Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
YAZAN (8) Tidy run when 2nd last run here. Shows good early pace. Very competitive this preparation. Winning claims. BRANCH OUT (2) Ran 5th last run at this venue. Should bounce back and will try to take advantage of the draw. Should jump out and bowl along. Serious contender. SMART RAVE (7) Subpar when 11th last start at the track. Expecting improvement. Should come to hand quickly. A win wouldn't surprise. CROSS BORDER (9) Fresh today. Ran 8th last start at Hanshin. Has the talent to rebound quickly but back in trip. Coming to a new trainer. Each way hopes.

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after an 11th at Hanshin in ALLOW grade, beaten over 10 lengths when tracking the speed but unable to finish off. Her previous sixth in an 18-runner Mdn at Hanshin, beaten four and a half lengths, is a better reference point. The 1400m record is still thin, but the class drop and inside draw give her a strong platform to rebound.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 20/09/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 4-5-11 | 14 |
| 10.2L | $181.30 |
| 6/18 | 12/09/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:46.00 | 7-9-6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $66.40 |
| 7/16 | 26/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $7.90 |
| 6/18 | 04/07/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 3-3-6 | 15 |
| 3.9L | $6.40 |
| 3/18 | 28/06/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:09.00 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $59.40 |
| 7/14 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:50.20 | 1-1-7 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $121.40 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a disappointing fifth at this track in C2 grade, beaten over 11 lengths as favourite after tracking the speed and failing to quicken. That followed a 12th at Chukyo where he was only beaten four lengths in a Mdn. He gets weight relief and has placed five times from 14 starts, but four unplaced runs at around 1400m leave him looking more a place hope than a winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/10/2026 | 68 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $2.40 |
| 12/15 | 09/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 5-4-12 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $8.30 |
| 3/13 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/16 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/18 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $8.30 |
| 3/18 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten over 16 lengths when ninth at this track last start, conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The run prior was an eighth at Niigata Dirt, beaten just under nine lengths after again giving away too much ground. With eight starts for no placing and little recent market support, she has plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/10/2026 | 74 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 7-8-9 | 10 |
| 16.1L | $59.70 |
| 8/14 | 08/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:12.90 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $378.30 |
| 14/16 | 27/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:59.60 | 15-12-14 | 16 |
| 10.4L | $322.60 |
| 14/18 | 09/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 18-17-14 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $135.90 |
| 8/16 | 15/03/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $127.70 |
| 9/16 | 21/12/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:11.30 | - | 12 |
| 12.6L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths after settling too far back and making no impression. His previous ninth at Nakayama Dirt was better on margin, but he was still at long odds and well held. Third-up fitness and Wataru Hirose help, yet the seven-start maiden record points to a sizeable improvement task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 21/10/2026 | 45 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 9-7-8 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $28.80 |
| 9/16 | 06/09/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 55kg | 1:10.90 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $236.50 |
| 8/16 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:24.60 | 12-11-8 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $271.20 |
| 8/12 | 03/05/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 1-1-8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $187.70 |
| 9/16 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:12.60 | 10-10-9 | 13 |
| 16.1L | $189.20 |
| 9/16 | 24/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 13-6-9 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $73.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after a 12th at Hanshin Dirt in ALLOW grade, beaten over 10 lengths at long odds when unable to make headway. The prior third at Kanazawa in COND company, beaten just under six lengths, gives her a more competitive base. She drops back in grade and has four placings from nine starts, so a place result is within reach.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 21/09/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 11-11-12 | 15 |
| 10.3L | $134.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2026 | 72 | COND 3 | $14,650.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.50 |
| 11/14 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:12.50 | 3-3-11 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $13.60 |
| 3/15 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:12.90 | 1-1-3 | 13 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/15 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:11.60 | - | 15 |
| 7.0L | $12.60 |
| 7/16 | 15/03/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 14 |
| 9.0L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with a 12th at Chukyo Dirt, beaten over 11 lengths in a Mdn at long odds. She was also ninth at Kokura the start prior, so the race form is limited. The class drop gives her some hope and she is still lightly raced, but an untried 1400m profile keeps the assessment measured.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 08/08/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:12.90 | 15-13-12 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $93.10 |
| 9/16 | 05/07/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:09.70 | 5-5-9 | 15 |
| 6.6L | $151.40 |
| 13/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:08.60 | - | 14 |
| 13.0L | $59.00 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at this track in C2 grade last start, beaten over 16 lengths and weak through the line. Her previous fifth here, beaten three and a half lengths when near the top of betting, was clearly stronger. The three wins and 13 placings from 30 starts at this track and distance are hard to ignore, but she has to rediscover that level quickly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 21/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 4-10-11 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $27.90 |
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.10 |
| 3/12 | 02/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 1-2-3 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $8.10 |
| 1/11 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-5-7 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through a solid second at this track in C2 grade, beaten seven lengths by Lord Stellato after starting near the top of an open market. He had earlier finished fourth here, beaten just over eight lengths, and his track-and-distance record of one win and two placings from four starts is a strong pointer. He profiles as a reliable place contender.
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 | 22/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:31.70 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2026 | 128 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.60 |
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 2:05.40 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $20.70 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | 126 | C2 4U | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:55.70 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after an eighth at Hanshin in a Mdn, beaten just over four lengths when making some late ground from well back. She was favourite two starts ago at Chukyo and ran fifth, so the market has respected her recent form. The 1400m record is the query, but the class drop and F Komaki booking give her the strongest winning case.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 06/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 2:00.60 | 7-7-8 | 15 |
| 4.1L | $4.80 |
| 5/16 | 09/08/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:59.90 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $2.90 |
| 3/16 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 2:00.20 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $3.70 |
| 4/15 | 07/06/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:47.00 | 11-10-4 | 15 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/16 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:32.30 | - | 15 |
| 2.8L | $8.60 |
| 4/18 | 28/03/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:34.00 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $5.40 |