Sonoda Race 12 - Race 12 - 1400
JUSTIN APOLLO (12) Gave them a lesson when winning by 6L last start around here. Tomohiro Yoshimura is a smart booking. Must respect. CHOPASNI (11) Came in 6th last start at the track. Has the ability to turn things around. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Can win this. LUX DREAM (10) Brave effort to win narrowly last run around here and displaying improvement over the past few runs. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Looks to be value. YAMANIN COLZA (8) Scored a victory by 1 1/2L last start at this track. No shock to see a win.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished second last in a C1 at this track last start, settling rearward and never threatening when beaten over 15 lengths by Ingre. The run prior was no better, seventh over 1700m and again beaten over 15 lengths. Her one win and three placings from nine starts at this track and distance keep a little background credit, but current form makes her hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 15/10/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 11-12-11 | 11 |
| 14.7L | $11.40 |
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:53.40 | 2-5-7 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $19.90 |
| 10/12 | 13/08/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:53.80 | 3-7-10 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $6.60 |
| 3/9 | 17/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:52.40 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $44.40 |
| 6/11 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $5.30 |
| 3/11 | 12/06/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $59.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together consecutive seconds at this track, most recently working home from a difficult position over 1230m when beaten two and a half lengths by Eifer Idol at big odds. She also placed behind Sunrise Nazca two back. The three wins and three placings from 14 track-and-trip starts are a plus, but she still has to convert that honest form into a winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $41.40 |
| 2/12 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.50 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $47.40 |
| 4/9 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $87.90 |
| 9/11 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:30.80 | 8-11-9 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $136.60 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $17.70 |
| 5/11 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 2:06.50 | 10-9-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $53.60 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fourth at this track in B1B2 company, beaten two and a half lengths by Zendanno Hagemi at long odds. He had placed behind High Love Song the run prior and his past year reads well, with one win and eight placings from twelve starts. The 1400m record is more place-heavy than winning, so he profiles as a genuine minor-money chance fresh.
Last Starts 138 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 | 12/06/2026 | 23 | B1B2 4U | $28,371.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:19.70 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $23,805.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 5-4-3 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $9.70 |
| 3/9 | 29/04/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:20.00 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 19/03/2026 | 29 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
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Worked home evenly for third in a C1 at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths by Pegasus Wind after being unwanted in the market. That was a clear improvement on the previous eighth, where he was beaten over 17 lengths after getting well back. His longer-term profile is modest, with no wins in the past 12 months, but that latest run gives him place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 07/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 4-5-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $55.40 |
| 8/11 | 18/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $218.90 |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,374.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $39.60 |
| 11/12 | 06/08/2026 | 27 | B1B2 3U | $28,767.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 0:50.30 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $176.80 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | B2 3U | $22,374.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $75.60 |
| 10/12 | 19/06/2026 | 30 | B1B2 4U | $28,371.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 0:49.70 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $107.10 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
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Dropped out to finish last of six over 1700m in a C1 at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths by Bellagio Haruka after making no headway. Two back he was fifth over 1870m and beaten over 12 lengths by Tagano Diosa, again unwanted in the market. His broader career record is respectable, but seven unplaced runs at this venue are a major concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 09/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $193.30 |
| 5/9 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:05.20 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $175.90 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 4-7-5 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $134.40 |
| 6/12 | 13/08/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $175.30 |
| 7/9 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $172.40 |
| 7/10 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $45.20 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 54kgs
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Was never in the race when last of eight in a C1 at this track last start, beaten over 18 lengths by Zeus Silhouette after conceding a huge start. His ninth over 820m first-up was also plain, beaten over 12 lengths by Soshiji. Weight relief and third-up fitness help only slightly, with his recent figures leaving him a long way from the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 17.7L | $151.70 |
| 9/12 | 24/09/2026 | 84 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 0:49.80 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $129.10 |
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 8-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $194.70 |
| 9/9 | 19/06/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $186.70 |
| 7/7 | 03/06/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | M | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 2:07.20 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $182.20 |
| 8/12 | 14/05/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:19.10 | 12-9-8 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $306.50 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Was poised to strike in a COND at this track last start but offered little late, finishing second last and beaten eight and a half lengths by High Love Legend at long odds. He was also safely held when fifth behind Myr in C1 grade two back. A previous track-and-trip win gives him some suitability, yet the current form line says he must lift 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/10/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $246,801.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 1-4-8 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $257.10 |
| 5/10 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $25.30 |
| 7/11 | 18/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:29.90 | 3-8-7 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $30.10 |
| 4/11 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 46 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.70 |
| 15/16 | 05/07/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 1:09.70 | 12-16-15 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $70.20 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns off a six-week freshening following a solid C2 win at this track, where she raced handy, let down cleanly and beat Meisho Hachimaki by a length and a half as odds-on favourite. The Chukyo Dirt run prior was only fair, but she has since shown she handles this venue and distance. With the winning rider back and further progression possible, she has the right profile to go on with it.
Last Starts 42 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 | 16/09/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 7/16 | 23/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:12.20 | 6-6-7 | 16 |
| 7.4L | $9.70 |
| 4/16 | 08/08/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:12.90 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.20 |
| 7/16 | 06/06/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $5.20 |
| 6/15 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 11-10-6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $54.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a sharp turnaround at this track last start, winning a C2 by five lengths from La Pousse D'Or after controlling the result and maintaining a clear margin. That came after a heavy Sapporo Dirt defeat, so the key is repeating the local form rather than the earlier miss. Her one win and one placing from four starts around 1400m support the case, and she rates a live winning danger.
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 | 07/10/2026 | 39 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.30 |
| 10/14 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:44.60 | 4-5-10 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $104.30 |
| 13/14 | 11/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 2-5-13 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $80.60 |
| 13/16 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 3-3-13 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $41.40 |
| 4/15 | 26/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:46.80 | 1-1-4 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $24.00 |
| 12/16 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 3-4-12 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives off a determined C2 win at this track, letting down well to beat Angel Glace by half a length as favourite. That followed a head defeat behind Siamese at Mombetsu, so the recent form has substance. He is one from one at this venue and has already won at the distance, making him a strong chance to hold his form in C1 grade.
Last Starts 26 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 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 09/09/2026 | 53 | COND 3 | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:15.60 | 8-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 2-4-5 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $23.80 |
| 10/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 2-2-10 | 14 |
| 9.6L | $17.10 |
| 4/16 | 31/05/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:12.20 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $9.10 |
| 6/16 | 07/03/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 16 |
| 7.3L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth in a C1 at this track last start, beaten just over four lengths by Vomero after failing to finish it off. She had been much closer behind Harienju the run prior, beaten just under a length, which is the run that keeps her in the discussion. Six wins and five placings from 17 starts at this track and distance make her a sound place chance if she finds that sharper finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 14/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $7.20 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $8.70 |
| 2/12 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 1-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 28/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 17/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 6-7-5 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Bolted in at this track last start, winning a C2 over 1230m by six lengths from Keiai Black as a well-supported favourite. That was a decisive step forward from his Hanshin Dirt eighth, where he was unwanted in the market. The new 1400m test is the query, but his third-up profile, winning rider and latest dominance make him a genuine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/10/2026 | 32 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:19.60 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 8/15 | 06/09/2026 | 281 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 1:55.60 | 2-1-8 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $47.60 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 1-3-10 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $7.80 |