Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
EARTH GRAZER (7) First up and in the money when 2nd first up last preparation around here. Likely to be well placed early. Tomohiro Yoshimura is an advantage. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. YELLOW CAB (2) Came in 4th last time around here. Should improve from the last run and gets a favourable draw. Will be positive in the run early. One of the major players. EVGENES (1) First up from a spell. Below par when 8th last run at this track but drawn the rails. Can go on with it. T O NICHOLAS (6) Came in 6th last run at the track. Finishes off strongly. Sound chances.

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a six-month break after ending last campaign with a disappointing eighth in 4yo+ C2 company at this track, beaten over 12 lengths after having every chance and fading. His previous third behind Grand Centre was more competitive, and he has placed five times from ten at this track and distance. The fresh run has to show he has come back in better order.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 4-4-8 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $8.80 |
| 3/10 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $14.10 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $26.40 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $15.10 |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes through a sound fourth behind Cinnamon Chocolat at this track, beaten just under five lengths after being near the top of an open market. The C2 failure two back was poor, but his broader record is far stronger than that, with seven wins and nine placings at this track and distance. Back with a winning rider and race-fit, he has the right credentials to take this.
Last Starts 19 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 | 17/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $7.70 |
| 9/9 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 50.0L | $24.80 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 16/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $123.40 |
| 4/12 | 01/07/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $23.70 |
| 1/10 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
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Worked home evenly for second behind Crown Ocean at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths, but he was sent out odds-on and did not put the race away. That came after a sixth to Fukuno Fear None when beaten over 16 lengths and unwanted in betting. The rider record is encouraging, yet he profiles as an each-way hope rather than a reliable win play.
Last Starts 18 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 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $97.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 33.9L | $225.90 |
| 8/10 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 3-7-8 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $198.90 |
| 10/12 | 03/07/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 8-8-10 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $90.40 |
| 9/12 | 17/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 3-8-9 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $164.50 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
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Has found form with back-to-back placings at this track, most recently second to High Love Henin when beaten just over a length after working home well. The third to A Shin Vicugna two back also had merit at long odds, so she is racing with more purpose now. Her career win rate is modest, but recent consistency gives her a realistic place-and-each-way shape.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $104.30 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 8-8-10 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $164.40 |
| 7/10 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $152.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $72.90 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished third behind Meisho Ranzan at this track last start, but was beaten six lengths and started at long odds after settling rearward. The run prior was similar, fourth to Lily Park and beaten just over five lengths. Her track-and-distance record contains plenty of placings, yet the recent margins suggest she has a bit to find against the main chances.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 9-5-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $32.60 |
| 4/9 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 8-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 10-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $17.20 |
| 3/12 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 10-7-3 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $16.30 |
| 4/9 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $42.70 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
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Battled into sixth behind Marble Tiswa at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths after sitting just off the speed and failing to finish it off. His previous run over 1230m was much worse, finishing last and beaten over 18 lengths. The stronger case is historical: three wins around 1400m and a good record with Osamu Shimohara give him place claims if he rebounds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.4L | $19.10 |
| 8/10 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 9-7-8 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $26.30 |
| 6/10 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $22.40 |
| 4/10 | 08/07/2026 | 113 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 7-8-4 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $86.90 |
| 12/12 | 17/03/2026 | 40 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 11-12-12 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $192.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a five-month break after a below-par sixth behind Dame Sunrise at this track, beaten over 12 lengths as a well-supported favourite. That final run was disappointing, but his prior second to As You Like by half a length reads much better and he owns a win and two placings from five at this track and distance. Fresh, he rates a major winning chance if back to that better form.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/05/2026 | 120 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 8/12 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 04/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 2:05.70 | 10-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 12/11/2025 | 67 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 6-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Backs up after only six days following a second-last finish behind Allonsy Cafe at this track, beaten over 13 lengths at long odds. Her run before that was no better, finishing last behind Steel Sonic over 1230m and beaten over 16 lengths as a big outsider. She has won at this track and distance, but current form leaves her with a serious turnaround to make.
Last Starts 5 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 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $116.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $202.80 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 8-10-9 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $123.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 23.2L | $117.60 |
| 9/9 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 52.2L | $243.90 |
| 10/10 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 48.4L | $408.80 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Improved sharply when second to Marble Tiswa at this track last start, beaten a length and a half after settling rearward and starting at generous odds. The run prior was poor over 1700m, finishing eighth behind Wonder Guarneri and beaten over 16 lengths, but the return to 1400m brought her back into play. She is more a place hope than a win anchor, but the latest effort deserves respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 10-7-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $11.60 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:56.30 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $25.20 |
| 8/12 | 12/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 2:07.80 | 11-10-8 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $28.40 |
| 2/12 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:55.30 | 9-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $118.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 7-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $213.40 |
| 4/11 | 02/07/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:54.30 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 37.3L | $79.30 |