Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
NAMURA DANNY (1) has the clearest recent form, with consecutive seconds at Sonoda in 3yo+ C3 company and the latest a narrow defeat behind Isshin after being near the top of betting. The lack of a track-and-distance win keeps the price honest, but repeated placings here make him the runner to beat. LA LA VENDANGE (3) comes back from 3yo+ C2 form, and her fourth behind Piko Land two starts ago reads well enough for this grade despite a plain seventh last time. EXPLORE BEST (9) is not arriving off the same sharp form, yet she is proven over this Sonoda 1400m and carried 52kg when finishing off soundly last start. PELLESTRINA (5) has the best track-and-distance winning profile of the quartet and her latest fifth was a clear improvement on the 1700m failure, though she is better treated as a place threat unless she finds a cleaner finishing effort.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes through two excellent Sonoda 3yo+ C3 seconds, beaten a neck by Thermopylae before being pipped late by Isshin when near the top of betting. He has placed six times from 13 attempts at this track and distance, so the trip is more a winning query than a suitability concern. With Osamu Shimohara back aboard and the strongest recent form, he sets the standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.40 |
| 9/10 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 5-7-9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $12.40 |
| 4/10 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $45.40 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $27.10 |
| 7/10 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 3-3-7 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished fourth at Sonoda last start in 3yo+ C3 company but was beaten eight lengths and unwanted in the market after settling rearward. The run prior was much weaker again, finishing last behind Jupiter Barows in 3yo+ C2 grade by more than 17 lengths. She has old winning form here, but current figures leave her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $102.60 |
| 12/12 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 9-10-12 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $88.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 5-6-8 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $45.30 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $150.10 |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 9-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $67.40 |
| 8/9 | 10/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.50 | 6-6-8 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $47.90 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
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Drops out of two 3yo+ C2 runs, and the better of them was a sound fourth behind Piko Land at Sonoda when beaten two and a half lengths after leading. Last start she was only fair late when seventh behind Ai Towa, beaten eight lengths at long odds, so there is a recent query. Back in this grade with race fitness on her side, she has enough class context to press the favourite.
Last Starts 29 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 | 02/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $43.40 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $26.60 |
| 6/10 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 5-3-6 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $26.90 |
| 4/12 | 24/06/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 10-7-4 | 11 |
| 2.4L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 9-5-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $284.60 |
| 5/9 | 07/05/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 9-9-5 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $78.70 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been well held in both recent starts, most recently seventh behind Cinnamon Chocolat at Sonoda when beaten over 16 lengths after conceding a huge start. Two back he finished last behind Vomero in 3yo+ C2 grade and was never a factor. His track-and-distance record contains three wins, but the recent form is too plain to support strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.70 | 7-8-7 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $97.90 |
| 12/12 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $399.60 |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.2L | $155.10 |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $173.90 |
| 9/10 | 23/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 9-9-9 | 10 |
| 18.4L | $82.60 |
| 9/10 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 17.7L | $459.50 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
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Led and finished fifth behind Marble Tiswa here last start, beaten just over three lengths in 3yo+ C3 company after being near the top of betting. That was a clear step back in the right direction after she was well beaten by 22 lengths over 1700m in 3yo+ C2 grade. With three wins at this track and distance, she profiles as a practical place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 1-2-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 10/10 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:56.30 | 1-8-10 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $13.80 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $19.20 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:30.90 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $35.40 |
| 6/11 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $37.40 |
| 1/9 | 29/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Improved sharply when second to Lily Park at Sonoda last start, albeit beaten four lengths and sent out at long odds. That came after a fifth behind Fukuno Fear None where she was beaten over 14 lengths and also settled rearward. The jockey-horse record is some support, but she still looks more likely to run into the minor money than win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-6-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $25.40 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $174.90 |
| 9/10 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.50 | 3-7-9 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $95.50 |
| 10/10 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 7-10-10 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $230.50 |
| 10/12 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 5-5-10 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $24.20 |
| 8/10 | 12/06/2026 | 38 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $69.90 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
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Returned with a third behind Cool Brave at Sonoda in 3yo+ C3 grade, beaten six lengths after sitting close enough but never threatening the winner. The previous run was a long-margin last over 1870m in 3yo COND company, so the shorter 1400m profile looks more suitable. Still a maiden, but his repeated placings here keep him in the place mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 114 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $34.70 |
| 10/10 | 27/05/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $23,805.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 2:05.20 | 1-9-10 | 5 |
| 74.6L | $276.10 |
| 6/10 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 5-3-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $28.60 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $24.40 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
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Conceded a big start and finished sixth behind Cool Brave last time, beaten over 10 lengths at big odds. Her previous seventh behind Rebecca Rainbow was a similar story, making no impression late and again beaten over 10 lengths. The career record shows she has won races, but this campaign's form leaves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $277.70 |
| 7/12 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $310.70 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 22.0L | $304.30 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $316.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $387.30 |
| 9/9 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 48.4L | $144.90 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely in the straight when fifth behind Cinnamon Chocolat at Sonoda last start, beaten five and a half lengths while carrying 52kg. The previous 3yo+ C2 run was weaker, but her five wins and 23 places from 67 attempts at this track and distance are hard to ignore. She is a genuine place hope with a light weight, rather than a standout winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $23.80 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 10-9-8 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $92.70 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $95.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $18.80 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $98.10 |
| 9/10 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.00 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $112.10 |