Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1230
EXSPERION (5) First up from a break. Finished 2nd last run at this venue. Souta Hijikata is very comfortable aboard. Winning claims. WAKINO GLASS (10) Ran 2nd last run at this venue. Worth consideration. TRYFAN (1) Only fair when 9th last start at this track but will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Has very good finishing speed. Worth a ticket. FESTIVE LUCINA (8) Ran 8th last run at this track. Worth an each way bet in this.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent C3 runs, finishing ninth at this track last start when beaten over 11 lengths by Quantum Gate after giving away too much ground. The start prior was only a little better, with an eighth to Steel Sonic after looming briefly and fading. His 1230m record is poor, including no placings from 13 at this track and distance, so he has plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 09/10/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 7-12-9 | 12 |
| 11.3L | $14.80 |
| 8/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 3-5-8 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $12.70 |
| 9/12 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 11-11-9 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $57.40 |
| 6/12 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:22.20 | 10-9-6 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $60.50 |
| 4/11 | 22/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 7-7-4 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $24.90 |
| 7/10 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $39.90 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Tracked the speed at this track last start but could only finish fourth, beaten six and a half lengths by Montsaint Veronica after being unwanted in the market. She was fifth to Smalt two runs back, again failing to finish the race off. The light weight helps her place profile, but one placing from 15 tries around 1230m keeps the winning case fairly limited.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:20.70 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $84.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:21.50 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $30.30 |
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.10 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $10.60 |
| 3/9 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $33.30 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 4-3-6 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $22.90 |
| 4/12 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 8-5-4 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $155.40 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has offered little in recent C3 runs, finishing a distant last behind Donald Poker over 1400m at this track after dropping right out. That followed a second-last placing to Coeur Briller, beaten over 16 lengths at big odds. She is winless from 17 starts and unplaced in four attempts at this track and distance, leaving her with a steep improvement task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 5-8-9 | 1 |
| 38.0L | $85.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $119.10 |
| 8/11 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 54kg | 1:22.30 | 2-4-8 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $164.60 |
| 9/10 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 5-7-9 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $169.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 15.2L | $73.80 |
| 5/10 | 05/08/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:36.40 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $33.60 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted sharply third-up when third at this track last start, beaten just under two lengths by Montsaint Veronica after being unable to hold on late. The previous C2C3 run was poor, but that latest effort put him back in the right race. Six placings from 19 attempts around 1230m underline his minor-money credentials, and another similar run keeps him in calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $35.30 |
| 8/11 | 01/10/2026 | 104 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:20.60 | 8-6-8 | 3 |
| 33.2L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 19/06/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $31.20 |
| 8/12 | 03/06/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $23.90 |
| 4/10 | 14/05/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:19.80 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $43.70 |
| 3/8 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $16.40 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell with an excellent record at this track and distance, having won three and placed in all eight attempts. He ended last campaign with two C2 seconds at this venue, including a nose defeat to Safari before finishing second to Hearty Party as a well-supported favourite. His overall consistency is hard to fault, and he has the right profile to run very well fresh.
Last Starts 112 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 | 08/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 12-8-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 5-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.20 |
| 3/12 | 28/05/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 6-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 8-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 01/04/2026 | 118 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 6-1-1 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 04/12/2025 | 31 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 11-5-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been knocking hard, finishing third at this track last start when beaten just over a length by Smart Izanami after being run down late. The run prior was another solid second to Temps Tendre, so his current form is clearly among the best in this field. The 1230m record is the query, but he is racing consistently, draws on race fitness and looks the one they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $5.40 |
| 2/10 | 30/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 77 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $12.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/06/2026 | 26 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not been threatening in recent runs, finishing sixth in C2C3 company at this track last start when beaten six and a half lengths by Ii Vision Star at long odds. He was also safely held over 820m the run prior, never making ground from the back. The C3 assignment is kinder, but he is unplaced in five at this track and distance and must find more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $325.90 |
| 8/12 | 07/10/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 0:51.70 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $118.40 |
| 7/12 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 0:51.70 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $173.50 |
| 8/9 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 0:51.10 | 6-5-8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $144.70 |
| 12/12 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 11-12-12 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $140.90 |
| 10/11 | 17/07/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 11-10-10 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $371.20 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished well down the track at her past two starts, most recently eighth behind Quantum Gate at this venue when beaten over 11 lengths after sitting close enough to challenge. The 820m run before that was no better, with another margin beyond 11 lengths. She has placed five times overall, but no wins from 21 starts makes this a difficult assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 09/10/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 5-5-8 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $22.40 |
| 9/12 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $35.50 |
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 7-3-5 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $79.60 |
| 3/9 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 1-3-5 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $21.70 |
| 3/12 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 7-7-3 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through a very plain last-start effort over 1400m at this track, finishing second last behind Donald Poker and beaten a long way after weakening badly. She was also second last to Yakumo Dream the run before, with no late impression. Unplaced in all 18 career starts and untried around 1230m, she has to produce something well beyond recent evidence.
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 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:33.70 | 3-8-8 | 6 |
| 37.9L | $234.70 |
| 11/12 | 30/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:51.40 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $86.30 |
| 9/10 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $107.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 2-8-9 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $135.90 |
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 37.3L | $222.30 |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:34.40 | 5-8-9 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $83.70 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Put herself back in the frame with a second to Quantum Gate at this track last start, beaten just over a length as favourite after travelling right in the race. That was a clear rebound from her last placing in C2 company two back. She is already a track-and-trip winner and reunites with a rider who has won on her, so she profiles as a sound each-way hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 09/10/2026 | 57 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 6-7-10 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $26.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 9-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $63.20 |
| 9/12 | 03/07/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 5-4-9 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $15.40 |
| 4/12 | 17/06/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $11.10 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 4-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to fourth behind Galant at this track last start, though the margin was still eight and a half lengths and she was big odds. Her previous sixth to Cresco Taishi was well beaten, so the recent form has some holes. Even so, she has a useful track record with one win and ten placings from 26 starts here, which gives her a realistic path into this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.40 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $75.70 |
| 6/9 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 6-8-6 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $66.20 |
| 7/12 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:31.70 | 4-7-7 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $162.70 |
| 9/10 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 3-10-9 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $172.20 |
| 6/9 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $100.30 |
| 5/12 | 03/07/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-4-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $238.30 |