Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 820
ASCENDIA (10) Solid win by 2 1/2L last run here. Recent form of Ikkoo Tanaka is strong. Has run into the money at every start this preparation. Up to these. SPYWARE (8) Solid win by 2 1/2L last start at the track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Won't be far away. BELLAGIO ABROAD (9) Nice run when 2nd last time at the track but dropping in distance. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide alley. Must respect. T K SONA SAPO (4) Came in 4th last time at this track. Should improve from the last run but down in distance. Can give this a shake.

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved into third at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths after travelling well just off the lead before not quite finishing it off. That was a clear step forward from her previous last behind Appuppu, when unwanted in the market and beaten a long way. Still winless from six starts, but she has placed at this distance and is fit enough now to hold genuine minor claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:50.10 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $83.10 |
| 12/12 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 1-7-12 | 9 |
| 25.0L | $44.80 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 68 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 1-4-8 | 1 |
| 45.4L | $5.20 |
| 6/12 | 14/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 0:58.60 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $101.60 |
| 8/16 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:12.40 | - | 8 |
| 7.7L | $76.10 |
| 10/16 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:13.20 | - | 3 |
| 9.4L | $135.90 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at both recent starts, finishing eighth behind Asaka Love Love last time when beaten just over nine lengths at big odds. He made some late ground from well back but was never a winning factor, and the previous second-last behind Appuppu was weaker again. A past track-and-distance win is noted, but his current form leaves him 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 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:50.10 | 9-7-8 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $75.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 11-12-11 | 12 |
| 19.0L | $145.60 |
| 9/10 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $268.70 |
| 11/12 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:49.70 | 10-9-11 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $317.10 |
| 8/11 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:50.30 | 7-6-8 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $271.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | B2 4U | $22,540.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:49.50 | 10-10-11 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $431.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked back into the placings when third behind Smash Hit over this track and distance, beaten just over five lengths at generous odds. That came after a plain tenth behind Safari when he settled back and made no impression, so the latest run is the one to trust more. His track-and-distance record reads well enough to make him a realistic place hope, rather than a dominant winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 25/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 0:49.70 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $13.90 |
| 10/12 | 02/09/2026 | 105 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 0:50.00 | 9-9-10 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/12 | 20/05/2026 | 29 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 0:50.00 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $17.30 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $12.10 |
| 1/12 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 4-5-1 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:50.20 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a more competitive fourth over 1400m at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths after being in touch and working home fairly. The run prior over 1700m was a long-margin defeat at big odds, so there remains some inconsistency in the profile. Placed eight times from 21 starts at this venue without winning, he appeals more as a minor-money runner.
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 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 6-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $14.40 |
| 11/12 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 3-8-11 | 11 |
| 25.6L | $165.60 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $37.30 |
| 2/12 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Pressed forward and battled on evenly for second behind Smash Hit at this track last start, beaten four lengths at long odds. His previous sixth behind Safari was less convincing after he was close enough on the turn but did not quicken. Placed twice from three tries around 820m and again partners Takanori Nagai, giving him sound place credentials if he repeats the latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 0:49.70 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $29.30 |
| 6/12 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 0:50.00 | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $7.10 |
| 2/12 | 05/08/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $9.10 |
| 17/18 | 28/06/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:09.20 | 17-17-17 | 10 |
| 40.5L | $292.50 |
| 13/16 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:11.60 | - | 5 |
| 24.1L | $229.60 |
| 8/13 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 3 |
| 11.6L | $48.10 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth behind Smash Hit last start, beaten seven lengths after settling rearward and running on from too far back to threaten. She had won a C3 at this venue the run prior, holding out Gray Rule by just under a length at long odds, so there is some track-and-trip substance. Even so, she has to lift on the latest C2 figure to trouble the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:49.70 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $64.40 |
| 1/12 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $39.10 |
| 8/10 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 0:51.90 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $22.70 |
| 9/12 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.30 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/12 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:50.80 | 2-3-5 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:50.60 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last behind Kairashi over 1400m last start, beaten over 11 lengths at big odds, and there was no clear excuse in the run. The start prior was also well held behind Radiant Eye after leading narrowly and being swamped late. Her three placings from three track-and-distance starts and weight relief give her a rough place angle, but recent form makes her hard to push strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-6-12 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $65.20 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 1-3-6 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $21.30 |
| 2/12 | 04/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 1-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |
| 10/10 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 3-3-10 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $50.00 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Won well in C3 company at this track last start, beating Katsu by two and a half lengths after leading and opening right up in the straight. His fourth behind Nordia the run prior was fair enough without being decisive, but the latest win was backed by strong 820m credentials. With three wins and three placings from nine at this track and distance, he rates as a serious winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.30 |
| 10/10 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 1-2-10 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $35.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 1-3-3 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $20.60 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 105 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 1-2-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been holding his form well, finishing second at this track in both recent runs over 1230m. He was sent out favourite last start and beaten two lengths by Namura Bunchy after being run down late, having earlier gone under by just under two lengths to Appuppu as a well-supported favourite. Back to a distance where he has won and placed, he remains a leading chance despite those defeats.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:21.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 11/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:21.10 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 0:49.80 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 0:50.10 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 03/07/2026 | 22 | C1C2 3 | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Scored with authority at this track last start, beating Eiraku by two and a half lengths in C3 after tracking the speed and quickly putting the race away. That followed a narrow second to Five Reyna, when beaten a head as a short odds-on favourite, so her form this campaign is highly reliable. Third-up, with Wataru Hirose staying aboard after winning on her, she looks the horse they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/09/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 26/08/2026 | 197 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:51.40 | 4-3-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/12 | 22/01/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:50.90 | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $24.20 |
| 9/10 | 25/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:50.40 | 4-5-9 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $2.80 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:50.60 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished last at her past two starts, most recently behind Timeless Love when beaten over 15 lengths after being a long way back and failing to improve. The previous distant last behind Sunrise Nazca was even harder to support, and she remains unplaced from four starts. Tries around 820m for the first time, but exposed form says she must find a sizeable step forward.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 23/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:20.50 | 11-12-12 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $319.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/09/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 3-10-10 | 7 |
| 48.3L | $63.10 |
| 15/16 | 25/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:56.30 | 10-12-15 | 7 |
| 47.5L | $246.70 |
| 15/18 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:20.80 | - | 10 |
| 19.4L | $115.60 |