Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
CRESCO TAISHI (4) Chimed in with a win by 2 1/2L last time at this venue and will be well suited at the trip. Unbeaten last 2 runs. Will be around the mark at odds. YAMATAKE BONITA (5) Looked good when 3rd last start at this track. Goes close. GENTATSU (1) Clearly outclassed when 10th last time at this venue but has drawn the rails. Has the ability to figure. MEISHO HACHIMAKI (8) Came in 5th last start at this track. Jockey Tomohiro Yoshimura rates highly aboard. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Sound chances.

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a plain return, finishing tenth in a C2 at this track when beaten over 15 lengths at big odds after settling rearward. The start prior was also modest, tenth in C1 company at this venue and beaten just over nine lengths. His three wins and two places from nine starts at this track and distance are the counterpoint, but recent form leaves him with a significant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/10/2026 | 110 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 12-9-10 | 10 |
| 15.0L | $67.70 |
| 10/12 | 03/07/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 10-8-10 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $144.50 |
| 5/10 | 10/06/2026 | 19 | C1 4U | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $52.30 |
| 9/11 | 22/05/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 9-6-9 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $22.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 6-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 3/9 | 07/04/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 32.0L | $43.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Raised his level last start when second in a C2 at this track, beaten two and a half lengths by Coeur Fidele after racing within striking range and sticking on fairly. That was a clear step from his Chukyo Dirt Mdn run, where he was unwanted in the market and beaten over 11 lengths. Still winless and with only one placing from three tries around 1400m, but he has a workable place case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/10/2026 | 47 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.40 |
| 8/16 | 30/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:24.90 | 10-12-8 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $278.70 |
| 14/16 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 13-14-14 | 3 |
| 62.6L | $301.20 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Produced one of her better recent efforts when fourth in a C2 at this track, beaten four and a half lengths behind Himalaya Musa after being close enough late. The run prior was less encouraging, fifth over 1230m at this venue and beaten over 10 lengths after being unwanted in the market. Wataru Hirose is a plus, but an unplaced 14-start career record keeps the winning case limited.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 21/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 2-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $11.90 |
| 5/9 | 08/10/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:19.60 | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $23.80 |
| 8/12 | 05/09/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 0:58.60 | 9-9-8 | 12 |
| 7.4L | $194.80 |
| 7/10 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 0:58.70 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $24.80 |
| 9/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 0:58.50 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $47.60 |
| 4/11 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 0:58.60 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $87.40 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Arrives in winning form after controlling a C2 at this track and scoring by two and a half lengths from Feel Happiness, having been near the top of betting. That followed a seven-length C3 win at this venue as a short odds-on favourite, so the current form is strong. Three wins and two places from seven starts at this track and distance, plus a proven partnership with Kenta Sugiura, make him a major player.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $1.60 |
| 10/10 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-8-10 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $12.50 |
| 3/10 | 14/08/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $14.50 |
| 9/12 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 5-6-9 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $8.70 |
| 3/12 | 08/07/2026 | 181 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 3-4-3 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together two solid placings at this track, most recently third in a C2 behind Narita Armor when beaten two and a half lengths after starting near the top of an open market. He was a dominant favourite when second to Habataku Jiyuni the start prior, so the maiden tag remains the only real reservation. With two placings from two starts at this venue and Osamu Shimohara aboard, he looks ready to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.20 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/10/2026 | 53 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.70 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 7/15 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 6-5-7 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $9.70 |
| 4/15 | 02/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 8-5-4 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $35.30 |
| 5/15 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $297.60 |
| 10/16 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 12-12-10 | 14 |
| 14.6L | $203.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Dropped away last start when eighth in a C2 at this track, beaten over 11 lengths by Narita Armor after being unwanted in the market. The previous run was much better, charging into second at big odds behind Gateau, so there is a version of him that can be competitive. Four wins and four places from 25 starts at this track and distance help, but he must rebound sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.20 | - | 3 |
| 10.7L | $68.20 |
| 2/9 | 30/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 8-7-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $103.50 |
| 3/7 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $11.20 |
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 5-9-8 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $10.10 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $17.60 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 1:30.40 | 7-4-3 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $21.90 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Has been around the mark without winning, finishing fourth in a C2 at this track last start when beaten three lengths by Narita Armor at generous odds. His previous fifth behind Lux Dream also had merit, with the run suggesting he picked up well and was not beaten far. Two placings from four starts at this track and distance support his case, and he remains a genuine winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.20 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.90 |
| 5/9 | 02/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $12.20 |
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 2:07.50 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $10.10 |
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 9-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.20 |
| 3/9 | 07/08/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $21.90 |
| 16/16 | 04/07/2026 | 251 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:41.50 | 12-16-16 | 7 |
| 69.6L | $49.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below his best last start when fifth in a C2 at this track, beaten nine and a half lengths by Joker after leading and being overrun. His start prior reads much better, third behind Lux Dream when beaten just over half a length and close to holding on. With one win and two places from five starts at this track and distance, plus Tomohiro Yoshimura aboard, he is a sound place chance.
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 | 23/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 4-1-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.80 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2026 | 55 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 3-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | AB 3 | $20,930.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:04.30 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 11/06/2026 | 54 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with a last placing in C1 company at this track, beaten over 11 lengths by Pazu. The run prior was only fair as well, fifth behind Sachino Megumi when beaten just under six lengths. He has won at this track and distance and S Kawahara has won on him before, but his first-up profile demands a clear lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:19.60 | 1-3-10 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $19.10 |
| 5/12 | 09/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $11.20 |
| 1/12 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 2-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |
| 4/10 | 29/05/2026 | 9 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $34.20 |
| 8/12 | 20/05/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 3-6-8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $22.10 |
| 8/9 | 07/05/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 1-2-8 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $25.40 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in two C2 runs this campaign, finishing seventh at this track last start when beaten just over eight lengths by Himalaya Musa after never looking a winning hope. Before that she was eighth behind Trainee Verite, beaten over 11 lengths after tracking the speed and failing to quicken. Two wins at this track and distance are respected, but the current form line is thin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 6-5-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $7.80 |
| 8/10 | 01/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 6-5-8 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $33.30 |
| 2/10 | 09/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 6-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $13.20 |
| 1/9 | 19/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $12.90 |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $2.60 |
| 9/12 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 4-8-9 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $54.60 |