Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
LAMBEAU LEAP (9) Bold effort to win by 2L last time around here. Undefeated last 2 attempts. Should come to hand quickly. Tomohiro Yoshimura is a key booking. Won't be far away. ALOHA MAU LOA (5) Gave them a lesson when winning by a margin of 5L last run around here. Hasn't put a foot wrong this campaign with 2 wins from 2 starts. Can win this. SHIBANOSUTOMUKITTO (2) Was nothing special when 9th last run at the track but can find a nice position from the draw. Worth a ticket. NO TEN P KAN (8) Nice effort when winning by 3/4L last start at this track. On a winning streak the last 2 attempts. Has shown early pace in races to date. Cracking each way value.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 58kgs
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Broke through at this track last start, beating Shinzen Hachiman by a head in C2 company after going around an outside chance in the betting. That was a clear lift on his fourth to Radiant Eye, when beaten just under five lengths at long odds. He is proven at this track and distance, but the overall winning record remains modest, so he profiles as a genuine place hope with some upside from the latest result.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 08/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 57kg | 1:32.70 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $13.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $76.20 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $17.20 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $27.30 |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 9-9-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $177.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 10-8-5 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $19.80 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
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Finished second last when resuming at this track, beaten a long way by Grenselos after having too much ground to make up and offering no real response. His previous run brought a narrow C2 win from Meisho Kotodama, so there is track-and-distance ability in the record. Even so, the first-up defeat was too severe to overlook, and he has to show a sharp turnaround second-up.
Last Starts 23 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 | 07/10/2026 | 153 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:31.90 | 6-7-9 | 10 |
| 49.1L | $55.70 |
| 1/10 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 8-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 10-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 03/03/2026 | 125 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $11.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 10-6-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been out of form this campaign, finishing tenth over 820m at this track last start after racing handy and holding position to the turn. The run prior was weaker again, beaten over 12 lengths behind Smash Hit at the same trip. The return to 1400m is at least a distance where she has won, but with 14 unplaced runs this season, she is only a rough minor chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 14/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 7-10-10 | 11 |
| 4.7L | $93.30 |
| 11/12 | 25/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:49.70 | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $107.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 8-9-10 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $364.90 |
| 8/10 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:19.40 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $173.30 |
| 11/12 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 6-11-11 | 11 |
| 19.4L | $186.60 |
| 6/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 8-9-6 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $69.00 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Was safely held last start at this track, finishing fifth behind Prudencia and beaten nine and a half lengths after settling rearward and making no late impression. He had been better when second to T O Townes the run prior, beaten two and a half lengths, but he is still winless from 14 starts. A placing at this track and distance is the best positive, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/10/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 8-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $176.80 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 8-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $16.10 |
| 4/12 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 8-5-4 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $17.30 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 9-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $27.90 |
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $32.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
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Made it two wins in a row with a dominant C2 success at this track, beating Cool Brave by five lengths after controlling the race and keeping going strongly as a very short odds-on favourite. She had also won by five lengths in C3 company the start prior, so the current form is compelling. Third-up, with a strong track-and-distance record and the winning rider back, she sets the standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 09/09/2026 | 139 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 4/9 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 09/04/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 6-7-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $12.30 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $5.20 |
| 2/12 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
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Has finished a long way from the winner at her past two starts, most recently fourth to Habataku Jiyuni at this track when beaten over 13 lengths despite being near the top of an open market. She had also failed to quicken when fifth to Yamanin Colza the run prior. The broader profile is more encouraging, with solid recent-season form, but she must find a sharper finish to land in the minors.
Last Starts 22 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 | 08/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:30.70 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $7.10 |
| 5/9 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | 112 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 7-4-7 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $2.70 |
| 9/11 | 15/05/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 5-3-9 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 23/04/2026 | 30 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/10 | 24/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
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Dropped out to finish last behind G T True at this track last start, beaten over 18 lengths at long odds after settling just off the lead. Her fourth to Hishi Cullinan the run before was better, though still beaten just over six lengths and unwanted in the market. She does have four wins at this track and distance and a good record with Teppei Kotani, but recent form leaves her with plenty to prove.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 09/10/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 3-7-9 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $371.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $30.20 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $58.70 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $9.90 |
| 1/12 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 58kgs
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Arrives in winning form after driving hard late to beat Meisho Rise by just under a length in C2 grade at this track, having also won narrowly from Namura Danny in C3 company the start before. Those wins show a genuine will to finish races off, and his track-and-distance numbers are sound. This is a competitive step against sharper recent winners, but he has earned place consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 114 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $34.70 |
| 10/10 | 27/05/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $23,805.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 2:05.20 | 1-9-10 | 5 |
| 74.6L | $276.10 |
| 6/10 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 5-3-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $28.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes through consecutive wins at this track, most recently scoring by two lengths over Ideal Match in C2 grade as a well-supported favourite. That followed a five-length C3 win from Living Love, and his long-term 1400m record is a major asset. With Tomohiro Yoshimura aboard again and no obvious form knock, he looks the main threat to the top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/9 | 03/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2026 | 163 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $7.70 |