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Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1230

KUROBOTAN (5) Placed 3rd last run at this track. Has to be strongly considered. HABILE (6) Backing up quickly for this race. Below par performance when 6th last start at the track. Overlooking the last run. Possesses very good closing speed. Serious player. NORDIA (3) Did well when 3rd last start at the track. Has not missed the money this preparation in 3 attempts. Must respect. VENICE QUEEN (4) Came in 6th last run here. Capable of a strong comeback. In the mix.

Race Time:2:10 AM

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1230m

Koibitomisaki (1)8796831667

Trainer: Takamasa Suwa 12 mths 72: 8-1-10

Jockey: Teppei Kotani

Weight: 54kgs

7 yo Chestnut M

Sire: DUNKIRK (USA)

Dam: YOU'RE IN MY HEART (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$86,466.00

Avg $$1,200.92

Win %11.11%

Place %26.39%

Career72: 8-1-10

Track58: 8-1-7

Distance29: 4-0-6

Tr / Dist26: 4-0-6

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm39: 6-0-6

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has been well below her better form at the past two, finishing seventh in a 3yo+ C2 at this track last start when beaten over 12 lengths after settling back and making no impression. She was also only sixth here the run prior, with a moderate finish. Four wins and six placings from 26 at this track and distance keep some respect, but recent figures leave her with plenty to turn around.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/12	11/09/2026	21	C2 3U	$12,791.00	Sonoda	1230m	M	Shuhei Kotani	55kg	1:21.10	11-11-7	4	1. Appuppu 2. Bellagio Abroad 3. A Shin Okikurmi	11.5L	$53.60
6/8	21/08/2026	14	C2 3U	$12,785.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Teppei Kotani	54kg	1:20.70	4-3-6	8	1. Admi 2. Yakujin Myo O 3. Siena Hope	8.4L	$16.00
6/8	07/08/2026	15	C2 3U	$12,785.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Teppei Kotani	54kg	1:21.40	6-7-6	2	1. Malts Schon 2. Akkeshi 3. Accordance	8.6L	$4.20
1/12	23/07/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Teppei Kotani	54kg	1:20.80	8-1-1	8	1. Koibitomisaki 2. Treasure Blue 3. Honky Tonk	4.0L	$11.00
3/12	02/07/2026	20	C3 4U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1230m	SP	Teppei Kotani	54kg	1:21.70	7-6-3	5	1. Queen Of Lily 2. T K Sona Sapo 3. Koibitomisaki	4.0L	$135.60
8/10	12/06/2026	21	C3 4U	$9,457.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Teppei Kotani	54kg	0:50.80	8-9-8	6	1. Ashante Girl 2. Kurino Awesome 3. Reine Galette	10.2L	$95.10

Eleven Up (2)7803227278

Trainer: Koji Obayashi 12 mths 17: 1-3-1

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura

Weight: 57kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: TO THE WORLD (JPN)

Dam: BOTAN GLASS (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$23,063.00

Avg $$1,356.65

Win %5.88%

Place %29.41%

Career17: 1-3-1

Track14: 1-3-1

Distance6: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist6: 0-0-1

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm11: 1-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent 820m runs make him difficult to recommend, with an eighth behind Dinner Rush last start when beaten just under nine lengths after settling rearward. The start prior was similar, finishing seventh behind Fairy Taizan and offering little late. He has placed once from six at this track and distance, but the current form line is not strong enough to lean on.

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
8/12	18/09/2026	29	C2 3U	$11,192.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Kenta Sugiura	56kg	0:50.60	9-10-8	3	1. Dinner Rush 2. Komori Boulder 3. Five Reyna	8.9L	$32.60
7/10	20/08/2026	15	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Kenta Sugiura	56kg	0:49.80	5-7-7	10	1. Fairy Taizan 2. Smash Hit 3. Bellagio Abroad	9.1L	$7.70
2/12	05/08/2026	13	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Sasaki Serei	54kg	0:51.60	5-5-2	7	1. Ashante Girl 2. Eleven Up 3. Heshikiri	0.5L	$27.10
7/12	23/07/2026	20	C2 3U	$11,270.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Daichi Matsuki	56kg	0:50.10	7-8-7	8	1. Mister N 2. Mononofu Yellow 3. Fairy Taizan	3.6L	$46.90
2/12	03/07/2026	23	C1C2 3	$12,880.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Kenta Sugiura	57kg	0:50.60	2-2-2	8	1. Bellagio Abroad 2. Eleven Up 3. Kanetoshi Clutch	2.5L	$7.20
2/9	10/06/2026	21	C1 3	$12,609.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Kenta Sugiura	56kg	0:51.30	5-4-2	3	1. Smart Freyja 2. Eleven Up 3. King Bubbles	0.8L	$50.50

