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Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400

A SHIN BIRMAN (1) gets the nod on the strength of two sound recent runs at this track, finishing fourth when beaten two and a half lengths before working home evenly for third behind Lambeau Leap. She has not been winning often, and her 1400m record is more place-based than dominant, but in this line-up that consistency gives her the clearest platform. MEISHO PISUKARI (6) is the main danger, with proven track-and-distance form and a last-start fourth that was better than his market standing suggested. AKANO STRONG (5) has put together consecutive fourths, was close two back behind Wonder Aument, and has enough 1400m grounding to be a genuine threat for a minor end of the prize. SUMIRE BOUQUET (8) comes off a better fourth at big odds and gets weight relief, though her long winless recent profile keeps her more in the place discussion.

Race Time:5:55 AM

Friday, October 2, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1400m

A Shin Birman (1)5768762743

Trainer: Toshikazu Okada (Japan)12 mths 49: 1-3-2

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao

Weight: 55kgs

4 yo Chestnut M

Sire: MIND YOUR BISCUITS (USA)

Dam: A SHIN YELL (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$24,158.00

Avg $$493.02

Win %2.04%

Place %12.24%

Career49: 1-3-2

Track31: 1-2-1

Distance23: 0-2-2

Tr / Dist13: 0-1-1

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm25: 0-2-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Placed at this track last start when third in a 3yo+ C3, working home evenly and beaten just over five lengths by Lambeau Leap despite starting at long odds. She had been sound when fourth over the same grade two weeks earlier, beaten two and a half lengths after settling handy. The 1400m win record is thin, but the class-drop profile and recent consistency make her the one to beat.

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
3/8	17/09/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	1400m	M	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	1:34.10	3-3-3	3	1. Lambeau Leap 2. Living Love 3. A Shin Birman	5.1L	$39.00
4/10	03/09/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	1:34.90	3-4-4	1	1. A Shin Vicugna 2. Kyowa Gloria 3. Miracle Zada	2.7L	$22.10
7/9	20/08/2026	15	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	1:33.60	5-6-7	6	1. Thermopylae 2. Namura Danny 3. Fukkatsu Love	7.2L	$48.30
2/10	05/08/2026	13	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	1:36.40	4-3-2	6	1. Anemos Elpida 2. A Shin Birman 3. Citronette	1.5L	$37.30
6/12	23/07/2026	13	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	1:33.70	10-11-6	8	1. Full Limit 2. Sugar Rush 3. Kenshiro Nisei	13.0L	$36.70
7/10	10/07/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Nagao Tasuku	55kg	1:34.00	4-6-7	5	1. Nobu And White 2. Miracle Zada 3. Maple Drefong	12.6L	$64.30

Transcendental (2)2774645998

Trainer: Masaya Komura 12 mths 107: 1-7-3

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano

Weight: 57kgs

8 yo Bay H

Sire: TRANSCEND (JPN)

Dam: JUN PRINCESS (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$133,390.00

Avg $$1,246.64

Win %0.93%

Place %10.28%

Career107: 1-7-3

Track34: 0-1-1

Distance37: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist31: 0-1-1

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm58: 0-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Finished last at this track a fortnight ago in a 3yo+ C3, fading late and beaten over 19 lengths after being unwanted in the market. His previous run was also plain, second last and beaten just over eight lengths when unable to make ground. A class drop is some help, but one win from 107 starts and a modest 1400m profile leave him 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
8/8	18/09/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Tatsuya Takemura	57kg	1:35.30	7-8-8	5	1. Crown Ocean 2. Festivo 3. Citronette	18.7L	$56.80
9/10	04/09/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Toyokazu Tano	57kg	1:35.60	10-10-9	10	1. Wonder Aument 2. Annabelle Diamante 3. Sakura Top Rol	8.2L	$12.70
9/10	21/08/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Kazuyuki Watase	57kg	1:33.30	10-10-9	9	1. Coin A Phrase 2. Kenshiro Nisei 3. Rhizanthella	14.1L	$89.00
5/8	31/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Kazuyuki Watase	57kg	1:32.90	8-6-5	6	1. Combat Momohime 2. Fifth Door 3. I Samain	12.8L	$37.10
4/10	17/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Kazuyuki Watase	57kg	1:32.70	10-7-4	4	1. A Shin Viento 2. Yubae 3. Himalayan	13.3L	$22.40
6/9	03/07/2026	15	C3 4U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Kenta Sugiura	57kg	1:35.70	8-8-6	9	1. Suehiro Inazuma 2. Black Azulada 3. Pichiku Pachiku	6.1L	$12.60

