Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
O SHIN BOMBER (8) has the clearest recent claims after consecutive seconds at Sonoda, beaten a neck by Scallywag two back and a length and a half by Cross Knot last start after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. He is still a maiden, but three placings from six starts at this track and distance give him the strongest winning profile here. ALLONSY CAFE (6) is the main danger, coming off a fourth beaten three lengths by Kurino Achiever after a close third behind Smart Rave, and the booking of Tomohiro Yoshimura adds to the case. BIO SAPPHIRE (5) is more of a qualified chance, with recent closing efforts good enough for this grade but a 33-start maiden record keeping the assessment measured. PASADENA DREAM (4) resumes from a six-month break after C2 form that included a fourth behind Valderrama and a second behind Dinan, so the class relief gives her a genuine place-to-win hope.

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been struggling for form, finishing last over 1230m at Sonoda last start when unwanted in the market and beaten over 16 lengths by Steel Sonic. She was also second last in 3yo+ C2 grade two runs back, finishing well held behind Daiboken. Two track-and-trip wins offer a historical pointer, but her current form leaves a major turnaround required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $202.80 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 8-10-9 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $123.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 23.2L | $117.60 |
| 9/9 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 52.2L | $243.90 |
| 10/10 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 48.4L | $408.80 |
| 8/9 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $292.30 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second over 1400m at Sonoda last start, finishing strongly to be beaten two lengths by Annabelle Diamante at long odds. That was a clear lift on his previous seventh behind Glory One, where he conceded a big start and was beaten over 18 lengths. Three wins at this track and distance help, but he must back up the latest effort to be more than a place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $12.60 |
| 7/10 | 02/09/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-10-7 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $142.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 49.6L | $55.20 |
| 3/11 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $31.20 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $23.80 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 34.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Led at Sonoda last start but faded to seventh, beaten just over six lengths by Lac Puer, and the market kept him at big odds. His run prior reads much better, beaten a head by A Shin Vicugna after being pipped late. The overall record is solid for this grade, though one win from 27 starts at this track and distance suggests he is more reliable as a placing chance than a winning anchor.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $64.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.10 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $26.70 |
| 4/10 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $11.30 |
| 7/12 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $56.20 |
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 1-3-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $78.70 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
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Returns from a six-month break after finishing fourth in 4yo+ C2 grade at Sonoda, beaten three and a half lengths by Valderrama after keeping on fairly. She had earlier run second to Dinan, albeit beaten six lengths after only battling into the minor money. The drop back from C2 company is useful, and her season record gives her enough substance to be competitive fresh.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 22/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.90 | 6-2-4 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $10.70 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $12.90 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.40 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.30 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $13.70 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.70 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $21.50 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.10 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $23.40 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home well when sixth over 1400m at Sonoda last start, beaten just under seven lengths by Isshin after starting at long odds. The run prior was steadier, finishing fourth to Thermopylae and beaten four and a half lengths. She remains winless from 33 starts, but her recent efforts are honest enough and Wataru Hirose taking the ride helps her place profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $31.90 |
| 4/9 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $14.30 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $16.30 |
| 5/10 | 24/06/2026 | 33 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 7/9 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:21.40 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $69.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely in the straight when fourth over 1400m at Sonoda last start, beaten three lengths by Kurino Achiever after being kept near the top of an open market. Before that she was third to Smart Rave, beaten just under a length. She has placed twice from nine at this track and distance without winning, but the recent form is consistent and Tomohiro Yoshimura strengthens the case.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 6-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $6.30 |
| 3/11 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 10-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.70 |
| 3/12 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 7-5-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $51.30 |
| 8/12 | 01/07/2026 | 33 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 12-10-8 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $179.40 |
| 10/10 | 29/05/2026 | 25 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:31.80 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $107.10 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $48.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
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Was second last at Sonoda last start, beaten over 15 lengths by Sweet Sunrise after starting at long odds, and there was no obvious excuse in the run home. He had also been beaten nine and a half lengths by Daiboken two back after racing prominently and coming under pressure late. A few track-and-distance placings help only slightly against a maiden record from 27 starts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 8-7-9 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $30.10 |
| 7/9 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 2-3-7 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $14.90 |
| 2/10 | 29/07/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:35.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 7/10 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 2-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.40 |
| 3/10 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Comes here knocking loudly after consecutive seconds at Sonoda, most recently beaten a length and a half by Cross Knot after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. He was also beaten only a neck by Scallywag two back as odds-on favourite. The maiden record is the small query, but three placings from six at this track and distance point to him breaking through soon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:34.70 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $1.60 |
| 4/11 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-4 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $12.70 |
| 5/9 | 29/05/2026 | - | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third over 1400m at Sonoda last start, beaten just under four lengths by Crown Ocean at generous odds. That was a much better effort than his previous eighth behind Glory One, where he was beaten over 18 lengths after settling too far out of it. Three placings from 12 at this track and distance provide some hope, but he has to prove the latest run was no one-off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:35.30 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.90 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 10-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $99.60 |
| 5/9 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $81.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/08/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $6.90 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 5-8-5 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $20.70 |
| 2/9 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $25.70 |