Sonoda Race 12 - Race 12 - 1230
BELLAGIO ABROAD (1) brings the most reliable recent profile, with a second to Appuppu at Sonoda after being favourite and a prior third behind Fairy Taizan over 820m. His track record is strong and the return of Sakito Yamamoto, who has a win and four placings from five rides on him, adds to the case. PLUS ECLAT (2) is the sharper class-change runner: the last-start Chukyo failure was plain, but her fifth there two back, beaten just over two lengths in a 3yo Maiden, reads well for this level. CHIEF IN THE SKY (11) has put together consecutive seconds at Sonoda and is better suited coming back to a track-and-distance range where he has already won. REGALINO (12) was well held here last start and remains a maiden, but the light weight and class relief give her a realistic chance to improve into the minor money.
Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here in strong order after finishing second to Appuppu in a 3yo+ C2 at Sonoda, beaten just under two lengths as favourite after being unable to hold on late. He had earlier run third here over 820m, beaten a length and a half, and his overall profile is hard to fault with one win and five places from eight starts. With Sakito Yamamoto back aboard, he looks the runner to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:21.10 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 0:49.80 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 0:50.10 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 03/07/2026 | 22 | C1C2 3 | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 20/05/2026 | 28 | C1C2 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:22.10 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a plain Chukyo run, finishing last in a 3yo Maiden over 1400m and well beaten by 20 lengths at long odds. The run prior gives her a much better reference, as she was fifth over 1600m at Chukyo, beaten just over two lengths by Rainbow State. Dropping into this grade with Wataru Hirose aboard gives her a strong rebound case.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 4-5-18 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $25.60 |
| 5/15 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $18.70 |
| 8/16 | 05/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 7-6-8 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $14.20 |
| 6/16 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:08.50 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $10.40 |
| 4/16 | 09/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $39.40 |
| 14/16 | 15/03/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 5 |
| 15.3L | $40.70 |
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after running ninth at Kokura in a 3yo Maiden, beaten five and a half lengths at big odds after settling well back and finishing without threatening. His previous Hanshin run was also safely held, finishing 15th and beaten just under ten lengths. The class drop is some help, but he has plenty to prove first-up.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:09.20 | 14-15-9 | 14 |
| 5.7L | $280.70 |
| 15/18 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 11-11-15 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $421.70 |
| 15/16 | 17/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 2:01.90 | 6-11-15 | 12 |
| 19.7L | $38.60 |
| 13/18 | 12/04/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:33.60 | - | 13 |
| 10.6L | $49.60 |
| 12/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:35.90 | - | 18 |
| 9.6L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing second last at Kokura, beaten nine and a half lengths in a 3yo Maiden when close enough before fading out. She had also been last at Niigata Dirt, beaten a long way, so the recent form reads poorly. The class drop and stable context give some hope, but a place result would require a clear turnaround.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 12/07/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 7-7-16 | 12 |
| 9.6L | $125.90 |
| 15/15 | 16/05/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 7-9-15 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $49.00 |
| 9/16 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $27.10 |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had market respect when resuming at Sonoda but could manage only fifth behind Miracle Ace, beaten just over eight lengths after being there to strike and finding little. His previous run came in 3yo+ C1 company, where he was fifth to Spriggan and beaten just over two lengths as a well-supported favourite. The career record is sound, so he can improve into a placing if sharper second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 282 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/12 | 03/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 7-6-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $7.10 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2025 | 128 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well held at Sonoda last start, finishing second last behind Haste and beaten over 11 lengths with no obvious excuse. Two back she was fourth here behind Sun Linaria, beaten just under four lengths at long odds, which is a better reference. Her track-and-distance win is relevant, but she must lift sharply on the latest effort to threaten.
Last Starts 26 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 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 5-5-11 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $7.90 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 107 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:20.60 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $28.40 |
| 2/12 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:19.50 | 5-5-9 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/11 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $20.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $64.20 |
Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at Sonoda over 1400m last start, well beaten by 22 lengths after tracking the speed and failing to quicken. That followed a Kasamatsu sixth where she was beaten over 14 lengths and unwanted in the market. She is race fit and drops in class, but the exposed form leaves her with a lot of ground to make up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/09/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 3-10-10 | 9 |
| 22.0L | $56.20 |
| 6/10 | 22/07/2026 | 116 | COND 3 | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $28.40 |
| 16/16 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 6 |
| 18.5L | $95.20 |
Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below his best at Sonoda last start when fifth to Appuppu, beaten nine and a half lengths, though he did keep working when never a winning hope. The prior third behind Sun Linaria was more encouraging, as he worked home well into the placings at generous odds. Proven at this track and distance, he profiles as a genuine minor chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 9-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $5.90 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $16.40 |
| 2/9 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $8.40 |
| 7/12 | 03/06/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Shinjo Kaisei | 58kg | 1:20.40 | 5-4-7 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing last at Kokura in a 3yo Maiden, beaten out of sight at long odds after conceding a huge start. Her debut at Niigata Dirt was similarly poor, as she was tailed off after settling rearward. With two heavy defeats from two starts, she would have to improve dramatically to get involved.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 28/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:09.20 | 18-18-18 | 9 |
| 45.5L | $478.20 |
| 15/15 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:12.80 | 15-15-15 | 13 |
| 43.6L | $136.50 |
Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out sharply in the straight at Sonoda last start, finishing second last behind Smart Ideal and beaten over 18 lengths after being in the right spot. The run prior was better but still only sixth to Mononofu Yellow, beaten five and a half lengths after looming up. Her career record has substance, but current form is the clear concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 1-6-11 | 10 |
| 17.9L | $11.40 |
| 6/9 | 27/08/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $8.30 |
| 3/9 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 19/06/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:50.20 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2026 | 119 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:51.70 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in consistent form after consecutive seconds at Sonoda, most recently behind Water Le Seul over 1700m when beaten six lengths at big odds. He was also second to Squid Run over 1400m after leading and being caught late. The return to a winning track-and-distance range is a positive, and his reliability gives him a strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Ryo Takamatsu | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $26.40 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.10 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $22.30 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.10 | 5-7-5 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $26.50 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 4-6-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $13.80 |
| 1/10 | 18/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:20.50 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held at Sonoda last start, finishing sixth behind Yamanin Colza over 1400m and beaten over 13 lengths after tracking the speed. Two back she was 14th at Niigata, beaten just under seven lengths at big odds after being out of the picture. The light weight and class drop are positives, but she still shapes as a place prospect rather than a firm win hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 16/09/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $8.80 |
| 14/18 | 09/08/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 13-10-14 | 18 |
| 6.9L | $69.70 |
| 10/16 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 1-2-10 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $26.10 |
| 3/14 | 24/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 7-6-3 | 14 |
| 3.1L | $45.20 |
| 6/16 | 12/04/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $210.90 |
| 10/16 | 05/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:35.30 | - | 13 |
| 11.3L | $61.20 |