Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
KUTSUWANO SEKITORI (3) Came in 6th last start here. Has the potential to improve sharply and returns to a rise in trip. Strong chance. SAKURA VIGUEUR (4) Ran 4th last start here. May see an upturn in form. Tomohiro Yoshimura is highly regarded. Will be trying to topple them late. Worth consideration. BAIA SPECTER (2) Honest race when 3rd last time here and has a good draw. Likely to be well placed early. Can win at odds. SMART QUEEN (8) Ran 5th last time here. Don't overlook as is capable of a big run.

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from five weeks off after a much sharper fourth at this track, working home evenly and finishing beaten just under a length behind Patrol Run despite starting at long odds. That was a clear advance on his fifth to Kurino Achiever the run prior, when beaten seven lengths. He has won at this track and distance and also beat Sakura Vigueur recently, so the latest effort reads as a genuine winning pointer.
Last Starts 34 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 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $59.60 |
| 5/9 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $91.20 |
| 5/9 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.60 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $14.70 |
| 5/10 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 10-8-5 | 10 |
| 31.1L | $78.20 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.50 | 11-10-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $12.50 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $132.00 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed third at this track last start but was still beaten five lengths by Wakino Aries and lacked the dash to trouble the winner. The start prior was a much weaker sixth, beaten over 11 lengths after a poor final effort. A 47-start maiden record keeps the assessment guarded, even though she has managed several placings at this track and distance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/10/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $6.20 |
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 1-4-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $170.70 |
| 7/9 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 2-3-7 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $41.50 |
| 7/10 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 3-5-7 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $166.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $43.60 |
| 7/10 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 2-4-7 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $50.80 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Resumes after two months off having finished sixth over 820m at this track, where he tracked the speed but was beaten seven and a half lengths by Nordia. His previous run in C2 company was a plain second last, beaten over 13 lengths. The offset is a strong record at this track and distance, with eight wins and twelve placings from 39 attempts, keeping him in the place mix if he sharpens.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 04/09/2026 | 63 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $35.10 |
| 11/12 | 03/07/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 10-12-11 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $54.80 |
| 2/12 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $20.60 |
| 10/12 | 20/05/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 4-6-10 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $30.70 |
| 5/12 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 1-3-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $87.90 |
| 5/10 | 01/04/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 2-3-5 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Picked up nicely in the straight when fourth to Warera Hoshinoko at this track, beaten just under five lengths at generous odds. He had been near the top of betting two back but made no impression late when sixth behind Patrol Run. Two wins and eight placings from 22 starts at this track and distance give him a solid platform, and with Tomohiro Yoshimura aboard he sets the standard among the main hopes.
Last Starts 18 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 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $14.70 |
| 6/10 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 10-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $2.40 |
| 5/10 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $7.80 |
| 2/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 10-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 10-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been well held at both recent runs, most recently seventh at this track when beaten over 16 lengths by Meisho Pisukari after making no headway. He was last behind Crown Ocean the start prior, beaten over 19 lengths and unwanted in the market. One win from 108 starts and a modest track-and-distance record make it hard to build a case on current form.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $109.10 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $56.80 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $12.70 |
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $89.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $37.10 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 10-7-4 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $22.40 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Finished last at this track most recently, beaten over 11 lengths by Wakino Aries after settling rearward and making no impression. His previous sixth behind Annabelle Diamante was also safely held, with the market again offering little support. Unplaced in all 18 career starts and all twelve at this track and distance, he has to produce something not yet seen.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $26.80 |
| 6/8 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 2-4-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $159.40 |
| 10/10 | 02/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 46.6L | $118.70 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $125.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 9-9-10 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $45.60 |
| 9/12 | 23/07/2026 | 114 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $187.30 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Was unwanted in the market and finished fifth to Allonsy Cafe at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths after weakening through the line. Two back he led but faded to seventh behind Lac Puer. The positive is his broader record, including wins at this track and distance and a win in the past year, so he can sneak into the minors if his finish improves.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $31.50 |
| 7/9 | 18/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $64.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.10 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $26.70 |
| 4/10 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $11.30 |
| 7/12 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $56.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Finished fifth to Temps Tendre at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths after failing to finish it off, which was still an improvement on her second-last over 1230m the run prior. She has two wins and seven placings from 28 starts at this track and distance, and Yamamotoya Taizo has won on her before. That proven profile gives her a live winning chance if she sustains the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 30/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 1-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $14.40 |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 9-8-9 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $16.10 |
| 6/9 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $6.20 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $9.10 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 6/10 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $130.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Finished seventh to Tatta Tara Rira at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths despite being near the top of betting, so that was a costly miss. The start prior was no better when last behind Okyompi and beaten over 10 lengths. Three wins around this trip and a win in the past year keep him relevant for a placing, but the latest pair leave the winning case thin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 1-3-7 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $2.80 |
| 9/9 | 04/09/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 2-6-9 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $15.40 |
| 9/10 | 12/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 2-7-9 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $55.30 |
| 5/7 | 01/07/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $17.10 |
| 2/10 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after ending last campaign with a fifth at this track, beaten just over four lengths by Smart Izanami at long odds. The run before that was a distant second last behind Dinan after giving away a big start. She remains unplaced from seven starts overall and four attempts around 1400m, so this first-up assignment demands a clear new peak.
Last Starts 160 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 | 13/05/2026 | 28 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $36.60 |
| 9/10 | 15/04/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $170.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/03/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 8-9-7 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $72.80 |
| 7/10 | 18/02/2026 | 214 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-5-7 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 12/16 | 19/07/2025 | 69 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:59.90 | 7-13-12 | 8 |
| 16.2L | $111.30 |
| 11/18 | 11/05/2025 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 5-7-11 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $291.50 |