Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
SMART RAVE (6) brings the most reliable recent profile after a second to Fiorita at this track, where she fought on strongly and was beaten just under two lengths. Her record around this distance is a major asset, with three wins and 13 placings from 31 attempts, and she also brings solid rider-horse figures. AQUA WHITE (5) has less exposed local form and her latest Kasamatsu sixth was plain, but the class drop and fourth-up profile give her a clear avenue to improve sharply in this company. BABY VAGY (2) won a 3yo+ C3 narrowly two runs back and was then fourth in 3yo+ C2 grade, so she has the right recent grounding to press for another placing. QUATTRO FORTUNA (8) has to answer the rise back to 1400m after fading over 1230m last start, though three placings from six tries around this trip keep him in the each-way mix.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at this track over 1700m last start, well beaten by 26 lengths at long odds after settling just off the lead. The start prior was also plain when seventh and beaten over 19 lengths despite being near the top of betting. He has placed six times from 14 attempts at this track and distance, but the recent form leaves him with a sizeable task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 3-8-11 | 11 |
| 25.6L | $165.60 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $37.30 |
| 2/12 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Followed a narrow 3yo+ C3 win at this venue with a fourth in 3yo+ C2 grade, beaten four and a half lengths after only working home fairly. She is proven at this track and distance and was competitive enough last start despite starting at long odds. The winning edge is not certain, but her recent platform gives her genuine minor money 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 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.80 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $21.30 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.90 | 6-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.20 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 112 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 3-4-6 | 9 |
| 32.4L | $28.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/04/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | C3 3U | $12,978.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 9-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $16.30 |
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 50 | C3 3U | $13,348.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Shoya Hozono | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have not matched her best track-and-distance credentials, finishing fifth at this venue last start when beaten just over six lengths at big odds. She had been sixth and beaten over 14 lengths the run prior after failing to quicken despite market respect. Her record with this rider is sound, but she has to rediscover older form to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/09/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 7-9-5 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $25.30 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 7-7-6 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 9-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $10.60 |
| 5/12 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $5.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/05/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 8-8-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $22.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Stayed on for fourth at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths at big odds, which was honest without being threatening. His previous fifth behind Jupiter Barows was similar, beaten three and a half lengths after being just fair late. The class drop helps, but with no wins from 11 starts at this track and distance, others look better placed.
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 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 9-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $29.90 |
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 9-5-5 | 11 |
| 3.7L | $56.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $34.40 |
| 4/9 | 17/07/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $96.40 |
| 3/12 | 01/07/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $35.60 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing sixth in a 3yo COND at Kasamatsu, where she raced prominently before coming under pressure and was beaten eight and a half lengths. Her Kokura run two back was also well held, but she is lightly raced, fourth-up and gets a class drop with F Komaki booked. In this field, that gives her a strong chance to improve sharply.
Last Starts 36 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 | 26/08/2026 | 46 | COND 3 | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:28.70 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $62.40 |
| 16/18 | 11/07/2026 | 46 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 52kg | 1:08.30 | 17-18-16 | 14 |
| 10.0L | $207.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/05/2026 | 121 | COND 3 | $14,548.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $16.20 |
| 16/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 51kg | 1:08.40 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has the strongest recent profile after finishing second at this track, beaten just under two lengths by Fiorita, and fought hard before conceding late. Her previous third behind Vomero adds to a consistent run, and she is already a three-time winner around this distance with a reliable partnership under Toyokazu Tano. She should get every chance to turn the recent placings into a win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.10 |
| 3/12 | 02/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 1-2-3 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $8.10 |
| 1/11 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-5-7 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/07/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $11.50 |
| 7/10 | 19/06/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:31.50 | 1-6-7 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a flat fifth at this venue when beaten over 11 lengths after travelling close enough but failing to threaten. The run prior was much better, finishing second and only being run down late behind Caro Avanti. She has three wins at this track and distance and carries a light impost, so a bounce would put her in the minor-money mix.
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 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:31.10 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $17.30 |
| 2/9 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $20.40 |
| 7/10 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $140.80 |
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $53.70 |
| 7/12 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.40 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $22.10 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:33.90 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has to rebound from a sixth over 1230m at this track, where he was close enough in running but faded to be beaten over 10 lengths. His previous second behind Fleurir was much sounder, and he owns one win and three placings from eight starts at this venue. The step back to 1400m is the query, though three placings from six tries at the trip keep him in the placing conversation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 6-4-6 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $23.40 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.60 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 5-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 64 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $6.70 |
| 9/11 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:21.90 | 9-7-9 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $23.10 |