Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
BEST MARIA (9) Finished 4th last time here. Giving another chance here. Producing consistent results since resuming from a spell. Has to be included. ASTER EPOISSES (2) Didn't threaten when 15th last run at Chukyo. Should bounce back and gets a favourable draw. Should be going forward early. First race for a new trainer. Right in this. FLAME FORCE (3) Tidy run when 3rd last time at this venue. Will be positive in the run early. Deserves consideration. OSUMI CIPHER (4) Was nothing special when 8th last time around here. Watch it go close.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished last at this track when resuming over 1230m, beaten well after settling just off the lead and offering little under pressure. The Kokura run prior was also plain, finishing second last in a Mdn at big odds behind Holy Step. She is unplaced from five starts and tackles around 1400m for the first time, so a sharp turnaround is required to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 30/09/2026 | 80 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:21.40 | 4-9-12 | 4 |
| 21.7L | $19.60 |
| 16/17 | 12/07/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 7-7-16 | 12 |
| 9.6L | $125.90 |
| 15/15 | 16/05/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 7-9-15 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $49.00 |
| 9/16 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $27.10 |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after being tailed off in a Chukyo Dirt Mdn, a disappointing result given she was near the top of betting. The run prior was much better, fifth behind Pyoitto Hareruya and beaten two and a half lengths at generous odds. Class relief and a placing at this distance give her some hope, but she has to recover from a heavy last-start failure.
Last Starts 51 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 | 23/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:12.20 | 13-13-15 | 7 |
| 49.3L | $4.70 |
| 5/16 | 08/08/2026 | 118 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 2-3-5 | 13 |
| 2.6L | $15.40 |
| 12/16 | 12/04/2026 | 90 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:25.20 | - | 8 |
| 13.9L | $8.10 |
| 3/16 | 12/01/2026 | 51 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:26.60 | - | 13 |
| 3.3L | $6.30 |
| 2/14 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/16 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:24.90 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
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Kept finding when third to Isle Vita at this track last start, beaten just under four lengths after looming without ever quite threatening. His previous fifth behind Vomero was plain, but the broader profile is hard to ignore: six wins and 30 places from 70 starts at this track and distance, plus a strong record with Kanta Inoue. He is well placed to be in the winning mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 24/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $19.20 |
| 5/12 | 02/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.10 |
| 1/12 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $19.40 |
| 8/12 | 01/07/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 5-4-8 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $20.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 5-5-12 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $60.40 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
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Was safely held at this venue last start, finishing eighth behind Pegasus Wind and beaten over 18 lengths after settling rearward and weakening. The Chukyo Mdn run before that was more respectable, beaten three and a half lengths by Ham Tan, but he remains unplaced from seven starts. Having also lost to Best Maria recently, he profiles more as a place hope than a win threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/09/2026 | 32 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $7.80 |
| 8/15 | 22/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 10-9-8 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $27.50 |
| 5/16 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $60.00 |
| 6/18 | 11/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:08.30 | 16-15-6 | 18 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/18 | 02/05/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $40.50 |
| 10/16 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $47.20 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with two well-beaten tenth placings, first behind Arabian Dream at Niigata Dirt and earlier behind Bombon Baby at Fukushima. He led at his latest appearance before fading badly and is still unplaced from six starts. F Komaki is a positive booking, but the race form leaves him with plenty to find.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 08/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 1-1-10 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $17.10 |
| 10/16 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 2:39.20 | 1-3-10 | 13 |
| 11.2L | $14.30 |
| 8/16 | 27/06/2026 | 189 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 7-3-8 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 10/18 | 20/12/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 2:02.50 | 12-15-10 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $7.80 |
| 4/16 | 24/11/2025 | 9 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 2:00.10 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $102.90 |
| 6/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 56kg | 2:02.90 | 8-7-6 | 15 |
| 2.8L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
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Held third behind Smart Ideal at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths after sitting right there and failing to quicken. Two back he came from well back for fourth behind Trance Run over 820m, making solid inroads. His past 12 months have produced two wins and three placings, and he has placed at this track and distance, so a minor placing is well within reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 1-2-3 | 11 |
| 5.2L | $31.20 |
| 4/12 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 9-9-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $14.40 |
| 5/12 | 05/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $58.40 |
| 1/11 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 5-2-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/12 | 25/06/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $38.50 |
| 7/12 | 27/05/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:51.30 | 8-11-7 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $97.20 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
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Has the right background for this track and trip, but recent efforts have only been fair. He was sixth to Sweet Sunrise last start, beaten over 11 lengths after fading from a suitable position, and fourth to Miracle Ace before that without really threatening. His 12-month record is solid for this grade, so he can bounce into a placing if he sharpens up late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $13.80 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $14.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $16.40 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
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Struggled again last start when seventh to Sunrise Roy at this track, beaten over 20 lengths at long odds after settling rearward and weakening. The run prior was little better, sixth behind Wonder Bless and beaten over 11 lengths after failing to finish off. She has won around 1400m, but the current form and local track-distance record are difficult to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:20.30 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $324.80 |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.30 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $134.20 |
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.00 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $135.60 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 3-9-8 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $152.80 |
| 6/9 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | A3 3 | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $64.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3 | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $182.00 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off nicely for fourth behind Pegasus Wind at this track last start despite starting at big odds, and that followed a sound second to Sunrise Nazca when beaten two and a half lengths. She is one win and two places from seven starts at this track and distance, and her record with Sakito Yamamoto adds further confidence. Fourth-up and race fit, she brings the strongest winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $46.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 7-5-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2026 | 70 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/12 | 05/06/2026 | 30 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 12-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $14.90 |
| 1/8 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.70 |
| 6/12 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 12-12-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $74.80 |