Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
EL GRAN GOLAZO (3) First up after a break. Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start at this venue and showing improvement in recent outings. Will be positive in the run early. Better hope. HAPPINESS SUNRISE (4) Finished 9th last run at Hanshin. Likely to bounce back. Osamu Shimohara and Masamichi Kashihara have achieved a lot of success as a team. In the mix. LIVYATAN (7) Ran 3rd last time at the track. Jockey Komaki Futoshi and trainer Tadaaki Hashimoto work well together. Possesses very good finishing speed. Goes very close. KAWAKITA BERETTA (9) Finished 3rd last run around here. Jockey Tomohiro Yoshimura is an asset. Can surprise and by no means out of it.
Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has offered little in two runs this campaign, finishing tenth at this track last start in a C2 after settling well back and never threatening, beaten over 17 lengths. He was also well beaten at Nagoya the start prior when at long odds. Race fitness and the inside draw are small positives, but his 1400m record is empty and he has a sizeable gap to bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/10/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 12-12-10 | 9 |
| 17.1L | $293.80 |
| 10/11 | 16/09/2026 | 67 | COND 3 | $22,651.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 6-9-10 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $33.90 |
| 10/18 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:08.30 | 13-15-10 | 15 |
| 5.3L | $363.90 |
| 14/18 | 06/06/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 11-13-14 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $335.90 |
| 12/13 | 22/03/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 6 |
| 17.6L | $29.50 |
| 13/18 | 01/02/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:07.80 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $95.70 |
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a plain ninth at this track, beaten over 12 lengths in C2 grade after being well back and never likely. The start prior was also safely held in C1 company at this venue, so recent form is difficult to recommend. Her one win and one place from seven starts at this track and distance keeps her in the discussion for improvement, but she must lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/10/2026 | 287 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 11-10-9 | 12 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $80.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 12-11-5 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $93.30 |
| 8/12 | 03/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.50 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $13.10 |
| 3/12 | 11/11/2025 | 26 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 12-9-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $113.50 |
| 5/12 | 16/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $28.30 |
Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy four-month spell after ending last campaign with a strong second at this track in C1 grade, beaten half a length by Herz As when near the top of betting. He had also run third here on good ground the start prior, so the form reads consistently. With two wins and four placings from nine starts around 1400m, he has the right profile to make a serious winning bid fresh.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 24/06/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $23,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $9.40 |
| 4/9 | 29/05/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $20,631.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 3-5-4 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 29/04/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $6.80 |
| 3/12 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 11-7-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $13.10 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 7-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing ninth at Hanshin Dirt in a Mdn, beaten seven and a half lengths, though she kept working when the race was beyond her. Her previous third at Chukyo, beaten just under a length by Carlotto, is the run that brings her into calculations. Still a maiden after ten starts, but three placings at 1400m make her a genuine place hope.
Last Starts 52 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 | 12/09/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:25.60 | 11-11-9 | 16 |
| 7.5L | $19.60 |
| 3/18 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $11.10 |
| 4/14 | 15/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/17 | 02/08/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:19.50 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $12.20 |
| 16/16 | 14/06/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:25.40 | 4-5-16 | 10 |
| 84.3L | $10.80 |
| 13/18 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:21.60 | - | 16 |
| 8.5L | $12.50 |
Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up after only 6 days and comes off a disappointing tenth at this track over 1230m, beaten over 15 lengths after being close enough but dropping out sharply. She had been beaten over 13 lengths here the start prior at big odds. The rise to 1400m is untried and her six-start record remains unplaced, so others bring much stronger claims.
Last Starts 5 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 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 4-11-10 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $45.70 |
| 9/12 | 15/10/2026 | 61 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:19.70 | 7-10-9 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $90.20 |
| 13/18 | 15/08/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 0:55.90 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $109.90 |
| 12/15 | 13/06/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:08.50 | 7-7-12 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $62.50 |
| 13/16 | 14/03/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 15 |
| 11.1L | $46.10 |
| 7/14 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $76.10 |
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after a seventh at Sapporo Dirt in a Mdn, beaten six and a half lengths when unwanted in the market but still holding her ground late. Her Hakodate tenth before that was plain, although she did work home fairly from well back. The class drop and Wataru Hirose booking help, but an unplaced 1400m record keeps her more in the place mix.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 05/09/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 0:58.60 | 10-10-7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $155.00 |
| 10/16 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 13-13-10 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $61.40 |
| 8/16 | 04/07/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:08.40 | 12-12-8 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $24.90 |
| 8/18 | 16/05/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 18-18-8 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $86.10 |
| 14/15 | 01/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:13.70 | - | 4 |
| 13.7L | $130.20 |
| 14/16 | 04/01/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $34.30 |
Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sound third at this track in C2 grade, beaten just over four lengths by Akao after being an outside chance in the betting. He had ended his previous campaign with a well-beaten C1 run, but his course-and-distance credentials are far stronger than that suggests. Four wins and eight placings from 20 starts at this track and distance make him a major player second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/10/2026 | 114 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $20.70 |
| 7/12 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 14.0L | $211.10 |
| 9/12 | 11/06/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 6-7-9 | 12 |
| 10.3L | $85.30 |
| 8/11 | 15/05/2026 | 45 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 11-11-8 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $122.20 |
| 7/12 | 31/03/2026 | 26 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 7-5-7 | 3 |
| 32.2L | $50.80 |
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 10-5-8 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $35.80 |
Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has an excellent overall record at this track and distance, including ten wins from 32 attempts, and does receive weight relief. Recent form, however, is the clear stumbling block after finishing last here in C2 company and being beaten a long way the start prior. At eight years of age, he has to show far more spark before being trusted again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/10/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.20 | - | 8 |
| 22.2L | $160.20 |
| 10/12 | 25/09/2026 | 148 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $123.10 |
| 10/11 | 30/04/2026 | 29 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 8-7-10 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $51.10 |
| 4/9 | 01/04/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $8.70 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $13.60 |
| 3/12 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:41.80 | 4-4-3 | 12 |
| 0.6L | $12.30 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved nicely at this track last start, finishing third in C2 grade and beaten two lengths by Prudencia after closing off into the placing. That followed a fair fifth at Hanshin Dirt over 1800m when big odds, so her form is trending the right way. She is still a maiden, but with Tomohiro Yoshimura taking the ride and strong recent figures, she sets the standard here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/10/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/16 | 13/09/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 10-8-5 | 13 |
| 4.9L | $30.00 |
| 4/13 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 9-7-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $76.50 |
| 6/16 | 08/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 1:12.90 | 12-12-6 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $237.30 |
| 6/16 | 04/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:44.60 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $194.30 |
| 13/15 | 10/05/2026 | 74 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:12.80 | 13-12-13 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $193.20 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes in third-up after two ninths at this track over 1230m, most recently beaten just under seven lengths behind Chief In The Sky after sitting close enough but failing to quicken. The start prior was weaker again when beaten over 13 lengths. He tries 1400m for the first time and remains unplaced from seven starts, so a placing would require a clear lift.
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 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 5-7-9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $99.30 |
| 9/12 | 30/09/2026 | 94 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:21.40 | 9-7-9 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $15.20 |
| 9/18 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:09.20 | 14-15-9 | 14 |
| 5.7L | $280.70 |
| 15/18 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 11-11-15 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $421.70 |
| 15/16 | 17/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 2:01.90 | 6-11-15 | 12 |
| 19.7L | $38.60 |
| 13/18 | 12/04/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:33.60 | - | 13 |
| 10.6L | $49.60 |