Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1230
KUROBOTAN (4) Came in 5th last run at this venue. Giving another go here. A win wouldn't surprise. TIMELESS LOVE (3) Secured the win by a slim margin last run at this venue. Can go through the gears. Deserves consideration. ALA MOANA (5) Tidy effort when 3rd last run around here. Producing consistent results since resuming from a spell. Will give a big sight. HIGH TEA (9) Came in 6th last time at Sapporo. Jockey Tomohiro Yoshimura adds value. Goes very close.

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held at this track last start, finishing sixth in a C2 and beaten over 11 lengths behind Justin Apollo after starting at big odds. His previous fourth behind Timeless Love was much better, beaten just over a length after looming up without finishing it off. A past track-and-trip win gives him some footing, but the latest run leaves him with plenty to prove.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:19.60 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $44.60 |
| 4/12 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 2-1-4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $10.60 |
| 4/12 | 11/09/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $13.10 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:20.90 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $16.50 |
| 1/11 | 22/07/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $15.60 |
| 10/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 1-3-10 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $40.90 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at this track first-up in a C2 over 1400m, beaten out of sight after settling just off the lead and drifting out of contention. The prior run at Tokyo Dirt was also heavy, with a ninth in Mdn grade after conceding a huge start. Unplaced in all eleven starts and yet to place at this distance, so he faces a stern task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/10/2026 | 117 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 3-9-9 | 9 |
| 50.3L | $43.70 |
| 9/16 | 07/06/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:18.30 | 14-13-9 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $256.60 |
| 8/16 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:11.30 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $73.30 |
| 7/16 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 10-10-7 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $102.30 |
| 4/16 | 25/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $123.70 |
| 7/16 | 05/01/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:12.40 | - | 8 |
| 7.7L | $44.40 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after breaking through in a C2 at this track, sweeping home from an unlikely position to beat Mammey Apple by half a length. That followed a fifth here when beaten just over three lengths, so her form has been building steadily. One win and two placings from six at this track and distance is a strong base, and with Kenta Sugiura staying aboard she sets the standard.
Last Starts 30 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 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 11-11-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $24.90 |
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 10-9-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $23.30 |
| 2/12 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 9-9-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $28.10 |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $39.30 |
| 6/12 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $36.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 6-5-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well found in betting last start but could only finish fifth at this track, beaten just over two lengths by Venice Queen. She had placed here the run prior over 1400m, though that third came six lengths from Even Par and she never really threatened the winner. Her track place record is sound, but three unplaced tries around 1230m are a concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:21.50 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $5.80 |
| 9/12 | 02/09/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 4-4-9 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/9 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $6.90 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | 32 | C1 3 | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 5-4-3 | 11 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been consistent without landing the win, finishing third at this track last start after working home past tired runners and beaten just over eight lengths by Sunrise Roy. The run prior was another third, beaten four and a half lengths behind T O Townes. His record with Tomohiro Sasada is a useful positive, and he profiles as a solid place hope rather than a dominant winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 6-4-3 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $7.90 |
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $11.70 |
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.30 |
| 3/10 | 23/07/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $17.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after two poor Sapporo Dirt efforts in Mdn company, finishing second last and well beaten by Meisho Sendo most recently. He was also well beaten behind Wonder Blitz the run before, so the recent form is hard to dress up. The class drop and a move to Ikkoo Tanaka are positives, but he looks more a rough place chance than a win play.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 05/09/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:44.70 | 1-2-13 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $41.20 |
| 9/11 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:45.80 | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 20.6L | $14.90 |
| 9/16 | 26/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:09.10 | 7-7-9 | 14 |
| 2.2L | $7.20 |
| 5/18 | 28/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:09.20 | 2-2-5 | 13 |
| 3.3L | $8.20 |
| 6/16 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:09.40 | - | 11 |
| 3.6L | $5.90 |
| 5/18 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:09.40 | 2-2-5 | 18 |
| 1.9L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sound third at this track over 1400m, beaten just over a length by Sekisei after looming and fighting on. His previous race run was a ninth at Kyoto Dirt in Mdn grade before a break, when he was beaten over 12 lengths and failed to launch a serious challenge. The first try around 1230m asks something new, but that fresh placing gives him legitimate minor claims.
Last Starts 22 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 | 01/10/2026 | 138 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 9/11 | 16/05/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 8-5-9 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $15.20 |
| 7/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:25.80 | - | 14 |
| 10.4L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled rearward and finished fifth at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths by Sunrise Roy, after a fourth here when beaten five and a half lengths behind Smart Ideal. He has a prior win over this track and distance, which keeps him in the place mix, but no win and just one placing from 14 starts in the past year temper the enthusiasm.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 10-6-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $8.70 |
| 4/12 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 11-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 3-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $8.80 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:21.40 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $7.90 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $40.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $41.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing sixth in Mdn grade at Sapporo Dirt, beaten five and a half lengths after sitting midfield and failing to finish off. Her previous fourth there was better, beaten just under two lengths as a well-supported favourite. The class drop is important, she is fourth-up, and a prior placing from two goes around this trip makes her a strong threat.
Last Starts 48 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 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 0:58.60 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $12.40 |
| 4/12 | 29/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 0:59.60 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 14/16 | 18/07/2026 | 384 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 1-1-14 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $6.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $153,900.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:10.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a clear second at this track in C2 grade, beaten six lengths by Justin Apollo but still well ahead of Mehrangarh. Before the break he was unwanted in the market at Chukyo and finished 12th, unable to make any impression from well back. He remains a maiden after 11 starts, yet the first-up effort, rider pairing and distance placing keep him right in the winning discussion.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/10/2026 | 67 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:19.60 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 12/17 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:19.50 | 14-14-12 | 17 |
| 8.3L | $114.60 |
| 9/18 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:08.00 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $80.20 |
| 4/16 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:09.70 | 10-10-4 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $15.70 |
| 8/18 | 21/06/2026 | 59 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:20.80 | - | 14 |
| 6.6L | $93.10 |
| 2/12 | 23/04/2026 | 47 | COND 3 | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |