Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1700
FAIRY BLUE (5) is the top pick after a strong second to A Shin Leo at Sonoda, beaten a length and a half in 3yo+ A1 company after being run down late. Her track record is sound and she brings the best recent Sonoda line among the main hopes. OMATSURI OTOKO (10) is the obvious danger after beating TAGANO ESCORT by a length and a half here, with a strong course record adding weight to the last-start win. FORTUNETELLER (9) arrives off consecutive Funabashi thirds, including a close third to Rebake Full City at big odds, and has enough consistency to make the switch competitive. MARUKA IGUAZU (8) was beaten as favourite behind OMATSURI OTOKO last time, but his five-start track-and-distance record is excellent and his prior five-length win over Vlag keeps him right in the mix.

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when fifth in a six-runner 3yo+ A1 at Sonoda last start, beaten nine and a half lengths behind A Shin Leo despite picking up late. The start prior was weaker again, finishing eighth and beaten over 11 lengths behind Omatsuri Otoko at big odds. The class drop helps, but his unplaced record at this track and distance leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | A1 3U | $63,926.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:52.20 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $26.20 |
| 8/12 | 14/08/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $159,815.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:52.30 | 3-9-8 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $280.20 |
| 5/9 | 16/07/2026 | 42 | A1 3U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $173.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | COND 4U | $189,142.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:02.50 | 3-8-8 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $136.70 |
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | 79 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $7.90 |
| 11/15 | 17/02/2026 | 26 | COND 4U | $116,796.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 9-9-11 | 14 |
| 11.2L | $94.40 |

Jockey: Riku Takami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fifth at Funabashi, beaten three and a half lengths by Rebake Full City when near the top of betting. That followed a 3yo+ A2B1 win at Funabashi where he drove hard late to beat Sehr Schnell. The first Sonoda look is a query, but his distance record gives him a sound place profile.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 26/08/2026 | 55 | COND | $219,746.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:53.30 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/13 | 02/07/2026 | 44 | A2B1 3U | $80,501.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | SP | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:47.10 | 5-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/10 | 19/05/2026 | 58 | A2 3U | $98,395.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:39.60 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 16/16 | 22/03/2026 | 99 | OPEN 4U | $381,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:51.70 | 5-5-16 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $45.50 |
| 16/18 | 13/12/2025 | 77 | G3 OPEN 3U | $810,560.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:57.60 | 4-6-16 | 16 |
| 14.7L | $114.60 |
| 13/14 | 27/09/2025 | 76 | G3 OPEN 3U | $756,890.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:04.80 | 4-8-13 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $88.80 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished third in a small 3yo+ A1 field at Sonoda last start, but was beaten six and a half lengths by A Shin Leo and never threatened the winner. His previous run was a seventh behind Omatsuri Otoko, beaten over 11 lengths after being unwanted in the market. The class drop is some help, yet he has to find a sharper finish to trouble the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | A1 3U | $63,926.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:52.20 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $10.80 |
| 7/12 | 14/08/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $159,815.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:52.30 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $147.50 |
| 6/9 | 16/07/2026 | 34 | A1 3U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $52.50 |
| 2/12 | 12/06/2026 | 36 | A1A2 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $50.90 |
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | 79 | A1 4U | $63,481.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $38.90 |
| 5/9 | 17/02/2026 | 26 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $39.30 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after a sound second to Omatsuri Otoko at Sonoda, beaten a length and a half when an outside chance in betting. He had also placed in 3yo+ A1 company two back, though he was over five lengths from Okemaru. With one win and four places from six starts this season, he is reliable enough to press for another placing.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 14/08/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $159,815.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:52.30 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.60 |
| 3/9 | 16/07/2026 | 49 | A1 3U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $5.20 |
| 6/10 | 28/05/2026 | 29 | COND 4U | $428,496.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:26.30 | 4-3-6 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $17.20 |
| 2/12 | 29/04/2026 | 22 | COND | $147,824.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:27.30 | 4-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/04/2026 | 49 | A1 4U | $65,699.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 1:30.60 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 17/02/2026 | 65 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 1:37.70 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close in stronger 3yo+ A1 company at Sonoda last start, finishing second to A Shin Leo and beaten a length and a half after being run down late. Her previous 1230m run was only fair, but she returned to form sharply over this setup and has placed three times from four starts at the distance. With solid track credentials and a 55kg weight, she brings the strongest winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/09/2026 | 22 | A1 3U | $63,926.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 7/12 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $63,926.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:19.50 | 5-9-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $19.90 |
| 1/6 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $45,081.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.80 |
| 2/12 | 08/07/2026 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $45,081.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:19.40 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |
| 6/12 | 11/06/2026 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $44,133.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 53kg | 1:19.30 | 8-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $20.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/05/2026 | 29 | A2 4U | $44,437.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:19.20 | 3-2-5 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week let-up after finishing sixth at Kawasaki, beaten nine and a half lengths by Bear Bakkyun after conceding a big start. His prior Kawasaki sixth was similar, beaten just under ten lengths without quickening. A strong overall record and a past win at the distance give him some each-way hope, but his recent form is below the main chances.
