Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
CRUCIFER (3) Dominant winner by a margin of 3 1/2L last start around here. Should muster plenty of early toe. Worth strong consideration. ASPRO GAIA (5) Disappointing display when 7th last time at the track. Has early speed and positions nicely. Looks promising in this race. NISHINO GALANTE (7) Unsatisfactory performance when 6th last time around here. Should jump out and bowl along. Has the ability to figure. SATONO GRAND (9) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run at this venue. Sound chances.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Resumes after ten months off following a debut 12th in a Mdn at Kokura, where she was sent out at big odds, settled rearward and made no impression late when beaten over 11 lengths by Mitono Rin. The 1400m is untried and there is only one race-start to judge her on, though the inside barrier and lightly raced profile leave some scope. She has to return a much more furnished filly to be a genuine threat.
Last Starts 276 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:08.00 | - | 10 |
| 10.8L | $57.30 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
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Comments
Has been well beaten at both recent C2 runs at this track, finishing seventh behind Lac Puer last start when beaten out of sight after failing to finish it off. The start prior was no better, with a second-last placing behind Fiorita after being unwanted in the market. Her track-and-trip record is sound enough, but recent evidence says she has a major turnaround to produce.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 07/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 34.5L | $40.30 |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:33.50 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $32.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 0:51.40 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $14.60 |
| 6/10 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $122.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $28.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Resumed with a decisive C3 win at this track, holding a narrow advantage before putting the race away and beating Explore Best by three and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite. Her previous C2 run in July was poor after leading and tiring, so the return to this grade asks more, but the latest win showed real authority. With a 1400m record that includes two wins, she rates a strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/10/2026 | 90 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.80 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 9/10 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:30.90 | 1-3-9 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $30.60 |
| 7/12 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 8-10-7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $41.40 |
| 2/12 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $49.50 |
| 4/10 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.60 | 3-5-4 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $13.40 |
| 9/12 | 20/05/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.00 | 2-5-9 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Put a run of consistent form together with a C3 win at this track, letting down quickly to beat Dream Chaser by two and a half lengths as favourite. She had also been well found when fourth behind Tatta Tara Rira two back, so the market has had her pegged as competitive. The overall winning strike rate is modest, but she is fit, in form and profiles as a genuine place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/10/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/10 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $42.90 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $7.80 |
| 7/10 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 10-6-7 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $59.20 |
| 7/10 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 8-6-7 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $26.70 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
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Was safely held in C2 company at this track last start, finishing seventh behind Cresco Taishi after having the job ahead and making no headway from big odds. The run prior is the reason for respect, as she fought on to beat Ho O Sansar by a head at Nagoya in C6 grade. Her past 12 months read well enough in this field, and a return to that Nagoya level would put her right in the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/10/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $160.10 |
| 1/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | C6 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $40.30 |
| 11/11 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 1-4-11 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $10.70 |
| 10/10 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 2-7-10 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $4.90 |
| 8/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 3-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $40.40 |
| 11/12 | 14/07/2026 | 26 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 1-4-11 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Worked home fairly from well back when fifth behind Lambeau Leap at this track last start, though she was still beaten eight and a half lengths and was sent out at big odds. The run prior was a seventh behind Fiorita, beaten over 13 lengths, after making no impression late. A past track-and-trip win is some support, but recent margins leave her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $208.90 |
| 7/9 | 17/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $176.10 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 4-7-8 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $187.90 |
| 1/9 | 06/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $48.80 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 4-8-8 | 10 |
| 40.6L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
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Has finished sixth at her past two starts at this track and neither run makes a strong case. She was beaten over 13 lengths behind Win Solennel last start after being safely held, and the start prior she offered little late when beaten over 16 lengths behind Sunrise Roy. A previous win at this venue is noted, but the recent pattern points to others having stronger claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.30 | 1-3-6 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $43.80 |
| 6/11 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $44.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $62.40 |
| 1/12 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $18.60 |
| 5/12 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $75.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off another plain C2 effort at this track, finishing second last behind Street Queen and beaten over 14 lengths at long odds. The start prior was also second last behind Kairashi, beaten over 10 lengths after being unable to make headway. He has placed three times from 17 starts overall, but remains a maiden and has yet to place in four tries at this track and distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.50 | - | 6 |
| 14.3L | $155.30 |
| 11/12 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:31.70 | 10-6-11 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $40.40 |
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:33.10 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $19.60 |
| 4/10 | 26/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:33.30 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $20.30 |
| 9/12 | 29/07/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 11-12-9 | 11 |
| 14.0L | $60.30 |
| 8/12 | 02/07/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 2:13.10 | 1-4-8 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $208.90 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Continues to race honestly, finishing second at this track in consecutive C3 starts and again starting near the top of betting last time when beaten a length and a half by Wispy Snow. He was even closer two back, going under by a neck to Best Of King. The veteran has a deep 1400m profile and consistent recent form, making him the most reliable winning option in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 57kg | 1:32.80 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 24/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $21.40 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $23.30 |
| 3/10 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/12 | 22/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 7-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through a last-start C3 win at this track, beating Yoshino Marronchan by just under two lengths after being near the top of betting. That was a clear lift from her previous 820m run behind Ascendia, where she came from a long way back after being unwanted in the market. The wide barrier is not ideal, but she has won over this track and distance and can hold a place in the finish.
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 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 8-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 7/12 | 23/09/2026 | 26 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 12-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $82.80 |
| 4/12 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 2-2-4 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $10.90 |
| 7/12 | 14/08/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $19.50 |
| 5/12 | 22/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:49.90 | 5-7-5 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $24.70 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 7-7-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $110.40 |