Sonoda Race 12 - Race 12 - 1400
JOKER (3) First up from a break of 9 weeks and peaked on the run when 3rd first up last preparation at Kokura. First race for a new trainer. Definite claims. MACHO SASUPO (7) Average at best when 7th last run at this track and hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Expecting to settle positively. Sakito Yamamoto is a key booking. Appears well in this. BESUPOJI (9) Came in 4th last time at this venue. Overlooking the last run. Will be there at the finish. MEISHO HACHIMAKI (1) In the money when 3rd last start at the track and has a nice advantage with a good alley. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Looks to be value.
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close again at this track when third to Lux Dream in a C2, beaten just over half a length after being just unable to hold on. That followed a fighting second to Yamanin Colza, and one win plus two placings from four runs at this track and distance gives the profile real substance. From barrier one, he has the recent form and set-up to take plenty of running down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2026 | 55 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 3-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | AB 3 | $20,930.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:04.30 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 11/06/2026 | 54 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $1.30 |
| 13/15 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 2:07.00 | 9-9-13 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $177.90 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after a plain seventh at Nakayama Dirt, beaten nine and a half lengths when well enough placed but offering little. The prior Sapporo Dirt run was also safely held over 1700m. The class drop and Tomohiro Yoshimura booking are positives, but she is still a maiden and must show more at 1400m to turn that into a winning result.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 3-5-7 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $16.30 |
| 7/14 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 2-3-7 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $11.80 |
| 4/11 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:45.80 | 3-2-4 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $10.80 |
| 12/14 | 12/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:44.30 | 5-5-12 | 10 |
| 18.4L | $6.40 |
| 6/16 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:36.50 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/16 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:36.80 | 3-2-2 | 15 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after ending the last preparation with a fair sixth at Chukyo Dirt, beaten just over six lengths by Panthers. He had been fourth there the run prior when near the top of betting but still beaten ten lengths. Six placings from ten starts show he can be competitive, yet the maiden record keeps him in the place bracket first-up.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:24.30 | 4-5-6 | 14 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/16 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 10-10-4 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/16 | 11/07/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/15 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/15 | 12/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 4-4-2 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/16 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 1:47.10 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing tenth on debut at Chukyo Dirt, beaten over 12 lengths by Sesshu. He was at generous odds and gave away a big start in the lane, never getting into the contest. The class drop is some help and he is lightly raced, but the debut figure leaves a clear improvement task second-up.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 5-9-10 | 14 |
| 12.4L | $15.70 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through a third at this track in C2 company, albeit beaten seven and a half lengths by Habataku Jiyuni. Her broader record is stronger than that margin suggests, with two wins and four placings from seven starts this season and two wins at this track and distance. The start prior was plain, but she has enough proven 1400m form to bounce back strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/10/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:30.70 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $7.60 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 5-10-8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $21.70 |
| 1/10 | 29/07/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2026 | 113 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $24.30 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 6-6-2 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $29.40 |
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing last at Chukyo Dirt, beaten over 17 lengths at long odds. Her previous Sapporo Dirt run was no better, dropping out sharply and finishing well beaten. The class drop and race fitness are the only positives on paper, but the recent margins make this a difficult case to recommend.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 22/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 8-9-16 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $365.00 |
| 10/14 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 7-11-10 | 7 |
| 25.0L | $199.30 |
| 11/12 | 18/07/2026 | 350 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 0:59.60 | 8-9-11 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $86.50 |
| 11/11 | 02/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:29.30 | - | 11 |
| 40.3L | $74.90 |
Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has a strong historical record at this track and distance, but the recent form has dropped away. She was seventh here last start, beaten over 15 lengths by Gateau after sitting just off the pace, and had been beaten over 16 lengths by Yamanin Colza before that. The winning rider returns, yet her current form must lift sharply.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 4-8-7 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $49.20 |
| 7/9 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 1-4-7 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $32.90 |
| 1/10 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $10.30 |
| 1/12 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 4-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $28.80 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at this track over 1230m last start, beaten over 19 lengths by Justin Apollo at long odds. She had also been beaten over 11 lengths at this venue the run prior after giving away too much ground. Steps back up to 1400m, where her only previous attempt produced no placing, so she must find a major turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:19.60 | - | 3 |
| 19.0L | $408.40 |
| 7/12 | 17/09/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $15.10 |
| 12/18 | 15/08/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 0:55.90 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $85.20 |
| 10/14 | 24/05/2026 | 87 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:12.50 | 12-11-10 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $298.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | 81 | COND 3 | $50,056.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:28.90 | 6-7-7 | 12 |
| 12.6L | $7.30 |
| 6/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:09.40 | - | 14 |
| 6.8L | $164.40 |
Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Stuck on for fourth behind Lux Dream at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths, with Meisho Hachimaki ahead of him in the same race. The run prior was stronger, beaten only a neck by Miracle Ace as an odds-on favourite after fighting hard late. Four wins and seven placings from 17 runs at this track and distance keep him right in the winning mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $7.60 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $27.60 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 147 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $31.70 |
| 5/12 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $8.40 |
Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was tailed off at this track last start behind Grenselos, starting at big odds and making no impact from a rearward position. His previous run was also poor, finishing last and well beaten by 28 lengths behind Taishin. Past wins at this venue show what he once had, but current form leaves him with too much ground to make up.
Last Starts 16 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 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 48.8L | $341.70 |
| 10/10 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 27.6L | $371.20 |
| 12/12 | 03/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 76.9L | $605.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 36.7L | $55.20 |
| 11/12 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:29.20 | 11-12-11 | 12 |
| 54.7L | $205.30 |
| 11/12 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.30 | 5-10-11 | 5 |
| 18.4L | $428.10 |
Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started odds-on at this track last time but weakened into eighth behind A P Poetess, beaten over 16 lengths over 1870m. Before that he was fifth at Hanshin Dirt, beaten four and a half lengths after failing to quicken. The leading trainer and strong rider booking are positives, but he is still a maiden and must rebound sharply back at 1400m.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 07/10/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:07.50 | 4-6-8 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $1.50 |
| 5/15 | 06/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 10-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $5.90 |
| 4/16 | 09/08/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 13-12-4 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $17.30 |
| 6/16 | 06/06/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $5.10 |
| 8/15 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 9-11-8 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 28/02/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:55.70 | 7-6-3 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $18.30 |