Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
O SHIN BOMBER (6) Did well when 3rd last time at this track. Should be going forward early. Tomohiro Yoshimura is a smart booking. Expected to fight out the finish. DO ANYTHING (5) Came in 5th last time around here. Looking for an improved run. Performing impressively this preparation. Worth consideration. ESALTARE (8) Resuming after a spell. Competitive effort when 3rd last run around here. Takanori Nagai is a key booking. Has claims. QUANTUM LEAP (2) First up and won easily by 4L first up last preparation around here. Komaki Futoshi and Motohiro Kouma deserve serious attention as a team. Don't overlook.

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
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Improved into fourth at this track last start in C3 company, beaten two and a half lengths by No Ten P Kan, but she was an odds-on favourite and did not finish it off. The run prior was a plain seventh in C2 grade, beaten eight lengths after being unwanted in the market. Her 1400m record is only fair, so she looks more a place hope than a runner to take short odds about.
Last Starts 27 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 | 01/10/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $1.90 |
| 7/12 | 02/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $43.40 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $26.60 |
| 6/10 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 5-3-6 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $26.90 |
| 4/12 | 24/06/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 10-7-4 | 11 |
| 2.4L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 9-5-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $284.60 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after ending his last campaign with a second-last in C2 company, beaten over 14 lengths by Ball The Mahoney after failing to run on. His previous second behind Bomb Pot was much sounder, and the track-and-distance record is strong, but at nine years of age he has to show he can reproduce that better form fresh.
Last Starts 145 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 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-6-8 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $24.50 |
| 2/12 | 21/05/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 1-3-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $7.80 |
| 9/12 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 4-7-9 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $81.10 |
| 8/10 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $50.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 41 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 3-1-4 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $12.90 |
| 1/10 | 29/01/2026 | 26 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished tenth at this track last start in C3 grade, beaten seven and a half lengths by Wispy Snow at long odds. That followed a fifth behind Cresco Taishi when beaten over 17 lengths after failing to come into the race. She has won three times at this track and distance, but her current form is well below the level required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 55kg | 1:32.80 | - | 9 |
| 7.7L | $36.10 |
| 5/9 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 4-5-5 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $58.80 |
| 11/12 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 7-8-11 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $111.90 |
| 6/9 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $170.20 |
| 8/10 | 29/07/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 5-6-8 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $89.70 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
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Settled rearward and finished sixth at this track last start, beaten seven and a half lengths by T O Robinson after being unwanted in the market. Two back he was fourth behind Meisho Pisukari, but still beaten six and a half lengths. His old track-and-distance form is useful enough, yet the recent margins leave him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $72.80 |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $12.60 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $75.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 10-8-7 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $27.90 |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $25.50 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $37.80 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
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Had a setback to his winning claims when fifth at this track last start, beaten ten lengths by Galant after sitting near the top of betting. The run prior gives him a much stronger platform, pipped at the post by Patrol Run when a short odds-on favourite. With five wins and eleven places from 28 starts at this track and distance, he is well placed to rebound.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/10/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.40 | - | 10 |
| 10.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | 92 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 27/05/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 6-5-8 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $18.70 |
| 9/10 | 15/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 5-6-9 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $88.30 |
| 9/12 | 22/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:31.60 | 5-5-9 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $26.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Continued a consistent run when third at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths by Allonsy Cafe after being right there but only holding on fairly. He was also second to Cross Knot two back as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. The place record is solid, with four placings from seven starts, but he still has to find a finishing edge.
Last Starts 27 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 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 3-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:34.70 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $1.60 |
| 4/11 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-4 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns off a five-week freshening after a strong C3 third at this track, beaten just over two lengths by Meisho Rise at big odds when only run down late. The previous C2 run was safely held, but this level suits far better and her record with Wataru Hirose is a clear plus. With four wins at this track and distance, she gets the right race to strike.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 24/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $36.30 |
| 9/12 | 03/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 8-10-9 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $337.10 |
| 10/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 4-8-10 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $139.90 |
| 5/6 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $76.30 |
| 6/9 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 3-5-6 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $83.50 |
| 4/12 | 03/07/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with a C2 third behind Tamago, beaten just over five lengths at big odds after making ground from well back. That came after a distant last behind Spriggan, so the profile is mixed. Two wins from twelve starts at this track and distance help, but she still has to return in sharper order.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $57.30 |
| 8/12 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 42.8L | $170.30 |
| 5/11 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $238.80 |
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $70.90 |
| 11/12 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 5-7-11 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $92.20 |
| 6/10 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $66.30 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Worked home fairly at this track last start when sixth to Smart Izanami, beaten just over six lengths after giving away a big start. His first run back was poor, finishing second last behind Miko Castana and beaten a long way, so the current form has a query. Third-up with three track-and-distance wins, he can improve enough to be in the winning mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 30/09/2026 | 131 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 1-6-9 | 2 |
| 24.9L | $113.90 |
| 8/12 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 3-3-8 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $28.60 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $158.90 |
| 11/12 | 14/04/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 8-11-11 | 9 |
| 47.1L | $136.70 |
| 7/9 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $19.80 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home okay for third at this track last start, beaten just over four lengths by Donald Poker after passing tired runners late. She had been fourth to Temps Tendre two back, beaten three lengths and picking up well enough. Her place consistency is reliable, and one win with five placings at this track and distance keeps her among the minor chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 8-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 30/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-5-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $29.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | 93 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $38.20 |
| 7/10 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $61.50 |