Nordia (3)902120x213

Trainer: Motohiro Koma (OHI)12 mths 36: 3-5-3

Jockey: Souta Hijikata

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Bay M

Sire: DISCREET CAT (USA)

Dam: NOVIA (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$43,909.00

Avg $$1,219.69

Win %8.33%

Place %30.56%

Career36: 3-5-3

Track9: 2-3-2

Distance11: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1

1st Up4: 0-1-0

2nd Up4: 1-0-0

Firm16: 1-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Went close at this track last start, finishing third behind Timeless Love and beaten just under a length after being pipped late. That followed a dominant 3yo+ C3 win over 820m, where she beat Seiun Superior by four lengths as an odds-on favourite. With two wins and five placings from nine at this venue, she is in the right form cycle to give this a real shake.

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
3/12	23/09/2026	19	C2 3U	$11,192.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Sota Hijikata	55kg	1:20.50	5-5-3	10	1. Timeless Love 2. Mammey Apple 3. Nordia	0.8L	$13.60
1/12	04/09/2026	21	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	R	Tomohiro Yoshimura	55kg	0:51.10	1-1-1	5	1. Nordia 2. Seiun Superior 3. Tamano Luna	4.0L	$1.70
2/12	14/08/2026	106	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Sota Hijikata	55kg	0:51.40	1-1-2	5	1. Trance Run 2. Nordia 3. Baikal	0.8L	$2.80
11/12	30/04/2026	15	C2 4U	$11,109.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Takanori Nagai	55kg	0:50.60	8-5-11	5	1. Jhang Maghiana 2. Ena Drive 3. Fiorino	10.6L	$11.60
2/12	15/04/2026	29	C2 4U	$11,497.00	Sonoda	820m	R	Takanori Nagai	55kg	0:51.00	1-1-2	10	1. O Shin Candy 2. Nordia 3. Puerto Galera	1.5L	$2.00
1/12	17/03/2026	18	C3 4U	$9,733.00	Sonoda	820m	Fast	Takanori Nagai	55kg	0:51.30	5-5-1	8	1. Nordia 2. Young Blood 3. Baikal	0.1L	$4.90

Venice Queen (4)8306326516

Trainer: Makoto Orita (Hokkaido)12 mths 59: 5-14-11

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto

Weight: 55kgs

6 yo Chestnut M

Sire: NERO (JPN)

Dam: INFINITY (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$76,444.00

Avg $$1,295.66

Win %8.47%

Place %50.85%

Career59: 5-14-11

Track19: 1-5-6

Distance36: 4-9-8

Tr / Dist16: 1-5-5

1st Up5: 1-1-1

2nd Up5: 1-1-0

Firm31: 3-7-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Worked home well for sixth behind Timeless Love at this track last start, beaten just under two lengths, and that reads well enough for this grade. She had led and beaten Mythos Ode in a 3yo+ C3 here the start prior, so the recent form has substance. Nordia had her measure a couple of weeks ago, but her 1230m record points to a genuine place hope.

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
6/12	23/09/2026	27	C2 3U	$11,192.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	1:20.50	4-2-6	8	1. Timeless Love 2. Mammey Apple 3. Nordia	1.9L	$19.30
1/10	27/08/2026	22	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	1:21.30	1-1-1	9	1. Venice Queen 2. Mythos Ode 3. Oishi Shakunage	0.5L	$5.80
5/12	05/08/2026	13	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	1:22.60	1-1-5	5	1. Quattro Fortuna 2. Himarin 3. Wonder Ange	2.3L	$8.00
6/12	23/07/2026	13	C3 3U	$9,660.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	1:20.80	1-2-6	4	1. Koibitomisaki 2. Treasure Blue 3. Honky Tonk	7.1L	$2.80
2/11	10/07/2026	16	C3 3U	$9,589.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	1:20.40	2-2-2	8	1. Akkeshi 2. Venice Queen 3. Nouveau Lumiere	6.0L	$4.20
3/10	24/06/2026	13	C2 4U	$11,033.00	Sonoda	1230m	Good	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	1:21.10	4-3-3	5	1. Siena Queen 2. Wonder Colorful 3. Venice Queen	3.7L	$6.10

