Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1230
ENTELECHEIA (7) is the one to beat after putting the race away quickly at this venue last start, winning a 3yo+ A1A2 by five lengths as the odds-on favourite. That was a sharp return to his best and he again has Tomohiro Yoshimura aboard, with proven 1230m form to support the case. ANKORO (3) is the main danger after lifting to win a 3yo+ A2B1 at this track last time, beating Kikuno Le Meilleur by just under a length and adding to a strong recent record. KING SPICA (9) brings the most consistent winning profile, having scored at this venue in his past two runs and boasting four wins and one placing from five starts around 1230m, though he has to transfer that dominance into a deeper contest. OAKEN (6) was well held by ENTELECHEIA last start but had been close to ANKORO the run prior, so his best case is built around another honest placing push.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a plain 11th at Hanshin Dirt, where he was unwanted in the market and offered little late behind Yorino Legend in a 3yo+ ALLOW. His Kyoto Dirt run before that was also well held, but this is a class drop and he does have two wins and six placings from 24 starts around 1230m. The recent form is thin, yet the setup gives him some minor-money hope if he can lift sharply.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 06/09/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $319,450.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:11.70 | - | 6 |
| 9.6L | $117.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/05/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $317,400.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 58kg | 1:10.50 | 10-11-9 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $254.80 |
| 8/16 | 28/03/2026 | 82 | ALLOW 4U | $324,890.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:10.60 | - | 11 |
| 6.7L | $238.00 |
| 16/16 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $344,510.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:11.20 | - | 10 |
| 24.3L | $124.30 |
| 15/16 | 06/12/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $348,290.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 1:10.40 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $100.40 |
| 15/16 | 04/10/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $369,760.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Soft | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:09.10 | - | 8 |
| 14.5L | $20.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to run third at this venue last start, though he was still beaten six and a half lengths by King Spica after failing to finish off from a striking position. The run prior was a heavy defeat at this venue over 1400m, so the profile remains uneven. He is fitter third-up and has won at the distance, but others bring stronger current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $57,559.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:19.30 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $32.30 |
| 11/11 | 28/08/2026 | 135 | COND 3U | $63,926.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:28.50 | 1-9-11 | 5 |
| 57.1L | $13.70 |
| 14/14 | 15/04/2026 | 20 | COND 4U | $451,684.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:10.70 | 7-10-14 | 15 |
| 41.3L | $398.60 |
| 6/13 | 26/03/2026 | 114 | COND 4U | $113,554.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | M | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 2-2-6 | 13 |
| 4.8L | $14.90 |
| 8/10 | 02/12/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $123,481.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:12.10 | 10-10-8 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $15.80 |
| 13/14 | 03/11/2025 | 25 | COND 3U | $1,309,524.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 0:58.80 | 3-4-13 | 12 |
| 10.9L | $77.70 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after winning a 3yo+ A2B1 at this venue, letting down well to beat Kikuno Le Meilleur by just under a length. That was a clear rebound from a distant sixth to Astraka the run before, and her last 12 months read strongly with six wins and three placings from twelve starts. Weight relief and the winning rider back add to the appeal, making her a serious winning chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | 26 | A2B1 3U | $44,748.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:19.90 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2026 | 49 | A2B1 3U | $44,748.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:18.90 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $20.60 |
| 1/12 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $28,371.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 0:49.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 29/05/2026 | 24 | B1B2 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | F Komaki | 56kg | 0:49.90 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/11 | 05/05/2026 | 63 | B1 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:50.30 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $7.60 |
| 6/12 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | F Komaki | 56kg | 0:50.00 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a disappointing sixth at this venue, holding a narrow lead before being swamped and beaten over 12 lengths by Entelecheia. His previous run was also only fair when ninth behind Narita Shin, despite leading. The track-and-distance record is excellent and the winning rider returns, but he must show far more under pressure to threaten this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/09/2026 | 119 | A1A2 3U | $57,559.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:18.30 | 1-3-6 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $10.30 |
| 9/12 | 15/05/2026 | 30 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:19.10 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $20.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/04/2026 | 29 | A1A2 4U | $59,129.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:19.00 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $8.90 |
| 3/5 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | A1 4U | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-8-10 | 8 |
| 21.6L | $23.70 |
| 4/8 | 17/02/2026 | 27 | A1A2 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:40.10 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing fifth behind Ankoro at this venue, beaten just over five lengths and only fair through the line. She was fourth to Astraka the run before but beaten over 11 lengths, so the recent form lacks impact. With no wins or placings from 11 starts around 1230m, she will have to produce a much sharper effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/09/2026 | 26 | A2B1 3U | $44,748.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:19.90 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $15.30 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 16 | A2B1 3U | $44,748.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:18.90 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $19.50 |
