Sonoda Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
A SHIN RIKYU (9) Unimpressive effort when 7th last start at this track. Giving another chance here and solid career start. Should muster plenty of early speed. Must respect in this event. KOWAMOTE HAMMER (7) Clearly outclassed when 6th last time at this venue. Displays good tactical speed. Could sneak a place. ELOIM ESSAIM (8) Just average when 10th last start here. Tomohiro Yoshimura rates highly. Could run into the placings. Y'S FAMIGLIA (1) Came in 8th last start at Nakayama but gets the perfect barrier. First start for a new trainer but dropping back to a shorter trip. Don't dismiss.

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a two-month break after finishing eighth in an 18-runner Mdn at Nakayama, beaten just under six lengths when only fair through the line. Her previous Niigata fifth behind Fuji Sun was much stronger, with a length and a half margin in an open market. The first look at 1400m is the main query, but the class drop and race fitness profile give her a clear winning platform.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 2:04.40 | 17-13-8 | 15 |
| 5.9L | $14.70 |
| 5/18 | 23/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 15-16-5 | 10 |
| 1.7L | $7.60 |
| 7/18 | 09/08/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:33.70 | 15-14-7 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.10 |
| 6/18 | 07/06/2026 | 140 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 7-7-6 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $4.40 |
| 4/16 | 18/01/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.80 |
| 2/16 | 21/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been sixth at his past two C2 runs at this track, most recently beaten five and a half lengths by Shinshoku after settling rearward at big odds. The start prior was weaker, fading out after being close enough and beaten over 11 lengths. His record at around 1400m is deep, with three wins and 14 placings, so he remains a place chance rather than a strong winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $32.90 |
| 6/9 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $13.80 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $14.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $16.40 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
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Has placed at both starts since winning, though last start's third behind No Ten P Kan came after he was near the top of betting and only battled on, beaten just over three lengths. Two back he worked home evenly for another third at this venue, albeit seven and a half lengths from Aloha Mau Loa. Consistency and the jockey-horse record support another honest placing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 118 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $11.60 |
| 11/12 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 3-3-11 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $25.80 |
| 5/9 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $162.20 |
| 10/11 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 9-10-10 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $168.90 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been well beaten at both recent C2 runs at this track, finishing second last behind Sekisei last start when beaten over 14 lengths at big odds. The run prior was similar, with no late impression and a margin over 13 lengths behind Vomero. Weight relief and a proven track-distance record help a little, but he must lift sharply on current form.
Last Starts 29 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 | 01/10/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $139.10 |
| 8/12 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $114.80 |
| 5/9 | 05/08/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $43.10 |
| 1/9 | 09/07/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 9/10 | 29/05/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 3-6-9 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $9.90 |
| 6/9 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
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Rebounded strongly when leading throughout to beat Taiki Chronicle by a neck in C3 company at this track, starting favourite and making full use of conditions. That followed a plain seventh behind Patrol Run when he failed to come into the race at big odds. With five wins at around 1400m and two wins from five starts with Kenta Sugiura, he has the right credentials to threaten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/10/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 7/10 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $104.40 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 1-3-7 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $12.10 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $17.70 |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 5-8-6 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $35.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with a C3 win at this track, beating Do Anything by a length at generous odds. The run prior was only a fifth behind Gaspard, beaten just over nine lengths, but she did keep working when never a winning hope. Her broad 1400m record and winning rider back give her sound place claims if forward enough first-up.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $16.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $26.20 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $52.40 |
| 8/11 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 42.3L | $316.80 |
| 8/9 | 11/06/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $110.40 |
| 9/10 | 14/05/2026 | 147 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 6-10-9 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $120.30 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
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Was below his best when sixth behind Lambeau Leap in C2 grade last start, beaten eight and a half lengths after producing only a moderate finish. The start prior showed his upside, as he beat Garo by six lengths in C3 company as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. That dominant win keeps him in the conversation, but he has to reproduce it back at this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $15.80 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 199 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $20.10 |
| 7/10 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 3-6-7 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $14.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Was disappointing second-up when tenth behind Alum Bay over 1230m at this track, beaten over 14 lengths after settling handy and failing to challenge. Her fresh win before that over the same trip was much better, making ground to beat Natural with something in hand. The return to 1400m is supported by past results, but she is an each-way hope only after that sharp reversal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 15/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:19.70 | 8-6-10 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $21.30 |
| 1/11 | 25/09/2026 | 113 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 10/10 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 6-7-10 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $161.80 |
| 9/10 | 14/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:19.80 | 10-9-9 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $21.60 |
| 10/10 | 21/04/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $221.30 |
| 8/12 | 08/04/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 6-6-8 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $67.80 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after a poor seventh behind Key Classic at this track, beaten over 11 lengths as favourite with no real finish in the straight. The start prior was dominant, beating Crown Ocean by five lengths in C3 grade as an extremely short odds-on favourite. His small track-distance record is encouraging, but the latest failure makes him hard to trust.
Last Starts 51 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 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 4-8-7 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.01 |
| 2/10 | 29/07/2026 | - | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |