18%

Career22: 2-0-2

Track18: 2-0-2

Distance15: 2-0-2

Tr / Dist13: 2-0-2

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm13: 1-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Finished fifth to Trance Run in a 3yo+ C2 here last start, beaten five lengths and unwanted in the market. Before that he led throughout a 3yo+ C3 at Sonoda to beat Resplendor by half a length at generous odds. Two wins at this track and distance are a plus, but his career strike rate is modest and the latest market view keeps him in the rough each-way bracket.

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
5/12	02/09/2026	20	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	0:51.00	1-1-5	6	1. Trance Run 2. Vanguarda 3. Hokuzan Chouchou	5.0L	$50.10
1/10	13/08/2026	22	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	0:51.90	1-1-1	8	1. Kuroan 2. Resplendor 3. Seiun Superior	0.5L	$19.60
12/12	22/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	1:31.60	1-5-12	12	1. Flame Force 2. I'm A Queen 3. Mythos Ode	35.2L	$42.10
3/11	08/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	0:51.10	1-1-3	8	1. Ichibamboshi 2. Promettre 3. Kuroan	3.8L	$8.30
3/10	24/06/2026	12	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Nambu Fuma	54kg	0:51.50	2-2-3	6	1. Siena Hope 2. Fille Chan 3. Kuroan	5.3L	$1.90
5/10	12/06/2026	15	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Tomohiro Sasada	57kg	0:50.80	3-3-5	2	1. Ashante Girl 2. Kurino Awesome 3. Reine Galette	6.3L	$29.70

Bellagio Masaki (8)4432123835

Trainer: Kazuya Sakamoto (SONODA)12 mths 76: 8-16-10

Jockey: Teppei Kotani

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Bay H

Sire: BIG ARTHUR (JPN)

Dam: TINO (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$146,539.00

Avg $$1,928.14

Win %10.53%

Place %44.74%

Career76: 8-16-10

Track66: 7-12-9

Distance58: 6-15-9

Tr / Dist48: 5-11-8

1st Up5: 0-2-0

2nd Up5: 2-1-1

Firm45: 6-8-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Worked home only fairly from rearward last start when fifth to Safari at Sonoda, beaten just over six lengths after starting big odds. He was better two runs ago, third to Blue Brave and beaten a length and a half at generous odds. The long track-and-trip record is respectable, but at seven and coming off a moderate run, he needs more than consistency to threaten.

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
5/12	02/09/2026	28	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Teppei Kotani	56kg	0:50.00	7-8-5	10	1. Safari 2. Smash Hit 3. Komori Boulder	6.4L	$52.70
3/12	05/08/2026	13	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Teppei Kotani	56kg	0:51.20	3-3-3	12	1. Blue Brave 2. Yamato Charge 3. Bellagio Masaki	1.6L	$9.70
8/12	23/07/2026	27	C2 3U	$11,270.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Teppei Kotani	56kg	0:50.10	9-8-8	7	1. Mister N 2. Mononofu Yellow 3. Fairy Taizan	4.1L	$70.70
3/8	26/06/2026	30	C2 4U	$11,033.00	Sonoda	820m	R	Sasaki Serei	55kg	0:51.10	2-2-3	7	1. Ace Raising 2. Yakujin Myo O 3. Bellagio Masaki	0.8L	$2.80
2/12	27/05/2026	12	C2 4U	$11,109.00	Sonoda	820m	R	Sasaki Serei	55kg	0:51.30	4-4-2	2	1. Puerto Galera 2. Bellagio Masaki 3. High Bridge Light	0.8L	$2.60
1/11	15/05/2026	31	C3 4U	$9,522.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	55kg	0:50.80	1-1-1	11	1. Bellagio Masaki 2. Kurino Awesome 3. Five Reyna	0.3L	$2.00

Chibi Arthur (9)4078886080

Trainer: Masayoshi Mozaki 12 mths 41: 3-3-3

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara

Weight: 55kgs

4 yo Bay M

Sire: BIG ARTHUR (JPN)

Dam: REISE LIED (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$33,600.00

Avg $$819.51

Win %7.32%

Place %21.95%

Career41: 3-3-3

Track9: 0-0-0

Distance4: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist3: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-1-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm13: 1-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has been well beaten in both recent C1 runs at Sonoda, most recently second last to Harienju over 1400m and beaten over 16 lengths at huge odds. She was also eighth to Summer Park over 1230m, beaten over 14 lengths after making no headway. The class drop is the only mild positive, but recent form gives little reason to push her claims.

