Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
RAMBOSHI (8) has the strongest overall profile, with two Sonoda 1400m wins, a recent fifth beaten five and a half lengths by Cross Knot and a better fourth two runs back when he was unwanted in the market. That gives him enough substance to be treated as the one to beat. HELTER SKELTER (4) is the main threat if he rebounds from a last-start failure, as his previous fourth behind Coin A Phrase came when respected in betting and reads well enough for this. COEUR BRILLER (1) brings consecutive fourths at Sonoda and has a prior win with Koichi Takahata, so she appeals as the steadier place-to-win danger. DONALD POKER (2) is still a maiden after 23 starts, but four Sonoda 1400m placings from eleven attempts give him a base to work from if he finds more than he showed last start.

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has produced consecutive fourths at Sonoda in 3yo+ C3 grade, most recently beaten six and a half lengths by Wonder Wac after settling rearward at big odds. The run prior was similar, finishing fourth behind Sannen Hanagumi when among the outsiders. Her winning record is modest, but she has won with Koichi Takahata and is genuine enough to hold a minor-placing claim.
Last Starts 21 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 | 10/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $66.20 |
| 4/9 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $10.60 |
| 6/10 | 29/07/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 10-9-6 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $37.30 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2026 | 26 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $148.70 |
| 10/10 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $165.70 |
| 7/10 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $22.40 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sixth behind Lambeau Leap at Sonoda last start, beaten just over eight lengths after having a few ahead and offering only a moderate finish. He had led when fifth to Radiant Eye two runs back but was still beaten nine and a half lengths. The 23-start maiden record is the obvious brake, though four placings from eleven at this track and distance keep him in the minor mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $18.40 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $10.40 |
| 8/10 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 3-5-8 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $10.60 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $74.50 |
| 11/11 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 4-11-11 | 9 |
| 46.4L | $214.90 |
| 10/12 | 05/06/2026 | 31 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 1-7-10 | 10 |
| 18.8L | $38.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth behind Camouflage last start but was beaten over 11 lengths and unwanted in the market, so the placing number reads better than the performance. He had also been safely held when sixth to Scallywag two runs earlier. The class setup and Takanori Nagai returning are mild positives, but he looks more a rough place hope if the race falls his way.
Last Starts 22 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 | 09/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $45.20 |
| 6/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 5-3-6 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $31.70 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 5-8-9 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $336.30 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 7-8-9 | 10 |
| 26.3L | $141.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $26.50 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has to rebound from a plain last-start failure, finishing last behind Isshin and beaten over 15 lengths after coming under pressure late. His previous fourth behind Coin A Phrase is a better guide, beaten just under six lengths after starting near the top of betting. With race fitness and a handy racing pattern, a return to that earlier Sonoda effort puts him right in the winning discussion.
Last Starts 21 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 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 3-7-10 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $14.80 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 1-2-4 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 0:51.30 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $21.60 |
| 6/11 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 0:51.10 | 3-3-6 | 12 |
| 4.7L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 0:51.30 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $30.40 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eighth behind Ideal Match over 1230m here last start, beaten eight lengths at big odds after racing prominently and weakening late. The start prior was much worse, finishing second last to Glory One and beaten over 19 lengths. With one placing from 15 starts and no placing from six at this track and distance, she has a sizeable task.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 54kg | 1:22.30 | 2-4-8 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $164.60 |
| 9/10 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 5-7-9 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $169.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 15.2L | $73.80 |
| 5/10 | 05/08/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:36.40 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $33.60 |
| 11/11 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:20.20 | 10-10-11 | 9 |
| 26.7L | $36.70 |
| 10/12 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:51.30 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $52.10 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the picture when sixth behind Kowamote Hammer last start, beaten over 14 lengths after giving away too much ground. Her previous sixth to A Shin Vicugna was more competitive, beaten four and a half lengths, and she is a Sonoda 1400m winner. Even so, one placing from 23 starts in the past 12 months leaves her with plenty to turn around.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $15.70 |
| 6/10 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:34.90 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $117.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:33.90 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 16.6L | $74.30 |
| 4/9 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:33.00 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $43.40 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $11.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:33.50 | 7-6-8 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth behind Kowamote Hammer last start, but was beaten eight and a half lengths and did not finish it off after being near the top of an open market. Two runs back she was third to Even Par yet never competitive and beaten out of sight. She has placed often enough overall, but her current level has to rise for this to be more than a fringe chance.
Last Starts 14 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 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $7.70 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $14.30 |
| 8/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $32.60 |
| 10/10 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 1-5-10 | 10 |
| 16.6L | $3.10 |
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 4-6-9 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $42.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the best blend of recent form and proven Sonoda 1400m credentials. He was fifth behind Cross Knot last start, beaten five and a half lengths after racing just off the speed, and his prior fourth behind A Shin Reaper was sound given he was unwanted in the market. With 11 career wins, two at this track and distance, and a previous win for Toyokazu Tano, he looks the right horse to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $9.90 |
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-9-4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $159.30 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $159.90 |
| 9/10 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $288.30 |
| 10/10 | 29/05/2026 | 31 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 8-9-10 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $241.70 |
| 10/10 | 28/04/2026 | 35 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $169.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns to 1400m after two plain 1230m runs, finishing seventh to Wonder Ange at long odds and eighth to Venice Queen when big odds. Those efforts do not sell a strong winning case, but two wins and three places from 21 starts at this track and distance are a fair counterpoint. If the longer trip brings him back toward his better Sonoda form, he can run into a minor placing.
Last Starts 21 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 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:22.50 | 4-4-7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $340.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $332.20 |
| 7/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:57.00 | 5-10-7 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $115.70 |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.20 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $373.90 |
| 7/7 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $12.90 |
| 11/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 11-12-11 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $454.20 |