Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
CRIOLLO GOLD (7) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run at this track. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Jockey Osamu Shimohara and trainer Ikkoo Tanaka can't be overlooked. Respect in this company. LA POUSSE D'OR (3) Nice run when 2nd last run at this venue. Genuine winning chance. VIRIDE SILVA (10) Fresh after a 30 week spell. Placed 3rd last time at this venue. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . REVONTULI (1) Was competitive when 3rd last run around here and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Can threaten if right today.

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sound third in a C2 at this track, beaten just under five lengths by Kimiga Sukida after tracking the speed and working home evenly. That was a far better pointer than his Niigata Mdn Steeplechase run, where he was never competitive and was beaten out of sight at long odds. Still a 14-start maiden, but the first-up effort over this distance gives him a strong platform to go close.
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 | 158 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $14.40 |
| 9/11 | 10/05/2026 | 49 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:11.30 | 2-8-9 | 4 |
| 77.6L | $32.50 |
| 13/14 | 22/03/2026 | 148 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Y Igarashi | 59kg | 3:13.80 | 8-12-13 | 13 |
| 22.3L | $99.20 |
| 9/14 | 25/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:52.70 | 5-5-9 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $132.50 |
| 6/16 | 15/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 7-4-6 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $26.50 |
| 3/15 | 31/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:56.00 | 10-9-3 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $34.40 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after a plain ninth in a Niigata Mdn over 2000m, beaten just over six lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. Her previous run was also well held, so the exposed form is only fair. The 1400m is new and her four-start career has yet to produce a placing, but the lighter race set-up gives her some minor-money appeal.
Last Starts 67 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 | 22/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 53kg | 2:00.80 | 7-10-9 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $38.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/07/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Takuro Ishida | 50kg | 2:03.90 | 7-11-8 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $91.20 |
| 10/16 | 25/04/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 50kg | 2:00.40 | 15-16-10 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $79.30 |
| 14/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 50kg | 1:34.40 | - | 2 |
| 18.3L | $71.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted to run second in a C2 at this track last start, beaten five lengths by Ascot Dance after lacking the turn of foot to make it a closer contest. Two back she was well beaten over 1700m, so the return to 1400m is important; she has seven placings from 13 starts around this trip and six from ten at this track and distance. The winning habit is missing, but she is right in the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $11.90 |
| 7/12 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:52.80 | 7-5-7 | 10 |
| 16.5L | $12.70 |
| 4/10 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 8-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $19.80 |
| 4/10 | 15/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 9-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $27.90 |
| 2/11 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 9-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $60.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held first-up in a C2 at this track, finishing second last and beaten over 13 lengths after failing to come into the race. His previous fourth in COND grade was more competitive, and he does have a track-and-distance win on the board, but the latest effort came at long odds and offered little. A sharp turnaround is required to trouble the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 09/10/2026 | 100 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $136.30 |
| 4/11 | 01/07/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:21.40 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/06/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 43.7L | $11.70 |
| 7/12 | 20/05/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $6.40 |
| 2/9 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $10.90 |
| 1/12 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Comes to his third run this campaign after two seventh placings at this track, beaten over 12 lengths and then over 13 lengths, with no clear excuse in either. He was an outside chance in the betting last start but was gone soon after straightening. Race fitness is a plus, yet he is unplaced from three starts around 1400m, so he looks more a place hope if the improvement arrives.
Last Starts 28 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 | 30/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $19.10 |
| 7/10 | 09/09/2026 | 143 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 9-5-7 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $21.90 |
| 13/16 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 16 |
| 16.8L | $129.30 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has the right historical profile for 1400m at this venue, with four wins and eight placings from 34 starts at the track and distance, but recent form is hard to support. He was beaten over 17 lengths last start after being sent around at big odds, following a well-held second-last finish. The old form says he can handle this, but the current figures are well short.
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 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.70 | - | 4 |
| 16.8L | $99.60 |
| 9/10 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $211.50 |
| 11/11 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $320.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $125.60 |
| 9/12 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 12-11-9 | 11 |
| 20.6L | $127.30 |
| 5/10 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $30.70 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten two lengths into second as an odds-on favourite in a C2 at this track, but that still reads as the strongest recent run in this field. His Sapporo Mdn ninth two back was only three lengths from the winner after racing handy and not quickening, so there is substance either side of the latest effort. With five placings from nine starts and proven 1400m form at this venue, he gets another strong chance to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/10/2026 | 61 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 9/16 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:09.50 | 3-4-9 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $12.50 |
| 4/16 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:09.10 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/16 | 20/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:08.60 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $4.40 |
| 6/14 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:12.30 | - | 11 |
| 4.9L | $1.90 |
| 2/16 | 04/04/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:12.00 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a two-month break after finishing second last in a Chukyo Dirt Mdn, where she settled rearward and weakened further in a poor run to the line. The start prior was much better, a three-length second at Kanazawa in COND grade, so there is at least one recent placing to work with. This is kinder than the latest, but she must rebound strongly to become a threat.
Last Starts 60 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 | 29/08/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:54.50 | 9-8-13 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $111.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 66 | COND 3 | $14,650.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 7-6-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.20 |
| 13/14 | 13/06/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:45.40 | 6-10-13 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $71.50 |
| 7/13 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 5-3-7 | 13 |
| 16.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:57.10 | 10-8-4 | 14 |
| 3.6L | $35.40 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been beaten a long way at his past two C2 runs at this track, including a second-last finish behind Akao last start when unwanted in the market and never a factor from the back. His career record shows eight wins, but the recent form is a serious concern and he is unplaced from nine tries at this track and distance. Others bring far stronger current claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $262.70 |
| 9/9 | 30/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 46.3L | $529.80 |
| 7/7 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 39.3L | $152.60 |
| 12/12 | 20/08/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:30.50 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $406.80 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 9-10-9 | 1 |
| 44.8L | $306.10 |
| 10/10 | 16/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $378.90 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a close C1 third at this track, beaten just under a length by Smile Clark after letting down nicely. Before that he beat Kurino Champ at Himeji in C2 grade, so the last campaign form reads well for this. Six wins and six placings from 24 starts at this track and distance make him a genuine fresh danger despite the lay-off.
Last Starts 216 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 | 26/03/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $26.60 |
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 9/10 | 11/02/2026 | 147 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 3-7-9 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $9.60 |
| 9/9 | 17/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 58kg | 1:32.10 | 5-7-9 | 1 |
| 38.8L | $10.90 |
| 1/11 | 28/08/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $12.60 |