Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1230
FUTURE LIGHT (10) First up from a break of 19 weeks and placed 3rd first up last preparation around here. Stable is in form. No shock to see a win. NAMURA DURAN (1) Finished 4th last time at this track but has minimal work to do from the draw. Solid each way claims. TREASURE BLUE (2) Ran 7th last run at the track but will try to take advantage of the draw. Shows good early pace. Bit of extra work to do with more weight. Consider an each way bet. MAGICAL FACE (8) Finished 5th last start at this venue. Teppei Kotani rates highly aboard. Exotics hope in this event.

Jockey: 大山真
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from a rearward position when fourth behind Quantum Gate in a C3 at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths on fast ground. The start prior was a fifth behind Meisho Rise, beaten just under five lengths after being unwanted in the market and only moderate late. He has placed three times from 10 tries around 1230m, so a minor placing looks the more realistic target.
Last Starts 12 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 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 10-7-4 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $7.80 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $67.40 |
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 10-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $30.60 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $36.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $25.90 |
| 6/12 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $34.20 |

Jockey: 田野豊
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished a distant last behind Coeur Et Cassis in C2C3 company last start, starting at long odds and leaving a lot to find despite making some late ground. His previous seventh behind Marina Sunrise was also well held, beaten over 12 lengths after being near the top of an open market. The return to C3 company helps, but he must lift sharply to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 01/10/2026 | 21 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:20.60 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 32.7L | $36.30 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:21.50 | 3-5-7 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:22.50 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 1-2-2 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 7/12 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 4-5-7 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $5.70 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:20.50 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $25.90 |

Jockey: 山本咲
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending her last campaign with a ninth behind Eloim Essaim, beaten just over four lengths at big odds. She had earlier run fourth behind Scat Melody without quickening, so the recent race evidence is only fair. Her two wins and three placings from 14 starts at this track and distance are useful, but race sharpness has to be taken on trust.
Last Starts 280 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 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 12-8-9 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $41.90 |
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $32.80 |
| 3/11 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $102.30 |
| 3/12 | 20/11/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 6-5-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $35.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:21.50 | 7-4-7 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $23.50 |
| 5/12 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 9-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $32.70 |

Jockey: 竹村達
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months off following a campaign that ended with two plain C2 efforts at this venue. He led into the straight before tiring behind Puerto Galera, then had previously been well beaten by 29 lengths behind Shibanosutomukitto after weakening badly. His old track-and-distance record offers some respect, but current form leaves him with plenty to prove.
Last Starts 147 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 | 27/05/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:51.30 | 1-1-10 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $63.50 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 36 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 1-9-10 | 6 |
| 28.6L | $39.20 |
| 7/12 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:50.80 | 1-1-7 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $14.10 |
| 4/12 | 12/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $40.20 |
| 1/12 | 18/02/2026 | 71 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:51.40 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $6.20 |
| 7/12 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:51.20 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $19.20 |

Jockey: 吉村智
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Narrowly missed when second to Bloom Waltz in a C3 over 1400m at this track, beaten a head after being sent out an odds-on favourite. That was a clear step forward from his fifth behind Eloim Essaim, and he now comes back to a track-and-distance where he has already won. With Tomohiro Yoshimura's strong record on him, he has a genuine winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 5/11 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 10-8-5 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $37.70 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:22.50 | 8-9-5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $5.90 |
| 6/10 | 27/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $24.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $46.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $25.10 |

Jockey: 永井孝
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months off with his first look around 1230m, which is the obvious question. His final run before the spell was a fourth behind Tomoja Eve, beaten eight lengths after settling back, and the run prior was weaker when eighth behind Meisho Aladdin. A strong overall place record in the past 12 months keeps him in the mix for minor money.
Last Starts 133 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 | 10/06/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $20.80 |
| 8/10 | 29/05/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:31.80 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $10.40 |
| 1/10 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/11 | 22/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: 長尾翼
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was much better than her market price suggested when seventh behind Eiraku over 820m last start, beaten just over two lengths after being unwanted in betting. The start prior was a sixth behind Steel Sonic, beaten three and a half lengths, so the form is not as poor as the figures imply. Back to a track-and-distance where she has won, she profiles as a live winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 08/10/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:51.50 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $170.20 |
| 6/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $54.20 |
| 9/12 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 10-9-9 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $472.90 |
| 6/12 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 9-6-6 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $85.80 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $244.70 |
| 8/10 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $87.60 |

Jockey: ☆小谷哲
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed to within two and a half lengths of Wispy Snow when fifth in a C3 over 1400m at this track, despite being unwanted in the market. His previous fourth behind Steel Sonic was stronger again, beaten a length and a half, and he has a recent head-to-head edge over Satin Bodice. The 1230m record is place-heavy rather than win-rich, but his current form stacks up best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 08/10/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 57kg | 1:32.80 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $29.80 |
| 4/11 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $12.80 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $38.20 |
| 9/10 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 4-6-9 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $28.20 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $41.30 |
| 4/12 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 6-8-4 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $11.20 |

Jockey: 土方颯
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor when seventh behind Quantum Gate last start, beaten over 11 lengths after giving away too much ground. She had finished seventh behind Eloim Essaim the run prior, making some late ground but never likely to feature. With no wins from 25 starts, even her four track-distance placings only soften the concern rather than erase it.
Last Starts 12 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 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 11-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $23.20 |
| 7/11 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 9-10-7 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $10.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 5-5-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $8.30 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $4.40 |
| 8/12 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $10.10 |
| 5/11 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: ◇佐々世
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months off with a strong track-and-distance profile, having won two of three around 1230m at this venue. He ended last campaign with a plain sixth behind Blanc Belle, beaten over 12 lengths after settling too far back, but his previous win over Bellagio Abroad showed a much better turn of foot. If he returns near that level, he is a serious player.
Last Starts 133 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 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $20,490.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:21.90 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $6.10 |
| 1/12 | 20/05/2026 | 29 | C1C2 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:22.10 | 7-3-1 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |
| 6/7 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/04/2026 | 20 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/12 | 18/03/2026 | 139 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $3.40 |
| 4/11 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 11-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $11.80 |

Jockey: 渡瀬和
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed last start when third behind Quantum Gate in a C3 at this track, but the margin was still just over six lengths and he was big odds. His second behind Sakura Top Cross two runs back also came with a four-length defeat after being unwanted in the market. He can run into a minor placing again, though winning looks a tougher assignment.
Last Starts 12 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 | 09/10/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 12-8-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $71.20 |
| 2/9 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $55.60 |
| 8/10 | 10/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:34.40 | 5-9-8 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $294.80 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $171.10 |
| 8/10 | 13/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 8-7-8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $214.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $107.10 |