Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
HAGINO MERVEILLEUX (9) is the one to beat with natural improvement to come from a debut fifth at Sonoda, where she was sent out a well-supported favourite and settled rearward before finishing midfield behind Wonder Wac. The market confidence on debut remains important, and she has the right profile to take a sizeable step second-up. SEIUN EMPRESS (7) brings more established C3 form and is better suited back to 1400m, with one win and two placings from 21 starts at this track and distance. Her latest 820m sixth was sound enough to keep her in the main chances. KAYAKO (8) has the most recent placing of the key hopes, working home into third here behind Kowamote Hammer, and her 13 placings from 42 track-and-distance runs give her a reliable minor-money base. ATTACK CHANCE (4) is harder to trust off two heavy defeats, but the light 51kg and class relief give her some hope of improving into the placings.

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at both recent Sonoda runs, most recently seventh in a 3yo+ C3 behind Kowamote Hammer when beaten over 18 lengths and unwanted in the market. The start prior he was also big odds and beaten a long way behind Even Par, despite making some late ground. He has placed here before, but the current form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:34.50 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $76.50 |
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 10-7-5 | 9 |
| 35.5L | $75.20 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 10-9-7 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $39.70 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $183.30 |
| 8/11 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.90 | 11-10-8 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $222.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $195.30 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was poor here last start when second last behind Patrol Run, beaten over 12 lengths after settling rearward and weakening out of it. His previous fourth behind A Shin Wicked was more competitive, when near the top of an open market and beaten just under six lengths. Still a maiden after 40 starts, but that prior run gives him some place appeal if he rebounds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $88.40 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $8.20 |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:35.00 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 9-9-7 | 12 |
| 5.9L | $105.60 |
| 10/10 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $146.60 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished last at his past two Sonoda runs and there was little encouragement last start, when beaten out of sight behind Wonder Aument after settling handy. He was also beaten over 19 lengths behind Scallywag the run prior and went around unwanted in the market. With no win from 54 starts, he has to produce a sharp form reversal.
Last Starts 25 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 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 4-9-10 | 7 |
| 38.2L | $155.80 |
| 10/10 | 20/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 7-9-10 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $105.70 |
| 10/12 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 1-6-10 | 12 |
| 16.8L | $332.40 |
| 9/9 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 6-9-9 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $200.80 |
| 8/9 | 26/06/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $12.30 |
| 2/8 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through a heavy last-start defeat at Sonoda, finishing last behind Kowamote Hammer when beaten over 19 lengths and unwanted in betting. The run prior was no better on paper, as she was in position to improve but found little behind Even Par. The 51kg impost and class relief are positives, though her one placing from 18 starts keeps the winning case limited.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 3-6-8 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $35.40 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 41.5L | $11.20 |
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 3-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $24.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 34.6L | $10.30 |
| 6/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $70.80 |
| 11/12 | 03/07/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 4-5-11 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $152.30 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns to a more suitable 1400m assignment after two plain 820m runs, the latest a second-last behind Nordia when beaten over 12 lengths at big odds. His overall record is much better than that recent form, with 12 wins and 18 placings from 63 starts at this track and distance. If the rise back to his preferred trip sparks improvement, he can be a place factor.
Last Starts 25 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 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 8-8-11 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $128.20 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 0:50.80 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $31.60 |
| 12/12 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 3-11-12 | 6 |
| 55.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $49.80 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 31.3L | $21.90 |
| 7/9 | 10/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 2-5-7 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $32.90 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Has finished fifth at her past two Sonoda runs, most recently beaten six and a half lengths behind Annabelle Diamante after settling rearward. Her previous effort was closer, beaten three and a half lengths behind Ange Bonheur, but she was unwanted in the market both times. With one placing from 22 starts overall, she still has to find more finishing authority.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $28.90 |
| 5/7 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $26.60 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 38.5L | $81.10 |
| 7/12 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 12-9-7 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $104.60 |
| 9/9 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 6-6-9 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $22.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now and better placed back over 1400m after two 820m runs to open the campaign. Last start she was sixth behind Yamaichi Lovely, beaten just under five lengths after racing just off the lead, which was an improvement on her big-odds return behind Hokuzan Chouchou. A track-and-distance win is a key asset, and the weight relief helps her winning claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $15.30 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2026 | 71 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $464.60 |
| 8/10 | 11/06/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $205.90 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 9 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $55.80 |
| 6/12 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.60 | 4-5-6 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $11.20 |
| 4/11 | 23/04/2026 | 30 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 0:51.10 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $44.90 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home into third here last start behind Kowamote Hammer, beaten eight lengths but doing enough late to get into the frame at big odds. That followed a fifth behind A Shin Wicked, and her broader record shows one win and 17 placings from 61 starts. The lack of a track-and-distance win is the main knock, but her 13 placings here keep her right in the race.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $31.40 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $95.50 |
| 5/9 | 06/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $15.20 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 4-5-9 | 9 |
| 19.7L | $27.10 |
| 5/9 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $22.20 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well found on debut at Sonoda, starting a well-supported favourite before finishing fifth behind Wonder Wac, beaten just over seven lengths after settling rearward. That result was below market expectation, but she is lightly raced, stays at the 1400m and represents a strong jockey-trainer combination. With race experience now on her side, she can improve sharply and justify top billing.
Last Starts 19 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 | - | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a well-held seventh at Sonoda behind Cross Knot, fading late after starting at big odds. His previous run before the break was another seventh, beaten over 10 lengths behind Dinan after failing to finish it off. He has five career wins and past track form, but he is unplaced from five runs this season and must lift sharply.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | 178 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.50 | 4-8-7 | 9 |
| 20.4L | $25.60 |
| 7/10 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.60 | 1-5-7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $27.20 |
| 6/10 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 4-3-6 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $5.60 |
| 7/10 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 5-5-7 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 104 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:52.40 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 4.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 16/10/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |