Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
PPALLIPPALLI (5) Below expectations when 7th last run at this track. Kenta Sugiura rates highly. Likely to get back in the run. Has the ability to take this out. T O ROBINSON (3) Ran 5th last start at this track. Looking for an improved run. Key player. HAPPY MONSTER (6) Finished 6th last start around here. Happy to overlook that run. Wataru Hirose is a suitable booking. Up to these. AMERICAN TARO (2) Disappointing effort when 10th last time at this track but can find a nice position from the draw. Jockey Tomohiro Yoshimura is a plus. Finishes off strongly. Deserves consideration.

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close in C3 grade at this track last start, leading before being run down late by Meisho Pisukari and finishing second, beaten just under a length. The fourth to Crown Ocean before that was also sound after he picked up well, and he has five wins with seven placings from 43 starts around 1400m. With the winning rider back and race fitness on his side, he sets a solid winning standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $13.80 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $7.70 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $53.30 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $83.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 7-8-6 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $1.90 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $39.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last over this track and trip in C3 grade last start, beaten a long way after settling prominently and offering little in the straight. His previous run in C2 grade was also a distant last, despite being near the top of betting. A leading jockey goes on, but he is unplaced in four tries at this track and distance and has to produce a sharp turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/09/2026 | 119 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 3-9-10 | 10 |
| 20.6L | $12.30 |
| 10/10 | 28/05/2026 | 57 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 57.7L | $4.50 |
| 8/10 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 9-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.80 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $4.90 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 119 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a fifth in C3 grade at this track, beaten eight and a half lengths after settling handy and failing to quicken. He had been fourth in C2 grade at Himeji before that, again beaten clearly. His three wins at this track and distance are a genuine positive, and his early speed can put him in the contest, but recent finishing strength is the concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/09/2026 | 227 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $11.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $9.20 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $94.60 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-9-11 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $184.70 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $7.20 |
| 1/12 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started near the top of betting last start but could manage only fifth to Meisho Pisukari at this track, beaten seven lengths after being fair to the line. Her third to Lambeau Leap two runs back came at big odds and was a more encouraging effort, though she is yet to win from 25 starts around 1400m. Profiles as a rough place chance rather than a runner to lean on.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $39.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $22.10 |
| 7/9 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $48.30 |
| 2/10 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $37.30 |
| 6/12 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 10-11-6 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been below her best at the past two, finishing seventh to Meisho Rise last start when settling rearward and making no impression. The run prior in C2 grade was not threatening either, although she did work home fairly from a long way back. Her 1400m record and five wins with Kenta Sugiura are strong anchors, so she can improve enough to be a placing factor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $11.80 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $70.80 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $85.90 |
| 6/10 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $41.30 |
| 1/12 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 10-7-1 | 12 |
| 0.2L | $24.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a sixth to Meisho Rise at this track, beaten five and a half lengths after having the job ahead but sticking on better than a few. He was never in the picture in C2 grade the start prior, so the recent form line is not sparkling. Even so, three wins and six placings from 21 starts at this track and distance, plus a strong record with Wataru Hirose, make him a serious 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $13.20 |
| 7/12 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 5-7-7 | 12 |
| 9.4L | $53.60 |
| 7/10 | 19/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 10-7-7 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $36.80 |
| 4/6 | 31/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $20.90 |
| 2/10 | 08/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $36.60 |
| 7/11 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 6-5-7 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth over 1230m at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths at long odds after sitting just off the pace and only battling. Two back she was last and beaten 20 lengths, again offering no late response. Returning to 1400m helps on past record, with a win and a placing from nine tries here, but the recent form leaves her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:21.50 | 4-5-8 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $81.80 |
| 10/10 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 1-8-10 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $59.50 |
| 9/9 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 2-6-9 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $12.50 |
| 8/10 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 3-5-8 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $54.40 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $59.60 |
| 4/9 | 09/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into fourth behind Meisho Pisukari last start, though the margin was still six and a half lengths after settling rearward. He had been unwanted in betting when seventh to Lambeau Leap before that, so the winning edge remains hard to find. Three wins and seven placings from 39 starts at this track and distance give him a base for minor money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $12.60 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $75.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 10-8-7 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $27.90 |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $25.50 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $37.80 |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $87.50 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together consecutive thirds at this track, most recently beaten just under four lengths by Warera Hoshinoko after being right there and holding on fairly. The previous third to Patrol Run was sharper, beaten just under a length at big odds. His low win strike rate tempers the case, but the Toyokazu Tano record is solid and he is a realistic place hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.70 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $38.70 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $39.50 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $14.20 |
| 9/10 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $106.70 |
| 10/12 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 11-6-10 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $33.70 |