Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
BLESSING ISLE (1) brings the strongest recent profile after a second at Sonoda when beaten just over a length by Wonder Wac, and his prior fourth behind Baby Vagy was also close enough to read well for this. He is third-up, proven at the track and distance, and Wataru Hirose staying aboard adds to the case. I SAMAIN (3) is the main danger on consistency, having placed at her last three and beaten TEMPS TENDRE recently, with her Sonoda 1400m record giving that form extra substance. TEMPS TENDRE (9) was beaten as favourite last start but did make ground late and gets F Komaki again, so she remains a genuine winning threat if she sharpens at the finish. KURINO BIKKURIBAGO (8) has put together three straight thirds and was only two and a half lengths away last time, although his modest winning strike-rate keeps him more in the each-way category.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
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Worked home well for second at Sonoda last start, beaten just over a length by Wonder Wac in 3yo+ C3 company after being near the top of betting. That followed a close fourth here behind Baby Vagy when beaten just under two lengths at generous odds. Third-up now, proven at this track and distance and with Wataru Hirose riding, he has the right recent form to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 77 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $12.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/06/2026 | 26 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 24/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
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Was second last at Sonoda over 1230m last start, beaten over 12 lengths by Wonder Ange after settling a long way back and making no impression. Her sixth here the run prior was better but still left her just under six lengths from Thermopylae. The track-and-distance record is sound, yet current form leaves her with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 9-8-9 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $16.10 |
| 6/9 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $6.20 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $9.10 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 6/10 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $130.40 |
| 5/10 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $211.60 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
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Continued a reliable campaign with another third at Sonoda last start, beaten just over three lengths by Isshin despite starting at long odds. Her previous third behind Scallywag was sharper, beaten a length and a half after working into the race nicely. Has beaten Temps Tendre recently and owns a solid record with Takanori Nagai, so she profiles as a serious winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-5-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $29.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | 93 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $38.20 |
| 7/10 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $61.50 |
| 8/10 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $343.20 |
| 8/10 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $207.90 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
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Latest effort was poor, finishing last at Sonoda and beaten out of sight by Lac Puer after racing just off the lead. The start prior was also safely held over 820m, when unwanted in the market and beaten over 14 lengths by Asaka Love Love. Weight relief and two wins in the past 12 months offer some counterweight, but he looks more a rough place hope than a winning play.
Last Starts 11 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 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 6-7-9 | 2 |
| 37.6L | $113.90 |
| 7/9 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $90.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 6-9-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $158.70 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:51.90 | 10-9-7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $245.50 |
| 11/12 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 12-11-11 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $346.50 |
| 10/12 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 10-11-10 | 10 |
| 25.9L | $546.50 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
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Was never in the picture when eighth at Sonoda last start, beaten nine and a half lengths by Patrol Run after giving away too much ground in the lane. She had also been second last behind Kurino Achiever, beaten over 13 lengths after weakening to the line. Her older track-and-distance record is respectable, but the current figures point to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $185.80 |
| 8/9 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 8-7-8 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $113.70 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 10-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $153.40 |
| 7/10 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 5-6-7 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $131.10 |
| 6/12 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 12-10-6 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $97.40 |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 7-4-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $30.90 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Finished last at Sonoda most recently, beaten over 15 lengths by Kurino Achiever after sitting just off the leading division and conceding ground late. The run prior was no better, again last and beaten over 19 lengths by Daiboken at long odds. A class drop alone is not enough to offset that form, and a major turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 3-7-9 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $217.70 |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $74.50 |
| 10/10 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 9-9-10 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $591.20 |
| 10/10 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 8-10-10 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $254.90 |
| 12/12 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 9-11-12 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $430.10 |
| 12/12 | 11/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 11-11-12 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $432.70 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
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Closed his latest run with a fifth at Sonoda, beaten just under seven lengths by Lambeau Leap after settling rearward. Two weeks earlier he was fourth behind Okyompi, beaten just under six lengths at big odds, so his form is holding rather than improving. Four wins at this track and distance give him a base, but the recent margins keep him in the minor-money mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 8-8-5 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $13.40 |
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 9-8-4 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $32.30 |
| 6/9 | 19/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $23.20 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $11.40 |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:56.90 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $12.80 |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $92.60 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 54kgs
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Has put together three straight thirds, the latest at Sonoda when beaten two and a half lengths by Annabelle Diamante after being near the top of betting. His previous third behind A Shin Wicked was sound enough from an outside-chance market profile, and he has placed twice from three rides with Nambu Fuma. Consistent, but the win strike-rate keeps him just below the main pair.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:35.50 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $16.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 30.5L | $21.40 |
| 7/12 | 29/07/2026 | 148 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 9-10-7 | 11 |
| 6.9L | $92.10 |
| 5/10 | 03/03/2026 | 28 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $26.10 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
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Made up good ground when fourth at Sonoda last start, beaten just over six lengths by Isshin after starting favourite. The run prior behind Re Go To was only fair, so she has to bring the stronger version here, but the class drop, fourth-up profile and F Komaki's return are meaningful positives. With four placings from eight rides under this jockey, she remains a live winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $2.20 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 7-5-8 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $8.40 |
| 5/10 | 29/07/2026 | 105 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $3.40 |
| 7/10 | 15/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 6-3-7 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $20.70 |
| 3/10 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.30 |
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 10-6-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
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Was tailed off at Sonoda last start, finishing last behind Lily Park after fading late at big odds. His previous run was also last, beaten over 16 lengths by Baby Vagy, and he was again unwanted in betting. He has won with Tomohiro Sasada before, but the recent margins are too severe to overlook and he must find a far sharper effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 11/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 3-9-9 | 8 |
| 41.6L | $200.80 |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $109.70 |
| 10/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-10-10 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $110.40 |
| 10/12 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 10-10-10 | 12 |
| 15.9L | $258.60 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 5-7-9 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $114.30 |
| 10/12 | 25/06/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 9-9-10 | 11 |
| 14.8L | $339.00 |