Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
PASADENA DREAM (9) Came in 3rd last run at this track. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Has not missed the money this preparation in 2 attempts. Well placed and has solid claims. SIENA SKY (2) Looked good when 3rd last run at this venue and drawn nicely. Winning hope. BUZZER BEATER (10) Back from a break. Was competitive when 2nd last time around here. Will be hitting the line strongly. Jockey Tomohiro Yoshimura is an asset. Deserves consideration. HIKA (1) Was ordinary when 8th last time at the track but drawn well. Should be going forward early. Will be dropping in distance. Honest enough to be an each way player.

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
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Dropped back from C2 company after finishing eighth over 1700m at this track, beaten over 14 lengths by Ena Ascot at big odds. The start prior was similar, a fifth over the same trip when beaten over 13 lengths after failing to finish it off. The easier grade helps, but she is unplaced from seven starts and has not placed in two tries around 1400m, so minor money looks the more realistic target.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:55.30 | - | 4 |
| 14.3L | $42.20 |
| 5/9 | 24/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $80.60 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:56.30 | 1-2-6 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $39.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 62 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $6.30 |
| 6/12 | 05/06/2026 | 41 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
| 10/15 | 25/04/2026 | 91 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:47.70 | 6-10-10 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $220.40 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns after five weeks following a sound third in C3 company at this track, beaten just over three lengths by Nori Wood Tail after sitting close and holding on fairly. The start prior fourth was plain for a runner near the top of betting, but his course-and-distance record is a major asset: one win and seven places from 13 starts. With Wataru Hirose back aboard, he brings the most dependable profile and sets the standard.
Last Starts 32 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 | 09/10/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 4-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $3.90 |
| 11/12 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 7-9-11 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $36.70 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $32.80 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $6.70 |
| 3/10 | 09/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Futoshi Komaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Has to rebound from a poor C2 eighth at this track when beaten over 15 lengths by Nori Wood Tail after giving away a big start. Her previous run was far stronger, tracking the speed and working home evenly for third to Sun Wing, beaten just over two lengths. Back in C3 grade, with a win and a placing from six starts at this track and distance, she profiles as the main danger if the latest run is put aside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 23/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 9-7-8 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $83.20 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $14.30 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.80 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $21.30 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.90 | 6-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.20 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 112 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 3-4-6 | 9 |
| 32.4L | $28.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/04/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
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Recent form has fallen away badly, with an eighth at this track last start when never competitive and beaten out of sight by Joker after being unwanted in the market. She was also beaten over 15 lengths the run prior in C2 grade. Her nine wins and nine places from 37 starts at this track and distance command respect, but the current formline requires a major turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 23/10/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 43.6L | $147.20 |
| 7/9 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 4-8-7 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $49.20 |
| 7/9 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 1-4-7 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $32.90 |
| 1/10 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $10.30 |
| 1/12 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 4-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $28.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
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Finished ninth in C2 grade at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths by Nori Wood Tail after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. He had also been unwanted in betting when seventh to Jun Odr two starts back. Baby Vagy had his measure at this venue a couple of weeks ago, and being unplaced in nine starts at this track and distance is a clear concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 23/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 11-9-9 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $255.10 |
| 7/8 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.80 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $61.50 |
| 9/10 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $97.90 |
| 10/12 | 03/09/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $10.70 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,419.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 1:26.60 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $44.30 |
| 6/9 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,467.00 | Morioka | 1200m | M | Shion Sasaki | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $31.70 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
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Latest effort was well below his better form, finishing last in C2 company at this track and beaten over 17 lengths by Eloim Essaim after being never in the picture. Two starts back was more competitive, a sixth beaten five and a half lengths by Shinshoku. The class drop and his record around 1400m give him a place case, especially with two wins and nine places from 22 starts in the past 12 months.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 30/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $29.80 |
| 6/9 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $32.90 |
| 6/9 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $13.80 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $14.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $16.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
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Tailed off last start in C2 company at this track when settling rearward and weakening further behind Nothing Better. That followed another last placing, well beaten by Aloha Mau Loa, so the recent evidence is difficult to overlook. He has three wins and five places from 31 starts at this track and distance, but current form leaves him with too much ground to make up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 21/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-11-11 | 2 |
| 45.0L | $405.50 |
| 8/8 | 02/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 26.1L | $317.40 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 8-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $84.70 |
| 9/10 | 14/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 10-8-9 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $86.80 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 37 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $298.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/06/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-8-9 | 3 |
| 39.1L | $237.60 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
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Kept on from the back when sixth over 820m at this track last start, beaten just under nine lengths by El Mirage at long odds. The return to 1400m is more suitable, with seven wins and ten placings from 48 starts around the trip, and his fourth to Wispy Snow two back was respectable. Still, he has been starting big odds and looks more a rough each-way hope than a key winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 11-11-6 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $147.30 |
| 4/12 | 08/10/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.80 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $46.50 |
| 2/11 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:22.30 | 10-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $25.40 |
| 12/12 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $296.80 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:50.80 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $78.90 |
| 9/9 | 07/08/2026 | 30 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $73.40 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
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Third-up now after placing in both runs this campaign, though the latest third at this track came at a big margin when beaten over 13 lengths by Kakuhen. She was better two starts ago as a well-supported favourite, finishing second to Allonsy Cafe and beaten three lengths. With two wins and nine places from 26 starts, plus a strong record with Sasaki Serei, she is a genuine placing chance.
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 | 23/10/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.80 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $7.60 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2026 | 162 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.30 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.90 | 6-2-4 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $10.70 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $12.90 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.40 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.30 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $13.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns after four months and was last seen finishing strongly for second at this track, beaten a length and a half by Black Ray after being only an outside chance in betting. The run prior at Hakodate Dirt was poor, but his local placing reads well and he has already beaten Siena Sky at this venue earlier in the campaign. From a wide barrier he will require the right run, but Tomohiro Yoshimura taking the ride is a strong positive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/07/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.70 |
| 10/11 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 0:58.60 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $60.20 |
| 8/16 | 13/06/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 8-8-8 | 16 |
| 11.1L | $238.50 |
| 14/16 | 15/03/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 3-12-14 | 12 |
| 27.9L | $102.10 |
| 12/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 2:03.60 | 10-15-12 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $118.30 |