Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1230
LAST DUEL (4) is the one to beat on the strength of his Sonoda profile and the B1B2 second to Wakino Noble two runs back, where he was beaten only a length and a half. His latest seventh as a short odds-on favourite was below the level expected, but he has won at this track and trip and the winning rider returns, so the rebound case is clear. TORRE BRANCA (9) is the main danger after closing off strongly for third behind Anno Domini here first-up, and his two wins and three places from five attempts at this track and distance read very well for this. KOHILO (5) has a genuine place profile after finishing fifth behind Smile Clark and owns two wins from four Sonoda starts, though she has to turn around an unplaced season. BE MYSELF (7) comes off a poor 820m run, but her Kanazawa third two back and strong 12-month place record keep her in the mix for a minor share.

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at both recent runs, finishing tenth in a 3yo+ B1B2 over 820m at Sonoda when beaten over 15 lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. The Morioka run prior was also plain, second last and beaten nine and a half lengths. The class drop offers some relief, but the rise in trip is another query and he has plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 17/09/2026 | 24 | B1B2 3U | $28,780.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 0:50.10 | 12-12-10 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $119.20 |
| 11/12 | 24/08/2026 | 41 | B2 3U | $8,950.00 | Morioka | 1600m | FM | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:38.30 | 5-8-11 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $23.10 |
| 9/10 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:38.70 | 1-3-9 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $75.10 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 56kg | 1:38.40 | 5-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $32.60 |
| 4/8 | 15/06/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $11,042.00 | Mizusawa | 1900m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 2:04.70 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $150.70 |
| 9/12 | 31/05/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $8,827.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:44.40 | 5-9-9 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $16.10 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off two moderate Sonoda runs, most recently second last over 1400m in a 3yo+ B2 when beaten just over nine lengths at big odds. She had also finished a distant last behind Smile Clark, with both runs offering little late response. Dropping back in trip is some help, but her record at this distance and track remains unproven.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $35,175.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Ryo Takamatsu | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $264.60 |
| 9/12 | 04/09/2026 | 40 | B2 3U | $22,374.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 5-9-9 | 12 |
| 40.6L | $50.30 |
| 7/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 6-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $9.20 |
| 11/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:47.00 | 1-10-11 | 4 |
| 70.9L | $15.90 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 4-4-8 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $11.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $19,965.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $34.50 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at Sonoda over 1400m behind Tamba Busho last start, beaten a long way after giving away a big start and never entering the race. That followed a tailed-off second-last behind Smile Clark, when she was in a fair spot but dropped out sharply. Fourth-up fitness is noted, yet the recent evidence makes her hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $35,175.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 3-12-12 | 8 |
| 39.4L | $119.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/09/2026 | 27 | B2 3U | $22,374.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 1-12-11 | 7 |
| 54.6L | $142.10 |
| 18/18 | 08/08/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Naota Uezato | 53kg | 0:54.80 | - | 4 |
| 10.9L | $382.60 |
| 13/16 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $196,090.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Naota Uezato | 56kg | 0:55.30 | - | 14 |
| 4.8L | $195.30 |
| 15/15 | 18/04/2026 | 76 | ALLOW FM 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:09.20 | - | 5 |
| 40.8L | $153.70 |
| 15/18 | 01/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:07.30 | - | 11 |
| 10.6L | $121.60 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Put in a below-par seventh as a short odds-on favourite at Sonoda last start, beaten five and a half lengths, but his previous second in a 3yo+ B1B2 behind Wakino Noble reads strongly for this. He races handy, has won at this track and trip, and his record with Takanori Nagai is a plus. With five wins from 18 starts, he gets the chance to restore his best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:20.20 | 1-1-7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $28,767.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:18.90 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.90 |
| 1/11 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:19.10 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $30.50 |
| 8/12 | 10/07/2026 | 107 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:19.80 | 6-5-8 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $23.90 |
| 12/12 | 25/03/2026 | 27 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 3-11-12 | 4 |
| 37.5L | $33.20 |
| 1/12 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | B2C1 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:41.30 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into a better performance when fifth over 1400m at Sonoda behind Smile Clark, beaten just over five lengths after sitting close enough and battling on. The Kokura run before that was poor, but this is a more suitable local assignment and her Sonoda record is a genuine positive. Back to 1230m, she profiles as a realistic place chance.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/09/2026 | 62 | B2 3U | $22,374.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.30 |
| 12/12 | 04/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 53kg | 1:08.90 | 7-9-12 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $257.40 |
| 14/15 | 16/05/2026 | 104 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 53kg | 1:12.60 | 3-4-14 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $185.60 |
| 9/11 | 01/02/2026 | 61 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:25.50 | - | 4 |
| 16.4L | $119.70 |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:20.10 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/11 | 04/11/2025 | 33 | B2 3U | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 3-2-3 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not fired in two runs this campaign, finishing last at Sonoda behind Anno Domini when beaten over 16 lengths after dropping out. He was also tenth over 820m here the run prior and has since been noted as beaten by Torre Branca in a recent matchup. A past Sonoda win gives him some base, but sharp improvement is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Nambu Fuma | 53kg | 1:20.40 | 6-6-8 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $18.20 |
| 10/12 | 28/08/2026 | 92 | B1B2 3U | $28,767.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:50.00 | 10-11-10 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $28.20 |
| 4/12 | 28/05/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $20,631.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 0:49.90 | 2-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $3.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/04/2026 | 83 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 5-4-8 | 9 |
| 21.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 05/02/2026 | 182 | COND 3 | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 0:50.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/5 | 07/08/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well beaten over 820m at Sonoda last start, finishing second last behind Sun Uikyo at long odds after settling well back and failing to improve. Her Kanazawa third two runs ago was much better, beaten two and a half lengths after working home evenly. The new trip asks a question, but her past 12-month record keeps her in the place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 17/09/2026 | 37 | B1B2 3U | $28,780.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Hisashi Itano | 54kg | 0:50.10 | 11-11-11 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $223.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | 30 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $12.10 |
| 7/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:39.90 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $25.30 |
| 5/12 | 28/06/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $7,224.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:40.50 | 5-10-5 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $6.90 |
| 3/12 | 16/06/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $7,224.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.40 |
| 3/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,224.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth behind Anno Domini at Sonoda last start, beaten five and a half lengths after looming into it and sticking on without reaching the top three. Her previous fifth over 820m was also sound enough in context, and Toyokazu Tano has a useful record on her. Torre Branca beat her recently, so she looks more a place hope than a winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/09/2026 | 56 | B2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $10.70 |
| 5/12 | 16/07/2026 | 27 | B1B2 3U | $28,980.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 0:49.30 | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/06/2026 | 28 | B2 4U | $23,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:49.50 | 7-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $6.20 |
| 12/12 | 22/05/2026 | 18 | AB 4U | $63,481.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Daichi Matsuki | 52kg | 0:49.80 | 9-8-12 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $67.30 |
| 1/11 | 04/05/2026 | 18 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:50.10 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 5/12 | 16/04/2026 | 29 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 9-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $36.50 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with a solid third at Sonoda behind Anno Domini, beaten three lengths after finishing strongly and holding market respect. The Kokura Dirt run before a spell can be set aside against much stronger company, and his local figures are compelling: two wins and three places from five starts at this track and distance. Second-up, he rates a major danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 67 | B2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 16/16 | 05/07/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:42.40 | 2-15-16 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $334.80 |
| 15/15 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:12.60 | 10-10-15 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $18.60 |
| 7/15 | 09/05/2026 | 143 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:12.30 | 6-7-7 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $70.30 |
| 1/12 | 17/12/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 18/11/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $17,857.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |