Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
BECOME KING (6) Finished 4th last start at this track. Expecting improvement here. Likely to be well placed early. Tomohiro Sasada usually performs well for the Masashi Atarashi stable. Expect to go close. VITA LEVIS (2) Resumes from a spell. Not up to scratch when 8th last run around here but strong form at the trip. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. No shock to see a win. HAPPY CORPS (5) Competitive effort when 2nd last run at this track. Masamichi Kashihara stable are running hot lately. Underrated. SAKURA TOP SELLER (8) Ran 2nd last time at this venue. Will be there at the finish.

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at both recent C3 runs, finishing sixth to Earth Grazer at this track last start after settling rearward and making no impression. The run prior was similar, when second last behind Allonsy Cafe at big odds. She does have two wins at this track and distance, but the current form says she has to find a marked turnaround to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 7-8-6 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $431.90 |
| 8/9 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $116.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $202.80 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 8-10-9 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $123.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 23.2L | $117.60 |
| 9/9 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 52.2L | $243.90 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after a plain eighth behind El Fenix in C2 grade, where he was beaten over 16 lengths and failed to launch a serious challenge. His earlier C2 win at this track was far stronger, beating Ultimo by three lengths as a well-supported favourite. With the class drop, winning rider back and two wins from four at this track and distance, he has a strong profile if ready fresh.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/07/2026 | 111 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 1:31.00 | 5-3-8 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/03/2026 | 105 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 2:05.70 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $20.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/11/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 10-8-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $7.90 |
| 1/10 | 22/10/2025 | 52 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $9.40 |
| 11/14 | 31/08/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:45.80 | 8-13-11 | 6 |
| 26.4L | $53.20 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up fairly when fifth behind Bloom Waltz at this track last start, beaten six lengths as an outside chance in the betting. That was a better effort than the previous 1700m run, when second last behind A P Poetess and beaten over 16 lengths. Her overall strike rate remains modest, so she has to build again on that latest effort to become a serious factor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $10.10 |
| 9/10 | 24/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:52.90 | 7-8-9 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $137.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $133.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $66.70 |
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:57.00 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $75.80 |
| 5/10 | 31/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:21.90 | 10-9-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $74.10 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after two well-beaten C2 runs, most recently finishing second last behind Namura Otto when unwanted in the market. She had also been beaten over 16 lengths behind Alan at the run prior. The class drop is a help and Wataru Hirose rides, but a maiden with one placing from twelve starts has plenty to overturn.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 7-10-9 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $33.70 |
| 6/9 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 1-5-6 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $37.70 |
| 10/10 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 4-6-10 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/06/2026 | 27 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |
| 11/17 | 30/05/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:20.30 | 11-9-11 | 18 |
| 8.0L | $115.50 |
| 15/16 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $43.20 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a second behind Win Solennel at this track, beaten four lengths after battling on, and that keeps her in the mix for a placing. The concern is that she was near the top of betting there and is still winless from 15 starts. Her previous C2 sixth behind Jupiter Barows was only fair, so she profiles as a genuine minor-money hope rather than a clear winning choice.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:32.00 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $16.40 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $16.70 |
| 7/10 | 22/07/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 2-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $21.80 |
| 5/11 | 26/06/2026 | 108 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $23.10 |
| 7/12 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:35.20 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $70.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was turned over as a short odds-on favourite when fourth behind Miko Castana at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths, so he has a small point to prove. His previous second to Sekisei reads well for this, especially as he led and was only run down late. With one win and five placings from eleven at this track and distance, he remains a strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $15.60 |
| 11/12 | 30/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 1-2-11 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $15.30 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when fifth behind Miko Castana at this track last start, beaten over 12 lengths after settling rearward. The run before had more merit, finishing second to Aloha Mau Loa at big odds and working home evenly. She has two wins and two placings from twelve at this track and distance, which gives her enough substance for the multiples if she rebounds.
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 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $18.40 |
| 2/10 | 09/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 9-6-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $180.90 |
| 7/9 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 9-7-7 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $145.70 |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $82.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 10-10-11 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $57.40 |
| 1/10 | 18/06/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home into second behind Miko Castana at this track last start, beaten six lengths, and that looks a strong reference for this field because he beat Become King there. The previous eighth behind Yazan was plain, but his broader profile is sound: two wins and six placings from 20 at this track and distance, plus consistent recent-season form. He is the one they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 6-4-2 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $14.10 |
| 8/10 | 11/09/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.70 |
| 3/9 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $4.70 |
| 2/10 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $44.90 |
| 6/12 | 24/06/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $20.90 |
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $29.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth to Earth Grazer first-up at this track, beaten over 14 lengths after failing to come into the race, and the market gave him little support. His final run before the break was also well held in C2 grade behind Hello Angel. The rider record is a positive, but he has not won in eleven tries at this track and distance and must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/10/2026 | 162 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $59.60 |
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 4-4-8 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $8.80 |
| 3/10 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $14.10 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $26.40 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Loomed up but could not finish it off when fifth behind Warera Hoshinoko at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths in an open market. Before that she led narrowly into the lane and tired behind Marble Tiswa. Her one win and two placings from six at this track and distance keep her in the place mix, though she must sustain the run longer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 16/09/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 1-2-7 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $24.10 |
| 9/12 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 2:07.80 | 6-9-9 | 9 |
| 17.1L | $132.50 |
| 12/12 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 0:50.10 | 12-11-12 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $154.40 |
| 7/12 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $34.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $3.40 |