Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
BECOME KING (5) is the one to beat after leading and being run down late when second to Sekisei over 1400m at Sonoda as the well-supported favourite. His track-and-distance profile is solid, and the rider combination has repeatedly produced placings, so he brings the most reliable winning case. MOSHO (7) is the main danger after missing by a length and a half behind Yazan here last start, improving on a fair 1230m fifth the run prior, and the lighter weight keeps him very competitive. WISTERIA DADDY (6) has put two placings together, with the narrow third behind Baby Vagy two starts back the stronger guide than his ten-length second last time. SAKURA TOP SELLER (10) has to rebound from a plain eighth behind Yazan, but his previous third to Super Cool and sound past-year record give him a genuine place-to-winning platform if he finds that level again.

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form has been well below what is required, with a seventh at Sonoda last start when beaten over 14 lengths after being in touch but gone soon after. That followed an eighth in 3yo+ C2 grade, beaten a long way and unwanted in the market. Her track-and-distance record is a small positive, but current form makes her hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $118.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 4-8-8 | 7 |
| 20.9L | $94.30 |
| 7/10 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $53.20 |
| 9/10 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 5-7-9 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $16.70 |
| 3/12 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 1-2-3 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $52.20 |
| 8/12 | 10/06/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $239.70 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month spell after an eighth at Sonoda in 4yo+ C2 grade, beaten five and a half lengths at long odds after lacking the dash to be competitive. He was last in 4yo+ C1 grade the start prior, beaten over 19 lengths after giving away a huge start. With no placing from six runs in the past 12 months, others appeal more strongly.
Last Starts 130 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 3-3-8 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $28.60 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $158.90 |
| 11/12 | 14/04/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 8-11-11 | 9 |
| 47.1L | $136.70 |
| 7/9 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $19.80 |
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 2-4-7 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $12.10 |
| 4/12 | 12/02/2026 | 147 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $28.60 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month spell after finishing sixth at Sonoda in 4yo+ C2 grade, beaten over 14 lengths when settling rearward. The run prior was much better, a fourth to Elan Fevre when beaten just over three lengths and working home well. He is still winless from ten starts, so a minor placing looks the more realistic target.
Last Starts 109 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 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 6-8-6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $29.30 |
| 2/10 | 06/05/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 3-5-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 36 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 11/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $12.30 |
| 3/10 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 8-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy eight-month break after a sound fourth at Himeji in 4yo+ C2 grade, beaten two and a half lengths after leading and working home evenly at big odds. He owns two wins and three places from nine starts and has won at this track and distance, but the long absence keeps the assessment measured. Capable of improving into it if forward enough.
Last Starts 231 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 | 10/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $33.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 1:34.40 | 5-3-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $19.80 |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $27.30 |
| 8/9 | 05/11/2025 | 244 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 9-7-8 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $7.40 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2025 | 14 | C1 3 | $14,525.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Found a suitable race now after leading and being run down late when second to Sekisei over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten three and a half lengths as the well-supported favourite. He had earlier finished fourth in 3yo+ C2 grade behind Etre Doue, and his one win with five places from ten starts at this track and distance reads well for this. With the winning rider back, he gets a strong chance to convert.
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 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $15.60 |
| 11/12 | 30/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 1-2-11 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $15.30 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.30 |
| 7/10 | 13/05/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 1-3-7 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has returned to form with consecutive placings, following a close third to Baby Vagy with a second to Sweet Sunrise at Sonoda last start. The latest margin was ten lengths, but he still worked home evenly, and the prior half-length defeat showed he remains competitive in this grade. Seven track-and-distance wins give this veteran enough substance to be a major player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $17.10 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 7-1-9 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $128.80 |
| 6/9 | 08/07/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $81.80 |
| 8/11 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 7-8-8 | 11 |
| 12.0L | $173.70 |
| 8/10 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 9-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $285.10 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at Sonoda last start, finishing second to Yazan over 1400m and beaten a length and a half after being unable to hold on. Two back he was fifth over 1230m behind Venice Queen, beaten three lengths and fair to the line after being near the top of betting. He has the speed to make his own luck and looks one of the main winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.20 |
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:21.30 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $9.10 |
| 5/12 | 16/07/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:19.80 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $7.30 |
| 4/10 | 19/06/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:20.60 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $56.20 |
| 11/12 | 28/05/2026 | 43 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:20.90 | 1-2-11 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $134.80 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing sixth at Sonoda when near the top of betting, beaten just under eight lengths after travelling close enough but failing to go on. Her earlier fourth behind Crimson Red was also only fair, but the overall record is strong, with three wins and eight places from 17 starts and proven track-and-distance form. She can improve into a placing without being a standout.
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 | 119 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:32.50 | 3-2-6 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 13/05/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.70 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.40 |
| 4/10 | 31/03/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 6-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.40 |
| 9/9 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.70 | 3-6-9 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a better effort at Sonoda last start, finishing second to Aloha Mau Loa and beaten five lengths despite starting at long odds. The start prior was poor, beaten over 15 lengths after conceding a huge start, so consistency remains the issue. With Wataru Hirose aboard and a solid career record, she can be considered for minor money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 9-6-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $180.90 |
| 7/9 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 9-7-7 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $145.70 |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $82.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 10-10-11 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $57.40 |
| 1/10 | 18/06/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 7/10 | 29/05/2026 | 50 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 8-9-7 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $102.50 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had support in an open market last start but finished eighth behind Yazan at Sonoda, beaten over 12 lengths after being unable to make headway. The run prior reads far better, a third to Super Cool when beaten a length and a half with some market support. He was behind Mosho recently, yet his past-year record gives him the profile of a genuine place chance if he rebounds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/09/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.70 |
| 3/9 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $4.70 |
| 2/10 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $44.90 |
| 6/12 | 24/06/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $20.90 |
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $29.40 |
| 7/12 | 20/05/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 3-4-7 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $21.80 |