Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
KAKUHEN (9) has the strongest overall profile, with two wins and three placings from seven starts at this track and a perfect place record with Tomohiro Yoshimura aboard. He was beaten nine and a half lengths as a short odds-on favourite over 1700m last start, but he still filled third and his previous 3yo COND third behind Tesshin was much sharper. ALL THE RAGE (6) is the immediate danger after closing well for second, beaten a length, as odds-on favourite at this track first-up. Her place strike-rate is strong and she can improve second-up. SUPERBE LIEN (4) remains a maiden, yet her latest third behind Marble Tiswa had merit after she finished strongly at big odds. SIENA SKY (2) has the track-and-distance grounding and a good record with Wataru Hirose, though the latest fourth behind Cresco Taishi left him with a little to prove late.

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in two recent 820m runs at this track, finishing last behind Pomme last start when beaten over 15 lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. The start prior was also plain in 3yo+ C2 grade behind Trance Run at big odds. She is proven around 1400m, with four wins and ten placings from 37 tries, but current form leaves her as a rough place hope only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 18/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 0:50.50 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $208.90 |
| 11/12 | 02/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 12-11-11 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $304.50 |
| 9/10 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 55.0L | $83.40 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | 28 | C4 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $7,093.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $78.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $7,881.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Iguchi Yuki | 52kg | 1:32.80 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a better result when fourth behind Cresco Taishi in a 3yo+ C3 at this track, though he was beaten nine and a half lengths after looming and failing to finish off. His previous run in 3yo+ C2 grade was much weaker, but the return to familiar conditions helps. With one win and six placings from twelve starts at this track and distance, he is a genuine minor-money player.
Last Starts 15 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 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $3.90 |
| 11/12 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 7-9-11 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $36.70 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $32.80 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $6.70 |
| 3/10 | 09/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $25.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 8-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth behind A P Poetess over 1700m at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths, and the market had him at long odds. Two weeks earlier he was seventh behind Sekisei, beaten over 16 lengths after being gone soon after turning. His record at this track and distance is respectable over time, but recent margins and the Kakuhen line leave him facing a tough task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $29.70 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $17.10 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 8-4-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.10 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home strongly for third behind Marble Tiswa in a 3yo+ C3 at this track last start, beaten a length and a half despite being unwanted in the market. That was clearly stronger than her prior sixth behind Ecoro Athena in 3yo+ C2 company. She is still a maiden after ten starts, which tempers confidence, but the latest figure brings her right into the winning discussion.
Last Starts 22 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 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 8-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $28.60 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $12.30 |
| 7/10 | 12/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 10-8-7 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $85.90 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 7-6-8 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $161.60 |
| 9/11 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 6-8-9 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $14.20 |
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 53 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 7-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a below-par eighth behind Dame Sunrise at this track, beaten over 16 lengths after settling back. Her previous second to Galbanum, beaten half a length, is a better guide to her capability. The overall record is sound, and four wins with Osamu Shimohara aboard make her capable of running into the money fresh.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 8-10-8 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $11.20 |
| 2/12 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 7-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 9-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $15.40 |
| 2/10 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 9-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a good second behind Cinnamon Chocolat in a 3yo+ C3 at this track, beaten a length after picking up strongly as odds-on favourite. That was a positive return from a break and her broader record, one win and nine placings from 16 starts, shows she is usually competitive. Yet to win from six at this track and distance, but she places often enough to rate a major winning threat.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 106 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 7/10 | 03/06/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 4-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $21.50 |
| 2/9 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $13.40 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $8.30 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has offered little at his past two starts, most recently finishing second last behind Cresco Taishi in a 3yo+ C3 at this track, beaten over 18 lengths at big odds. He was also second last behind Sekisei the run prior and has not placed in eight attempts at this track and distance. The class drop helps on paper, but the recent form is too plain to recommend strongly.
Last Starts 15 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 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $106.60 |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 21.1L | $260.60 |
| 9/10 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $319.80 |
| 5/7 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $184.70 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $141.50 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $216.90 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led narrowly into the lane before weakening to finish second last behind Meisho Rise at this track, beaten over 12 lengths and unwanted in the market. The previous run was similar in outcome, finishing second last behind Sunrise Nazca after dropping out sharply in the straight. She owns a win and five placings around 1400m, but her current finishing effort is the main concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-9 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $164.90 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 18.3L | $182.80 |
| 9/9 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 5-7-9 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $262.10 |
| 9/9 | 29/07/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $59.70 |
| 7/9 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | C9 3U | $6,305.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Iguchi Yuki | 52kg | 1:32.40 | 4-3-7 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
| 8/9 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $7,093.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 3-7-8 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with third behind A P Poetess over 1700m at this track, beaten nine and a half lengths as a short odds-on favourite, so the margin was not ideal. Still, he has two wins and three placings from seven starts at this venue and reunites with Tomohiro Yoshimura, who has been aboard for two wins and three placings from five rides. Back to 1400m, he brings the best winning profile.
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 | 24/09/2026 | 127 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:52.90 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 20/05/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 9-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2026 | 23 | C1 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:57.50 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 07/04/2026 | 82 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/12 | 02/01/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 0:52.20 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the picture when second last behind Win Solennel in a 3yo+ C3 at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths after giving away a big start. She had also finished last behind Yazan two weeks earlier. Her longer-term track-and-distance record includes two wins, and the light weight is a plus, but she must reverse a clear run of poor recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:31.00 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $59.60 |
| 10/10 | 11/09/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.50 | 4-7-10 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $177.60 |
| 5/9 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $87.70 |
| 8/9 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 4-7-8 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $97.90 |
| 7/9 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 4-6-8 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $50.70 |