Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
VIP PURE ACE (5) Disappointing display when 6th last start at the track. Can take this out. GRANDE DIVA (2) First up and was dominant when winning by a margin of 3 1/2L first up last preparation at this track. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has a positive draw. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. KENSHIRO NISEI (4) Finished 5th last run here. Should improve here. Will give a big sight. MIDNIGHT FLY (6) Average at best when 6th last run at this track. Stays under notice.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Has been safely held at both recent runs, finishing ninth in a C2C3 over 1230m at this track last start when unwanted in the market and beaten over 11 lengths after getting a long way back. The start prior was no better, finishing last in C3 company and beaten over 19 lengths. Back to 1400m helps only so much when she is unplaced in all 17 starts at this track and distance, so a major turnaround is required.
Last Starts 19 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 | 15/10/2026 | 13 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 52kg | 1:21.20 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $251.60 |
| 8/8 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:33.50 | 3-8-8 | 8 |
| 18.6L | $40.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $64.60 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 9-10-8 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $56.60 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $159.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $128.50 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-month break with a sound track-and-distance profile, including two wins from seven starts over this course and trip. She ended last preparation fourth in C2 company, beaten six lengths after picking up nicely late, and had earlier beaten Aratamano Kiseki by three and a half lengths in a C3 at this venue. Freshness is the query, but her best local form gives her a genuine place chance.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 8-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $31.30 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 71 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 11/12 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:21.80 | 6-11-11 | 8 |
| 18.6L | $29.10 |
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 4-7-7 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $18.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 134 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.60 |
| 9/10 | 01/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $147.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with an eighth at this track, beaten just over six lengths when she settled handy but could not quicken. Her previous sixth had more merit through the line, and she does have one win and seven places from 35 starts at this track and distance. Recent form before the break was only fair, yet a sharper fresh run would put her in the minor-money mix.
Last Starts 104 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 | 22/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $23.90 |
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $19.10 |
| 6/10 | 19/06/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 27/05/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $18.60 |
| 7/10 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $80.90 |
| 10/10 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | COND 4U | $31,740.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $266.20 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Put in the best recent effort among the main hopes when fifth in a C3 at this track last start, beaten just over four lengths as an outside chance in betting. The run prior was poor when he dropped out behind Groove Groove, and his 29-start maiden record keeps the assessment measured. Even so, he has placed four times overall and twice from five with Toyokazu Tano, making this a very winnable assignment.
Last Starts 12 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 | 22/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.50 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $10.80 |
| 9/10 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 3-10-9 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $8.20 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $27.40 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $42.40 |
| 2/10 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $9.70 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 5-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Had every chance last start in C3 company at this track but faded to sixth, beaten over 11 lengths at big odds, which was a disappointing follow-up to her sound second behind Wakino Aries. She does have a strong enough 1400m background, with eight wins and five placings from 45 starts around the trip, but the latest effort leaves her with plenty to repair before she is a winning factor.
Last Starts 18 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 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 7-4-6 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $47.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:36.30 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 8-5-8 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $140.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $51.10 |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $36.50 |
| 11/12 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 6-7-11 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $53.60 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Gets weight relief and remains race fit, which are important positives in a race where few bring convincing winning form. She was near the top of betting last start but could only finish sixth, beaten nine and a half lengths, and her earlier fourth came after making ground from back in the field. Still winless from 27 starts, yet the lighter impost gives her a better platform to be a serious player.
Last Starts 27 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 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 5-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 8-5-4 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $28.40 |
| 8/10 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 4-6-8 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $37.80 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $38.70 |
| 7/10 | 06/08/2026 | 49 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $86.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Last start was too poor to ignore, finishing last and beaten out of sight at this track after settling rearward at big odds. Her previous run was far more competitive, working home well for second behind High Love Henin and beaten just over a length in an open market. The winning rider returns and she has won at this track and distance, so she can bounce into the placings if that latest run is forgiven.
Last Starts 27 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 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 46.9L | $91.40 |
| 2/8 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $104.30 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 8-8-10 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $164.40 |
| 7/10 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $152.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $72.90 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not been finishing his races off well enough, most recently seventh in a C2C3 over 1230m at this track when unwanted in the market and beaten ten lengths after settling rearward. The start prior was only fair in C3 grade, beaten eight and a half lengths as a long shot. Returning to 1400m offers some context, but his current form leaves him looking up against it.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 15/10/2026 | 13 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 54kg | 1:21.20 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $417.80 |
| 6/7 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $137.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $233.80 |
| 9/10 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $228.60 |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 9-10-9 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $208.80 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home soundly when fifth behind Donald Poker at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths, and that was a better pointer than the raw margin suggests. She was also only midfield the run prior, but the betting expected little there and she has since shown more finishing intent. With five placings from 39 starts overall and two placings from six with Takanori Nagai, she has a workable winning case.
Last Starts 19 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 | 15/10/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 3-6-5 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $16.90 |
| 6/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.50 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $64.90 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 4-8-7 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $48.40 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.10 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:52.00 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $83.60 |
| 10/10 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 4-6-10 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $46.10 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor in a C2C3 over 1230m at this track last start, finishing eighth and beaten over 10 lengths after being unwanted in the market. His previous seventh over 1400m was also plain, with no headway from back in the field. The seven wins and 13 placings from 73 starts around this trip show he once handled the conditions, but recent form falls short of what is required.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:21.20 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $102.30 |
| 7/10 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $32.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 8-8-5 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $13.40 |
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 9-8-4 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $32.30 |
| 6/9 | 19/08/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $23.20 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $11.40 |