Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
ROMIHI (3) Fresh today after a break. Below expectations when 9th last time at this track. Happy to overlook that run. Should come to hand quickly. Can give this a shake. AKANO STRONG (7) Finished 5th last start here. Looking for an improved run. Has very good finishing speed. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. YUINO OTOKOYAMA (4) Finished 4th last start at the track. Should be around the mark. KADOSAN GAMBARU (8) Came in 4th last time at this track. Looks a great place bet.

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in recent C3 runs at this track, finishing seventh last start when beaten over 10 lengths by Smart Izanami after travelling close enough but offering little. The start prior was only fair as well, sixth and beaten just over six lengths by No Ten P Kan when unwanted in the market. Her old 1400m record is sound, but current form leaves her with plenty to find.
Last Starts 15 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 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 3-5-7 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $263.90 |
| 6/9 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $235.30 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $277.70 |
| 7/12 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $310.70 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 22.0L | $304.30 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $316.00 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced one of the better recent efforts in this field two starts ago, closing strongly for third at this track when beaten a length and a half by Marble Tiswa at big odds. The follow-up sixth behind Nori Wood Tail was disappointing, as she raced handy enough but did not finish off. She is still winless from 11 starts, but her best recent figure puts her right in the winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/10/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $35.70 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 8-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $28.60 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $12.30 |
| 7/10 | 12/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 10-8-7 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $85.90 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 7-6-8 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $161.60 |
| 9/11 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 6-8-9 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $14.20 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns from a six-month spell after ending last preparation with a ninth at this track, beaten five and a half lengths by Angler when only fair through the line. Her run prior was much better, third behind Namura Olivia as an odds-on favourite after looming and fighting on. Still a maiden after 17 starts, but six placings and a useful 1400m profile keep her in the minor-money conversation.
Last Starts 155 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 | 28/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 6-6-9 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $8.30 |
| 3/10 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $1.70 |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 2:05.40 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $13.60 |
| 3/9 | 26/03/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 2:10.20 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.70 |
| 3/12 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:41.50 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $2.80 |
| 7/12 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:41.30 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark without quite putting the race away, finishing fourth to T O Robinson last start when beaten five and a half lengths after working home only fairly. That followed a third behind Warera Hoshinoko, beaten just under four lengths, so the recent pattern is honest rather than dominant. The returning rider has a good record on him, which helps his place prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 7-3-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $5.30 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.70 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $38.70 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $39.50 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $14.20 |
| 9/10 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $106.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns after five weeks since a sound first-up fourth at this track, beaten just over five lengths by Win Solennel after making up good ground in the run home. She had earlier held fourth in C1 company behind Bellota, also beaten just over five lengths, which gives her form a little depth for this assignment. With one win at around 1400m and a leading rider booked, she can be a serious threat.
Last Starts 35 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 | 25/09/2026 | 106 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $9.40 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 37 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 8-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 8/12 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $317,404.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 2:06.30 | 12-10-8 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $449.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:29.80 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $25.60 |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $24,637.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 2:05.60 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $54.60 |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month spell after a plain finish to last preparation, most recently sixth at this track and beaten over 17 lengths by Wakamiya Ilios at big odds. The run prior was more respectable when she worked home fairly for sixth behind Nishino Benitoite. A track-and-trip win and a good record with this jockey give her some support, but she profiles as a place hope first-up.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 25/06/2026 | 34 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $45.40 |
| 6/12 | 22/05/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 8-10-6 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $8.80 |
| 3/11 | 23/04/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:19.50 | 9-8-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 5-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $41.30 |
| 3/9 | 03/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $18.70 |
| 10/10 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 1-6-10 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $32.70 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Could only work home evenly when fifth behind T O Robinson last start, beaten just over seven lengths at big odds. His previous effort was stronger, leading and only being run down late when second to Meisho Pisukari by just under a length. The veteran is proven at this track and distance, but he will have to recapture that sharper two-back run to be a serious factor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $35.40 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $13.80 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $7.70 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $53.30 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $83.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 7-8-6 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns after five weeks off a much better effort at this track, finishing fourth and beaten a length and a half by Best Of King after having plenty to do and catching the eye late. The start prior was poor when last behind Lingus Warrior, but the latest run is the right reference point. He has placed often at this track and distance without winning here, yet brings the strongest recent closing form and rates the one to beat.
Last Starts 36 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 | 24/09/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $8.60 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 6-5-8 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $14.30 |
| 4/10 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $27.30 |
| 2/10 | 15/07/2026 | 40 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $21.90 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $37.20 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns from a four-month break after two well-beaten C2 runs at this track, finishing sixth behind Never Say Goodbye and then sixth behind Victory Eye, beaten over 10 lengths and over 11 lengths respectively. He has a proven track-and-distance record and has won for this jockey before, but recent form before the break was flat and he will have to lift sharply fresh.
Last Starts 107 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 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $132.80 |
| 6/12 | 25/06/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $25.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $8.40 |
| 3/10 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $24.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/04/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $15.80 |
| 3/10 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has some weight relief and past track-and-trip form, but her recent C3 efforts have left her with too much to make up. She was fifth to Crucifer last start, beaten nine lengths despite picking up in the straight, after a second-last finish behind No Ten P Kan when she faded from a handy enough position. Long-odds market profiles underline the task, and others bring stronger claims.
Last Starts 16 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 | 14/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $87.60 |
| 8/9 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $73.90 |
| 4/9 | 18/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $102.60 |
| 12/12 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 9-10-12 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $88.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 5-6-8 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $45.30 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $150.10 |