Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
SMART KINGDOM (2) Came in 8th last start here. Happy to forgive that run and ideal distance as proven previously. Drawn nicely. Stepping back up in distance. Top prospects against this opposition. MAGO ICHITA (8) Back after break. Honest race when 2nd last time at this venue. Winnable race. PPALLIPPALLI (4) Competitive effort when 2nd last run around here. Kenta Sugiura rates highly aboard. Major chance. RESPLENDOR (6) Finished 7th last time around here but returns to more ground. Should muster plenty of early toe. Needs some luck and is an each way suggestion.

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops from C2 grade after two plain seventh placings at this track, most recently beaten over 12 lengths by Tagano Achillea after settling rearward and making no impression. The start prior was similarly flat when beaten over 14 lengths by Shinshoku. She carries only 52kg and has a 1400m win on the record, but must overcome five unplaced runs at this track and distance to be a genuine threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.90 | 4-6-7 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $574.10 |
| 7/9 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.00 | 5-9-7 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $129.70 |
| 7/11 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:20.30 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $324.80 |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.30 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $134.20 |
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.00 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $135.60 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 3-9-8 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $152.80 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns to 1400m with a much stronger profile than his latest 820m run suggests, when eighth behind Asaka Love Love after being left with too much to do and working home fairly. He was well beaten over 12 lengths the start prior, but the career record is excellent and six wins with five places from 15 starts at this track and distance make him a major player back under more suitable conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 21/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.00 | 12-11-8 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $67.30 |
| 6/9 | 30/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 7-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $31.30 |
| 7/12 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 10-9-7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $21.90 |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2026 | 167 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 9-3-3 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 7-6-6 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 18/02/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:41.80 | 10-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a worrying last-start effort when last of nine and tailed off behind No Ten P Kan after fading late. Her 820m run the start prior was more competitive, beaten four and a half lengths after holding a handy position to the turn. She has three wins at 1400m and drops from C2 grade, but an unplaced record from 12 starts at this venue keeps the place case guarded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 30/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 43.0L | $183.90 |
| 10/12 | 14/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 7-10-10 | 11 |
| 4.7L | $93.30 |
| 11/12 | 25/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:49.70 | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $107.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 8-9-10 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $364.90 |
| 8/10 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:19.40 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $173.30 |
| 11/12 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 6-11-11 | 11 |
| 19.4L | $186.60 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the right sort of C3 run last start when second to T O Robinson at this track, beaten a length and finishing strongly. That was a clear step back in the right direction after making no impact behind Meisho Rise. She has five wins and ten places from 37 starts at this track and distance, while Kenta Sugiura has won five on her, so the profile is strong enough to win this.
Last Starts 26 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 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.60 |
| 7/10 | 24/09/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $11.80 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $70.80 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $85.90 |
| 6/10 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $41.30 |
| 1/12 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 10-7-1 | 12 |
| 0.2L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten in both recent C2 runs, finishing seventh behind Blue Dia City last start when tailed off and unwanted in the market. The run prior was also plain, beaten a long way by Ascot Dance after fading late. Class relief and weight relief are small positives, but he is unplaced from seven starts overall and has yet to show enough at 1400m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.30 | - | 8 |
| 34.1L | $326.60 |
| 7/9 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 7-9-7 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $85.10 |
| 10/10 | 23/09/2026 | 53 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 5-9-10 | 10 |
| 26.5L | $27.30 |
| 12/14 | 01/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 12-13-12 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $148.70 |
| 11/15 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 7-12-11 | 10 |
| 11.7L | $50.00 |
| 8/16 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $44.20 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held over 820m last start, finishing seventh behind Kurino Awesome and beaten over 11 lengths after failing to muster in the straight. The previous 820m run was more encouraging, beaten only two and a half lengths after working into it. Back to 1400m, where she has three wins and twelve places at this track and distance, she profiles as a realistic place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $102.10 |
| 7/12 | 14/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:51.00 | 2-4-7 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $10.90 |
| 8/12 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 1-1-8 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $40.70 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $17.50 |
| 1/9 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.20 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:51.90 | 3-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now, but the two runs this campaign have not offered enough. He was second last behind Spiritoso last start, beaten over 12 lengths after the final effort gave out, and was beaten out of sight by Habataku Jiyuni before that. A previous track win and class relief are noted, though his unplaced record at this track and distance leaves him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-9 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $257.30 |
| 9/9 | 08/10/2026 | 162 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:30.70 | - | 2 |
| 33.3L | $29.90 |
| 8/8 | 29/04/2026 | 70 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $61.20 |
| 9/11 | 18/02/2026 | 90 | COND 3 | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 6-7-9 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $37.70 |
| 7/7 | 20/11/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 4-3-7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $53,812.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with a sound second to Number Theory over 1400m at this track, when near the top of betting and working home evenly. The run prior was a strong C3 win from Smart Rave, scored by two and a half lengths with plenty of authority. Proven at this track and distance and holding the best recent winning form, he is clearly the one to beat.
Last Starts 103 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 | 31/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 9-5-4 | 10 |
| 6.2L | $6.20 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 7-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/05/2026 | 24 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last over 1230m behind Bulletty Lady last start, beaten a long way and unwanted in the market. The start prior was even harder to recommend, never competitive and beaten out of sight by Coeur Fidele. Steps back to 1400m with no wins or placings from ten tries around the trip, and a maiden record from 17 starts makes him very hard to support.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 22.6L | $839.20 |
| 9/9 | 16/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 45.6L | $175.40 |
| 10/11 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:20.30 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $593.50 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $184.60 |
| 8/9 | 27/08/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:20.10 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $390.60 |
| 9/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 12-8-9 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $549.80 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well held behind Tagano Achillea last start after settling miles back and failing to improve. The start prior was no better over 1230m, when last and beaten a long way by Chief In The Sky after again making no impact. She is fourth-up and finds easier company, but an unplaced record from five starts leaves her needing a substantial form spike.
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 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $874.50 |
| 11/11 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $496.80 |
| 11/12 | 30/09/2026 | 94 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:21.40 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 15.7L | $198.50 |
| 18/18 | 28/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:09.20 | 18-18-18 | 9 |
| 45.5L | $478.20 |
| 15/15 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:12.80 | 15-15-15 | 13 |
| 43.6L | $136.50 |