Sign Pole (3)5809874577

Trainer: Naoyuki Miyake (KOCHI)12 mths 73: 3-4-10

Jockey: Souta Hijikata

Weight: 57kgs

6 yo Bay H

Sire: PYRO (USA)

Dam: NORWAY NO MORI (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$112,773.00

Avg $$1,544.84

Win %4.11%

Place %23.29%

Career73: 3-4-10

Track52: 3-4-4

Distance44: 3-4-4

Tr / Dist38: 3-4-3

1st Up5: 2-0-0

2nd Up5: 1-0-2

Firm41: 1-1-8

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has track-and-distance wins on the board, with three wins and seven placings from 38 attempts, but his current form is well short of that level. He was seventh behind Lambeau Leap last start, beaten just under nine lengths at long odds, after a heavier defeat behind Sweet Sunrise. Also finished behind A Shin Birman recently, so a sharper finish is required.

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	8	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	1400m	M	Shingo Oyama	57kg	1:34.10	6-7-7	1	1. Lambeau Leap 2. Living Love 3. A Shin Birman	8.9L	$75.00
7/10	09/09/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Sasaki Serei	55kg	1:33.20	10-8-7	9	1. Sweet Sunrise 2. Wisteria Daddy 3. Tambaffe	14.6L	$27.90
5/8	26/08/2026	12	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	55kg	1:33.10	7-6-5	2	1. Mysterious Lady 2. Aratama Oso 3. Best Of King	11.6L	$25.50
4/10	14/08/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Shiotsu Rina	53kg	1:34.90	6-5-4	9	1. Civic Charles 2. Piece D'argent 3. Yubae	7.8L	$37.80
7/9	31/07/2026	16	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	55kg	1:31.50	9-9-7	5	1. Texas Twister 2. Weiss Licht 3. Jun Odr	18.5L	$87.50
8/10	15/07/2026	12	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Shiotsu Rina	53kg	1:32.30	10-9-8	4	1. Alm Churchill 2. T O Conder 3. Iromegane	11.3L	$115.80

Elmas Deseni (4)00x0089370

Trainer: Sumio Arima (NISHIWAKI)12 mths 9: 0-0-1

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: MOZU ASCOT (USA)

Dam: PRIMO SPADE (USA)

Stats

Prize Money$1,332.00

Avg $$148.00

Win %0.00%

Place %11.11%

Career9: 0-0-1

Track7: 0-0-1

Distance2: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm5: 0-0-1

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was second last over 820m at this track last start, beaten over 12 lengths after travelling near the leaders before weakening out of it. The start prior was also over 820m, finishing seventh and beaten nine and a half lengths at long odds. She now steps back to 1400m, where two previous attempts have produced no placings, and her maiden record remains a major hurdle.

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
11/12	17/09/2026	22	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	820m	M	S Kawahara	55kg	0:51.70	10-11-11	5	1. Mon Cheval 2. Gray Rule 3. Scarlet Honey	11.9L	$89.70
7/9	26/08/2026	19	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	S Kawahara	55kg	0:51.10	5-7-7	4	1. Five Reyna 2. Ascendia 3. Awesome Sunrise	9.5L	$22.90
3/10	07/08/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	S Kawahara	55kg	0:52.00	5-5-3	10	1. Vanguarda 2. Five Reyna 3. Elmas Deseni	3.0L	$28.80
9/12	24/07/2026	15	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	S Kawahara	55kg	0:50.80	10-10-9	1	1. Libellula 2. Yakujin Myo O 3. Five Reyna	12.4L	$56.80
8/9	09/07/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	S Kawahara	55kg	1:32.10	1-7-8	7	1. Jewel De Paris 2. Re Go To 3. Lac Puer	17.3L	$73.20
11/12	18/06/2026	13	C1 3	$12,609.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	S Kawahara	55kg	1:21.20	6-12-11	3	1. Cool Field 2. Timeless Love 3. Dream Harmony	23.7L	$267.10