Last Starts 43 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 | 19/08/2026 | 41 | COND 3U | $307,644.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:40.70 | 7-6-6 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $15.60 |
| 6/14 | 09/07/2026 | 168 | COND 3U | $121,646.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 7-4-6 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $9.30 |
| 3/9 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | COND 4U | $189,112.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $3.40 |
| 9/15 | 29/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $1,617,013.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 2:04.30 | 12-11-9 | 11 |
| 9.7L | $249.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/12/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $133,281.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/14 | 04/11/2025 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $89,286.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 4-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a plain sixth over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten over 13 lengths by Virya after settling rearward. The run prior was better when beaten five lengths by Keten Dream, and she does have two wins from five starts at this track and distance. Current-season form is the stumbling block, so a sizeable lift is required.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 28/08/2026 | 49 | COND 3U | $63,926.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 11-7-6 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $17.50 |
| 6/12 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | COND | $127,852.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 11-9-6 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $9.10 |
| 4/12 | 12/06/2026 | 72 | A1A2 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:51.40 | 9-8-4 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $6.10 |
| 4/9 | 01/04/2026 | 38 | COND 4U | $492,746.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 2:03.60 | 9-4-4 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $130.40 |
| 6/12 | 22/02/2026 | 38 | COND 4U | $133,482.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:09.80 | 8-8-6 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 15/01/2026 | 22 | COND | $137,536.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 9-7-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing third as favourite behind Omatsuri Otoko at Sonoda, beaten a length and a half when working home evenly. That followed a dominant 4yo+ A1 win here over 1400m, beating Vlag by five lengths. His three wins and two places from five runs at this track and distance make him a genuine place chance with winning upside.
Last Starts 48 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 | 14/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $159,815.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:52.30 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2026 | 40 | A1 4U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 6/11 | 24/05/2026 | 56 | COND | $201,023.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 8-10-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 29/03/2026 | 34 | COND 3U | $153,208.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:09.10 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/12 | 23/02/2026 | 88 | COND 4U | $472,747.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 11-7-5 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $317.30 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 56 | COND 3U | $535,714.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 2:02.60 | 3-5-4 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a close Funabashi third to Rebake Full City, beaten a length and a half despite being unwanted in the market. He had also run third to Hero Call two back, beaten a length in a small field, so the recent consistency is solid. Sonoda is new ground, but his current form is strong enough to rate as a key winning chance.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | COND | $219,746.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:53.30 | 12-10-3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $39.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $95,889.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:57.20 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.80 |
| 4/14 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $121,646.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 12-11-4 | 14 |
| 7.8L | $82.40 |
| 7/10 | 18/06/2026 | 41 | COND 3U | $94,571.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | M | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 2:11.80 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $16.00 |
| 5/14 | 08/05/2026 | 29 | COND 4U | $95,221.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 2:24.90 | 7-10-5 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $16.60 |
| 10/14 | 09/04/2026 | 61 | COND 4U | $98,549.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 14-14-10 | 13 |
| 12.8L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after winning first-up at Sonoda, beating Tagano Escort by a length and a half over this trip after producing a powerful late finish. His Kasamatsu fifth prior was also better than the result, as he made ground from well back and was beaten just over three lengths. Proven at the track and with this jockey, he is a major winning threat again.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 14/08/2026 | 78 | COND 3U | $159,815.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:52.30 | 11-6-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2026 | 24 | COND 4U | $428,496.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:26.30 | 10-8-5 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $8.40 |
| 2/12 | 04/05/2026 | 82 | COND 4U | $317,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 11-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.40 |
| 2/11 | 11/02/2026 | 48 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 10-7-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/11 | 25/12/2025 | 90 | COND 3U | $529,204.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 53kg | 1:27.70 | 10-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $86.80 |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2025 | 56 | COND 3U | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 9-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes in on a six-day back-up after finishing ninth over 1400m at Sonoda, beaten over 16 lengths by Ecoro Gaia and unwanted in the market. The run prior was even weaker, ninth and well beaten by 23 lengths behind Virya at long odds. The rise in trip and class drop are noted, but she has been unplaced in all nine starts in the past 12 months.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 25/09/2026 | 28 | COND | $111,920.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:27.40 | 11-11-9 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $569.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/08/2026 | 49 | COND 3U | $63,926.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $186.30 |
| 9/12 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | COND | $127,852.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $137.30 |
| 6/12 | 12/06/2026 | 71 | A1A2 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:51.40 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $211.70 |
| 6/9 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | A2B1 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | M | Wada Joji | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 2-6-6 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $82.20 |
| 11/13 | 19/03/2026 | 34 | A2 3U | $91,925.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 10-13-11 | 11 |
| 13.9L | $109.40 |