Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
WISTERIA DADDY (2) Nice run when 3rd last start at the track and will try to take advantage of the draw. Goes close. EXPLORE BEST (6) Placed 3rd last run at this track. Definite claims. LA ROYALE (3) Nice run when 2nd last run at the track and form has been improving over recent runs. Suitably placed in this race. PLEASANT HARBOR (7) Resuming. Disappointing outing when 9th last time around here and will be dropping in distance. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Could sneak a place.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last in a C3 at this track last start, beaten nine and a half lengths by No Ten P Kan after being close enough but dropping out in the run home. The start prior was a fourth, beaten eight lengths by Cool Brave, and she was at long odds on both occasions. Her track-and-trip background is some help, but the current form has to improve 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $73.90 |
| 4/9 | 18/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $102.60 |
| 12/12 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 9-10-12 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $88.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 5-6-8 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $45.30 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $150.10 |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 9-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $67.40 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been holding his form well, following a second to Sweet Sunrise with a third behind Miko Castana in C3 company at this track. The beaten margins were clear, but he worked home evenly both times and brings a strong 1400m base, with seven wins and 22 places from 71 starts at this track and distance. From barrier two, he has the profile to make his consistency count.
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 | 30/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 10-4-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $150.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $17.10 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 7-1-9 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $128.80 |
| 6/9 | 08/07/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $81.80 |
| 8/11 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 7-8-8 | 11 |
| 12.0L | $173.70 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing second to Camouflage in a C3 at this track, beaten five lengths after tracking the speed and working home just fairly. Two back he was fourth to Yamato Faith, beaten ten lengths, so the winning edge has been missing. Still, he was respected in an open market last time and his record with this jockey keeps him a genuine place prospect.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/09/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $6.90 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $37.10 |
| 7/12 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/07/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $68.40 |
| 4/9 | 10/06/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/05/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form reads poorly, with two second-last finishes and margins beyond ten lengths, most recently behind Warera Hoshinoko in a C3 at this track when he conceded a big start and never got into the race. The run prior came in C2 company, and the market has been against him both times. Even so, his last-12-month rating says he has the capacity to be a much stronger factor if he finds that level again.
Last Starts 11 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 | 02/10/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $290.40 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 7-9-8 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $69.90 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $49.40 |
| 4/6 | 31/07/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $22.30 |
| 10/12 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $55.10 |
| 5/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was better than the bare seventh last start, coming from well back with a decent finish, but he was still beaten over 11 lengths by Cool Brave in a C3 at this venue after being near the top of an open market. His previous run was a last placing in C2 company behind Chopasni. A prior track-and-distance win gives him some claim, though he looks more a minor-money hope than a strong winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $6.20 |
| 9/9 | 28/08/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $113.50 |
| 4/9 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 7-7-4 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $69.10 |
| 9/10 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $38.20 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $20,490.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $50.20 |
| 7/10 | 11/06/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced one of the better recent runs in the field when third to No Ten P Kan in a C3 at this track, beaten a length and a half after working home evenly. That followed a fifth behind Cinnamon Chocolat, where she picked up nicely late after being unwanted in the market. With 52kg again and five wins at this track and distance, she has the right credentials to stay in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:34.00 | 4-6-3 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $7.90 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $23.80 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 10-9-8 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $92.70 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $95.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $18.80 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $98.10 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a second-last finish at this track, beaten over 18 lengths by T O Harrison after never looking likely. His earlier second to Giocoso showed he can close off, but he remains winless from 18 starts despite a healthy place record. He can run into the money at his best, but the first win still looks the hurdle.
Last Starts 118 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 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:55.00 | 10-9-9 | 10 |
| 17.7L | $23.90 |
| 2/9 | 03/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 9-6-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $39.40 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $61.60 |
| 8/9 | 23/04/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $56.50 |
| 8/9 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 39.8L | $32.70 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 2:06.70 | 8-6-2 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never competitive and was beaten out of sight behind Coeur Et Cassis last start, even though he did make some late ground from a hopeless position. The previous C3 run was also plain, finishing last and beaten over 16 lengths by Cinnamon Chocolat. His old track-and-distance record and class drop offer some context, but he will have to lift considerably.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:20.60 | 10-11-6 | 6 |
| 32.6L | $292.50 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 5-6-8 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $88.40 |
| 7/10 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $356.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 22.5L | $203.50 |
| 9/11 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 11-7-9 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $306.20 |
| 10/10 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 4-9-10 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $252.30 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months off following a plain end to last campaign, when second last behind Tamago in C2 company and beaten over 14 lengths after leading narrowly into the lane before tiring. The run prior was also safely held behind Kurino Champ. She has won with this jockey and has placed twice at this track and distance, but others bring stronger current evidence.
Last Starts 89 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 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:30.90 | 1-3-9 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $30.60 |
| 7/12 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 8-10-7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $41.40 |
| 2/12 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $49.50 |
| 4/10 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.60 | 3-5-4 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $13.40 |
| 9/12 | 20/05/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.00 | 2-5-9 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $11.90 |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | C2C3 4U | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |