Sonoda Race 3

1400

Prize Money: $11,814

HISHI CULLINAN (7) comes here off a break of ten months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1800m at Kokura. Looks a winning chance. ECORO ATHENA (6) broke through for her maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Winning rider Shingo Oyama stays aboard and she cannot be discounted. KURINO ENISHI (2) was safely held when sixth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Nicely placed to take this out. TRAINEE VERITE (3) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 1900m at Chukyo Dirt only to fade late and finish seventh. Solid top-three prospects.

Distance: 1400m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: C2

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Irwin (1) 8602143175
Trainer: Nishikawa Shinya()
Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $38,435
Win / Place: 13% / 30%

5 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: SINISTER MINISTER (USA)

Dam: TOMONO MEGERE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 4-2-3

Distance

24: 4-2-3

Trk/Dst

21: 4-2-3

Track

22: 4-2-3

Season

10: 2-1-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-2-0

Metro

5: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

25: 4-2-3

Dirt

30: 4-2-3

Firm

12: 0-2-2

Clockwise

29: 4-2-3

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

17: 3-2-3

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on August 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Malaika with 54kg at $58.70. The run before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Daishin Ares carrying 55kg at $9.90. Hard to make a case today.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	14/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 3U	3	Teppei Kotani	54kg	Good	1:32.60	54.4 km/h	9.3L	3-5	$59	21	$11,187	-	1. Malaika 2. A Shin Pissarro 3. Cresco Taishi
7th of 9	24/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 3U	6	Teppei Kotani	55kg	Fast	1:30.60	55.6 km/h	11.5L	1-2	$9.90	22	$11,270	-	1. Daishin Ares 2. Songwriter 3. Yota Wood Tail
1st of 12	2/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 4U	1	Teppei Kotani	54kg	SP	1:32.70	54.4 km/h	1.8L	3-1	$5.50	20	$11,270	$6,261	1. Irwin 2. Ridere 3. Agnes Sanki
3rd of 10	12/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 4U	9	Teppei Kotani	54kg	Fast	1:32.60	54.4 km/h	0.4L	1-1	$4.90	15	$11,033	$1,532	1. Malaika 2. Prime Tailor 3. Irwin
4th of 10	28/5/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 4U	5	Teppei Kotani	54kg	Good	1:33.10	54.1 km/h	1.7L	2-2	$23	22	$11,109	$926	1. Wonder Bless 2. Wakino Glass 3. Lien Solide
1st of 10	6/5/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 4U	7	Teppei Kotani	54kg	Good	1:33.80	53.7 km/h	0.3L	1-1	$8.70	21	$9,522	$5,290	1. Irwin 2. Wonder Bless 3. Re Go To

Kurino Enishi (2) 866x253616
Trainer: Tadaaki Hashimoto()
Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $23,553
Win / Place: 11% / 33%

4 yo Brown Horse

Sire: SHANGHAI BOBBY (USA)

Dam: ASUKA TOP LADY (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 2-2-2

Distance

14: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

14: 2-2-2

Track

14: 2-2-2

Season

6: 1-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

14: 2-2-2

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

17: 2-2-2

Firm

9: 1-1-2

Clockwise

16: 2-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on August 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Piko Land with 58kg at $10.30. The run before that won by a nose at this track on July 24 over 1400m defeating Etre Doue carrying 57kg at $4.10. Ideally placed to play a significant role.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	13/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 3U	8	Mai Fukuhara	58kg	Good	1:33.10	54.1 km/h	6.1L	10-6	$10	20	$11,187	-	1. Piko Land 2. Wide Orden 3. Bradshaw
1st of 9	24/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 3U	7	Mai Fukuhara	57kg	Fast	1:31.30	55.2 km/h	0.1L	9-6	$4.10	14	$11,270	$6,261	1. Kurino Enishi 2. Etre Doue 3. Long Seller Ask
6th of 10	10/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 3U	8	Wataru Hirose	57kg	Fast	1:31.80	54.9 km/h	5.8L	9-6	$13	21	$11,187	-	1. Grand Mais 2. Tsukimusubi 3. Epoeposan
3rd of 11	19/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 4U	4	Wataru Hirose	57kg	Fast	1:30.60	55.6 km/h	6.3L	7-7	$8.00	16	$11,033	$1,532	1. Herz As 2. Squid Run 3. Kurino Enishi
5th of 10	3/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 4U	10	Wataru Hirose	57kg	M	1:31.90	54.8 km/h	10.5L	6-5	$2.10f	30	$11,033	-	1. Mikiyo Wood Tail 2. Become King 3. Etre Doue
2nd of 8	4/5/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 4U	3	Wataru Hirose	57kg	M	1:33.60	53.8 km/h	0.3L	4-4	$4.70	124	$11,109	$2,469	1. Ric Main 2. Kurino Enishi 3. North Gloria
124 Day Spell

Trainee Verite (3) 4x00x0x257
Trainer: Seiichi Terachi()
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $21,837
Win / Place: 0% / 14%

3 yo Grey Colt

Sire: CONTRAIL (JPN)

Dam: LUMIERE VERITE (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

Season

6: 0-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

6: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-1-0

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Dirt

4: 0-1-0

Clockwise

5: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2000m

Comments

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 8 over 1900m, 6 len behind Tanisen Gold carrying 55.0kg at $98.90. Before that 5th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 6 len behind Cosmic Flare carrying 55.0kg at $50.30. Watch for a big final furlong.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 16	8/8/26	Chukyo	1900m	MDN 3	16	Yuichiro Shibata	55kg	Good	2:02.00	56.1 km/h	-	6.1L	2-2	$99	20	$98,110	-	1. Tanisen Gold 2. Kitano Hightail 3. Ready To Flight
5th of 14	19/7/26	Kokura	1700m	MDN 3	3	Yuichiro Shibata	55kg	Good	1:47.70	56.8 km/h	-	6.4L	5-6	$50	45	$98,840	$5,188	1. Cosmic Flare 2. Lily Thunder 3. Red Fraser
45 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 11	4/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 3	5	Toyokazu Tano	57kg	Good	1:30.10	55.9 km/h	-	5.0L	5-4	$20	67	$23,643	$5,254	1. Cevennes 2. Trainee Verite 3. Sky No Haru
67 Day Spell
12th of 16	29/3/26	Chukyo	2000m	MDN 3	11	Seiya Morita	54kg	Good	2:02.40	58.8 km/h	0:34.40	8.4L	13-13	$124	64	$101,660	-	1. Enjoy De Ask 2. Red Brighton 3. Pegasus Jirushi
64 Day Spell
13th of 18	24/1/26	Kyoto	2200m	MDN 3	6	Yuji Nakai	57kg	Good	2:15.50	58.5 km/h	0:34.70	15.8L	17-16	$125	19	$107,740	-	1. Black Olympia 2. Matenro Origin 3. Orion Blade
13th of 16	5/1/26	Kyoto	1900m	MDN 3	13	Yuichiro Shibata	55kg	Good	2:00.90	56.6 km/h	0:38.50	18.6L	11-15	$29	155	$107,740	-	1. Edwin Narco 2. Nobile 3. Ask Chance Man
155 Day Spell

Trivia (4) 6x0x0
Trainer: Tomotaka Morisawa()
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: NADAL (USA)