| 6/6 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $45,081.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $24.10 |
| 6/12 | 08/07/2026 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $45,081.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:19.40 | 11-7-6 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $23.30 |
| 4/12 | 11/06/2026 | 37 | A2B1 4U | $44,133.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:19.30 | 5-8-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $25.90 |
| 1/11 | 05/05/2026 | 19 | B1 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:50.30 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran second to Entelecheia at this venue last start, but the five-length margin showed he lacked the dash to trouble the winner. His prior fourth behind Ankoro was more competitive, beaten a length and a half after working home evenly. He has one win and ten placings from 25 starts around 1230m, so the pattern is more reliable place contender than strong winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/09/2026 | 9 | A1A2 3U | $57,559.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:18.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $20.20 |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2026 | 56 | A2B1 3U | $44,748.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 58kg | 1:19.90 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $15.30 |
| 10/12 | 08/07/2026 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $45,081.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 58kg | 1:19.40 | 1-3-10 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $40.40 |
| 3/12 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | A2B1 4U | $44,133.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 58kg | 1:19.30 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $28.10 |
| 10/12 | 22/05/2026 | 30 | AB 4U | $63,481.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:49.80 | 1-1-10 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $41.10 |
| 4/12 | 22/04/2026 | 28 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 58kg | 1:18.80 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $29.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the standout recent performance at this venue, winning a 3yo+ A1A2 by five lengths as an odds-on favourite after quickening decisively and putting Oaken away. His Funabashi sixth over 1000m two back was sound enough, and the return to 1230m clearly suited. With Tomohiro Yoshimura staying aboard and a perfect local record, he has the clearest winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/09/2026 | 36 | A1A2 3U | $57,559.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:18.30 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 6/14 | 06/08/2026 | 51 | COND | $307,644.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 0:59.20 | 1-1-6 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $18.20 |
| 6/9 | 16/06/2026 | 20 | COND | $173,380.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 0:53.10 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $3.20 |
| 10/13 | 27/05/2026 | 42 | COND | $203,668.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:26.80 | 1-4-10 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $30.20 |
| 13/14 | 15/04/2026 | 126 | COND 4U | $451,684.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 1:10.70 | 4-7-13 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $105.20 |
| 1/14 | 10/12/2025 | 37 | COND 3U | $194,042.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 0:59.10 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been beaten over 12 lengths in both recent runs at this venue, most recently seventh behind King Spica after settling handy and offering no challenge. He was also second last behind Silence Time the start prior, so the current form is well below his best. Ten wins at this track and distance deserve respect, but he has to rediscover that level quickly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/09/2026 | 29 | A1 3U | $57,559.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:19.30 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $39.40 |
| 11/12 | 13/08/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $63,926.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:19.50 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $23.80 |
| 6/11 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | A1A2 3U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:18.10 | 11-7-6 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $44.90 |
| 7/12 | 19/06/2026 | 35 | A1A2 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:17.60 | 11-10-7 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $17.50 |
| 1/12 | 15/05/2026 | 30 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:19.10 | 12-11-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $59.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/04/2026 | 29 | A1A2 4U | $59,129.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:19.00 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $16.30 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept his winning run going first-up at this venue, scoring by a length and a half over Silence Time as a very short odds-on favourite and finishing strongly. That followed a two-and-a-half-length win over the same runner in a 4yo+ A1A2, so the form is hard to knock. He is four wins and one placing from five around 1230m and remains a major player despite the wide draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/09/2026 | 84 | A1 3U | $57,559.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:19.30 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 19/06/2026 | 29 | A1A2 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:17.60 | 5-2-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 21/05/2026 | 29 | A2 4U | $44,437.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:19.20 | 6-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 22/04/2026 | 20 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:18.80 | 5-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 02/04/2026 | 16 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | H Yoshihara | 58kg | 1:32.50 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | 27 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |