Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
JUDY IMERU (3) Back from a break. Looked outclassed when 9th last time at Hakodate. Has the talent to rebound quickly. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Genuine threat. RUBY BLONDE (4) In the money when 3rd last time here. Been in the placegetters each start this preparation. Will give a big sight. HIGH RESILIENCE (5) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at this track and showing improvement in recent outings. Expecting to settle positively. Has to be strongly considered. NITTO RISE (7) First up after a break. Folded up in the straight when 12th last run at Niigata. Change in trainer. Might have to make up considerable ground. Looks a great place bet.
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing 12th in a Mdn over 1000m at Niigata, beaten nine and a half lengths after settling rearward and failing to make ground. He had been beaten over 14 lengths at Tokyo the run prior when swamped after showing early speed. The class drop is some help, but he remains unplaced in six starts and a minor placing would require a clear turnaround.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 25/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 0:55.30 | - | 6 |
| 9.6L | $77.90 |
| 16/18 | 16/05/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 1-1-16 | 8 |
| 14.2L | $131.20 |
| 13/16 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 1 |
| 16.6L | $116.80 |
| 6/16 | 01/03/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $26.90 |
| 14/18 | 27/12/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 5-4-14 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $204.00 |
| 6/18 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:37.70 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $66.80 |
Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both Sonoda runs, finishing seventh in a C2 at this track last start when beaten over 16 lengths at big odds. The run prior was no stronger, with a ninth at this venue after fading late and again starting big odds. Race fitness is in her favour fourth-up, but three unplaced runs at this distance leave her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $213.80 |
| 9/12 | 25/09/2026 | 48 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $84.90 |
| 16/16 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 13-15-16 | 7 |
| 28.7L | $102.20 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing ninth as favourite in a Hakodate Mdn, beaten five lengths and only fair through the line. Her previous fourth at Hanshin Dirt came when well supported, so the market has respected her ability, and five placings from 14 starts give her more substance than many here. The C2 set-up suits and she looks a genuine winning threat fresh.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 3-3-9 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/16 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/14 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:12.50 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/15 | 02/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:11.90 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 7/18 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:21.00 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $21.20 |
| 4/16 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off consecutive placings at this track, most recently third in a C2 when beaten three lengths after being near the top of betting. She had led and was run down late in a COND over the same venue two back, again beaten three lengths. Still looking for her first win, but the 1400m profile is sound and she has a realistic place shape if she holds that level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/10/2026 | 56 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2026 | 61 | COND 3 | $23,972.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 13/16 | 06/06/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:08.50 | 10-10-13 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $270.10 |
| 9/16 | 26/04/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:09.40 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $37.20 |
| 8/18 | 21/02/2026 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:08.80 | - | 15 |
| 5.9L | $110.90 |
| 11/13 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:34.30 | - | 4 |
| 11.6L | $271.30 |
Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Maintained his solid recent pattern when third in a C2 at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths at long odds. He had loomed into it before finishing fourth here two back, so the effort level has been consistent enough. As a track-and-trip winner with a deep 1400m record, he brings the most reliable local profile and can be around the minors again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $24.60 |
| 4/12 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $38.90 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $9.80 |
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/9 | 05/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.30 |
| 1/10 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $14.40 |
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after two months off the back of a strong second in a Hanshin Dirt Mdn, beaten just over a length by Gardienne after working home evenly from off the pace. That followed a fifth at Chukyo Dirt where she kept finding through the line, and she now gets a C2 assignment third-up. The 1400m record is still unproven, but her latest figure gives her the clearest winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 06/09/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:12.60 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $38.50 |
| 5/16 | 15/08/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:11.80 | 7-7-5 | 16 |
| 6.3L | $13.70 |
| 8/16 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:12.20 | 12-11-8 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $109.10 |
| 5/15 | 09/05/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:12.90 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $23.20 |
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $81.20 |
| 5/16 | 18/01/2026 | 127 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $142.00 |
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after being beaten over 17 lengths in a Niigata Dirt Mdn, where he was well back and failed to improve. His previous tenth at Tokyo Dirt was also heavy, beaten over 18 lengths at long odds. The class drop offers a softer landing, but he is unplaced in four starts and has to show far more finishing strength.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 22/08/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:12.40 | 8-8-12 | 13 |
| 17.0L | $40.90 |
| 10/16 | 21/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:35.80 | - | 14 |
| 17.9L | $287.60 |
| 10/16 | 30/05/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:26.90 | 11-9-10 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $42.70 |
| 8/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Shibata | 57kg | 1:39.80 | 12-12-8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $35.80 |
Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led last start at this track over 1230m but weakened out to finish eighth, beaten over 12 lengths, and she was again at long odds. The start prior was similarly plain, finishing eighth after travelling as if she could get into the race before offering little. With no placing from 11 starts and no 1400m placing from three tries, she profiles as a rough minor hope only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:19.70 | 1-4-8 | 12 |
| 12.5L | $105.90 |
| 8/12 | 30/09/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:21.40 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $8.90 |
| 18/18 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 4-5-18 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $25.60 |
| 5/15 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $18.70 |
| 8/16 | 05/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 7-6-8 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $14.20 |
| 6/16 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:08.50 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $10.40 |
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing second last at this track in a C2, beaten a long way after settling rearward at long odds. Her prior run before the break was also poor, finishing second last in a Kyoto Mdn and beaten over 17 lengths. She is unplaced from three starts overall and from three attempts around this distance, so a major form reversal is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/10/2026 | 139 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 43.1L | $85.00 |
| 16/17 | 30/05/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 9-11-16 | 15 |
| 17.3L | $293.60 |
| 11/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:21.10 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $193.60 |