Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
MEISHO RISE (9) Ran 2nd last run around here. Should be going forward early. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Tomohiro Yoshimura has been successful previously. Expected to fight out the finish. O SHIN ANGEL (4) Finished 5th last start at this venue. Looking past the last run. Right in this. MEISHO PISUKARI (3) Came in 4th last start around here. Should improve. One of the major players. GALANT (7) Finished 4th last start at this track. Should improve from the last run. Expect to go close.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws barrier one and returns to a track-and-distance setup where she has already won, but the latest effort was a genuine concern. She was seventh in C2 grade at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths after having the right run and offering little. The start prior was a narrow C3 win over Taiikusuwari, so a rebound is possible, though she shapes more as a place hope than a reliable winning option.
Last Starts 11 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 | 23/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $240.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $11.80 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $29.80 |
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $59.50 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 43.8L | $57.40 |
| 10/12 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 2-3-10 | 8 |
| 15.9L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month spell after ending last campaign with a seventh in a Mdn at Niigata Dirt, beaten over 14 lengths after fading from a handy enough position. The run prior at Hanshin Dirt was no stronger, finishing eighth at big odds and beaten over 15 lengths. Unplaced in all three starts overall and only once tried around 1400m, he has to produce a far sharper fresh performance.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 17/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $54.40 |
| 8/13 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:51.80 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $128.40 |
| 10/16 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 1:23.70 | - | 12 |
| 19.8L | $327.30 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home only fairly when fourth in C2 grade at this track last start, beaten over 10 lengths after racing in touch and starting at long odds. The start prior was better, winning a C3 here from Akano Strong by just under a length. His record over this track and distance is solid enough for an eight-year-old, but he looks a rough each-way chance rather than a leading player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-7-4 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $38.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 6-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $38.50 |
| 7/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $54.30 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $236.20 |
| 7/9 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $46.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has the right overall profile for this, with four wins and eight placings from 32 starts at this track and distance. He was fifth in C2 grade last start, beaten just under four lengths by Nothing Better after being near the top of betting, and had been second to Galant in C3 grade the run before. That matchup is a query, but his 1400m record keeps him firmly in the winning discussion.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 21/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-6-5 | 11 |
| 3.9L | $4.10 |
| 2/9 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.40 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.60 |
| 2/10 | 24/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 7-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $26.40 |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 7-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $23.40 |
| 4/10 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.90 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 34 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $34.70 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in recent C2 runs, finishing seventh at this track last start, beaten over 12 lengths after failing to finish it off. The run prior was only fair as well, fifth behind Kairashi when unwanted in the market despite picking up in the straight. A previous track-and-distance win is a small positive, but current form leaves plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 2-4-7 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 11-10-5 | 11 |
| 6.9L | $103.40 |
| 6/12 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 4-6-6 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $38.10 |
| 4/9 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $28.50 |
| 6/10 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.70 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $12.60 |
| 9/9 | 10/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 3-6-9 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off strongly for third at this track last start, even if the margin was still eight and a half lengths behind Win Solennel. That followed a fifth in C2 grade where he kept working after having the job ahead. His record suggests he is reliable around the placings, with five 1400m placings but no win at the trip, so the winning edge remains the main question.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 9-4-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/09/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 8-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $19.80 |
| 3/10 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 9-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.10 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 0:50.60 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $68.50 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed through the Galant-O Shin Angel form line, having beaten that rival in C3 grade at this track two starts ago before stepping back into C2 and finishing fourth behind Nori Wood Tail. That latest run was sound from a rearward settling position, and his five wins with eight placings from 31 starts at this track and distance give him the strongest proven platform in the race.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 23/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 9-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $26.40 |
| 1/9 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.40 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $11.40 |
| 6/10 | 24/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:52.90 | 3-5-6 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $11.30 |
| 6/10 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 2-6-6 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $15.30 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:56.30 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $104.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:22.20 | 9-9-9 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $99.60 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten a long way at this track last start after being close enough to make an impact but finding nothing and dropping out sharply. The start prior was no better, finishing a distant last over 1700m when unwanted in the market. He is unplaced from seven starts overall and unplaced in four tries around 1400m, so a major turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 16/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 40.6L | $145.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:53.00 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 45.4L | $62.70 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 16/17 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:19.50 | 9-9-16 | 15 |
| 13.4L | $460.40 |
| 9/12 | 18/07/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 8-7-9 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $306.00 |
| 8/14 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $342.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within just under a length of making it two wins in a row when second at this track last start, though he was rolled as a short odds-on favourite. The start prior was a C3 win here over O Shin Angel, and he has three wins and one placing from nine starts at this track and distance. Third-up with Tomohiro Yoshimura staying aboard, he has definite claims if repeating that recent level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/09/2026 | 140 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 8-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 8/9 | 07/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 14/04/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 120 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $1.10 |
| 6/12 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 10-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $2.40 |