Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1230
OCTON HATCHI (7) Did well when 2nd last run at the track. Should jump out and bowl along. Ikkoo Tanaka has been training plenty of winners recently. Sure to be thereabouts. KIMON CARRINGTON (8) Came in 5th last time at the track. Expected to rebound. Will give a big sight. MIND YOUR RHYTHM (11) First run back from a 27 week spell. Just average when 9th last run here. Deserves consideration. BLONDE ALE (9) Sub-standard effort when 9th last start at this track. Can win at odds.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth over 820m at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths after settling just off the lead and proving only fair late. The start prior was a distant fourth in C2C3 grade, but he now draws barrier 1, gets weight relief and has placed three times from six attempts at this track and distance. With Wataru Hirose aboard, his overall profile keeps him high among the winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 23/10/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/11 | 01/10/2026 | 22 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:20.60 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 31.3L | $69.20 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | 26 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:52.20 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $3.90 |
| 6/12 | 14/08/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 3-4-6 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 0:49.90 | 10-10-11 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $12.80 |
| 2/12 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $18.70 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing second last over 1400m at this track last week, beaten eight lengths after getting too far back and making no headway. He was eighth by the same margin the run prior and has been starting big odds, so the recent form is hard to recommend. Weight relief and a previous win at this distance are small positives, but he has to rediscover much stronger form.
Last Starts 7 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 | 05/11/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,758.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 8-10-9 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $37.70 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.20 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $215.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.40 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $267.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 17.7L | $167.80 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 15.1L | $200.70 |
| 8/10 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $138.70 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops from C2 to C3 after finishing eighth at this track last week, beaten nine lengths behind A Shin Keen Run when settling rearward. He was beaten over 14 lengths at the same grade two starts ago, though that run had some late work after giving away too much start. The recent figures are modest, but the class drop is the key and this looks his best chance for some time.
Last Starts 7 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 | 05/11/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,384.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $281.50 |
| 6/12 | 21/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $113.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $46.20 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:31.50 | 3-5-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $45.70 |
| 9/9 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $23,972.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 2:05.00 | 6-9-9 | 3 |
| 76.0L | $216.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fourth over 1400m at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths after tracking the speed and failing to finish it off. Her start prior was sounder, running third behind Tenku World when beaten six lengths at generous odds. She has one win and eight places from 42 starts at this venue and gets weight relief, but the 1230m record is still thin, making her a place hope rather than a clear top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $7.80 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $16.30 |
| 7/9 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 5-4-7 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $12.10 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $7.70 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $14.30 |
| 8/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $32.60 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh over 1400m at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths after being unwanted in the market. The run prior produced a third in C2C3 company, but she was still beaten a long way despite closing well. She has placed once from two starts at this distance and carries just 52kg, yet her maiden record makes this a demanding assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/10/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.50 | - | 5 |
| 9.4L | $25.30 |
| 3/11 | 01/10/2026 | 22 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 52kg | 1:20.60 | 9-8-3 | 11 |
| 30.3L | $233.30 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $98.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $192.70 |
| 9/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:32.10 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 31.2L | $144.90 |
| 11/11 | 17/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:50.50 | 8-11-11 | 12 |
| 16.5L | $97.90 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a strong second in a C3 at this track, beaten just over a length by T O Nicholas after being run down late as an odds-on favourite. That was a solid return and he is now second-up for a leading track stable. He has placed twice from two starts at this distance and his one win and four places from nine starts give him a reliable profile. He is a major winning threat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 29/10/2026 | 132 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:21.90 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 6/12 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 4-3-6 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | 259 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 19/09/2025 | 30 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:57.50 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $12.10 |
| 4/5 | 20/08/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $9.30 |
| 5/5 | 07/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well below his previous form when fifth at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths after sitting just off the pace and only battling. Two starts ago he ran third at big odds, beaten just under two lengths by Montsaint Veronica, which is the run that keeps him in calculations. Six placings from 20 starts around 1230m point to a place profile more than a dominant winning one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 28/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $35.30 |
| 8/11 | 01/10/2026 | 104 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:20.60 | 8-6-8 | 3 |
| 33.2L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 19/06/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $31.20 |
| 8/12 | 03/06/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $23.90 |
| 4/10 | 14/05/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:19.80 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $43.70 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Led narrowly into the lane last start but tired badly, finishing second last over 1400m at this track and beaten over 11 lengths. She was also safely held two back after being near the top of betting, swamped late and beaten just under six lengths. The 52kg helps, but she is unplaced in four starts at this distance and must find a stronger finish.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.20 | 1-3-9 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $10.60 |
| 7/10 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.70 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 25/09/2026 | 63 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 4-9-8 | 9 |
| 14.2L | $37.30 |
| 2/12 | 24/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 94 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was unwanted in the market and never looked likely when sixth at this track last start, beaten over 17 lengths behind Exsperion. His previous ninth was also well beaten, with more than 11 lengths to make up and little threat at any stage. The overall record of 11 wins is respected, but he is unplaced in 14 starts at this track and distance, leaving him hard to support.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 28/10/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 10-6-6 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $93.40 |
| 9/12 | 09/10/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 7-12-9 | 12 |
| 11.3L | $14.80 |
| 8/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 3-5-8 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $12.70 |
| 9/12 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 11-11-9 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $57.40 |
| 6/12 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:22.20 | 10-9-6 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $60.50 |
| 4/11 | 22/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 7-7-4 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $24.90 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending the last preparation with a weak last in C2 grade, beaten over 16 lengths by Satono Kairos. The better reference is her previous win over 1400m at this track, where she beat Explore Best by a length at long odds and finished with something in reserve. She has won at this track and distance and two wins from seven starts in the past 12 months give her sound place claims fresh.
Last Starts 189 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 | 07/05/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 6-7-9 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $22.70 |
| 1/12 | 22/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.20 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $52.40 |
| 8/9 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 4-5-8 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $65.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 9-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $20.80 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:52.40 | 9-10-9 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $3.00 |