Sonoda Race 12 - Race 12 - 1400
NEVER SAY GOODBYE (8) Finished 5th last time at this venue. Should improve. Has early speed and positions nicely. Osamu Shimohara rates highly aboard. Has been a model of consistency this prep. Can measure up to this company. GATEAU (4) Dominant winner by 3L last start at this track and promising career start. Should jump out and bowl along. Key player. SUNRISE NAZCA (1) Found another gear when winning by a margin of 4L last start here and have to respect the form at this distance. Has drawn the rails. Good prospects. GRENSELOS (2) Was rock solid when winning by a margin of 4L last start at this venue and has a positive barrier. Jockey Kenta Sugiura consistently rides well for this stable. One to watch closely and a legitimate knockout hope.
Jockey: 吉村智
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Made it two straight wins at this track when beating Andermatt by four lengths in C1 company, starting a well-supported favourite and extending clear in decisive style. The start prior was another strong win over Best Maria in C2 grade, so the current form is hard to fault. With two wins from two starts at this venue and Tomohiro Yoshimura unbeaten on him, he has the right credentials to win again.
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 | 30/09/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 9-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 11/16 | 08/08/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 4-5-11 | 13 |
| 13.2L | $60.50 |
| 10/16 | 14/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 15-15-10 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $27.70 |
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $48.60 |
| 5/16 | 25/04/2026 | 111 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 11-10-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $181.90 |
Jockey: 杉浦健
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Scored in sharp fashion at this track last start, beating Bradshaw by four lengths in C2 company after travelling like the winner a long way out. The prior fourth at Chukyo was sound enough, beaten just over two lengths behind Chuwa Melody over 1200m. One win from one start at this venue and already a winner at 1400m, she presents as the horse with the cleanest winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/10/2026 | 46 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/17 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:07.90 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $6.40 |
| 4/18 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 11-12-4 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/18 | 19/07/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:08.00 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $10.30 |
| 5/16 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $13.90 |
| 4/18 | 26/04/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:07.50 | - | 15 |
| 3.5L | $14.70 |
Jockey: 大山真
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at his past two, finishing ninth behind Sunrise Nazca last start when beaten over 11 lengths after offering little. The run prior was no better, beaten over 13 lengths by Eze Village after giving away too much start. He has won five times at this track and distance, but his current form is a long way below the level required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 30/09/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 6-4-9 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $193.50 |
| 9/12 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 11-10-9 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $206.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/08/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 1-4-7 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 6-7-9 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $75.90 |
| 4/11 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $30.20 |
| 9/12 | 04/06/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $47.70 |
Jockey: 山本咲
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Led throughout at this track last start and beat Champion Seira by three lengths as an odds-on favourite, an important rebound after being swamped late when eighth behind Island at Chukyo Dirt. He is now third-up, one from one at both this venue and the distance, and still lightly raced with three placings or wins from four starts. That gives him a strong platform to press the top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/09/2026 | 45 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 8/16 | 16/08/2026 | 113 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 1-1-8 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $5.20 |
| 3/16 | 25/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $47.90 |
Jockey: ▲塩津璃
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Finished seventh behind Myr at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths after racing in touch and dropping out. Two back at Ohi he led into the lane before tiring for tenth, beaten just over nine lengths by World Fountain. His broader record shows seven career wins, but he is unplaced at the distance and recent form points more to a minor-money hope than a winning one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.00 | 4-6-7 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $32.80 |
| 10/12 | 03/09/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 2-1-10 | 12 |
| 9.2L | $34.30 |
| 12/12 | 17/08/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 10-6-12 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $42.00 |
| 9/14 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:41.80 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $26,795.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:42.30 | 3-2-8 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $11.20 |
Jockey: 井上幹
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished tenth behind Sunrise Nazca at this track last start, beaten over 15 lengths after settling with too much to do and making no ground. That followed a last placing behind T O Harrison when also well held at this venue. Her career record at around 1400m has some substance, but the latest figures are too plain to recommend with confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 30/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 11-11-10 | 10 |
| 14.6L | $416.50 |
| 12/12 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 9-11-12 | 12 |
| 24.9L | $81.90 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:30.80 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $35.70 |
| 8/10 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $108.50 |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 1-3-5 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $14.10 |
| 3/11 | 25/06/2026 | 119 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $24.00 |
Jockey: 廣瀬航
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued a consistent run when second behind Flash Kelly over 1230m at this track, beaten two lengths after working into the money. He was also third behind Mononofuno Michi two starts ago, so the recent pattern is reliable rather than spectacular. The return to 1400m suits his record, and Wataru Hirose knows him well, making him a solid place player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 8-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $27,181.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Ryo Takamatsu | 57kg | 1:19.00 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.00 | 9-6-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $7.10 |
| 2/12 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $25.40 |
| 8/12 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 7-4-8 | 6 |
| 16.2L | $44.60 |
| 5/10 | 01/07/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,540.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $56.70 |
Jockey: 下原理
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at both recent C1 runs at this track, most recently beaten six and a half lengths by Sunrise Nazca after having the drop on the leaders but failing to finish off. The prior fifth behind Squid Run was similar, looming without cracking the top three. Her overall record is excellent, with five wins and nine places from 18 starts, so she can improve into the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 3-8-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.60 |
| 5/9 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 53kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | 168 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
Jockey: 小谷周
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was only fair through the line when seventh behind Sunrise Nazca last start, beaten just under eight lengths in C1 company. His previous run was much better, winning a C2 at this track by just over a length from La La Vanille, and his track-and-distance record is sound. Even so, he has to recapture that prior effort quickly to trouble the stronger last-start winners.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 12-9-7 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $16.90 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.70 |
| 4/12 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 3-2-4 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $10.70 |
| 3/12 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 58kg | 1:29.00 | 10-5-3 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $56.30 |
Jockey: 土方颯
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home in eye-catching fashion at Kochi last start when fourth behind Inazuma Tailor, beaten two and a half lengths despite starting at big odds. That was a clear lift on his second-last behind Plaisir, where he was beaten just over eight lengths and only fair late. First look at this venue is the issue, but that latest run gives him some outside hope of running on.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 10-7-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $62.40 |
| 8/9 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $71.70 |
| 3/11 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:49.50 | 11-9-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $34.20 |
| 6/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $50,984.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:24.30 | 11-8-6 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $43.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $6.60 |
Jockey: 笹田知
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished eighth at his past two starts at this track, beaten over 12 lengths by Myr last time and by a similar margin behind T O Harrison before that. There was no late threat in either performance, and he remains unplaced from four starts at this track and distance. His career record is better than that, but the current local form is difficult to trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $128.70 |
| 8/12 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-6-8 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $47.30 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $39.20 |
| 6/10 | 07/08/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $47.70 |
| 11/12 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 12-11-11 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $60.60 |
| 9/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 4-6-9 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $54.70 |