Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
ALAN (2) Looked good when 3rd last run around here and will be well suited at the distance. Has been a model of consistency this prep and gets a favourable draw. Hard to overlook. SACHINO MEGUMI (7) Subpar when 9th last run at this venue. Kenta Sugiura rates highly. Displays good tactical speed. Can win this. ETRE DOUE (3) Mediocre display when 8th last time here. Could be value. PEGASUS WIND (6) Spaced the field to win by a margin of 5L last run here. Has early speed and positions nicely. Ikkoo Tanaka stable are having a great run of late. Could run into the money.

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly for fifth in a 3yo+ C1 at this track last start, beaten just under two lengths at big odds, which was a clear step back towards the mark required. The run prior was much plainer when seventh behind Go Go Tsuyoshi, but she has three wins and three places from 16 starts at this track and distance and gets in with 52kg. That profile makes her a genuine winning player despite the recent patchy form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:31.70 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $28.90 |
| 7/11 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:30.80 | 8-7-7 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $52.70 |
| 5/12 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:30.50 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $138.70 |
| 8/12 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:20.30 | 10-6-8 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $213.10 |
| 10/12 | 22/07/2026 | 119 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 24.7L | $111.30 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 11-9-10 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $135.60 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had to settle for third as favourite in a 3yo COND over 1700m here last start, beaten over 11 lengths after giving away too much ground before running into the money. His prior win was far more compelling, scoring by three and a half lengths from Kurino Kuchan when heavily supported. Five wins from five starts around 1400m is the key, so he remains a major place and winning threat if closer to his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $63,955.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:53.00 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 6-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 02/07/2026 | 27 | AB 3 | $20,930.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | M | F Komaki | 55kg | 2:04.30 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 05/06/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $63,047.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 28 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out sharply when second last in a 3yo+ C1 at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths after being close enough to do more. That is the obvious concern, but his previous run was a soft three-length C2 win over Number Theory, and his broader record at this track and distance is strong. With the winning rider back, he has the right credentials to bounce straight back into contention.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $17.80 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 7/12 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 41.1L | $11.10 |
| 3/10 | 03/06/2026 | 49 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $8.10 |
| 2/10 | 15/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after being beaten a long way in a 3yo+ B2 at this track, where he conceded a huge start and was never in the race. The start prior was also poor when last and finished well held. He does own a long record with seven career wins and has placed often at this venue and trip, but current form is well short of the level required.
Last Starts 32 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 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | B2 3U | $22,374.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 12-9-8 | 11 |
| 39.8L | $186.30 |
| 12/12 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | B2 3U | $22,374.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $163.00 |
| 12/12 | 24/07/2026 | 129 | B2 3U | $22,540.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 11-12-12 | 5 |
| 24.7L | $94.60 |
| 3/10 | 17/03/2026 | 49 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $173.20 |
| 10/10 | 27/01/2026 | 28 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-10-10 | 11 |
| 47.8L | $74.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:18.80 | 8-8-11 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $304.80 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sent out favourite over 1230m at this track last start but finished ninth, beaten over 10 lengths, after having her chance and offering little late. The previous seventh was more competitive without being strong, beaten five lengths as an outside chance in betting. Weight relief and a past placing at this track and distance help, but she profiles mainly as a place hope if she sharpens up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $27,181.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:19.00 | 1-3-9 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/11 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:20.00 | 1-2-7 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $14.60 |
| 7/10 | 19/08/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:19.40 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:19.60 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $6.80 |
| 1/12 | 08/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:20.80 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $6.10 |
| 5/9 | 10/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $20,490.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $77.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Put the race away in decisive style at this track last start, winning a 3yo+ C2 over 1400m by five lengths as odds-on favourite after tracking the leader and quickening clear. The Sapporo Dirt run before that was a complete forgive-free failure, but the return to this venue produced an immediate peak. Unbeaten at both this track and distance, she brings the sharpest last-start figure and looks the horse to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 23/09/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 10/14 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:46.00 | 2-4-10 | 1 |
| 39.9L | $5.40 |
| 3/14 | 16/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 3-2-3 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/14 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $6.30 |
| 9/11 | 04/07/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 5-8-9 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 14/06/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:45.50 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led narrowly but was swamped when last in a 3yo+ C1 at this track last start, beaten just under eight lengths, and that followed a second-last behind Alan when beaten over 17 lengths. Her best record is much better, including three wins and one place from nine starts at this track and distance, but the recent finishing effort has been too soft to recommend strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/09/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-9 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 1-3-11 | 9 |
| 17.4L | $33.70 |
| 10/12 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 0:49.70 | 11-9-10 | 12 |
| 10.7L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 09/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.70 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 23 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh behind Squid Run at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths at long odds, after making only moderate late ground. Two back she was beaten over 14 lengths over 1230m and never threatened. The class set-up is kinder and she is fourth-up now, but she is unplaced in three starts in the past 12 months and looks more a minor hope than a win bet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 17/09/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 5-4-7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $266.20 |
| 9/12 | 05/08/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 6-6-9 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $38.10 |
| 12/12 | 10/07/2026 | 374 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 3-5-12 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2025 | 54 | COND 2 | $20,720.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $26,727.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:01.00 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $19.30 |
| 2/5 | 24/04/2025 | - | COND 2 | $52,260.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | SP | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:07.30 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $29.40 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished tenth over 820m at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths, and the run prior was no better when second last over 1230m at long odds. She has won twice at this venue, so there is some local background, but she has not raced around 1400m before and her recent finishing strength has been missing. Others bring far more reliable claims.
Last Starts 12 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 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 0:49.80 | 5-7-10 | 11 |
| 15.5L | $16.80 |
| 10/11 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 11-11-10 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $73.70 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 10/12 | 10/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 1-3-10 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $17.60 |
| 5/9 | 17/06/2026 | 26 | C1 4U | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 0:50.20 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $7.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 108 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:21.60 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor when eighth in a 3yo+ C1 at this track last start, beaten over 17 lengths after settling a long way back and failing to improve. His previous last in a B2 was only marginally better, beaten over 11 lengths after sitting closer. A leading jockey takes the ride, but he is unplaced in 11 starts at this track and distance and has too much to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 18/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $218.90 |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,374.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $39.60 |
| 11/12 | 06/08/2026 | 27 | B1B2 3U | $28,767.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 0:50.30 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $176.80 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | B2 3U | $22,374.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $75.60 |
| 10/12 | 19/06/2026 | 30 | B1B2 4U | $28,371.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 0:49.70 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $107.10 |
| 10/11 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | B1 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $126.80 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out sharply when ninth behind Star Of Adam in a 3yo+ C1 at this track last start, beaten over 17 lengths after being close enough to make a challenge. Her third two back was also distant, beaten nine and a half lengths, though she has two wins and six places from 18 starts at this track and distance. That record gives her some place background, but recent output is hard to trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 5-5-9 | 11 |
| 17.3L | $36.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 6-10-11 | 1 |
| 53.1L | $79.10 |
| 5/12 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $80.30 |
| 3/12 | 03/07/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $12.10 |
| 1/12 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.20 |