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Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400

CHAMPION SEIRA (2) appeals as the one to beat after closing strongly for third at Sonoda last start, beaten just over three lengths after looking unlikely. He had been plain the run prior, but his broader local profile is solid, with four wins at this track and distance and the winning rider back aboard. MEISHO ROSE (8) brings a different profile: still a maiden after 11 starts, yet placed five times and coming out of stronger 3yo Maiden form at Sapporo. The drop from 2000m to 1400m asks a question, but her consistency keeps her right in the winning mix. SMART KINGDOM (1) has the best track-and-trip record of the main hopes, with six wins and five placings from 14 attempts, though he must rebound from an unwanted seventh here. MACHO SASUPO (7) was well beaten last start, but her previous Sonoda win over Yamanin La Vera and strong course-and-distance record give her a live place-to-win profile at the light weight.

Race Time:5:10 AM

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1400m

Smart Kingdom (1)3321146x37

Trainer: Taro Nagashima (Japan)12 mths 29: 10-4-6

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu

Weight: 54kgs

7 yo Bay H

Sire: HEART'S CRY (JPN)

Dam: DIPLOMAT TOSHO (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$90,986.00

Avg $$3,137.45

Win %34.48%

Place %68.97%

Career29: 10-4-6

Track18: 7-4-4

Distance18: 9-2-4

Tr / Dist14: 6-2-3

1st Up9: 1-1-4

2nd Up8: 1-2-2

Firm20: 10-3-5

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Worked home into third at Sonoda two runs back when beaten seven and a half lengths as one of the better-fancied runners, then was unwanted in the market and finished seventh here last start, beaten six lengths after being in touch without threatening. His six wins and five placings from 14 runs at this track and distance keep him in calculations, especially third-up with 54kg, but he profiles more as a solid place hope than a dominant winning chance.

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
7/12	03/09/2026	15	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Osamu Shimohara	57kg	1:32.00	10-9-7	6	1. Elizabethtown 2. Delta Four 3. Piena Felice	6.1L	$21.90
3/10	19/08/2026	167	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	57kg	1:31.10	9-3-3	9	1. Lady Pegasus 2. Daigo Ryujin 3. Smart Kingdom	7.5L	$3.50
6/10	05/03/2026	15	C1 4U	$17,844.00	Himeji	1500m	Good	Osamu Shimohara	57kg	1:41.40	7-6-6	9	1. Pikku Prinssi 2. Fuseno Aurora 3. Injection	5.3L	$3.20
4/12	18/02/2026	13	C1 4U	$16,685.00	Himeji	1500m	Fast	Ko Nagahama	56kg	1:41.80	10-6-4	1	1. Bellagio Haruka 2. Gyarando 3. Hello Tschuss	2.1L	$2.90
1/9	05/02/2026	28	C1 4U	$18,354.00	Himeji	1400m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	57kg	1:33.90	7-2-1	7	1. Smart Kingdom 2. Auspicious Day 3. Galant	5.0L	$2.00
1/10	08/01/2026	28	C2 4U	$12,034.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	57kg	1:32.40	9-6-1	3	1. Smart Kingdom 2. Revaloir 3. Otembamusume	0.5L	$3.00

Champion Seira (2)887x113483

Trainer: Keiichi Tokumoto 12 mths 38: 4-0-3

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Bay H

Sire: MUSEE SULTAN (JPN)

Dam: NOUVELLE MODE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$36,689.00

Avg $$965.50

Win %10.53%

Place %18.42%

Career38: 4-0-3

Track32: 4-0-3

Distance26: 4-0-3

Tr / Dist23: 4-0-3

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-0

Firm26: 2-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Closed off strongly for third at Sonoda last start, beaten just over three lengths after looking no chance, and that is the run that marks him as the horse to beat. His previous effort was a clear miss, but he has won four times at this track and distance and has three wins in the past 12 months. With the winning rider back aboard, his latest finish gives him the strongest winning platform in this field.

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
3/7	10/09/2026	20	C2 3U	$11,192.00	Sonoda	1400m	M	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	1:32.70	6-4-3	3	1. I'm A Queen 2. Miyaji Mamiko 3. Champion Seira	3.3L	$11.20
8/9	21/08/2026	28	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	1:31.60	5-9-8	8	1. Etre Doue 2. Number Theory 3. Bellota	13.6L	$10.10
4/9	24/07/2026	22	C2 3U	$11,270.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	1:30.60	8-8-4	1	1. Daishin Ares 2. Songwriter 3. Yota Wood Tail	8.5L	$17.60
3/12	02/07/2026	22	C2 4U	$11,270.00	Sonoda	1400m	SP	Sakito Yamamoto	58kg	1:30.40	7-4-3	12	1. Spriggan 2. Songwriter 3. Champion Seira	7.8L	$21.90
1/12	10/06/2026	14	C2 4U	$11,033.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Tatsuya Takemura	57kg	1:34.00	7-1-1	1	1. Champion Seira 2. Kutsuwano Sekitori 3. Justin Trueno	4.0L	$27.80
1/10	27/05/2026	76	C3 4U	$9,522.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	1:33.70	1-1-1	9	1. Champion Seira 2. Pink Blue 3. Stella Marina	2.5L	$10.00

