Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
TOSHIKUN (8) Came in 5th last start at Kasamatsu. May see an upturn in form but back to a shorter distance. Honest enough customer who is strongly placed. FIORITA (4) Got the cash when winning by 1 3/4L last time at this venue and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Tomohiro Yoshimura is a strong choice aboard. In the mix. LA LA VANILLE (1) Tidy run when 2nd last time at the track and gets the perfect draw. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Good prospects. SHIBANOSUTOMUKITTO (10) First up after a break. Really dug deep when winning last run at this track. Exotics and place chance.

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Led at this track three weeks ago and was only run down late by Wonder Bless, finishing second and beaten just over a length in 3yo+ C2 company. That followed a fifth here where she picked up late despite the margin reading nine and a half lengths. Her record at 1400m is sound, Teppei Kotani knows her well, and barrier one gives her a strong platform to take plenty of catching.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 4-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $18.60 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-8 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $26.30 |
| 1/11 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:20.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into third at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths behind Taishin after settling rearward at big odds. His previous fifth behind Hishi Cullinan was only fair, but he is a two-time winner at this track and distance and has enough race fitness. The win strike-rate is modest, so he shapes more as a reliable placing hope than a runner to be declaring on top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 9-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $29.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $15.50 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 58kg | 1:33.10 | 10-6-6 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $10.30 |
| 1/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 9-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $13.30 |
| 3/11 | 19/06/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 7-7-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Never competitive and was beaten out of sight at this track last start, fading late as a long-priced runner behind Yamanin Colza. The run prior at Niigata Dirt was no better, finishing last in a 3yo Maiden and unwanted in the market. Third-up fitness and a class drop offer some context, but the recent form leaves her with a large gap to close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 16/09/2026 | 32 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:30.70 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 76.3L | $94.60 |
| 15/15 | 15/08/2026 | 154 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:11.60 | 15-15-15 | 3 |
| 76.5L | $81.50 |
| 15/15 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:56.60 | 12-15-15 | 14 |
| 52.8L | $553.50 |
| 11/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:27.60 | - | 5 |
| 22.5L | $108.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Broke through in good style at this track last start, sitting ready to pounce before beating Smart Rave by just under two lengths. He had also been favourite when third behind Macho Sasupo here the run prior, so the recent improvement is genuine. Tomohiro Yoshimura stays aboard and the profile is building, though this still looks a race where he must prove the win was no one-off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/10 | 26/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 9-8-4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $2.30 |
| 9/16 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:35.80 | - | 4 |
| 17.2L | $263.50 |
| 9/12 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 12-11-9 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $136.70 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out again at this track last start, finishing last and well beaten by 28 lengths after giving ground in a weak run to the line. His previous effort behind Eze Village was also never competitive. The old course-and-distance record is respectable and he gets weight relief, but current form is a much stronger guide and he has plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 27.6L | $371.20 |
| 12/12 | 03/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 76.9L | $605.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 36.7L | $55.20 |
| 11/12 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:29.20 | 11-12-11 | 12 |
| 54.7L | $205.30 |
| 11/12 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.30 | 5-10-11 | 5 |
| 18.4L | $428.10 |
| 7/8 | 18/06/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.50 | 2-5-7 | 8 |
| 14.2L | $184.00 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been below his best at the past two, most recently fifth at this track when beaten eight and a half lengths behind Pegasus Wind after settling handy. The case is built more on his broader profile: two wins and eleven placings from 22 starts at this track and distance, plus a strong record with Kanta Inoue. If he returns to that reliable home-track level, he is a serious winning player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 3-5-5 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $15.10 |
| 6/12 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $22.20 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $10.30 |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2026 | 50 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $17.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/05/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.50 |
| 3/10 | 06/05/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after two fourths at Chukyo, the latest in a 3yo Maiden where she was beaten just over two lengths by Chuwa Melody. She also had market respect two back when fourth behind God Eye, so the form has substance. The move to 1400m is a query given her only previous try at the trip, but the class drop brings her right into the winning conversation.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:07.90 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $6.40 |
| 4/18 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 11-12-4 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/18 | 19/07/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:08.00 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $10.30 |
| 5/16 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $13.90 |
| 4/18 | 26/04/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:07.50 | - | 15 |
| 3.5L | $14.70 |
| 10/18 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 3 |
| 6.2L | $40.10 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was only moderate first-up at Kasamatsu, finishing fifth and beaten nine and a half lengths after being near the top of an open market. His earlier record shows three wins from six overall and a perfect placing record from three at this track and distance, so there is ability in the profile. Even so, he must produce far more than he did fresh to threaten these.
Last Starts 25 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 | 11/09/2026 | 98 | COND 3 | $115,118.00 | Kasamatsu | 1900m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:07.10 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $6.10 |
| 1/7 | 05/06/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $63,047.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/12 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $317,404.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:06.30 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $29.00 |
| 1/12 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.01 |
| 2/12 | 18/03/2026 | - | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Disappointed badly first-up at this track, sent out favourite before finishing second last and beaten out of sight behind Wonder Bless. He had previously placed at this venue, but the latest run also saw La La Vanille finish well ahead of him. A minor track-and-distance placing record gives him some base, yet he has to show that failure was an exception.
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 | 125 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 3-6-8 | 1 |
| 42.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/11 | 15/05/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $14.50 |
| 2/11 | 23/04/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $26.10 |
| 7/9 | 07/04/2026 | 19 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $103.70 |
| 8/12 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 10-11-8 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $74.10 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after ending last campaign with a neck win at this track over Meisho Kotodama, having been second here the start before behind Satono Kairos. His past 12 months read two wins and four places from six starts, so the consistency is clear. Fresh fitness has to be taken on trust, but his established 1400m record makes him a genuine exotics chance.
Last Starts 152 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 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 8-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 10-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 03/03/2026 | 125 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $11.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 10-6-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $8.60 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |