Sonoda Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
MEINER ZELOS (1) is the one to beat on the strength of his Niigata Dirt second two runs back, where he was beaten three lengths by Ivy Cheeky after doing early work. His Nakayama Dirt failure last start was plain, but he was respected in the market, now gets a kinder class setup and has the inside draw to help him show his best. REALISER SON REVE (9) resumes for Satoshi Matsuura and has been assessed strongly enough on recent-season figures to rate the main danger, although his last campaign reads poorly and 1400m is new. ISLE VITA (2) brings the safest current form, having beaten Shine Chouchou by a neck at this venue and owning a solid overall record, so he is a genuine threat if he holds that level. G T TRUE (3) has placed at both runs this campaign, is proven at this track and distance, and his strong record with F Komaki keeps him firmly in the winning conversation.
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up with a useful class drop and the inside draw to help him use his natural speed. He was tailed off after leading in a 3yo Maiden over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, but the run prior was a sound second at Niigata Dirt when beaten three lengths by Ivy Cheeky after doing plenty early. The new 1400m trip is a question, yet his placing record gives him a strong winning profile.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 05/09/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 1-2-15 | 12 |
| 50.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.90 |
| 3/15 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:54.60 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.90 |
| 3/15 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:46.40 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/16 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 4-4-7 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $4.30 |
| 2/14 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:56.20 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 58kgs
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Found winning form at this venue last start, beating Shine Chouchou by a neck in 3yo+ C2 company after being near the top of an open market. He had finished fourth to Teikei Holomua the run prior, so the turnaround was genuine. With a 1400m record of one win and one placing from four attempts, he profiles as a reliable place hope with winning claims if he repeats that latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $8.10 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $5.30 |
| 7/10 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 9-9-4 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | 260 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 3-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:59.40 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
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Has returned in honest form, finishing second to Ai Towa two back before another placing when third to Fukuno Fear None at this venue last start. The latest margin was just under six lengths, so he has a little to find, but he is well exposed at 1400m with two wins and four placings from nine tries. F Komaki has a strong record on him, keeping him right in the minor-money mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 25/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 9-6-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $8.30 |
| 2/12 | 02/09/2026 | 110 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 8-4-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $7.30 |
| 7/11 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 7-9-7 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $7.90 |
| 2/11 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-5-2 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 10-7-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $28.80 |
| 5/9 | 25/03/2026 | 26 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:55.00 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $31.10 |
Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
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Has the right background for this track and distance, with four wins and five places from 22 attempts, and she has also built a good record with Teppei Kotani. Recent runs are the issue: fourth last start when beaten just over six lengths at long odds, after a fifth beaten just over nine lengths. The proven setup helps, but she must finish off much better to trouble these.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $30.20 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $58.70 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $9.90 |
| 1/12 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $4.90 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $22.80 |
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
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Took a clear step forward at this venue last start, finishing second to Number Theory over 1400m and beaten two lengths after being just unable to hold on. That was a much better result than her Niigata Dirt failure, where she finished well held at big odds over 1800m. Lightly raced and now placed at the distance, she has the right sort of profile to hold a minor placing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/09/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $10.50 |
| 14/15 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:54.30 | 3-11-14 | 14 |
| 25.7L | $158.10 |
| 13/15 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:57.00 | 5-11-13 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $12.50 |
| 9/15 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:46.40 | 5-6-9 | 11 |
| 13.5L | $25.20 |
Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
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Worked home with more purpose at this venue last start, finishing fourth to Number Theory and beaten just over three lengths after giving away many lengths. That was encouraging, but he was big odds there and had been beaten over 16 lengths at Niigata Dirt the run prior. Unplaced from four starts overall, he has to turn that late improvement into a much more complete performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/09/2026 | 40 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 9-8-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $37.20 |
| 9/15 | 09/08/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 11-11-9 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $178.60 |
| 8/10 | 09/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:16.10 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $108.70 |
| 8/13 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 57kg | 1:55.70 | 13-13-8 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $210.20 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with a fourth to Namura Papi at this track, beaten just over four lengths after looming without going on. The run prior was a heavy defeat when last behind Sachino Megumi, so the recent profile is uneven. His record at this track and distance gives him some foundation, but he has to return in far better order.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 01/07/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:21.40 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/06/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 43.7L | $11.70 |
| 7/12 | 20/05/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $6.40 |
| 2/9 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $10.90 |
| 1/12 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $9.10 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:36.10 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $74.00 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Finished second at this venue last start when favourite, beaten five lengths by Fukuno Fear None after lacking the turn of foot to make a serious challenge. That followed a sixth at Funabashi when beaten over 12 lengths, so the latest was a clear return to competitive form. With Tomohiro Yoshimura aboard and a placing from his only 1400m try, he looks a sound place chance rather than one to take short odds about.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/09/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 6/13 | 26/08/2026 | 81 | COND 3 | $39,954.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:42.60 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $14.10 |
| 9/16 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 1-1-9 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $12.90 |
| 4/16 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $119.80 |
| 9/16 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:19.70 | 10-11-9 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $37.60 |
| 5/14 | 18/04/2026 | 125 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:12.30 | - | 14 |
| 4.6L | $15.50 |
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a three-month break for Satoshi Matsuura and is rated highly enough on recent-season figures to command respect in this field. His race form is the obvious concern, with a ninth at Fukushima Dirt and a last at Tokyo to end the previous campaign, both without a clear excuse. The 1400m is new, but a stable change and fresh start give him a genuine winning platform.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 12/07/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 11-12-9 | 13 |
| 20.6L | $18.20 |
| 18/18 | 23/05/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 3-5-18 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $5.70 |
| 9/16 | 07/02/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 11-12-9 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $22.50 |
| 6/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:36.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $23.40 |