Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
LAC PUER (4) Finished on top by 3/4L last start at this track. Undefeated last 2 runs. Jockey Osamu Shimohara has been successful previously. This field suits. JUN ODR (5) Fought on well to win a tight contest last start at the track. Performing honestly since returning from a spell. Appears well in this. LA LA VANILLE (3) Unimpressive effort when 7th last start around here. Should come to hand quickly. Performing impressively this preparation. Has to be included. FIORITA (7) Came in 5th last time here. Has the ability to turn things around. Underrated.

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after finishing third in a C1 at this track, beaten just under four lengths by Quick Queen at long odds. He had also been fourth to Valar the run prior after looming without going on, so the recent form has been honest rather than threatening. Six wins at this track and distance keep him in calculations for a minor result, but he has to find a sharper finish fresh.
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 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 6-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $33.90 |
| 4/12 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 5-3-4 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $21.40 |
| 6/12 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 9-6-6 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $107.60 |
| 9/12 | 27/05/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 58kg | 1:30.90 | 10-11-9 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $56.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/05/2026 | 19 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 58kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been beaten a long way at his past two C2 runs at this track, finishing second last behind Kimiga Sukida last start after being close enough but weakening out of it. The start prior told a similar story when seventh to Lux Dream at long odds. Two wins at this track and distance are noted, yet his current figures leave him with a sizeable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 6-8-9 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $128.90 |
| 7/9 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.30 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $135.10 |
| 4/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $47.80 |
| 4/12 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:21.30 | 8-5-4 | 12 |
| 2.6L | $11.80 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $50.10 |
| 5/10 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 3-4-5 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $70.60 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Had a complete forgive-me-not performance last start, finishing a distant last behind Grenselos after coming under pressure late. Her previous second to Wonder Bless reads much better, when she led and was run down late after being near the top of an open market. With two wins and six placings from 13 starts overall, a rebound would put her back in the placing mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 40.8L | $18.70 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 4-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $18.60 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-8 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $26.30 |
| 1/11 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:20.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Arrives in winning form after working over the top of Gaspard to score by just under a length in C2 company at this track, having been sent out favourite. That followed a dominant C3 win over Fukkatsu Love, so the current pattern is strong and reliable. His nine wins and 14 placings from 35 starts at this track and distance make him a serious winning threat again.
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 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 6-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $4.30 |
| 6/10 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | 107 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Bounced back strongly when favourite and beat Marble Tiswa by half a length in C2 grade at this track last start. The previous 1700m run was plain, with Water Le Seul beating him a long way after he gave away too much ground, but his 1400m record is far more persuasive. Two wins and ten placings from 16 starts at this track and distance make him a major 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.80 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 8/12 | 16/09/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 6-11-8 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $8.60 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished a distant last behind Habataku Jiyuni first-up in C2 company at this track and there was no obvious excuse in the available comments. His previous run was also a last placing in COND grade after pressure told late, and he remains unplaced from four starts at this track and distance. Considerable improvement is required second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/10/2026 | 162 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:30.70 | - | 2 |
| 33.3L | $29.90 |
| 8/8 | 29/04/2026 | 70 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $61.20 |
| 9/11 | 18/02/2026 | 90 | COND 3 | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 6-7-9 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $37.70 |
| 7/7 | 20/11/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 4-3-7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $53,812.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $7.80 |
| 8/10 | 25/09/2025 | 29 | COND | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 9-10-8 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $41.20 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled rearward and finished fifth behind Grenselos last start, beaten seven and a half lengths, so he did not back up the win as strongly as hoped. That earlier victory over Smart Rave was a better guide, where he showed a neat turn of foot and won by just under two lengths. With one win and one placing from four at this track and distance, he profiles as a place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:31.90 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $17.80 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/10 | 26/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 9-8-4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $2.30 |
| 9/16 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:35.80 | - | 4 |
| 17.2L | $263.50 |
| 9/12 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 12-11-9 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $136.70 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced his best run of the campaign when fourth to Kimiga Sukida in C2 company at this track, beaten just over six lengths after starting big odds. The prior seventh was plain and he did not quicken last start, but he is now fourth-up and has a 1400m record of one win and two placings from seven starts. With race fitness on his side, he has the right profile to be hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 8-7-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $167.40 |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $73.20 |
| 3/12 | 05/09/2026 | 84 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 9-5-3 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $25.30 |
| 1/12 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 10-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $15.20 |
| 6/12 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 11-5-6 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $14.60 |
| 4/11 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:45.40 | 9-7-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after a plain C1 run at this track, finishing seventh behind Quick Queen and beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. His previous effort was heavier again, finishing a distant last behind Cresco Yusha. He has placed six times from 27 starts at this track and distance, but the recent form says he must rediscover plenty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $212.70 |
| 11/11 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | B1B2 4U | $28,371.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:50.80 | 1-10-11 | 5 |
| 38.9L | $165.80 |
| 7/12 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 8-10-7 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $280.50 |
| 9/11 | 20/05/2026 | 16 | B2 4U | $23,805.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $164.40 |
| 8/9 | 04/05/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,218.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $65.30 |
| 5/8 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Futoshi Komaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home okay into third behind Ascot Dance at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths after being near the top of an open market. That was a clear lift on her Chukyo Dirt Mdn failure, where she settled rearward and made no impression. Still a maiden after six starts, but the latest effort gives her a genuine minor-money chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/10/2026 | 46 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 11/16 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $45.40 |
| 9/16 | 08/08/2026 | 118 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 16-15-9 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $22.20 |
| 9/16 | 12/04/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 3-2-9 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $11.80 |
| 7/17 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $2.50 |