Akano Strong (5)0098876844

Trainer: Tsuyoshi Obaru (SONODA)12 mths 56: 6-4-4

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata

Weight: 57kgs

7 yo Bay H

Sire: STRONG RETURN (JPN)

Dam: FRENCH NOIR (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$177,266.00

Avg $$3,165.46

Win %10.71%

Place %25.00%

Career56: 6-4-4

Track36: 2-2-2

Distance41: 4-2-4

Tr / Dist34: 1-2-2

1st Up11: 1-1-2

2nd Up9: 3-1-0

Firm20: 4-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Put in another honest effort when fourth behind Crown Ocean at this track last start, beaten four lengths after picking up well and not finishing far away. That backed up a close fourth behind Wonder Aument, where he was beaten a length and a half despite being unwanted in the market. His track-and-distance record is modest but genuine enough to make him a sound place chance.

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
4/8	18/09/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Koichi Takahata	57kg	1:35.30	5-4-4	8	1. Crown Ocean 2. Festivo 3. Citronette	4.1L	$7.70
4/10	04/09/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Koichi Takahata	57kg	1:35.60	6-5-4	6	1. Wonder Aument 2. Annabelle Diamante 3. Sakura Top Rol	1.5L	$53.30
8/10	21/08/2026	16	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Koichi Takahata	57kg	1:33.30	8-9-8	6	1. Coin A Phrase 2. Kenshiro Nisei 3. Rhizanthella	13.8L	$83.50
6/10	05/08/2026	19	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Koichi Takahata	57kg	1:36.40	7-8-6	8	1. Anemos Elpida 2. A Shin Birman 3. Citronette	11.2L	$1.90
7/10	17/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Koichi Takahata	57kg	1:31.80	10-9-7	5	1. Meisho Satoyuki 2. Weiss Licht 3. Cry Of The Earth	11.6L	$39.90
8/10	03/07/2026	14	C3 4U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Kosuke Takahashi	54kg	1:32.30	6-7-8	8	1. Caro Avanti 2. Quattro Fortuna 3. Meisho Korogi	17.9L	$80.00

Meisho Pisukari (6)5840747774

Trainer: Takao Kuroda (KOCHI)12 mths 89: 6-6-8

Jockey: Hisashi Itano

Weight: 57kgs

8 yo Dark Bay H

Sire: ADMIRE MOON (JPN)

Dam: FAIR NATALIE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$157,941.00

Avg $$1,774.62

Win %6.74%

Place %22.47%

Career89: 6-6-8

Track27: 2-2-2

Distance57: 4-4-4

Tr / Dist27: 2-2-2

1st Up6: 1-1-1

2nd Up4: 1-0-1

Firm27: 4-2-1

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Improved to fourth behind Lac Puer at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths after settling rearward, and that was a better effort than the market expected. He was only fair two back behind Okyompi, but his wider profile at 1400m is strong for this grade, with six wins at around the trip and two wins at this track and distance. He has the credentials to run a bold race.

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	14	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Hisashi Itano	57kg	1:33.10	8-6-4	4	1. Lac Puer 2. Fukkatsu Love 3. Burquem	5.5L	$38.50
7/9	04/09/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Hisashi Itano	57kg	1:33.80	7-6-7	4	1. Okyompi 2. Wonder Etoile 3. Rhizanthella	6.9L	$54.30
7/10	21/08/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Hisashi Itano	57kg	1:32.80	8-7-7	7	1. Smart Kanathos 2. Daisy Flash 3. Sweet Sunrise	8.3L	$236.20
7/9	07/08/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Hisashi Itano	57kg	1:32.70	9-8-7	1	1. Super Cool 2. Kurino Achiever 3. Sakura Top Seller	14.5L	$46.70
4/12	24/07/2026	16	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Hisashi Itano	57kg	1:32.30	11-7-4	6	1. Vie Hommage 2. Meisho Ten Ten 3. Meisho Masakari	5.6L	$331.60
7/9	08/07/2026	19	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Hisashi Itano	57kg	1:33.20	7-7-7	7	1. Infini Wraith 2. Marble Tiswa 3. A Shin Gluck	12.4L	$23.00

