Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
LAC PUER (9) Left nothing to chance when winning by 2 1/2L last start here and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Jockey Osamu Shimohara has been successful aboard previously. Should be right in the finish. SAKURA TOP CROSS (3) Was rock solid when winning by 4L last time here. In the mix. GASPARD (8) Came in 5th last run at the track. Happy to overlook that run. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Respect in this event. COMBAT MOMOHIME (1) Ran 4th last start around here but drawn the rails. Capable of better.

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth at this track last start in 3yo+ C2 grade, but the margin was a concern after she settled rearward and was beaten over 11 lengths as an unwanted runner in the market. Her previous fifth had more merit, picking up nicely in the straight despite being beaten just over eight lengths. A prior win at this track and distance keeps her in the place discussion, though she must sharpen up late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:31.20 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $25.90 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.50 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $11.70 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $37.70 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | 63 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/9 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.50 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $5.70 |
| 5/11 | 15/05/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.50 | 4-2-5 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not offered enough at his past two runs, finishing sixth at this track last start when beaten six and a half lengths after failing to quicken. The run prior was weaker again, beaten over 14 lengths by Coeur Et Cassis after settling too far back to threaten. His track-and-distance record is sound, but recent figures leave him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/09/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 53kg | 1:32.80 | 6-3-6 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $27.30 |
| 6/7 | 06/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $22.90 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 12/06/2026 | 225 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:02.20 | 8-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $22.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the clearest recent winning performance in the field, scoring by four lengths in 3yo+ C3 grade at this track and beating Hero F A after being sent out short odds-on. That was a decisive bounce back from a safely held sixth the start prior. With seven wins and nine places from 39 starts at this track and distance, he has the right profile to carry that form straight into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/09/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 6/10 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $8.70 |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $18.20 |
| 11/12 | 01/07/2026 | 41 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 10-10-11 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $582.10 |
| 12/12 | 21/05/2026 | 36 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-8-12 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $200.20 |
| 10/12 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $197.60 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never competitive over 1700m at this track last start and was beaten out of sight at long odds after fading late. His previous run offered little more, finishing last and beaten over 16 lengths behind Key Classic. He does have old track-and-distance wins, but his current form is too poor to recommend with confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:53.00 | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 42.9L | $252.30 |
| 10/10 | 09/09/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.80 |
| 1/9 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led them up and proved too good in 3yo+ C3 grade at this track last start, beating Miracle Zada by just over a length as an odds-on favourite. Her previous fourth behind Cross Knot was also better than market expectation, as she was unwanted in betting but still worked home evenly. The record is still light on overall wins, but her recent pattern gives her a strong winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $43.30 |
| 7/9 | 27/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 3-5-7 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $55.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 1-6-7 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $18.50 |
| 9/10 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:21.90 | 1-3-9 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $18.70 |
| 8/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 1-2-8 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $39.20 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been tailed off at her past two starts, most recently sixth over 1700m at this track when unwanted in the market and never in the picture. She was also weak through the line the start prior, again finishing a long way from the winner. A light weight and past success at this venue are positives on paper, but her current form has to lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:53.00 | 7-9-6 | 6 |
| 42.8L | $331.20 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:32.70 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 39.8L | $174.70 |
| 10/10 | 27/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.40 | 6-9-10 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $52.90 |
| 3/10 | 14/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.60 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $22.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $20.40 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $85.20 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out to finish second last at this track last start, beaten over 15 lengths after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. She had won over 820m the run prior, beating Kurino Kotei by just over a length, but that sharp-speed result has not translated back into this assignment. Her track-and-distance record is respectable, yet the latest run is hard to overlook.
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 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:33.50 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $32.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 0:51.40 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $14.60 |
| 6/10 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $122.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $28.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.90 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below market expectation when fifth at this track last start, beaten eight lengths after tracking the speed in 3yo+ C2 grade. The positive is his fresh win the run before, where he worked home over the top to beat Sekisei by a neck in 3yo+ C3 company. Third-up now and with two wins from six starts this season, he can rebound into a placing if he finishes off properly.
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 | 35 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | 142 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $12.40 |
| 5/9 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 6-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $25.60 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed powerfully to win by two and a half lengths at this track last start, beating Fukkatsu Love as the odds-on favourite and pulling away late. He had also caught the eye late two starts back despite being beaten over 12 lengths by Fukuno Fear None. His career record is far stronger than most here, and his long partnership with Osamu Shimohara makes him a genuine each-way threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 6-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $4.30 |
| 6/10 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | 107 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $4.20 |