Dam: MAMBO BEAN (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Dirt

3: 0-0-0

Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1800m

Comments

Racing second-up today. Last run 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 8 over 1400m, 18 len behind Pyoitto Hareruya with 55.0kg at $8.60. At only start last preparation 10th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1800m, 7 len behind Leather And Lace carrying 55.0kg at $7.80. Needs more time.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
14th of 16	8/8/26	Chukyo	1400m	MDN 3	9	Genki Maruyama	55kg	Good	1:25.20	59.2 km/h	-	18.2L	13-14	$8.60	97	$98,110	-	1. Pyoitto Hareruya 2. Tagano Pudding 3. Cascade
97 Day Spell
10th of 15	3/5/26	Kyoto	1800m	MDN 3	13	Keita Tosaki	55kg	Good	1:53.70	57.0 km/h	-	7.8L	9-6	$7.80	64	$99,450	-	1. Leather And Lace 2. Koitamachan 3. Oyatsuno Jikan
64 Day Spell
6th of 16	28/2/26	Kokura	1700m	MDN F 3	1	Akatsuki Tomita	55kg	Soft	1:45.20	58.2 km/h	0:37.30	8.8L	10-10	$17	-	$104,560	-	1. Frettoloso 2. Ten Red Sun 3. Whelm

Top Reach (5) 8889980090
Trainer: Naoyuki Miyake(SAGA)
Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $383,764
Win / Place: 10% / 24%

9 yo Dark Bay Horse

Sire: DEEP BRILLANTE (JPN)

Dam: RED PLANET (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

75: 8-4-6

Distance

12: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

6: 0-0-0

Track

22: 1-0-2

Season

16: 0-0-0

1st Up

10: 1-1-1

2nd Up

10: 0-0-1

3rd Up

10: 1-0-0

4th Up

8: 1-1-0

Metro

25: 2-2-1

Non-Metro

50: 6-2-5

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Dirt

72: 8-4-6

Firm

28: 3-1-3

Clockwise

59: 6-3-5

Anti-Clockwise

16: 2-1-1

Steeple

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 18 len behind Alan carrying 53kg at $406.80. The start before that ran second last of 10 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 44 len behind Ho O Samret with 57kg at $306.10. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
12th of 12	20/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C1 3U	3	Shiotsu Rina	53kg	Fast	1:30.50	55.7 km/h	18.1L	12-12	$407	13	$17,580	-	1. Alan 2. Kurino Kuchan 3. Matenro Time
9th of 10	7/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C1 3U	1	Koichi Takahata	57kg	Fast	1:31.50	55.1 km/h	44.8L	9-10	$306	22	$17,580	-	1. Ho O Samret 2. Bellagio Haruka 3. Kurino Champ
10th of 10	16/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C1 3U	8	Koichi Takahata	57kg	Fast	1:30.40	55.8 km/h	19.3L	10-10	$379	15	$17,710	-	1. Quick Queen 2. Anno Domini 3. Moon Garden
10th of 10	1/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	B2 4U	9	Kenta Sugiura	57kg	Good	1:30.90	55.4 km/h	52.0L	10-10	$658	13	$22,540	-	1. Z Silvia 2. G T Eight 3. Danon Oneup
8th of 9	18/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	B2 4U	4	Shingo Oyama	57kg	Fast	1:29.80	56.1 km/h	43.0L	8-8	$223	15	$22,067	-	1. A Shin Jasper 2. Climb Angel 3. La La Mont D'or
9th of 12	3/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	B2 4U	12	Shingo Oyama	57kg	M	1:30.90	55.4 km/h	28.1L	11-10	$146	18	$22,067	-	1. Mami Emi Momotaro 2. Epoca Rina 3. Nanan

Ecoro Athena (6) 3678952321
Trainer: Tsuyoshi Obaru(SONODA)
Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $19,625
Win / Place: 4.35% / 34%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: HARBINGER (GB)