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
10/11	02/09/2026	14	C1 3U	$17,580.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	S Kawahara	55kg	1:31.10	8-9-10	4	1. Harienju 2. Otokono Roman 3. Grand Centre	16.2L	$364.90
8/10	19/08/2026	14	C1 3U	$17,580.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	S Kawahara	55kg	1:19.40	7-9-8	6	1. Summer Park 2. Brioni 3. Mononofuno Michi	14.3L	$173.30
11/12	05/08/2026	21	C1 3U	$17,580.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	S Kawahara	55kg	1:20.30	6-11-11	11	1. Victory Bridge 2. Shana O 3. Sound Tutu	19.4L	$186.60
6/10	15/07/2026	14	C1 3U	$16,100.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	S Kawahara	55kg	0:50.60	8-9-6	5	1. Aoi Alzard 2. It's My Business 3. Copano James	4.7L	$69.00
8/11	01/07/2026	21	C1 4U	$16,100.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Shuhei Kotani	55kg	0:50.40	11-11-8	3	1. Riko Super 2. Jhang Maghiana 3. Devil Shizukachan	7.1L	$320.00
8/10	10/06/2026	12	C1 4U	$15,762.00	Sonoda	1230m	Good	Shuhei Kotani	55kg	1:20.90	8-8-8	10	1. Fuseno Aurora 2. Reina Bonita 3. T O Varnay	8.9L	$273.40

A Shin Reel (10)40x4281890

Trainer: Norihiko Hiramatsu 12 mths 10: 1-1-0

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: BAMBOO ERE (JPN)

Dam: A SHIN RIO (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$10,051.00

Avg $$1,005.10

Win %10.00%

Place %20.00%

Career10: 1-1-0

Track6: 1-1-0

Distance6: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist5: 1-1-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm5: 1-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing last to Nishino Mignonne in a 3yo+ C2 at Sonoda, beaten just under eight lengths at big odds. Her previous ninth to Bellagio Abroad in a 3yo C1C2 was weaker again, beaten over 11 lengths. A prior track-and-trip win is noted, but she needs to show far more purpose late to get competitive.

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
10/10	20/08/2026	48	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Shingo Oyama	55kg	0:51.40	9-9-10	3	1. Nishino Mignonne 2. Welcome Kirishima 3. Metcha Eeyan	7.9L	$61.90
9/12	03/07/2026	23	C1C2 3	$12,880.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Shingo Oyama	56kg	0:50.60	9-10-9	10	1. Bellagio Abroad 2. Eleven Up 3. Kanetoshi Clutch	11.1L	$16.20
8/9	10/06/2026	27	C1 3	$12,609.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Shingo Oyama	55kg	0:51.30	8-8-8	2	1. Smart Freyja 2. Eleven Up 3. King Bubbles	8.5L	$7.20
1/8	14/05/2026	37	C2 3	$9,522.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Shingo Oyama	55kg	0:51.50	1-1-1	8	1. A Shin Reel 2. Midnight Fly 3. Sky Rise	3.0L	$1.40
8/10	07/04/2026	19	C2 3	$9,855.00	Sonoda	1230m	Good	Shingo Oyama	55kg	1:22.70	1-3-8	1	1. Kakuhen 2. A Shin Jikokuten 3. Graphos	16.2L	$7.20
2/12	19/03/2026	43	C1C2 3	$12,978.00	Sonoda	820m	SP	Tomohiro Yoshimura	55kg	0:51.60	1-1-2	10	1. Milk Alpha No 2. A Shin Reel 3. Chogolisa	0.5L	$3.10

