Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 820
CELERITAS (5) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at the track. Jockey Tomohiro Sasada and trainer Masashi Atarashi are an imposing duo. Should come to hand quickly. Prominent showing expected and won't be far off them. AKKESHI (8) Tidy effort when 2nd last start here but dropping in distance. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Appears well in this. VENT SAISONNIER (9) Not up to scratch when 11th last run around here. Has shown early pace in races to date. Has the ability to figure. CHIEF IN THE SKY (7) Solid win by 3/4L last run at this track but back to a shorter distance. Consider an each way bet.

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns on a suitable quick back-up after finishing eighth in a C1 at this track, beaten five and a half lengths by Smash Hit when unwanted in the market. That followed a seventh behind Fairy Taizan, so recent form is not sparkling, but she is third-up, gets weight relief and owns three wins and four placings from 18 starts at this track and distance. From the inside draw, her specialist 820m record makes her the one to beat.
Last Starts 8 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 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:49.90 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $64.20 |
| 7/12 | 08/10/2026 | 196 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:50.40 | - | 10 |
| 3.4L | $30.70 |
| 6/11 | 26/03/2026 | 29 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Tomohiro Sasada | 54kg | 0:49.70 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $7.80 |
| 3/12 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | M | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | B2 4U | $23,359.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 2-1-7 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $73.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both runs this campaign, finishing tenth behind Fairy Taizan last start when beaten just over six lengths at long odds. She was also eighth at this track the run prior, settling rearward and only fair through the line. A past track-and-distance record gives some background support, but her recent profile and market weakness leave her with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/10/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 0:50.40 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $223.70 |
| 8/12 | 10/09/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $91.80 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 101 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 10-10-7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $240.50 |
| 8/9 | 05/05/2026 | 19 | B2 4U | $23,805.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 3-4-8 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $82.90 |
| 9/12 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 54kg | 0:49.90 | 11-11-9 | 12 |
| 14.7L | $192.30 |
| 10/11 | 26/03/2026 | 46 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 54kg | 0:49.70 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $70.90 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eighth behind Fairy Taizan last start, beaten just under six lengths at long odds, and that was a step down from his previous fourth behind Soshiji on fast ground. He has had plenty of chances at around 820m, winning once from 35 attempts, so the profile is exposed. Capable of an honest run if he returns to the better of his recent efforts, but others bring sharper claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 0:50.40 | - | 6 |
| 5.9L | $71.50 |
| 4/12 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 0:49.80 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $7.60 |
| 5/12 | 10/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 0:50.50 | 4-6-5 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $10.90 |
| 4/12 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 0:49.90 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $36.30 |
| 3/10 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 0:50.70 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $38.20 |
| 6/12 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 0:49.70 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $310.00 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing last start when ninth behind Fairy Taizan, beaten just over six lengths after being unwanted in the market. His previous third in the same form line was more encouraging, although he travelled well and still could not quicken as required. The 820m record is a genuine positive, with two wins and two placings from seven tries at this track and distance, so he can bounce into a placing if sharper.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/10/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:50.40 | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $35.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $5.20 |
| 7/10 | 19/08/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:19.70 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $20.70 |
| 6/11 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:19.10 | 4-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $22.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:19.80 | 1-1-6 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 17/06/2026 | 28 | C1 4U | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:49.60 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a solid third in a C1 at this track, beaten a length and a half by Fairy Taizan at generous odds. He had ended his previous campaign with a two-length Himeji win over Fingal's Cave as odds-on favourite, showing he has more upside than most of these. With two wins and two placings from six starts overall and the winning rider back aboard, he profiles as a genuine place hope with winning upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 08/10/2026 | 233 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 0:50.40 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $13.80 |
| 1/12 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 5/9 | 03/02/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/11 | 03/01/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $11.60 |
| 1/12 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten over 17 lengths behind Pegasus Wind last start after settling miles back and failing to improve, which is hard to overlook. The run prior was also poor when ninth over 1230m as a well-supported favourite. Returning to 820m is a plus given she has won once from two starts at the distance, but her current form has to lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 07/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 6-8-9 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $40.90 |
| 9/11 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $27,181.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:19.00 | 1-3-9 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/11 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:20.00 | 1-2-7 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $14.60 |
| 7/10 | 19/08/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:19.40 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:19.60 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $6.80 |
| 1/12 | 08/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:20.80 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in winning form after taking a C2 over 1230m at this track by just under a length from Allenatore, having been only an outside chance in betting. He had also run third behind Namura Bunchy the start prior, so the recent form is reliable. The query is the return to 820m, where he is unplaced from three attempts, but his current momentum keeps him right in the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 54kg | 1:20.40 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.40 | 5-6-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Ryo Takamatsu | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $26.40 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.10 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $22.30 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.10 | 5-7-5 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $26.50 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the money well when second over 1230m at this track last start, beaten just under two lengths by Isla Azul on fast ground. He had also picked up nicely late when fifth behind Sun Linaria, so the recent efforts have had merit. The drop back to 820m is the sticking point, with no placing from two tries, but the rider record is sound and he has a realistic place profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:19.80 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $31.50 |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 3-7-6 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:21.40 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/11 | 22/07/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to back up his strong second behind Soshiji, finishing second last behind Fairy Taizan and beaten eight and a half lengths despite being near the top of an open market. That earlier run showed he can be competitive at this level, and he has two wins and three placings from 15 starts around 820m. A rebound is possible, but he comes with clear risk after that last-start flop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 0:50.40 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/12 | 24/09/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $15,989.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 0:49.80 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 0:49.90 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.60 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 44 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/11 | 01/07/2026 | 26 | C1 4U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 1-1-7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $85.20 |
| 6/12 | 05/06/2026 | 32 | C1 4U | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 0:50.00 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $79.50 |