Air Zakynthos (7)4153999x06

Trainer: Akihiro Inada 12 mths 17: 2-0-1

Jockey: Teppei Kotani

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Chestnut H

Sire: BRICKS AND MORTAR (USA)

Dam: AIR MAGDALENE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$17,260.00

Avg $$1,015.29

Win %11.76%

Place %17.65%

Career17: 2-0-1

Track13: 2-0-1

Distance12: 2-0-1

Tr / Dist10: 2-0-1

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm6: 2-0-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up status offers a possible route to improvement, but he has been well beaten in both runs this campaign. He was sixth behind Cross Knot last start, beaten over 12 lengths after giving away too much ground, and was last behind Smart Kanathos first-up. Two wins at around 1400m and a good record with Teppei Kotani give him some each-way interest, but only if he lifts sharply.

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
6/8	11/09/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	1400m	M	Teppei Kotani	56kg	1:33.50	8-6-6	4	1. Cross Knot 2. O Shin Bomber 3. Metal Metallica	12.4L	$4.00
10/10	21/08/2026	92	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Teppei Kotani	56kg	1:32.80	5-7-10	2	1. Smart Kanathos 2. Daisy Flash 3. Sweet Sunrise	12.8L	$19.00
9/12	21/05/2026	28	C2 4U	$11,109.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Teppei Kotani	56kg	1:31.50	10-12-9	8	1. Isla Azul 2. Meisho Magoichi 3. Spriggan	12.8L	$235.60
9/12	23/04/2026	21	C2 4U	$11,497.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Teppei Kotani	56kg	1:31.10	7-10-9	7	1. Cosmo Sanvitalia 2. Eiyu Max 3. Become King	14.8L	$38.10
9/10	02/04/2026	14	C2 4U	$11,497.00	Sonoda	1400m	SP	Teppei Kotani	56kg	1:32.90	7-7-9	2	1. Hercules Tower 2. Patrol Run 3. Cho Umakuiku	13.6L	$12.50
3/9	19/03/2026	20	C2 4U	$11,355.00	Sonoda	1400m	SP	Teppei Kotani	56kg	1:33.00	3-3-3	3	1. Vita Levis 2. Ultimo 3. Air Zakynthos	7.0L	$15.80

Sumire Bouquet (8)5780079484

Trainer: Hironori Yamamoto (NISHIWAKI)12 mths 78: 4-6-1

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu

Weight: 52kgs

6 yo Bay M

Sire: SATONO CROWN (JPN)

Dam: SUMIRE (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$34,440.00

Avg $$441.54

Win %5.13%

Place %14.10%

Career78: 4-6-1

Track20: 0-0-0

Distance46: 2-3-1

Tr / Dist16: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm49: 3-2-1

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Worked into the frame more encouragingly when fourth behind Annabelle Diamante at this track last start, beaten four lengths despite starting at big odds. The concern is her previous run, where she was beaten a long way behind Even Par and failed to improve from the back. Weight relief helps and she has won twice at around 1400m, but her recent-season record keeps the focus on place claims.

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
4/8	16/09/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,593.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Sota Hijikata	55kg	1:35.50	7-6-4	9	1. Annabelle Diamante 2. Light Brave 3. Kurino Bikkuribago	4.0L	$64.60
8/10	02/09/2026	12	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sota Hijikata	55kg	1:31.90	9-10-8	3	1. Even Par 2. Sunrise Atom 3. Josho Type	45.0L	$56.60
4/10	21/08/2026	16	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sota Hijikata	55kg	1:34.40	8-6-4	5	1. A Shin Rikyu 2. Crown Ocean 3. Midnight Fly	10.8L	$159.00
9/10	05/08/2026	19	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Sota Hijikata	55kg	1:36.40	9-9-9	2	1. Anemos Elpida 2. A Shin Birman 3. Citronette	17.5L	$128.50
7/10	17/07/2026	14	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Yuta Yamada	55kg	1:32.70	8-9-7	10	1. A Shin Viento 2. Yubae 3. Himalayan	17.2L	$194.50
10/12	03/07/2026	14	C3 4U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Sota Hijikata	55kg	0:51.50	12-12-10	5	1. Scarlet Honey 2. Hokuzan Chouchou 3. Nisshin Geppo	12.1L	$272.90