Dam: MULTI SCREEN (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 1-3-4

Distance

18: 1-3-4

Trk/Dst

15: 1-3-4

Track

17: 1-3-4

Season

17: 1-3-4

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

20: 1-3-4

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

21: 1-3-4

Firm

7: 0-2-1

Clockwise

22: 1-3-4

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

16: 1-3-3

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track on August 28 over 1400m defeating Annina carrying 55kg at $3.70. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on August 14 over 1400m, neck behind A Shin Diva with 55kg at $7.60. Can go right on with the job now.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	28/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 3U	8	Shingo Oyama	55kg	M	1:33.90	53.7 km/h	3.0L	4-1	$3.70	14	$11,187	$6,215	1. Ecoro Athena 2. Annina 3. Win Reflect
2nd of 10	14/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 3U	1	Shingo Oyama	55kg	Good	1:34.60	53.3 km/h	0.3L	4-4	$7.60	9	$11,187	$2,486	1. A Shin Diva 2. Ecoro Athena 3. Schleife
3rd of 10	5/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	2	Shingo Oyama	55kg	Fast	1:32.90	54.3 km/h	30.3L	8-6	$20	13	$9,589	$1,332	1. I'm A Queen 2. Daishin Sandy 3. Ecoro Athena
2nd of 12	23/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	6	Shingo Oyama	55kg	Fast	1:31.60	55.0 km/h	0.3L	6-3	$17	15	$9,660	$2,147	1. Macho Sasupo 2. Ecoro Athena 3. Allonsy Cafe
5th of 9	8/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	C3 3U	4	Shingo Oyama	55kg	Good	1:33.20	54.1 km/h	7.1L	6-6	$9.80	14	$9,660	-	1. Infini Wraith 2. Marble Tiswa 3. A Shin Gluck
9th of 12	24/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	C2 4U	12	Shingo Oyama	55kg	Good	1:31.20	55.3 km/h	10.5L	9-9	$176	14	$11,033	-	1. Kanemitsu Ace 2. Wonder Duel 3. Justin Trueno

Hishi Cullinan (7) 902490913x
Trainer: Taro Nagashima(Japan)
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $66,432
Win / Place: 8.33% / 33%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SATONO DIAMOND (JPN)

Dam: JINGLE BELL ROCK (FR)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 1-2-1

Distance

2: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Track

2: 1-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

10: 0-2-0

Non-Metro

2: 1-0-1

Turf

6: 0-1-0

Good

5: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

6: 1-1-1

Firm

2: 1-0-1

Clockwise

10: 1-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Comments

Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track November 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Bellagio Gulf carrying 57kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign second of 16 at Kokura March 2 2025 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Musician carrying 57.0kg at $37.50. Should be right in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 12	5/11/25	Sonoda	1400m	C1 3U	5	Osamu Shimohara	57kg	Fast	1:31.30	55.2 km/h	-	2.6L	4-2	$3.70	19	$19,643	$2,728	1. Bellagio Gulf 2. Namura Bunchy 3. Hishi Cullinan
1st of 10	17/10/25	Sonoda	1400m	C2 3U	4	Osamu Shimohara	57kg	Fast	1:31.80	54.9 km/h	-	1.3L	3-3	$7.50	41	$12,556	$6,976	1. Hishi Cullinan 2. Ridere 3. Bellagio Haruka
41 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 16	6/9/25	Sapporo	2000m	MDN 3	12	Naho Furukawa	54kg	Good	2:02.40	58.8 km/h	0:36.90	7.3L	3-3	$93	28	$110,310	-	1. La Favorite 2. Win Kirara 3. Yamanin Historia
14th of 14	9/8/25	Sapporo	1700m	MDN 3	8	Genki Maruyama	57kg	M	1:44.40	58.6 km/h	0:37.50	29.3L	9-13	$49	21	$109,810	-	1. Du Maverick 2. Ho O Samret 3. On Cloud Nine
9th of 13	19/7/25	Hakodate	1700m	MDN 3	3	Yutaka Take	57kg	Good	1:46.50	57.5 km/h	0:39.10	12.3L	5-4	$4.10	49	$112,290	-	1. Morino Amigo 2. Epoca Rina 3. Emergence
49 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 15	31/5/25	Kyoto	1800m	MDN 3	10	Ryusei Sakai	57kg	Good	1:53.50	57.1 km/h	0:37.80	3.8L	2-2	$5.20	14	$115,870	$9,182	1. Campidoglio 2. Mikki Condor 3. Arde Fox

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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