Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1230
WONDER ANGE (3) brings the clearest recent winning form after putting five lengths on Lovely Lora at Sonoda as favourite, and her one win and two placings from three starts at this track and distance give that performance proper substance. TAME KID (9) is the main danger on consistency, with a close third two runs back and another solid fourth here when respected in an open market. ALA MOANA (10) has been holding form with consecutive thirds over 1400m and owns a sound Sonoda record, though the drop back in trip is the point he has to answer. A SHIN OKIKURMI (11) is hard to dismiss for the minors after winning two back and closing into third last start, with his previous defeat of WONDER ANGE adding interest.

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out badly after leading here last start in a 3yo+ C2 over 1400m, finishing last behind Isle Vita and at long odds. The run prior at Funabashi was also plain, when tenth behind Dekopin over 1000m after being unwanted in the market. She has three career wins, but current form and an unplaced record at this distance make this a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 5 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 | 24/09/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 1-4-10 | 9 |
| 28.1L | $88.50 |
| 10/13 | 26/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $12,714.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 1:01.90 | 2-4-10 | 14 |
| 8.5L | $35.30 |
| 9/11 | 11/08/2026 | 28 | C2C3 3U | $17,580.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yoshimi Nakashima | 51kg | 0:47.80 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $43.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/07/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $12,880.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 0:48.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.20 |
| 10/11 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $14,410.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Yoshimi Nakashima | 52kg | 1:17.90 | 3-5-10 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $42.10 |
| 10/10 | 22/06/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $22,067.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Yoshimi Nakashima | 52kg | 1:29.50 | 1-10-10 | 4 |
| 43.8L | $24.80 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor from the back when tenth behind Dinner Rush over 820m at Sonoda, beaten just over nine lengths at big odds. His previous fourth behind Fleurir was better, and three wins plus five placings from 19 starts at this track and distance give him some foundation. Even so, he has to turn around a flat latest run to threaten the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 8-8-10 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $83.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:21.60 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $28.80 |
| 8/12 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:22.50 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $15.70 |
| 1/12 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 0:51.30 | 3-2-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/07/2026 | 6 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 6/12 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 6-3-6 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Scored with authority here last start in a 3yo+ C3, winning by five lengths from Lovely Lora as favourite and looking clearly superior late. She had earlier run third to A Shin Okikurmi when short odds-on, so there is a small matchup query, but her Sonoda 1230m record reads one win and two placings from three starts. With Sasaki Serei back aboard, she sets the standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.50 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.50 | 8-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $1.90 |
| 3/12 | 05/08/2026 | 105 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.60 | 7-8-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 22/04/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $5.80 |
| 2/10 | 10/03/2026 | 131 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at both recent Sonoda runs, finishing last behind Miracle Ace over 1400m after fading late and second last behind Akkeshi two back when failing to improve. The overall record of no wins and one placing from 14 starts is a major concern, and he is also unplaced in three attempts at this distance. A sharp form reversal is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $184.60 |
| 8/9 | 27/08/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:20.10 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $390.60 |
| 9/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 12-8-9 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $549.80 |
| 9/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 12-9-9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $294.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 9-10-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $244.80 |
| 8/11 | 18/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 8-6-8 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $367.70 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not been finishing her races off, most recently sixth behind Wonder Bless over 1400m at Sonoda after travelling handy enough, beaten over 11 lengths at big odds. She was also safely held behind Jupiter Barows two back. The 52kg impost and class setup give her some assistance, but she is still chasing a clear lift to convert that into a minor placing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.30 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $134.20 |
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.00 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $135.60 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 3-9-8 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $152.80 |
| 6/9 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | A3 3 | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $64.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3 | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $182.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | A3 3 | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 2-3-10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $26.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after four weeks following a second-last finish behind Peisha Cross over 1000m at Sapporo Dirt, where he offered little at big odds. His previous fifth to Meiwa Kirari had more merit, as he held his position and made up good ground late. The maiden record and unplaced distance profile are concerns, but the move to Sonoda with Tomohiro Yoshimura aboard keeps him in the place mix.
Last Starts 24 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 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 0:58.60 | 7-7-11 | 11 |
| 10.1L | $35.60 |
| 5/12 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 0:59.40 | 3-2-5 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $23.40 |
| 5/12 | 01/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 56kg | 0:59.00 | 7-8-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.40 |
| 3/12 | 12/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 56kg | 0:58.50 | 4-4-3 | 12 |
| 1.1L | $9.30 |
| 4/16 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $16.20 |
| 5/15 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:12.20 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth behind Smart Ideal at Sonoda last start, beaten over 17 lengths after giving ground in a weak run to the line. Two back, her third behind Lunar Phantom showed she can be competitive at this level when closing evenly at long odds. She has placed twice from four starts at this track and distance, but the latest failure makes her hard to trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 9-6-9 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $27.60 |
| 3/12 | 03/09/2026 | 57 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $67.30 |
| 8/10 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 1-5-8 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $55.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:20.50 | 8-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $5.20 |
| 5/11 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:21.30 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $11.90 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Found little when sixth behind Dinner Rush over 820m here last start after being within striking range on the turn. That was a step back from her prior Sonoda win over 820m, where she led and beat El Mirage by three lengths as favourite. She is most effective when able to use that early speed, but the rise to 1230m and an unplaced distance record keep her as an each-way fringe hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $62.40 |
| 1/12 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $18.60 |
| 5/12 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $75.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 3-2-8 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $43.60 |
| 7/12 | 03/07/2026 | 23 | C1C2 3 | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 0:50.60 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $18.70 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together two solid Sonoda efforts, running fourth behind Smart Ideal last start after being near the top of an open market and third to Akkeshi two runs back when beaten just over half a length. His career strike-rate is modest, but he has won at this track and distance and brings dependable recent C2 form. That makes him a genuine winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 11-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 3-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $8.80 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:21.40 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $7.90 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $40.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $41.90 |
| 4/12 | 12/06/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 5-8-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $51.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in steady form after consecutive Sonoda thirds, most recently behind T O Townes over 1400m when beaten four and a half lengths at long odds. The run prior behind Teikei Holomua was closer, albeit after starting favourite and only battling on. He has a good local record and combines well with Tomohiro Sasada, so the drop back in trip is manageable if he holds his form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $11.70 |
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.30 |
| 3/10 | 23/07/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $17.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from a long way back to run third behind Appuppu at Sonoda last start, beaten just under six lengths after being unwanted in the market. Before that he beat Treasure Blue in a 3yo+ C3, a race that also ties him through Wonder Ange. Four wins and seven placings from 23 starts with Takanori Nagai is a useful partnership, and he appeals as a sound place prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 11/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 9-5-3 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $29.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:22.50 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:21.90 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $9.20 |
| 6/11 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 4-2-6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $17.30 |
| 0/10 | 19/06/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:20.60 | - | 10 |
| 15.2L | $13.80 |
| 6/12 | 28/05/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 12-9-6 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $184.20 |