Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1230
SMALT (4) Right up there last start here. Been in the money each start this preparation. Toyokazu Tano rates highly aboard. Recent form of the stable is strong. Key player. MEINER ZELOS (6) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at this track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Ikkoo Tanaka stable are having a great run of late. Has to be included. RUBY BLONDE (2) Tidy effort when 3rd last run at this track and will try to take advantage of the draw. Has not missed the placings this preparation in 3 attempts. A win wouldn't surprise. BALMY PEARL (1) Brave effort to win narrowly by a head last time at this venue and has the ideal draw. Can figure.
Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
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Returned in winning order at this track, scoring in C3 company by a neck from Taiikusuwari after being near the top of an open market. Her previous C2 run before the break was a ninth to Eloim Essaim, beaten just over four lengths at big odds, so this is a stronger test of the revival. The track-and-distance record is a genuine anchor, and she profiles as a sound place hope if she holds that fresh form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/10/2026 | 281 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.30 |
| 9/12 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 12-8-9 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $41.90 |
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $32.80 |
| 3/11 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $102.30 |
| 3/12 | 20/11/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 6-5-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $35.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:21.50 | 7-4-7 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $23.50 |
Jockey: Futoshi Komaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Has built a consistent profile without quite finding a win, placing at her past three and most recently third to Miss Jade in C2 company at this track, beaten five lengths after being near the top of betting. The run prior was another third to Trainee Verite, beaten three lengths, though she could not quite finish it off. The 1230m record is still bare, but her track reliability keeps her firmly in the winning mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/10/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 6-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 01/10/2026 | 56 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2026 | 61 | COND 3 | $23,972.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 13/16 | 06/06/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:08.50 | 10-10-13 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $270.10 |
| 9/16 | 26/04/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:09.40 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $37.20 |
| 8/18 | 21/02/2026 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:08.80 | - | 15 |
| 5.9L | $110.90 |
Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
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Failed to go on with the job last start when fifth to Nori Wood Tail in C2 company, beaten just over nine lengths at long odds after producing only a moderate final effort. That followed a C3 win over 1400m at this track when a prohibitive odds-on favourite, so there is ability to call on. Third-up fitness is in her favour, but she looks more of a minor hope than a runner to trust fully.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 23/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $61.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2026 | 140 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.10 |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.70 |
| 4/11 | 30/04/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:21.90 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $16.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/04/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 5-2-4 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $75.40 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:23.30 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $38.20 |
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
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Just missed at this track last start, finishing strongly for second to Jericoacoara in C2 grade after being sent out a well-supported favourite and beaten a neck. The start prior he was far too strong in C3 company, beating Bottomless by three and a half lengths. With six wins and 15 placings from 29 starts around 1230m, plus a strong record with Toyokazu Tano, he is a reliable each-way threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 7-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 02/10/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:21.50 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 111 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:21.50 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:21.60 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 7-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |
| 4/10 | 08/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Worked from a rearward spot into fourth behind Mozu V at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths at generous odds. His previous run had more substance, finishing third to Sekisei in C2 company and beaten just over a length after looming and fighting on. He is still a lightly raced maiden, but third-up with the leading local jockey engaged, he can run into the minor money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:19.80 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.60 |
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | 138 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 9/11 | 16/05/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 8-5-9 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $15.20 |
| 7/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:25.80 | - | 14 |
| 10.4L | $15.70 |
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
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Improved at this track last start when third to Blue Dia City in C2 company, beaten just over two lengths after being well supported. He was also in the market the run prior but faded into fifth behind G T True, so the latest effort was the more encouraging guide. The first look at 1230m is a legitimate question, yet his race fitness, strong stable profile and recent rating edge make him the horse to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.30 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/9 | 09/10/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
| 15/16 | 05/09/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 1-2-15 | 12 |
| 50.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.90 |
| 3/15 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:54.60 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.90 |
| 3/15 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:46.40 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
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Led last start but could finish only fourth to Iikuni Passion in C2 company, beaten five lengths at generous odds. The run before was another fourth, beaten seven and a half lengths behind Justin Apollo, so the recent form has been honest rather than threatening. She has placed twice from six at this track and distance, but a sharper finish is required to trouble the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 1-1-4 | 12 |
| 5.1L | $9.60 |
| 4/9 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:19.60 | - | 5 |
| 7.7L | $12.70 |
| 4/10 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/09/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:50.00 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $19.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/08/2026 | 127 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:20.90 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 6/12 | 02/04/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:19.60 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $38.10 |
Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
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Was safely held first-up at this track when seventh to Revontuli in C2 grade, beaten over 13 lengths after finishing a long way back. The start prior at Niigata was also plain, finishing ninth in a Mdn behind Wonder Xuan after settling rearward and making no impression late. She is unplaced from five starts and tries 1230m for the first time, so others make far greater appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/10/2026 | 67 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $14.90 |
| 9/12 | 22/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 53kg | 2:00.80 | 7-10-9 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $38.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/07/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Takuro Ishida | 50kg | 2:03.90 | 7-11-8 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $91.20 |
| 10/16 | 25/04/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 50kg | 2:00.40 | 15-16-10 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $79.30 |
| 14/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 50kg | 1:34.40 | - | 2 |
| 18.3L | $71.70 |