Sonoda Race 12 - Race 12 - 1400
WIDE ORDEN (7) Came in 5th last start at this venue. Expected to rebound. Should muster plenty of early speed. Tomohiro Sasada and Masashi Atarashi deserve serious consideration as a team. Looks to be value. TAGANO HASU BINAH (3) Ran 2nd last time around here. Has plenty of early speed. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . VIRIDE SILVA (8) Finished 6th last time at this venue. Expecting improvement. Suitably placed in this race. VALDERRAMA (10) First up from a break of 22 weeks and strong performance to win by 1 3/4L first up last preparation around here. Worth a ticket.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break and gets the right platform from barrier 1 with Tomohiro Yoshimura, the top-ranked jockey for wins at this track. Last seen fading late when 14th in a Mdn over 1600m at Hanshin, but his Chukyo fourth to Ham Tan, beaten just under two lengths, is the more persuasive line. With four placings from 11 starts and a leading local stable, he has enough quality to win this.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/17 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 2-3-14 | 18 |
| 11.7L | $14.60 |
| 4/15 | 22/08/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Jason Collett | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 7-7-4 | 15 |
| 1.9L | $7.80 |
| 9/16 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 3-5-9 | 16 |
| 8.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/18 | 13/06/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/16 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:34.40 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/18 | 07/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in two C1 runs at this track, finishing last over 1230m last start after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The run prior was only marginally better when sixth and beaten over 10 lengths. Drops to C2 and has won at this venue, but six attempts around 1400m have produced no placing, so a sharp lift is required.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:19.10 | 9-11-12 | 7 |
| 20.9L | $223.60 |
| 6/9 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 9-9-6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $51.10 |
| 7/9 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $44.30 |
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $140.50 |
| 4/9 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 1-4-4 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $9.40 |
| 1/12 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 8-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Bounced back well third-up when second to Narita Armor at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths at generous odds. Her previous sixth was plain after racing prominently, but the broader profile is strong: six wins and four places from 14 starts at this track and distance, plus a six-win record with Shingo Oyama. She is well placed to give this a real shake.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.20 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $11.30 |
| 6/10 | 24/09/2026 | 105 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 2-4-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/12 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |
| 5/11 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 3-3-5 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/04/2026 | 128 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/12/2025 | 83 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $24.70 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held first-up at this track, finishing eighth in C2 company and beaten over 10 lengths after failing to finish off. His older form includes a C1 third here at big odds, and the long-term record at this track and distance is solid enough. Even so, the latest run was too plain to ignore and he will have to find a much stronger finish.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 105 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 3-7-8 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $11.10 |
| 3/10 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 6-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $33.90 |
| 4/12 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 5-3-4 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $21.40 |
| 6/12 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 9-6-6 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $107.60 |
| 9/12 | 27/05/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 58kg | 1:30.90 | 10-11-9 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $56.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/05/2026 | 19 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is a major concern, with a tenth in C1 at this track last start after giving away a big start and never entering the race. That followed a last of 11 in similar grade, beaten over 15 lengths at big odds. The C2 drop, weight relief and three track-and-distance wins are positives, but current form says he has a sizeable task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 29/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 12-12-10 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $687.80 |
| 11/11 | 14/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 11-10-11 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $232.50 |
| 8/9 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 2:05.20 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $212.20 |
| 11/12 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 7-10-11 | 9 |
| 14.9L | $40.30 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $57.30 |
| 8/9 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $96.60 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led last start in C1 grade at this track but was claimed quickly and dropped out to finish last, well beaten by 26 lengths. He had also been safely held behind Vomero the run prior after being near the top of an open market. A return to C2 and his three wins in the past 12 months keep him in the wider mix, but he must show far more late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 29/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 1-5-12 | 6 |
| 25.7L | $48.60 |
| 8/11 | 14/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 1-3-8 | 10 |
| 8.4L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $23.60 |
| 4/12 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 6-3-4 | 12 |
| 2.1L | $15.80 |
| 2/9 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $15,982.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $16.80 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Held her ground for fifth behind Narita Armor at this track last start, beaten four lengths after being near the top of betting. She had earlier run second to Taishin as odds-on favourite, so the recent form is honest without being dominant. With three wins and nine places from 17 starts at this track and distance, she profiles as a genuine place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/10/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:31.20 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.90 |
| 2/10 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/12 | 02/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.80 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/12 | 01/07/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 2-1-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was under pressure a long way from home first-up when sixth at this track, beaten over 12 lengths in C2 company. His past record is not without merit, including six wins and six places from 25 starts at this track and distance, and he has placed seven times with Osamu Shimohara. On the latest evidence, however, he must improve sharply second-up.
Last Starts 15 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 | 28/10/2026 | 216 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 2-4-6 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $8.10 |
| 3/11 | 26/03/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $26.60 |
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 9/10 | 11/02/2026 | 147 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 3-7-9 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $9.60 |
| 9/9 | 17/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 58kg | 1:32.10 | 5-7-9 | 1 |
| 38.8L | $10.90 |
| 1/11 | 28/08/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after dropping right out over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, where he finished a distant last at big odds. His Chukyo Dirt fifth two back was better, beaten just under six lengths after leading, and he now tries around 1400m for the first time. Still unplaced from seven starts, but a cleaner effort puts him in the minor-money discussion.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 13/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 2-2-12 | 4 |
| 32.5L | $42.80 |
| 5/14 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 1-1-5 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $11.70 |
| 11/16 | 09/08/2026 | 147 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:01.60 | 6-3-11 | 14 |
| 9.6L | $31.30 |
| 5/15 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 5-5-5 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $9.80 |
| 5/13 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 6-6-5 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $11.40 |
| 4/13 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 5-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $42.60 |

Jockey: Futoshi Komaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month spell after ending last campaign with a fourth at this track in C1, beaten four and a half lengths when he did not quicken. The run prior was a C2 win at this venue, scoring from Mattone Rosso with a bit in hand, and he has one win from two starts at the distance. The leading trainer-jockey profile helps him run well fresh.
Last Starts 154 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 | 11/06/2026 | 50 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 22/04/2026 | 66 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 11/13 | 15/02/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 7-9-11 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $106.30 |
| 15/16 | 02/11/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 2:13.30 | 15-7-15 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $182.60 |
| 12/15 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $57.60 |
| 15/16 | 12/07/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 2:39.90 | 8-9-15 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break with Wataru Hirose aboard and rates strongly on the past 12 months. His final run before the break was a fifth at Kokura over 2000m, beaten six and a half lengths, after a Hanshin fourth over 2400m behind Buddy. He remains a maiden and has not raced around 1400m, but this profile gives him a strong chance to strike fresh.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 13-6-5 | 13 |
| 6.6L | $29.10 |
| 4/18 | 21/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:27.60 | 18-12-4 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/14 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:14.30 | 13-10-3 | 14 |
| 1.6L | $32.30 |
| 9/13 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 11-10-9 | 13 |
| 6.2L | $94.60 |
| 9/13 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 2:13.00 | 5-3-9 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $61.10 |
| 7/15 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 2:13.20 | 12-12-7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $158.30 |