Kurobotan (5)0x6033293

Trainer: Yukihide Matsuhira (SONODA)12 mths 8: 0-1-3

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Dark Bay F

Sire: SHANGHAI BOBBY (USA)

Dam: KANTSUBAKI (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$7,394.00

Avg $$924.25

Win %0.00%

Place %50.00%

Career8: 0-1-3

Track5: 0-1-3

Distance2: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm4: 0-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Lightly raced filly who has built a solid place profile, with four placings from eight starts and four from five at this track. She was third behind Even Par over 1400m last start, beaten six lengths, after racing close enough without troubling the winner. The drop back to 1230m is a query after two unplaced tries, but her consistency and local form give her 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
3/10	23/09/2026	21	C2 3U	$11,192.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	1:31.00	3-2-3	8	1. Even Par 2. Okyompi 3. Kurobotan	6.0L	$5.80
9/12	02/09/2026	33	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	1:31.20	4-4-9	9	1. Ai Towa 2. G T True 3. Wide Orden	10.3L	$5.30
2/6	31/07/2026	14	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	1:31.10	1-2-2	4	1. Chopasni 2. Kurobotan 3. Agnes Sanki	5.0L	$1.30
3/9	17/07/2026	15	C2 3U	$11,270.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	1:30.50	4-4-3	1	1. La La Vanille 2. Graphos 3. Kurobotan	3.1L	$6.90
3/12	02/07/2026	32	C1 3	$12,880.00	Sonoda	1400m	SP	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	1:32.40	5-4-3	11	1. A Shin Pissarro 2. J Pack 3. Kurobotan	1.1L	$6.00
11/16	31/05/2026	56	MDN 3	$98,770.00	Kyoto	1200m	Good	Daito Ozawa	55kg	1:12.20	13-13-11	12	1. Curlicue 2. Marilyn Barows 3. Ivy Meow	10.5L	$137.10

Habile (6)2267x06

Trainer: Kazuhiro Chonan (NISHIWAKI)12 mths 6: 0-2-0

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura

Weight: 57kgs

3 yo Brown C

Sire: LE VENT SE LEVE (JPN)

Dam: MEJIRO KOMYO (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$51,647.00

Avg $$8,607.83

Win %0.00%

Place %33.33%

Career6: 0-2-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has been well held at two runs this campaign, finishing sixth behind Lux Dream at this track last start when beaten over 11 lengths despite being near the top of betting. He was never competitive at Chukyo Dirt the run prior, so the market respect has not translated on race day. First try at 1230m and the quick back-up are questions, though a leading track jockey helps keep him in the place mix.

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
6/9	02/10/2026	40	C2 3U	$11,517.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Tomohiro Yoshimura	57kg	1:31.30	9-6-6	6	1. Lux Dream 2. Angel Glace 3. Meisho Hachimaki	11.0L	$3.00
10/14	23/08/2026	127	MDN 3	$98,110.00	Chukyo	1800m	Good	Atsuya Nishimura	57kg	1:55.30	7-4-10	13	1. Meisho Nanashiro 2. Ramiel No Musuko 3. Lord Fighter	31.4L	$3.90
7/15	18/04/2026	42	MDN 3	$102,930.00	Hanshin	2000m	Good	Damian Lane	57kg	2:07.00	6-4-7	13	1. Thisavros 2. A Shin Live Well 3. Grand Champ	5.4L	$7.10
6/13	07/03/2026	28	MDN 3	$101,660.00	Hanshin	2000m	Good	Yuga Kawada	57kg	2:08.30	5-2-6	6	1. Ten Magic Hour 2. Pop Up 3. Hyde Park	11.3L	$1.70
2/9	07/02/2026	49	MDN 3	$104,560.00	Kyoto	1900m	Good	Yuga Kawada	57kg	2:02.00	4-2-2	7	1. Saimon Zest 2. Habile 3. Meethaq	3.5L	$1.60
2/16	20/12/2025	-	NEWC 2	$139,650.00	Hanshin	1800m	Good	Cristian Demuro	56kg	1:54.90	2-2-2	10	1. Meisho Komachi 2. Habile 3. Mr Emerald	2.0L	$3.50

A Shin Jikokuten (7)2332145548

Trainer: Kazuya Sakamoto 12 mths 14: 1-3-3

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Grey C

Sire: SATONO DIAMOND (JPN)

Dam: A SHIN LUKIA (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$17,962.00

Avg $$1,283.00

Win %7.14%

Place %50.00%

Career14: 1-3-3

Track10: 1-2-2

Distance2: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist2: 1-1-0

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm5: 0-0-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start was a setback, finishing second last behind T O Townes at this track and beaten over 12 lengths at big odds. His previous fourth behind Ecoro Athena was more competitive, though he had been sent out favourite and failed to finish it off. He is proven at 1230m with a win and a placing from two tries, but a sharp rebound is required.

