Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
SEKISEI (3) brings the most convincing recent profile, having backed up a narrow second to Gaspard with a three-and-a-half-length win over Become King here as a well-supported favourite. His Sonoda 1400m record is reliable and Tomohiro Yoshimura staying aboard is another positive. MARINA SUNRISE (8) is the main danger after a four-length 1230m win over Smalt, with her light weight and strong jockey-horse record keeping her firmly in the race despite the rise to 1400m. YAMATO FAITH (4) was beaten two lengths as favourite last start, but his four-length win here the run prior gives him a solid platform third-up. CAMOUFLAGE (5) turned her form around with a five-length C3 win over La Royale and has place appeal if she can repeat that sharper performance in this company.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
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Placed here last start in 3yo+ C2 grade, but was beaten seven lengths after racing handy and failing to quicken when the pressure went on. The run prior was better, winning a 3yo+ C3 over 1230m at Sonoda by a length and a half from Katsu as a heavily supported odds-on chance. Her jockey record is sound, but the latest effort leaves her with work to do against sharper rivals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $19.90 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:21.90 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 6-4-7 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $8.80 |
| 9/9 | 12/06/2026 | 240 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 3-5-9 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $9.90 |
| 3/12 | 15/10/2025 | 47 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 0:50.60 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $32.70 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
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Finished fifth here last start in 3yo+ C2 company, beaten six and a half lengths after failing to quicken, and the market offered little confidence. His previous run was weaker again when sixth behind Taishin, beaten over 16 lengths at long odds. He has won at this track and distance, but recent performances suggest he must lift sharply to trouble the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/09/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 7-8-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $74.30 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $26.30 |
| 1/12 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 8-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.10 |
| 4/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $24.90 |
| 6/11 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 7-4-3 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Progressed perfectly last start, winning a 3yo+ C3 at Sonoda by three and a half lengths from Become King after travelling like the winner a long way out as a well-supported favourite. That built on a neck second to Gaspard here the start prior, so the form trend is strong. With one win and five places from ten at this track and distance, he brings the clearest winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 156 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $4.40 |
| 9/9 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 58kg | 1:34.50 | 4-8-9 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $32.90 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.70 |
| 9/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 7-9-9 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $33.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
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Picked up well when third here last start in 3yo+ C2 grade, beaten two lengths by Daiboken after being sent out favourite. He had earlier won a 3yo+ C3 at Sonoda by four lengths from Tagano Grigio as a prohibitive odds-on chance, so the ability is there. Third-up now and with a strong record for Toyokazu Tano, he profiles as a genuine place chance with some winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | 121 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/12 | 14/04/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:19.40 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $25.60 |
| 4/9 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 9-8-4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $6.90 |
| 9/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 5-10-9 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $73.20 |
| 9/12 | 18/02/2026 | 29 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:41.80 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $106.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
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Turned her campaign around last start, winning a 3yo+ C3 at Sonoda by five lengths from La Royale after travelling prominently and extending clearly. That was a sharp improvement on the prior seventh behind Re Go To, where she was unwanted in the market and only fair late. Her recent 12-month record is respectable, but she has to prove that latest spike is repeatable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 6-5-7 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $65.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/07/2026 | 153 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 5-4-8 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $29.60 |
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 2:06.20 | 10-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $125.50 |
| 9/9 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:34.40 | 5-7-9 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $22.30 |
| 5/10 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
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Safely held at his past two Sonoda runs, most recently eighth behind Vomero and beaten over 13 lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. He was also beaten over 15 lengths behind Momo Royal the start prior. The counterpoint is his strong track-and-distance record of four wins and five places from 22, which keeps him in the minor-money conversation only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $114.80 |
| 5/9 | 05/08/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $43.10 |
| 1/9 | 09/07/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 9/10 | 29/05/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 3-6-9 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $9.90 |
| 6/9 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $21.70 |
| 3/10 | 08/04/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing ninth at Kyoto Dirt in a 3yo Maiden, beaten over 12 lengths by Goldcot when just off the pace and unable to respond. His debut at Hanshin Dirt was also well held, finishing seventh and beaten over 10 lengths by Mon Souhait. The class drop is some help, but his race form remains too thin to recommend with confidence.
Last Starts 138 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 | 16/05/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 8-5-9 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $15.20 |
| 7/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:25.80 | - | 14 |
| 10.4L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
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Comes through a strong last-start win here, scoring by four lengths over 1230m from Smalt as an odds-on favourite while carrying 51kg. She had also run second at the same trip the start prior, beaten just over a length by Mononofu Yellow at generous odds. The rise to 1400m is the query, but she keeps the light weight and her current form makes her a serious winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.50 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:20.50 | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $19.40 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:20.60 | 5-6-8 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $50.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2026 | 9 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 5-5-8 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $25.80 |
| 4/9 | 29/07/2026 | 105 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $50.10 |
| 7/10 | 15/04/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:31.70 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $265.70 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished sixth here last start in 3yo+ C2 grade, beaten seven and a half lengths by Key Classic after settling rearward, and she was big odds in the market. The start prior was a heavy defeat behind Rikea Couscous, beaten over 18 lengths after conceding a huge start. Two wins at this track and distance are noted, but recent evidence points to a difficult assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 10-7-6 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $169.30 |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $114.30 |
| 1/10 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 7-5-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $7.30 |
| 4/11 | 22/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 5-8-4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $36.40 |
| 9/10 | 02/07/2026 | 35 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 19.8L | $25.90 |
| 6/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $12.70 |