Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
SQUID RUN (2) brings the sharpest winning form, having charged home to win by two and a half lengths at this track last start after also putting four lengths on them in 3yo+ C2 company the run before. His track-and-distance record and excellent rider association give that form real substance. BELLAGIO RAO (8) is the immediate danger after justifying odds-on support with a two-length win at this venue, and his prior half-length second as favourite makes the profile reliable. HISHI CULLINAN (6) resumed with a determined neck win over this course and distance and has missed neither a win nor a place in three tries at the track and trip. ROCKET BODY (10) comes off a Kanazawa win and has enough 1400m grounding to be respected, though this is her first look at this venue.

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent runs, finishing eighth at this track last start when beaten over 12 lengths behind T O Harrison after giving away a big start and never threatening. He was also beaten over 11 lengths as an unwanted runner the start prior. The 1400m record is far better than that form suggests, but current figures leave him with a sizeable task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-6-8 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $47.30 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $39.20 |
| 6/10 | 07/08/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $47.70 |
| 11/12 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 12-11-11 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $60.60 |
| 9/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 4-6-9 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $54.70 |
| 5/10 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won his past two at this venue in strong style, most recently making up good ground to score by two and a half lengths in 3yo+ C1 company. The previous win was even more decisive, beating Chief In The Sky by four lengths after being near the top of betting. Proven at this track and distance and unbeaten in two recent runs, he brings the strongest winning case.
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 | 20 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 8-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-7-3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $62.70 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 8-9-7 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $33.30 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the contest early at both recent 820m runs, finishing second last behind Fairy Taizan after settling rearward and making no impression. Her prior run was much the same when tenth, beaten over 13 lengths at long odds. She has won at around 1400m before, but the past 12 months and current form read poorly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 10/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:50.50 | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 12.1L | $225.70 |
| 10/12 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:49.90 | 11-10-10 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $219.20 |
| 7/9 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $69.30 |
| 7/12 | 22/07/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:29.20 | 8-9-7 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $140.50 |
| 7/12 | 10/07/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:19.80 | 12-10-7 | 12 |
| 6.7L | $318.20 |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $218.00 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has struggled to finish off at Ohi, leading into the lane last start over 1600m before tiring into tenth, beaten just over nine lengths. The run prior was weaker again when last behind Eros. Drops back to 1400m with weight relief and can roll forward, but he is new to this venue and looks more a place hope than a winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 03/09/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 2-1-10 | 12 |
| 9.2L | $34.30 |
| 12/12 | 17/08/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 10-6-12 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $42.00 |
| 9/14 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:41.80 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $26,795.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:42.30 | 3-2-8 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $11.20 |
| 2/12 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $26,979.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:42.70 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to run on at this track last start, finishing seventh behind Star Of Adam and beaten over 16 lengths at long odds. His fourth the start prior behind Harienju was more competitive, and he does have a win from three tries at this track and distance. The extra weight from his latest run is another hurdle, so he has to rebound strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 18/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:29.90 | 3-8-7 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $30.10 |
| 4/11 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 46 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.70 |
| 15/16 | 05/07/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 1:09.70 | 12-16-15 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $70.20 |
| 9/16 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 9 |
| 8.2L | $25.60 |
| 9/16 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:13.20 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a determined win at this track and distance, beating Trivia by a neck after tracking into the race and fighting hard late. That followed a solid third in 3yo+ C1 company at this venue at his previous run, when respected in betting. With two wins and a placing from three track-and-trip starts, he has a dependable profile for this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 309 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 05/11/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 17/10/2025 | 41 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 9/16 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 2:02.40 | 3-3-9 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $92.90 |
| 14/14 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 9-13-14 | 8 |
| 29.3L | $48.80 |
| 9/13 | 19/07/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 5-4-9 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced her best recent run when second at this track last start, beaten half a length by Impulse Bella at big odds after letting down well. The previous fifth was safely held, but she still picked up through the line. Her long 1400m record includes seven wins, and another honest run would put her in the minor money mix.
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 | 20 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $21.60 |
| 5/9 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $59.20 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $139.60 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 4-6-4 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $38.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/07/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,540.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $422.70 |
| 6/12 | 10/06/2026 | 28 | B2 4U | $22,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 11-10-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $376.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made the most of his opportunity as an odds-on favourite last start, leading at this venue and beating Economica by two lengths in 3yo+ C2 company. He had been a well-supported favourite when beaten only half a length the run before, so the win was well earned. Strong track-and-distance statistics and a reliable season profile keep him right in the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/07/2026 | 186 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 5/11 | 29/12/2025 | 26 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/12 | 03/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.50 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $16.90 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was near the top of betting at this track last start but finished second last behind Impulse Bella, beaten just under four lengths after having every chance to finish off. The start prior over 1870m was also plain when fifth, beaten just over nine lengths. Weight relief and a sound track-and-trip record help, but he must lift on recent output.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 7-5-8 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 2:06.10 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $69.20 |
| 6/12 | 05/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 12-11-6 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $30.60 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 3-3-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $16.60 |
| 2/11 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $9.80 |
| 10/12 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-7-10 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Kanazawa win, beating Meiner Couronne by a length and a half after being near the top of betting. That was a clear turnaround from her previous second-last in 3yo+ B2 company, where she conceded a huge start and was never in the race. First look at this venue is the question, but she has enough 1400m grounding for place claims.
Last Starts 23 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 | 08/09/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Shizuo Oki | 55kg | 1:40.80 | 7-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 8/9 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $65.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/07/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Shizuo Oki | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 9-10-8 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $96.10 |
| 11/12 | 12/07/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shizuo Oki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 8-10-11 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $23.70 |
| 2/11 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Shizuo Oki | 55kg | 1:40.80 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.60 |
| 6/10 | 09/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Shizuo Oki | 55kg | 1:39.80 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $185.30 |