Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
ULTRA TARO (5) Did well when 2nd last start at this track and fitter for debut run. Should jump out and bowl along. Will be in the finish. MARUKA HART (1) Ran 3rd last start here and has drawn the rails. Well placed and has solid claims. NUMERO DOS (10) Moderate showing when 11th last time at Monbetsu but facing a rise in trip. First appearance for a new trainer. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Can measure up to this company. XIAOWUYING (2) Came in 5th last start here. Happy to overlook that run and can find a nice position from the draw. Up to these.
Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
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Improved into third at this track last start, settling close enough and holding his position behind Verita Legame, though he was beaten just over five lengths and never looked a serious winning threat. That was a clear step forward from a sixth here when unwanted in the market. Barrier one helps his chance of landing closer, but one placing from four tries around 1400m makes him more a place hope than a win anchor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/10/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $19,744.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 6/12 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $19,744.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 5-3-6 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $127.10 |
| 9/12 | 23/09/2026 | 41 | COND 2 | $19,186.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 6-6-9 | 11 |
| 15.6L | $14.10 |
| 4/6 | 13/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $12.10 |
Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from five weeks off after finishing fifth at this track, beaten over 13 lengths behind Belle Deesse after settling with too much to do. The start prior she was fourth in a small field but still beaten over 14 lengths, so the recent margins leave her with ground to make up. She has placed with Kenta Sugiura, yet remains unplaced from two goes at this distance and appeals only as a rough minor chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 07/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $19,744.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $12.10 |
| 4/5 | 16/09/2026 | 26 | COND 2 | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $20,776.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $10.40 |
Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up and better placed after tackling a Kyoto Mdn last start, where she tracked the speed but failed to quicken and finished last, beaten out of sight at long odds. Her debut in a NEWCOMER at Niigata Dirt was also well held, so the 1400m for the first time is a fair query. Even so, the class drop is significant in this field and gives her the clearest platform to turn the form around.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 17/10/2026 | 84 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:08.50 | 3-7-11 | 8 |
| 39.1L | $180.80 |
| 14/14 | 25/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 3-5-14 | 6 |
| 20.9L | $92.20 |
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from five weeks off following another very plain run, finishing last at Mombetsu when never competitive and beaten out of sight at long odds. The start prior was no better, as she was last over 1700m and beaten a long way after failing to improve. With eight unplaced runs overall and little recent spark, she has to find a sharp lift to get involved.
Last Starts 33 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 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:15.30 | - | 6 |
| 43.9L | $250.40 |
| 12/12 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 48.0L | $70.80 |
| 10/11 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | R | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $457.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 11-10-11 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $41.30 |
| 12/12 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 12-10-12 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $161.70 |
| 6/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:48.30 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $52.30 |
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 56kgs
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Ran second on debut at this track and distance, beaten nine lengths by Baglanti in a small field after being near the top of betting. The margin says there is still improvement to find, but he has already shown he can handle the 1400m here and comes to this second-up with the cleanest recent placing among the main chances. If he comes forward from that first outing, he is a strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/10/2026 | - | COND 2 | $57,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:32.10 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a two-month break after finishing sixth on debut at this track, beaten over 19 lengths by Mami Yuga after having every chance in the right spot. That run lacked finish, so he has to be judged on expected improvement rather than exposed form alone. The stronger pointer is the Espoir City trainer-sire record of 81 wins from 264 starts, which supports a better second-up showing in this grade.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,960.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $8.80 |
Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
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Placed on debut at this track and distance, but the bare finishing position flatters her because she was never competitive and was beaten out of sight behind Baglanti. She was unwanted in the market and was also safely held by Ultra Taro in that same race. The single placing gives some race experience, yet she will have to bridge a large performance gap to become a serious factor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/10/2026 | - | COND 2 | $57,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.10 | - | 1 |
| 39.0L | $49.30 |
Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a two-month break after finishing last on debut at this track, where he was never competitive and beaten out of sight at big odds behind Mami Yuga. Weight relief is a small positive, but that first run offered little to work with and he was also well behind Bizen Kagemitsu. A far stronger finish is required before he can be entertained as a betting proposition.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,960.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 49.3L | $111.70 |
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished fifth on debut at this track when beaten a long way by Baglanti after starting at long odds, and the same race leaves him with ground to make up on Ultra Taro. The positive is Wataru Hirose, one of the leading jockeys at this track, taking the ride, which gives him a stronger set-up second-up. He is not yet a proven winning chance, but improvement can put him in the minor-money mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/10/2026 | - | COND 2 | $57,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:32.10 | - | 6 |
| 41.0L | $11.30 |
Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from five weeks off after disappointing at Mombetsu, where she finished last over 1000m and was beaten over 16 lengths despite being near the top of betting. Her previous run was much stronger, leading and finishing third, beaten just under a length by Whip Flower. The first try around 1400m is the main question, but a return to that prior form would keep her in the placing conversation.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 07/10/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 2-2-11 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $11.40 |
| 4/10 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 2-1-7 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $58.10 |
| 5/10 | 04/08/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:02.30 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $58.60 |
| 3/12 | 23/07/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $22.30 |