Gateau (3)3x3x8

Trainer: Ishibashi Mitsuru (Japan)12 mths 3: 0-0-2

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: LE VENT SE LEVE (JPN)

Dam: MADAME STORY (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$28,518.00

Avg $$9,506.00

Win %0.00%

Place %66.67%

Career3: 0-0-2

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-2

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a two-month freshening after leading at Chukyo Dirt over 1800m and being swamped late, finishing eighth and beaten over 10 lengths. The run prior was much better, a Kyoto Dirt third over 1800m when beaten just under two lengths after finishing off neatly. Dropping back in trip is a query, but he is lightly raced and that earlier placing gives him enough substance to be a minor-placing chance.

Last Starts 44 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/16	16/08/2026	113	MDN 3	$98,110.00	Chukyo	1800m	Good	Toshiki Akiyama	57kg	1:55.00	1-1-8	8	1. Island 2. Tagano Rampart 3. Golden Dragon	10.1L	$5.20
3/16	25/04/2026	70	MDN 3	$102,930.00	Kyoto	1800m	Good	Mirai Iwata	57kg	1:54.00	3-3-3	9	1. Bakeratta 2. Sestina 3. Gateau	1.8L	$10.00
3/14	14/02/2026	-	NEWC 3	$114,290.00	Kyoto	1800m	Good	Akatsuki Tomita	57kg	1:55.30	4-2-3	5	1. Lien Du Coeur 2. Gold Barows 3. Gateau	6.0L	$47.90

Himalaya Musa (4)0x00

Trainer: Shingo Oyama 12 mths 3: 0-0-0

Jockey: Teppei Kotani

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: ASIA EXPRESS (USA)

Dam: HIMALAYA CHRIS (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career3: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening with recent form that leaves her with plenty to find. She was tenth at Sapporo Dirt last start, beaten over 12 lengths at big odds after conceding a huge start, and had earlier been well beaten by 21 lengths at the same venue. The class drop is some help, but she has been unplaced in all three starts and must show a far sharper response to get competitive.

Last Starts 37 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/13	23/08/2026	21	MDN 3	$98,110.00	Sapporo	1700m	Good	Takuma Ogino	55kg	1:46.40	13-11-10	12	1. Fiery Beat 2. Cerasite 3. Aoi Mizuho	12.4L	$383.50
12/14	02/08/2026	78	MDN 3	$98,110.00	Sapporo	1700m	Good	Yamato Ishikawa	55kg	1:45.80	7-8-12	2	1. Rosophia 2. Tagano Sylphy 3. Street Queen	20.8L	$140.50
10/16	16/05/2026	-	MDN 3	$99,450.00	Kyoto	1400m	Good	Keisuke Dazai	55kg	1:25.00	13-12-10	11	1. Rouge Ballon 2. Princess Atsuko 3. Eiyu Sakura	12.4L	$187.90

Arc Blitz (5)7735x

Trainer: Nobuharu Morimoto (Japan)12 mths 4: 0-0-1

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: GOLD DREAM (JPN)

Dam: ETERNITE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$19,221.00

Avg $$4,805.25

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Career4: 0-0-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fifth at Kokura Dirt over 1700m, beaten eight lengths on soft ground and only fair through the line. Her previous run was more encouraging, a third at big odds over the same trip when beaten two and a half lengths. She has some minor-place evidence, but first-up over this distance range she has to prove she can produce that level again.

Last Starts 213 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/16	28/02/2026	14	MDN F 3	$104,560.00	Kokura	1700m	Soft	Haruki Wada	52kg	1:45.20	14-13-5	7	1. Frettoloso 2. Ten Red Sun 3. Whelm	8.0L	$8.30
3/16	14/02/2026	21	MDN F 3	$104,560.00	Kokura	1700m	Good	Haruki Wada	52kg	1:48.00	2-3-3	11	1. Pendant 2. Corsage 3. Arc Blitz	2.6L	$45.80
7/12	24/01/2026	35	MDN F 3	$107,740.00	Kyoto	1800m	Good	Seinosuke Yoshimura	55kg	1:55.90	9-7-7	11	1. Sahmeran 2. Reach Glory 3. Aube Fraiche	5.0L	$201.60
7/16	20/12/2025	-	NEWC 2	$139,650.00	Hanshin	1800m	Good	R Wada	55kg	1:54.90	3-5-7	7	1. Meisho Komachi 2. Habile 3. Mr Emerald	10.8L	$117.50

