Sonoda Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
MEISHO HACHIMAKI (4) looks the right horse to beat after a strong second at this track, where he led narrowly and fought on before being claimed late by Yamanin Colza. His fourth prior was also close, and a win plus a placing from three runs at this track and distance gives him the most straightforward winning case. BESUPOJI (8) is the chief danger, having filled second at his past two starts, the latest when beaten a neck as odds-on favourite by Miracle Ace. His broader record at this track and trip is excellent, though he has to turn those recent placings into a win. CROIRE (5) was plain over 1870m last start, but his previous second at this venue and two placings from two attempts around 1400m keep him in the mix. HABILE (6) was tailed off at Chukyo Dirt, yet his earlier Hanshin Dirt run reads better and he has enough lightly raced upside to be considered for the minors.
Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth in a 3yo+ C2 at this track last start, beaten nine and a half lengths after making ground from too far back without ever threatening. That was still better than his 13th at Chukyo, where he was unwanted in the market and beaten over 15 lengths. The easier setup helps, but he remains unplaced from six starts and has to find a sharper finishing effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $5.80 |
| 13/15 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:19.80 | 4-4-13 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $479.20 |
| 8/16 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:08.60 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $551.30 |
| 14/14 | 20/06/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 9-13-14 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $162.70 |
| 11/16 | 14/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:08.50 | 4-4-11 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $212.10 |
| 15/18 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:33.60 | - | 9 |
| 14.1L | $304.00 |
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month spell after ending last campaign with a heavy 13th at Kokura Dirt over 1700m, beaten over 19 lengths after fading late. The run prior was better, a third at long odds when working past tired rivals, so there is some place form in the profile. Still a maiden after ten starts and untried around 1400m, she will have to return in much stronger order.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:46.70 | 11-12-13 | 9 |
| 19.1L | $16.10 |
| 3/16 | 04/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:44.60 | 5-4-3 | 16 |
| 5.0L | $38.40 |
| 8/15 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 12-11-8 | 13 |
| 15.2L | $66.00 |
| 8/16 | 04/04/2026 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $86.70 |
| 5/16 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $21.10 |
| 3/16 | 25/01/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 9-3-3 | 14 |
| 5.2L | $91.10 |
Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at his past two runs at this venue, most recently beaten seven and a half lengths after tracking the speed and failing to finish off. The previous fourth over 1230m was more competitive, and his record with Shiotsu Rina is a useful supporting point. Proven at this track and trip, but the recent margins keep him as a rough place chance rather than a strong win 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $47.80 |
| 4/12 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:21.30 | 8-5-4 | 12 |
| 2.6L | $11.80 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $50.10 |
| 5/10 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 3-4-5 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $70.60 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:30.90 | 4-6-7 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $32.40 |
| 6/12 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:30.40 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 40.6L | $27.70 |
Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Fought hard when second in a 3yo+ C2 at this track last start, beaten a length and a half by Yamanin Colza after holding a narrow lead until late. He had also been close when fourth to Cosmo Capitao prior, despite going under as a short odds-on favourite. With one win and one placing from three runs at this track and distance, he brings the strongest winning profile in the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/09/2026 | 55 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 3-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | AB 3 | $20,930.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:04.30 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 11/06/2026 | 54 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $1.30 |
| 13/15 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 2:07.00 | 9-9-13 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $177.90 |
| 9/14 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 6-11-9 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $134.80 |
Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when fifth over 1870m at this track last start, beaten over 10 lengths after racing prominently and fading. His prior run is the better guide, charging home from an impossible-looking spot to finish second to Never Say Goodbye at this venue. Still winless from six starts, but two placings from two goes around 1400m make him a genuine minor hope back at this distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 2:07.50 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $10.10 |
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 9-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.20 |
| 3/9 | 07/08/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $21.90 |
| 16/16 | 04/07/2026 | 251 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:41.50 | 12-16-16 | 7 |
| 69.6L | $49.30 |
| 9/10 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:35.00 | - | 5 |
| 9.4L | $198.60 |
| 10/11 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:47.70 | - | 4 |
| 23.6L | $27.50 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after being tailed off at Chukyo Dirt, where he was near the top of betting but gave nothing from a handy position. His previous Hanshin Dirt seventh was sounder, and he did beat Meisho Hachimaki earlier this campaign. The first try around 1400m is a query, but his overall placing profile gives him some claims if he rebounds second-up.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 23/08/2026 | 127 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 7-4-10 | 13 |
| 31.4L | $3.90 |
| 7/15 | 18/04/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Damian Lane | 57kg | 2:07.00 | 6-4-7 | 13 |
| 5.4L | $7.10 |
| 6/13 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:08.30 | 5-2-6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:54.90 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at Mombetsu last start, finishing second over 1200m and beaten a head by Siamese after working home evenly. That was a clear lift on his Kokura Dirt fifth, where he was beaten over 17 lengths at big odds. The concern is the step to 1400m, a distance where he has twice missed a place, so he profiles as a minor hope with improvement required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/09/2026 | 53 | COND 3 | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:15.60 | 8-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 2-4-5 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $23.80 |
| 10/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 2-2-10 | 14 |
| 9.6L | $17.10 |
| 4/16 | 31/05/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:12.20 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $9.10 |
| 6/16 | 07/03/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 16 |
| 7.3L | $8.60 |
| 5/16 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 12 |
| 6.4L | $17.70 |
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together consecutive seconds at this track, most recently beaten a neck by Miracle Ace after travelling behind the leader and fighting hard as an odds-on favourite. He was also solid behind Chopasni the start before despite being unwanted in the market. Four wins and seven placings from 16 runs at this track and distance give him a strong base, and he looks a major 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $27.60 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 147 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $31.70 |
| 5/12 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $8.40 |
| 2/10 | 22/01/2026 | 37 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 9-7-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month spell after finishing ninth at Tokyo Dirt, beaten over 15 lengths and never in the race after conceding a huge start. He had shown a similar pattern when eighth at Nakayama Dirt prior, again well held and unwanted in the market. Unplaced from ten starts and winless in four tries around 1400m, he has a sizeable task first-up.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 07/06/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:18.30 | 14-13-9 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $256.60 |
| 8/16 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:11.30 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $73.30 |
| 7/16 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 10-10-7 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $102.30 |
| 4/16 | 25/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $123.70 |
| 7/16 | 05/01/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:12.40 | - | 8 |
| 7.7L | $44.40 |
| 10/14 | 02/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:24.00 | - | 2 |
| 13.7L | $168.80 |