Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
BHADRA (7) is clearly the benchmark after stringing together two wins at this venue, the latest by just under two lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite after a seven-length defeat of MO MO SHINE the run prior. She has three wins and a placing from four starts and is unbeaten both at this track and at the distance, so the form profile is hard to fault. MARU THUNDER (3) is the most interesting threat, having won his only start by five lengths at this track when heavily supported, and he has already shown he handles the 1400m. MO MO SHINE (6) has been honest throughout, winning by three lengths over 1230m last start after chasing BHADRA home, though that seven-length gap leaves her with ground to make up. MICROPHONE (8) resumes after two months, but his four-length win at this venue last time and perfect two-start place record make him a genuine minor-placing contender.
Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
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Finished too well over 1230m at this track last start, beating Gamila's Saipan by three and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. The concern is the step back to 1400m, where she has been unplaced in three tries, and she was beaten over 18 lengths by Bhadra at this venue two runs ago. That leaves her with plenty to find despite the last-start win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:24.50 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $25,570.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:32.30 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $95.90 |
| 6/7 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $19,178.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:34.40 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $99.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $56,351.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 62.5L | $24.70 |
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
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Was a beaten odds-on favourite over 1230m at this track last start, finishing fifth and over 10 lengths from Nippon Seira after failing to make headway. The previous run was even more worrying when she led and then dropped out badly. She has placed once at this track and distance, but the recent form leaves her with a major turnaround required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/09/2026 | 36 | COND 2 | $19,178.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 9-5-5 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $1.80 |
| 5/6 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $48,301.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 1-5-5 | 4 |
| 35.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $19,320.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 3-2-3 | 11 |
| 13.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 30 | COND 2 | $22,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $44.40 |
| 7/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,928.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:07.80 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $19.30 |
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
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Made a strong impression on debut at this track, winning by five lengths from Yakumo Flora after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. That came at 1400m, so he has already ticked the distance box, and he should take useful improvement into his second start. With Wataru Hirose staying aboard and the win carrying real authority, he is a serious winning chance again.
Last Starts 28 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 | 03/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
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Ran second over 1230m at this track last start, beaten three lengths by Mo Mo Shine after being right there but only holding on fairly. She had won over 820m the run before as a dominant odds-on favourite, so the jump to 1400m is a new test. Her overall record is sound, but the distance stretch and latest defeat temper the appeal.
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 | 21 | COND 2 | $23,983.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $19,178.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 4/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.20 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
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Came from back in the field to win over 1230m at this track last start, beating Kojun Niko Shin by a length as odds-on favourite. His debut second behind Charming Night gives him a placing at around this trip, and he is yet to miss a place in two starts. Even so, this looks a deeper 1400m test and others bring stronger winning claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 04/09/2026 | 37 | COND 2 | $20,776.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 9-6-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $56,351.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
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Put the race away sharply over 1230m at this track last start, scoring by three lengths from Siena Grace as a short odds-on favourite. Two back she chased Bhadra home and was beaten seven lengths, which is the key form reference against the top pick. Her four-start record is very reliable and she has placed twice at the distance, making her a solid place hope again.
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 | 16 | COND 2 | $23,983.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $25,570.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $19,178.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $56,351.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
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Has returned in excellent order with two wins at this venue, most recently beating God's Favorite by just under two lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. The start prior she put seven lengths on Mo Mo Shine, and that runner has since won, giving the form extra substance. With three wins and a placing from four starts, plus an unbeaten record at both this track and the distance, she sets a clear standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | COND | $111,920.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $1.01 |
| 1/7 | 26/08/2026 | 70 | COND 2 | $25,570.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.10 |
| 3/10 | 17/06/2026 | 42 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 4-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $23.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $43,114.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.40 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after a two-month break following a decisive win at this track, where he beat Angelus Ring by four lengths as a dominant odds-on favourite. His debut second behind Cool Sky was also sound, and he has finished in the quinella at both starts. The gap between runs is worth noting, but the profile is progressive enough to keep him in the placing mix.
Last Starts 55 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 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $19,178.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $56,351.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.70 |