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	18/09/2026	21	C2 3U	$11,192.00	Sonoda	1400m	Good	Nambu Fuma	53kg	1:31.50	1-2-8	7	1. T O Townes 2. Saimon Exceller 3. Ala Moana	12.0L	$23.00
4/9	28/08/2026	22	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	M	Nambu Fuma	53kg	1:33.90	2-3-4	1	1. Ecoro Athena 2. Annina 3. Win Reflect	3.5L	$3.00
5/8	06/08/2026	21	C2 3U	$11,187.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Nambu Fuma	53kg	1:32.90	1-1-5	3	1. Shen Hu 2. T K Sona Sapo 3. Precious Stone	8.4L	$7.30
5/10	16/07/2026	20	C2 3U	$11,270.00	Sonoda	1400m	Fast	Mai Fukuhara	56kg	1:31.20	1-2-5	10	1. Sun Linaria 2. Ras Al Khaimah 3. Fleurir	6.2L	$49.00
4/11	26/06/2026	15	C1 3	$12,609.00	Sonoda	1400m	R	Nambu Fuma	53kg	1:33.10	3-5-4	1	1. Roger To Allie 2. Mirai Ticket 3. Sakaki	10.8L	$3.20
1/12	11/06/2026	21	C2 3	$9,457.00	Sonoda	1230m	Good	Nambu Fuma	53kg	1:21.70	1-1-1	10	1. A Shin Jikokuten 2. More Better 3. Katsu	5.0L	$1.50

Step Eye (8)6516038x90

Trainer: Nishikawa Shinya 12 mths 11: 1-0-2

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Dark Bay F

Sire: HOKKO TARUMAE (JPN)

Dam: MELLOW KUMIS (JPN)

Stats

Prize Money$18,335.00

Avg $$1,666.82

Win %9.09%

Place %27.27%

Career11: 1-0-2

Track9: 1-0-2

Distance3: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist3: 0-0-1

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm7: 1-0-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form is hard to support, with a last behind Dinner Rush at this track most recently when beaten over 12 lengths after settling back and failing to make ground. She had also finished well held here the start prior after conceding a huge start. A past placing at this track and distance is some consolation, but her current level leaves others better placed.

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
12/12	18/09/2026	22	C2 3U	$11,192.00	Sonoda	820m	Good	Teppei Kotani	54kg	0:50.60	10-12-12	12	1. Dinner Rush 2. Komori Boulder 3. Five Reyna	11.9L	$116.50
9/9	27/08/2026	149	C2 3U	$12,785.00	Sonoda	1230m	Fast	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	1:20.10	8-8-9	7	1. Akkeshi 2. Endless Tale 3. Tame Kid	22.4L	$56.20
8/9	31/03/2026	13	COND 3	$16,425.00	Sonoda	1230m	Good	Osamu Shimohara	55kg	1:21.90	9-9-8	3	1. Oro Vento 2. Otokono Roman 3. Win Kaguyahime	12.4L	$40.30
3/7	18/03/2026	21	COND 3	$21,089.00	Sonoda	1230m	R	Osamu Shimohara	54kg	1:21.50	7-6-3	5	1. Bellagio Focus 2. Nishino Gracias 3. Step Eye	7.5L	$25.80
10/12	25/02/2026	22	COND 3	$16,685.00	Himeji	1400m	R	Wataru Hirose	55kg	1:34.10	8-9-10	1	1. Grand Live 2. Aloha Mau Loa 3. Copano Rocket	17.5L	$73.00
6/9	03/02/2026	32	COND 3	$16,685.00	Himeji	1400m	Fast	Teppei Kotani	53kg	1:35.00	7-7-6	8	1. Bellma 2. Copano Rocket 3. Oro Vento	8.5L	$94.00