Top Reach (6)8899800907

Trainer: Naoyuki Miyake (SAGA)12 mths 76: 8-4-6

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama

Weight: 57kgs

9 yo Dark Bay H

Sire: DEEP BRILLANTE (JPN)

Dam: RED PLANET (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$383,764.00

Avg $$5,049.53

Win %10.53%

Place %23.68%

Career76: 8-4-6

Track23: 1-0-2

Distance13: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist7: 0-0-0

1st Up10: 1-1-1

2nd Up10: 0-0-1

Firm28: 3-1-3

Good3: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Finished a distant last at Sonoda last start when unwanted in the market, and there was little to recommend in the run after fading late. The start prior was also poor, last of 12 and beaten over 18 lengths at long odds in 3yo+ C1 company. His career record shows past ability, but he is unplaced in seven attempts at this track and distance and others look to have far stronger claims.

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
7/7	10/09/2026	21	C2 3U	$11,192.00	Sonoda	1400m	M	Sasaki Serei	55kg	1:33.40	7-7-7	5	1. Hishi Cullinan 2. Trivia 3. Trainee Verite	39.3L	$152.60
12/12	20/08/2026	13	C1 3U	$17,580.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shiotsu Rina	53kg	1:30.50	12-12-12	3	1. Alan 2. Kurino Kuchan 3. Matenro Time	18.1L	$406.80
9/10	07/08/2026	22	C1 3U	$17,580.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Koichi Takahata	57kg	1:31.50	9-10-9	1	1. Ho O Samret 2. Bellagio Haruka 3. Kurino Champ	44.8L	$306.10
10/10	16/07/2026	15	C1 3U	$17,710.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Koichi Takahata	57kg	1:30.40	10-10-10	8	1. Quick Queen 2. Anno Domini 3. Moon Garden	19.3L	$378.90
10/10	01/07/2026	13	B2 4U	$22,540.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Kenta Sugiura	57kg	1:30.90	10-10-10	9	1. Z Silvia 2. G T Eight 3. Danon Oneup	52.0L	$657.60
8/9	18/06/2026	15	B2 4U	$22,067.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shingo Oyama	57kg	1:29.80	8-8-8	4	1. A Shin Jasper 2. Climb Angel 3. La La Mont D'or	43.0L	$222.90

Macho Sasupo (7)7987761317

Trainer: Toshikazu Okada 12 mths 60: 14-6-7

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu

Weight: 51kgs

10 yo Dark Bay M

Sire: ROSES IN MAY (USA)

Dam: SILK RASPBERRY (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$169,848.00

Avg $$2,830.80

Win %23.33%

Place %45.00%

Career60: 14-6-7

Track57: 14-6-7

Distance35: 9-4-5

Tr / Dist35: 9-4-5

1st Up7: 2-1-1

2nd Up7: 2-1-0

Firm33: 6-5-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Bounced off a good Sonoda win two runs back, where she beat Yamanin La Vera by two and a half lengths as one of the main market hopes, then failed badly last start when seventh and beaten over 16 lengths. That latest effort is hard to ignore, but nine wins and nine placings from 35 runs at this track and distance, plus 51kg, make her a realistic place chance if she rediscovers the prior form.

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
7/9	16/09/2026	21	C2 3U	$11,192.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Sakito Yamamoto	56kg	1:30.70	1-4-7	3	1. Yamanin Colza 2. Meisho Hachimaki 3. Meisho Ikkaku	16.3L	$32.90
1/10	26/08/2026	21	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	1:33.30	2-1-1	6	1. Macho Sasupo 2. Yamanin La Vera 3. Fiorita	2.5L	$2.80
3/9	05/08/2026	13	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	1:32.70	1-2-3	9	1. Momo Royal 2. High Resilience 3. Macho Sasupo	4.5L	$10.30
1/12	23/07/2026	13	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	1:31.60	4-1-1	11	1. Macho Sasupo 2. Ecoro Athena 3. Allonsy Cafe	0.3L	$28.80
6/10	10/07/2026	16	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Tomohiro Yoshimura	55kg	1:32.90	3-4-6	3	1. Daishichisei 2. Heno Heno Kappa 3. Osumi Strong	6.9L	$8.00
7/12	24/06/2026	14	C2 4U	$11,033.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Yamamotoya Taizo	55kg	1:33.40	1-1-7	9	1. Noble Liner 2. Starry Song 3. Annina	7.4L	$16.30

