Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1230
SMART IDEAL (9) Came in 4th last start at the track. Likely to bounce back. Can win this. JUPITER BAROWS (1) Came in 8th last run at this venue. Expected to rebound and has the ideal alley. Komaki Futoshi and Masashi Atarashi enjoy a high success rate together. Each way appeals best. AKKESHI (4) Ran 5th last start at this track. May see an upturn in form. Can make a claim in this race and is a strong each way hope. T O TEBALDI (7) Came in 5th last time at the track. Expected to rebound. Has shown early pace in races to date. Sakito Yamamoto is a suitable booking. Looks to have a good chance of placing.

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to quicken after tracking the speed when eighth in a C1 over 1400m at this track last start, beaten over 10 lengths after being near the top of betting. The start prior was much better, leading throughout to beat A Shin Jizaiten in C2 grade by a nose. He is third-up and has won one from two at this venue, but the first look around 1230m leaves him as a place hope with some rebound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 30/09/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 3-4-8 | 12 |
| 10.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 03/09/2026 | 67 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 13/16 | 28/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 1-2-13 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $22.40 |
| 10/16 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 7-7-10 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $35.60 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in two recent 820m C1 runs at this track, finishing eighth behind Soshiji last start after being close enough at the turn and eighth behind Gift Basket before that. The weight relief and return to a trip where she has won are positives, but she is unplaced in twelve starts across the past 12 months. She will have to lift sharply to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 24/09/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:49.80 | 7-6-8 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $20.80 |
| 8/12 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:49.90 | 4-5-8 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $21.30 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.10 |
| 4/10 | 15/07/2026 | 107 | C1 3U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $14.90 |
| 14/14 | 30/03/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 2-2-14 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $61.60 |
| 5/14 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | C2C3 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 55kg | 1:02.70 | 8-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the picture when second last in C1 company at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths at big odds. That result is a genuine concern, but her previous run was a decisive C2 win over Bellagio Abroad, where she let down well and had something in reserve. With three wins and four placings from 15 starts at this track and distance, she has the profile to bounce back strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 01/10/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 6-9-8 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $28.90 |
| 1/12 | 11/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $24.40 |
| 11/12 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:49.90 | 11-12-11 | 9 |
| 17.1L | $102.40 |
| 9/10 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $128.80 |
| 11/11 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:19.10 | 7-9-11 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $127.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/07/2026 | 113 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 11-12-11 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $60.30 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely in the straight when fifth behind Sun Linaria in C1 grade at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths after starting at big odds. His previous sixth behind Squid Run over 1400m was only moderate, but the return to 1230m is backed by two wins and two placings from eight starts at this track and distance. He shapes as a realistic minor-money chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $31.50 |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 3-7-6 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:21.40 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/11 | 22/07/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $5.40 |
| 1/11 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off two heavy C1 defeats at this track, finishing last behind Sunrise Nazca last start after giving away a big start, and last behind Squid Run before that when beaten out of sight. He has won around 1230m previously, but is unplaced from four starts at this track and distance. On recent evidence, he has to find a major turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 9-12-12 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $174.10 |
| 9/9 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-9-9 | 5 |
| 41.1L | $200.30 |
| 9/11 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-8-9 | 11 |
| 16.0L | $86.50 |
| 8/12 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 3-9-8 | 10 |
| 16.0L | $331.50 |
| 10/10 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 4-10-10 | 5 |
| 20.9L | $25.80 |
| 6/11 | 31/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-6 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $127.10 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was seventh behind Sun Linaria in C1 grade at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths after sitting just off the pace and failing to launch. She was also safely held behind Eze Village two back over 1400m. Her past 1230m record gives some grounding, but the last two efforts and market weakness make her a risky betting proposition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $44.30 |
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $140.50 |
| 4/9 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 1-4-4 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $9.40 |
| 1/12 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 8-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 3/11 | 01/07/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:21.40 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing fifth behind Mononofuno Michi in C1 grade at this track, beaten five and a half lengths after staying in touch and working home fairly. She had made up good ground when fifth behind Summer Park the run prior, and her record with Sakito Yamamoto is strong. With a track-and-distance win and solid recent-season form, she is the leading chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/09/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $27,181.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:19.00 | 5-8-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/08/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:19.40 | 4-3-5 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 3-3-11 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/07/2026 | 114 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 3-3-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 9/10 | 11/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 4-3-9 | 10 |
| 10.2L | $1.20 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Offered little after finding the right spot when sixth behind Sun Linaria in C1 grade at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths and unwanted in the market. The previous run was weaker again, finishing last behind Star Of Adam over 1400m and well beaten by 29 lengths. He has plenty of 1230m experience, but current form leaves others ahead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:20.70 | 2-8-6 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $71.10 |
| 11/11 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 3-10-11 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $151.60 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $10.10 |
| 5/12 | 13/08/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:22.20 | 2-4-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $13.80 |
| 9/12 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 0:51.60 | 11-12-9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $18.10 |
| 2/12 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 0:50.10 | 6-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $336.20 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fair to the line when fourth behind Sun Linaria in C1 grade at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths after being near the top of an open market. Two back she was dominant in C2 company, beating Regolith by five lengths as favourite. The wide draw is not ideal, but her track-and-distance record and strong partnership with Toyokazu Tano keep her in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 6-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $2.10 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 4-4-7 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.30 |
| 12/14 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:46.00 | 6-12-12 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $177.40 |