Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
LILY PARK (8) is the one to beat after converting a sound lead-up into a four-length win here, and the 51kg impost gives her a clean chance to hold that form. She has a win and a placing from four goes at the Sonoda 1400m and looks the strongest blend of recent result and setup. GLORY ONE (7) is the main danger, bringing two wins and a placing from five at this track and distance after fighting on to beat Meisho Ranzan by a neck. SWEET SUNRISE (9) produced the flashiest last-start margin, putting ten lengths on Wisteria Daddy after firm market confidence, though she is assessed more as a serious place-to-win threat than the top pick. BRING JOY (6) has been around the mark in C3 company and his latest third as favourite keeps him in the mix, but he has yet to win from ten attempts at this track and distance.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been holding form at a modest level, finishing fourth to Miracle Ace here last start when beaten six and a half lengths at generous odds. The run prior was better, a third behind Eifer Idol when closer in betting, but both efforts were more workmanlike than threatening. A proven Sonoda winner with Osamu Shimohara back aboard, yet sharper finishing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $14.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $16.40 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumed with a plain seventh behind Bellagio Rao at Sonoda, beaten over 12 lengths after being just fair through the line at long odds. His only earlier start was a distant 13th at Hanshin Dirt, so the exposed race form remains thin. The class drop is a small help, but he has a sizeable gap to bridge against runners with stronger local credentials.
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 | 143 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 9-5-7 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $21.90 |
| 13/16 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 16 |
| 16.8L | $129.30 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
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Returned to winning form here last start, tracking the leader before fighting hard to beat Namura Danny by just under a length in 3yo+ C3 grade at generous odds. That followed an even fourth behind Daiboken, beaten just under three lengths. His record at the Sonoda 1400m is established, with three wins and six placings from 32 starts, so he profiles as a genuine minor-money chance again.
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 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $16.30 |
| 4/9 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $18.90 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $61.20 |
| 4/9 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $20.10 |
| 8/12 | 17/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 6-10-8 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $26.70 |
| 6/10 | 27/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $210.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished ninth behind Tornado Isle over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt last start, beaten over 12 lengths after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. Her previous seventh at Fukushima Dirt was sounder without threatening. Third-up fitness and a class drop help the setup, but she remains winless from four starts and must show far more urgency.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 06/09/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 4-10-9 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $28.20 |
| 7/15 | 19/07/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:46.90 | 8-5-7 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $8.10 |
| 5/16 | 08/03/2026 | 112 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:57.90 | 10-9-5 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $25.80 |
| 11/16 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 1:40.50 | - | 14 |
| 10.8L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
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Dropped out sharply when last behind Fiorita at Sonoda last start, beaten over 16 lengths after being close enough to make some impact. The start prior was also safely held, finishing sixth to Daiboken by over 13 lengths at big odds. She has past track-and-distance form, but current performances and market weakness make her hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 7-7-9 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $120.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 8-7-6 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $83.30 |
| 6/10 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 10-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $178.60 |
| 7/9 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 7-5-7 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $50.50 |
| 1/10 | 15/07/2026 | 106 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.70 |
| 7/10 | 31/03/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $70.90 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing third behind Offshore Girl at Sonoda, beaten five lengths as favourite. He had been near the top of betting the start prior when fourth to Iromegane, albeit beaten over 12 lengths despite picking up in the straight. Three placings from ten at this track and distance give him a workable base, but he looks more a place hope than a winner to trust.
Last Starts 33 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 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 9-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.10 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 0:50.60 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $68.50 |
| 9/9 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $1.40 |
| 4/10 | 15/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
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Built on his second-up run by winning here last start, beating Meisho Ranzan by a neck after being well found near the top of betting. That answered the fair fifth as odds-on favourite the run prior, and his overall profile is strong with two wins and two placings from seven starts. Proven at the Sonoda 1400m and third-up now, he has the right form base to go close again.
Last Starts 27 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 | 02/09/2026 | 40 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2026 | 267 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 1:32.30 | 9-3-5 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 09/10/2025 | 113 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2025 | 527 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/16 | 08/01/2024 | 30 | MDN 3 | $108,760.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Nanako Fujita | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 3-3-5 | 15 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
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Produced the right peak last start, winning by four lengths at Sonoda after making up plenty of ground and scoring with real authority. She had been third to Fukuno Fear None the run prior, and while that margin was heavy, the improvement since was decisive. A 51kg weight, proven track-and-distance record and strong recent ratings give her the most persuasive winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.90 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $17.50 |
| 4/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.60 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $5.10 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:20.80 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $23.70 |
| 4/12 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.70 | 8-7-4 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $26.80 |
| 7/12 | 17/06/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.20 | 8-10-7 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
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Made a big statement here last start, beating Wisteria Daddy by ten lengths after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. That built on a solid third to Smart Kanathos, beaten a length and a half when also prominent in betting. This is a sterner assignment than that C3 win, but she is in form and must be included among the key chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $1.10 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 241 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | 41 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 12-10-6 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $58.30 |
| 4/12 | 12/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 6-10-4 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $44.30 |
| 2/11 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:21.50 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $111.90 |
| 5/12 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $46.70 |