Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
CRIMSON RED (7) Came in 6th last start at this track. Should improve from the last run. Has very good closing speed. Underrated. SAKURA VIGUEUR (3) Came in 4th last run at this track. Expected to rebound. Has a nice turn of foot. Tomohiro Yoshimura adds value. Will be there at the finish. MEISHO MASAKARI (10) Came in 3rd last start around here. Good prospects. MEISHO GISHI O (6) Honest race when 3rd last start at the track. Likely to be well placed early. Winning hope.

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has slipped a fair way from his best in two recent C3 runs, finishing sixth behind Reine Galette after settling rearward last start and previously running last behind Bloom Waltz, beaten over 14 lengths. The track-and-distance record is not without substance, with two wins and nine places from 46 attempts, but the current form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 30/10/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 10-9-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $95.60 |
| 9/9 | 07/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 4-9-9 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $46.30 |
| 10/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 1-10-10 | 10 |
| 25.8L | $214.30 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $40.30 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $8.70 |
| 6/11 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $316.00 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a heavy defeat at this track, finishing eighth behind Meisho Mangetsu and beaten a long way after again being unwanted in the market. The start prior was no better when second last over 820m at big odds. Weight relief is a minor help, but she remains winless from 21 starts and is unplaced from seven tries at this track and distance.
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 | 28/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 2-4-8 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $58.30 |
| 11/12 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 0:51.40 | 8-10-11 | 12 |
| 14.3L | $117.90 |
| 9/10 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.80 | 5-7-9 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $77.20 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 3-6-8 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $35.40 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 41.5L | $11.20 |
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 3-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sent out favourite last start and again found the line soundly, finishing fourth behind Erika Bruges, beaten just over six lengths. He had produced a similar fourth behind Warera Hoshinoko the run prior, so the pattern is honest without being dominant. Two wins and eight places from 23 starts at this track and distance make him a reliable minor chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/10/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 8-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $14.70 |
| 6/10 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 10-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $2.40 |
| 5/10 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $7.80 |
| 2/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 10-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Worked through the line fairly after conceding a huge start when sixth behind Cannonball last start, beaten seven lengths. Her previous fourth behind Bleu Vert was similar in overall level, and she has made a habit of placing rather than winning. With no wins but 13 placings from 44 starts at this track and distance, she shapes as a place hope rather than a strong winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/10/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $20.90 |
| 4/10 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $31.40 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $95.50 |
| 5/9 | 06/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $15.20 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 4-5-9 | 9 |
| 19.7L | $27.10 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye late from well back when fourth to Cannonball last start, beaten just under four lengths at long odds. That was a more encouraging effort than her previous fifth behind Fille Chan, though she remains a maiden after 23 starts. The light weight helps, and she has placed three times at this track and distance, but she still has to find a winning edge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/10/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:33.10 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $178.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/10/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:36.40 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $26.70 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:34.50 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $12.50 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $88.20 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $163.90 |
| 9/11 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:33.90 | 4-6-9 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued his improvement when third behind I Samain last start, beaten just under five lengths after looming as a factor before unable to sustain the pressure. The run prior was also sound enough, working home fairly behind Smart Izanami. Three wins and four places from 24 starts at this track and distance give him the right base, and he looks well placed to peak fourth-up.
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 | 28/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $10.70 |
| 6/10 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 30/09/2026 | 131 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 1-6-9 | 2 |
| 24.9L | $113.90 |
| 8/12 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 3-3-8 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $28.60 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $158.90 |
| 11/12 | 14/04/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 8-11-11 | 9 |
| 47.1L | $136.70 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a six-week let-up after finishing fourth behind Coeur Briller, beaten just over two lengths as a short odds-on favourite. That defeat was costly, but the margin was still competitive and he remains top-rated on recent form. His vast experience is backed by eleven wins overall and two at this track and distance, so he deserves another chance in this grade.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/10/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 7-9-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $1.70 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $9.90 |
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-9-4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $159.30 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $159.90 |
| 9/10 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $288.30 |
| 10/10 | 29/05/2026 | 31 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 8-9-10 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $241.70 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at his past two starts, fading late when second last behind Ii Vision Star in C2C3 grade and previously finishing last behind No Ten P Kan, beaten over 16 lengths. The class drop and past track-and-distance wins are positives on paper, and the winning rider is back, but the recent form is too plain to recommend with confidence.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 5-9-10 | 9 |
| 13.2L | $81.90 |
| 9/9 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $202.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.70 | 7-8-7 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $97.90 |
| 12/12 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $399.60 |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.2L | $155.10 |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $173.90 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed first-up when third behind Cannonball, beaten just over three lengths after working home evenly, and that followed a second to Simpatia before the break. He has been holding his form better than most in this field and has won at this track and distance. The wide barrier is not ideal, but his consistency gives him a genuine chance to land in the money again.
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 | 23/10/2026 | 77 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.80 |
| 3/12 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-7-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $172.90 |
| 8/9 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $33.40 |
| 6/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $177.10 |
| 5/10 | 03/06/2026 | 50 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $77.50 |