Libellula (11)0380257140

Trainer: Seiichi Terachi 12 mths 37: 4-3-4

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Bay M

Sire: PAS DE TROIS (JPN)

Dam: GABBIA (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$38,715.00

Avg $$1,046.35

Win %10.81%

Place %29.73%

Career37: 4-3-4

Track35: 4-3-3

Distance19: 2-3-3

Tr / Dist18: 2-3-2

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm21: 2-2-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Pressed forward but came under pressure late when last to Trance Run in a 3yo+ C2 here, beaten eight and a half lengths as an outside chance in betting. Her fourth to Blue Brave two back was more encouraging, beaten just over four lengths after working into the race. With two wins and five placings from 18 starts at this track and distance, she can rebound if that latest run is left behind.

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
12/12	02/09/2026	28	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	0:51.00	4-4-12	2	1. Trance Run 2. Vanguarda 3. Hokuzan Chouchou	8.7L	$11.10
4/12	05/08/2026	12	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	0:51.20	4-3-4	5	1. Blue Brave 2. Yamato Charge 3. Bellagio Masaki	4.1L	$12.00
1/12	24/07/2026	16	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	0:50.80	1-1-1	9	1. Libellula 2. Yakujin Myo O 3. Five Reyna	2.0L	$7.10
7/11	08/07/2026	19	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Mai Fukuhara	55kg	0:51.10	1-3-7	9	1. Ichibamboshi 2. Promettre 3. Kuroan	5.2L	$6.70
5/11	19/06/2026	16	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Nambu Fuma	52kg	0:50.20	4-5-5	7	1. Allenatore 2. Love Stinger 3. Nisshin Geppo	8.8L	$14.10
2/12	03/06/2026	19	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	820m	M	Nambu Fuma	52kg	0:51.70	1-2-2	10	1. Eiraku 2. Libellula 3. Allenatore	0.3L	$32.40

Hokuzan Chouchou (12)0070x26213

Trainer: Tadaaki Hashimoto 12 mths 17: 2-2-3

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao

Weight: 55kgs

4 yo Chestnut M

Sire: NISHIKEN MONONOFU (JPN)

Dam: HOKUZAN ROUGE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$23,608.00

Avg $$1,388.71

Win %11.76%

Place %41.18%

Career17: 2-2-3

Track14: 2-2-3

Distance14: 2-2-3

Tr / Dist12: 2-2-3

1st Up4: 0-1-2

2nd Up4: 1-0-0

Firm12: 2-1-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Held her form with a third to Trance Run in a 3yo+ C2 at Sonoda, beaten just over two lengths after travelling well but lacking the turn of foot to win. That followed a four-length 3yo+ C3 victory over Momono Kotonoha as odds-on favourite. Her two wins and five placings from twelve starts at this track and distance make her a sound place prospect again.

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
3/12	02/09/2026	12	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	0:51.00	5-4-3	4	1. Trance Run 2. Vanguarda 3. Hokuzan Chouchou	2.3L	$8.00
1/10	21/08/2026	23	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	53kg	0:50.80	1-1-1	5	1. Hokuzan Chouchou 2. Momono Kotonoha 3. Jungle Marisa	4.0L	$1.50
2/12	29/07/2026	12	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Wataru Hirose	55kg	0:51.30	1-1-2	9	1. Gambaru Futoshi 2. Hokuzan Chouchou 3. Promettre	1.0L	$2.70
6/11	17/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	0:50.50	7-8-6	8	1. Blue Brave 2. Vanguarda 3. Diana Zelos	5.4L	$48.20
2/12	03/07/2026	126	C3 4U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	0:51.50	4-5-2	7	1. Scarlet Honey 2. Hokuzan Chouchou 3. Nisshin Geppo	1.5L	$36.30
10/10	27/02/2026	17	C2 4U	$11,680.00	Himeji	1400m	Good	Takanori Nagai	55kg	1:35.40	5-10-10	8	1. Kurino Achiever 2. Techno Dragon 3. Narita Bonny	42.0L	$24.20