Meisho Rose (8)2567720230

Trainer: Tomotaka Morisawa 12 mths 11: 0-3-2

Jockey: Wataru Hirose

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: ROGER BAROWS (JPN)

Dam: MEISHO BIRD'S (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$96,274.00

Avg $$8,752.18

Win %0.00%

Place %45.45%

Career11: 0-3-2

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good11: 0-3-2

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing 13th at Sapporo over 2000m, beaten five and a half lengths when she failed to quicken. Her earlier third at the same venue, beaten just over four lengths, was stronger and fits well here. She is still a maiden after 11 starts, but five placings, a class drop and a leading jockey booking make her a strong winning hope despite the trip change.

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
13/16	30/08/2026	21	MDN 3	$98,110.00	Sapporo	2000m	Good	Takashi Fujikake	55kg	2:03.10	14-5-13	16	1. Derma Fuji 2. Intense Gaze 3. A Shin Regal	5.4L	$10.40
3/16	09/08/2026	7	MDN 3	$98,110.00	Sapporo	2000m	Good	K Ikezoe	55kg	2:01.60	9-3-3	7	1. Trinitario 2. Derma Fuji 3. Meisho Rose	4.3L	$7.50
2/12	02/08/2026	29	MDN 3	$98,110.00	Sapporo	2000m	Good	K Ikezoe	55kg	2:00.70	10-4-2	9	1. Win Bel Cielo 2. Meisho Rose 3. Yakujo	3.5L	$5.00
12/16	04/07/2026	14	MDN 3	$98,840.00	Hakodate	1800m	Good	Hayato Yoshida	55kg	1:48.20	14-12-12	12	1. Nishino Margarito 2. Trinitario 3. Kowanni Shitagau	5.8L	$6.10
2/16	20/06/2026	41	MDN 3	$96,760.00	Hakodate	1800m	Good	Hayato Yoshida	55kg	1:47.20	11-8-2	14	1. Darling Darling 2. Meisho Rose 3. Lunatic Blue	2.0L	$8.10
7/16	10/05/2026	15	MDN 3	$99,450.00	Kyoto	1600m	Good	Osuke Tayama	53kg	1:33.10	11-10-7	14	1. Persian Gray 2. Kiboho 3. Branch Out	3.3L	$18.90

Meisho Sonic (9)56x1214x35

Trainer: Tadaaki Hashimoto 12 mths 24: 3-5-4

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura

Weight: 57kgs

5 yo Dark Bay H

Sire: LEONTES (JPN)

Dam: MARNI (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$136,039.00

Avg $$5,668.29

Win %12.50%

Place %50.00%

Career24: 3-5-4

Track12: 2-3-1

Distance17: 3-4-2

Tr / Dist12: 2-3-1

1st Up7: 2-2-2

2nd Up7: 0-2-2

Firm4: 0-1-1

Good8: 0-1-3

Soft2: 0-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Loomed up at Sonoda last start but did not finish the race off, running fifth as one of the better-fancied runners and beaten just over four lengths. His previous third here, beaten three lengths, was sound and his season record of two wins and two placings from six starts is respectable. The beaten-favourite profile and distance query keep him below the main hopes, though he can still fill a minor spot.

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
5/9	18/09/2026	22	C2 3U	$11,192.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Tomohiro Yoshimura	57kg	1:32.30	2-2-5	6	1. Number Theory 2. Natsumikanchan 3. Daiboken	4.3L	$2.90
3/10	27/08/2026	113	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Tomohiro Yoshimura	57kg	1:31.30	7-6-3	4	1. Never Say Goodbye 2. Croire 3. Meisho Sonic	3.0L	$10.90
4/10	06/05/2026	20	C2 4U	$11,109.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Sakito Yamamoto	58kg	1:33.10	5-4-4	10	1. Tagano Himorogi 2. Elan Fevre 3. Bradshaw	4.0L	$5.20
1/8	16/04/2026	22	C2 4U	$11,497.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	1:33.30	1-1-1	5	1. Meisho Sonic 2. Yoshino Tarumae 3. Meisho Kajiki	4.0L	$1.40
2/10	25/03/2026	28	C2 4U	$11,355.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	1:33.60	1-1-2	10	1. Maidenhead 2. Meisho Sonic 3. Miracle Ace	0.3L	$1.20
1/10	25/02/2026	118	C3 4U	$10,011.00	Himeji	1400m	R	Sakito Yamamoto	57kg	1:35.30	2-2-1	9	1. Meisho Sonic 2. Malts Schon 3. Sunny R	0.2L	$3.50