Sonoda Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
OKYOMPI (3) Competitive effort when 2nd last run around here and will be well suited at the distance. Osamu Shimohara rates highly. Has run into the placings all attempts this campaign. Will take some beating today. BRANCH OUT (6) Back from a break. Struggled with the pace when 12th last start at Chukyo. Likely to bounce back. Expecting to settle positively. Tomohiro Yoshimura is a bonus. Suited. COEUR FIDELE (5) Finished 6th last start at Sapporo. Should improve from the last run but down in trip. Has plenty of early speed. Change in trainer. One for the each way players. AYRTON (2) First run back from a break. Lost ground in the run home when 14th last time at Chukyo. Giving another go here. Up to these.
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a five-month break after ending her last campaign with a second last in a Kyoto Mdn, beaten over 17 lengths after fading late at big odds. Her debut at Chukyo was also only fair, finishing 11th and beaten just over six lengths after giving away a big start. Unplaced in two career runs and two tries at this distance, she has plenty to prove before becoming a serious factor.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 30/05/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 9-11-16 | 15 |
| 17.3L | $293.60 |
| 11/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:21.10 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $193.60 |
Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after three months off following a last of 14 at Chukyo in a Mdn, beaten over 11 lengths after travelling close enough to strike but finding little. The run prior had more merit when seventh at Kokura, beaten four and a half lengths as favourite, and he has placed once from five tries around 1400m. The class drop and F Komaki help, but his recent finishing effort leaves him as a fringe hope.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:19.80 | 4-3-14 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/18 | 04/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:09.30 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $3.00 |
| 8/18 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 3-2-8 | 17 |
| 3.1L | $10.10 |
| 5/16 | 10/05/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 3-3-5 | 15 |
| 2.2L | $19.50 |
| 10/18 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:21.00 | - | 16 |
| 6.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/18 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:34.20 | - | 16 |
| 1.1L | $84.70 |
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
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Finished strongly for second in C2 grade at this track last start, beaten two lengths by Even Par, and that followed a dominant C3 win at this venue where he put four lengths on Wonder Etoile. Third-up, proven at 1400m and with two wins and one placing from four starts at this track and distance, he brings the clearest form line. Osamu Shimohara back aboard only strengthens the case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 7-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $11.30 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 148 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
| 4/10 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:32.20 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 126 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 4/12 | 24/10/2025 | 48 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 10-6-4 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing eighth in a Chukyo Dirt Mdn, beaten over 11 lengths at long odds when unable to make headway. His debut was much weaker, finishing 14th and beaten out of sight, so the recent profile is still thin. The class drop and third-up setup give him some place appeal, but he must produce a much sharper finish to trouble the better chances.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 30/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:24.90 | 10-12-8 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $278.70 |
| 14/16 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 13-14-14 | 3 |
| 62.6L | $301.20 |
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing sixth in a Sapporo Dirt Mdn, beaten over 14 lengths by Bel Azzurro after settling rearward. His previous fifth at Sapporo over 2000m was stronger, beaten four and a half lengths by Wilson, and the class drop brings him right into this. The new 1400m trip is the query, but Wataru Hirose taking the ride gives him a solid winning platform.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 5-3-6 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $16.60 |
| 5/16 | 16/08/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 15-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.10 |
| 11/16 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 5-4-11 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $9.10 |
| 7/18 | 07/06/2026 | 182 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 2-2-7 | 15 |
| 4.2L | $8.20 |
| 2/16 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:48.90 | 2-2-2 | 16 |
| 0.2L | $6.60 |
| 4/13 | 15/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Damian Lane | 56kg | 2:00.80 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after three months off, last seen finishing 12th at Chukyo in a Mdn, beaten four lengths by Rainbow State when only battling after sitting just off them. His Kokura third two back reads better, beaten just under three lengths after leading and being run down late. He has placed five times from 13 starts and gets Tomohiro Yoshimura, though his 1400m record keeps him more to the place line.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 09/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 5-4-12 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $8.30 |
| 3/13 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/16 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/18 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $8.30 |
| 3/18 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/16 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $11.10 |
Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at this track in C2 grade over 1230m last start, well beaten at big odds after settling rearward. The run prior was no better, finishing last at this venue and again well beaten after fading late. His record around 1400m is also poor, with no wins or placings from nine previous attempts, so a major form turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:20.30 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $593.50 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $184.60 |
| 8/9 | 27/08/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:20.10 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $390.60 |
| 9/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 12-8-9 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $549.80 |
| 9/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 12-9-9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $294.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 9-10-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $244.80 |
Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Tailed off at this track last start in C2 grade over 1700m after settling just off the lead, which was a clear step backwards from his fourth here the run prior when beaten seven lengths. He remains unplaced from six starts overall and has not placed in three attempts around 1400m. On exposed form, he has to lift sharply to get involved.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:53.00 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 45.4L | $62.70 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 16/17 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:19.50 | 9-9-16 | 15 |
| 13.4L | $460.40 |
| 9/12 | 18/07/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 8-7-9 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $306.00 |
| 8/14 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $342.80 |
| 9/15 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 2 |
| 14.2L | $419.00 |
Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing 14th in a Nakayama Dirt Mdn, beaten just over nine lengths when unwanted in the market and never likely. Her Ohi run before that was weaker again, finishing last and beaten over 18 lengths. The class drop gives her some minor-money hope, but with no wins or placings from 10 starts she appeals more as a cautious place chance.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 06/09/2026 | 46 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:10.90 | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $435.80 |
| 9/9 | 22/07/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $45,081.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:13.20 | 6-6-9 | 9 |
| 18.4L | $11.60 |
| 4/11 | 16/07/2026 | 47 | COND 3 | $48,301.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:28.90 | 1-2-4 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $9.80 |
| 12/16 | 30/05/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:26.90 | 10-10-12 | 11 |
| 12.1L | $90.70 |
| 4/12 | 12/05/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 51kg | 1:31.20 | 8-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $20.30 |
| 7/16 | 05/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:11.10 | - | 10 |
| 7.9L | $52.60 |