Sonoda Race 7

1400

Prize Money: $52,102

BHADRA (7) is clearly the benchmark after stringing together two wins at this venue, the latest by just under two lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite after a seven-length defeat of MO MO SHINE the run prior. She has three wins and a placing from four starts and is unbeaten both at this track and at the distance, so the form profile is hard to fault. MARU THUNDER (3) is the most interesting threat, having won his only start by five lengths at this track when heavily supported, and he has already shown he handles the 1400m. MO MO SHINE (6) has been honest throughout, winning by three lengths over 1230m last start after chasing BHADRA home, though that seven-length gap leaves her with ground to make up. MICROPHONE (8) resumes after two months, but his four-length win at this venue last time and perfect two-start place record make him a genuine minor-placing contender.

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

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Princess Road (1) 4641
Trainer: Nishikawa Shinya()
Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $19,263
Win / Place: 25% / 25%

2 yo Dark Bay Filly

Sire: OMEGA PERFUME (JPN)

Dam: SANDERSONIA (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-0

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

4: 1-0-0

Dirt

4: 1-0-0

Firm

3: 0-0-0

Clockwise

4: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1230m - 1400m

Comments

Finished too well over 1230m at this track last start, beating Gamila's Saipan by three and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. The concern is the step back to 1400m, where she has been unplaced in three tries, and she was beaten over 18 lengths by Bhadra at this venue two runs ago. That leaves her with plenty to find despite the last-start win.

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 6	11/9/26	Sonoda	1230m	COND 2	4	Kosuke Takahashi	52kg	M	1:24.50	52.4 km/h	3.5L	4-1	$3.30	16	$22,384	$12,436	1. Princess Road 2. Gamila's Saipan 3. Katsu Yozan
4th of 7	26/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	7	Kosuke Takahashi	52kg	Fast	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	18.5L	5-5	$96	19	$25,570	$2,131	1. Bhadra 2. Mo Mo Shine 3. Kashino Spirytus
6th of 7	7/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	4	Kosuke Takahashi	52kg	Fast	1:34.40	53.4 km/h	15.3L	6-7	$99	22	$19,178	-	1. Microphone 2. Angelus Ring 3. Mo Mo Shine
4th of 5	16/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	1	Teppei Kotani	54kg	Fast	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	62.5L	5-4	$25	-	$56,351	$4,696	1. Cool Sky 2. Microphone 3. Poisson D'or

Mozu Heart (2) 74355
Trainer: Toshifumi Oyama()
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $4,522
Win / Place: 0% / 20%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: MOZU ASCOT (USA)

Dam: MOZU NATIVE (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

4: 0-0-1

Season

5: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

5: 0-0-1

Dirt

5: 0-0-1

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

5: 0-0-1

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

1100m - 1400m

Comments

Was a beaten odds-on favourite over 1230m at this track last start, finishing fifth and over 10 lengths from Nippon Seira after failing to make headway. The previous run was even more worrying when she led and then dropped out badly. She has placed once at this track and distance, but the recent form leaves her with a major turnaround required.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

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 12	4/9/26	Sonoda	1230m	COND 2	8	Toyokazu Tano	55kg	R	1:23.60	53.0 km/h	10.5L	9-5	$1.80f	36	$19,178	-	1. Nippon Seira 2. Beryl Blade 3. Mild After
36 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	30/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	4	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	Fast	1:34.10	53.6 km/h	35.8L	1-5	$5.50	22	$48,301	-	1. God's Favorite 2. Soul And Soul 3. Hina Decollete
3rd of 11	8/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	11	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	Good	1:33.20	54.1 km/h	13.5L	3-2	$2.70	13	$19,320	$2,683	1. Snap Call 2. Belle Deesse 3. Mozu Heart
4th of 10	25/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	2	Sakito Yamamoto	55kg	R	1:31.50	55.1 km/h	5.9L	1-4	$44	30	$22,067	$1,839	1. Yakumo Venus 2. Copano Edo Series 3. Ena South
7th of 9	26/5/26	Monbetsu	1100m	COND 2	6	Junichiro Agishi	54kg	Good	1:07.80	58.4 km/h	17.3L	7-8	$19	-	$35,928	-	1. Double Game 2. Ikemen Monster 3. Bellagio Passion

Maru Thunder (3) 1
Trainer: Motohiro Koma()
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $31,075
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

Dominant Win Last Start

2 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: CURREN BLACK HILL (JPN)

Dam: QUICKSTEP (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

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

Comments

Made a strong impression on debut at this track, winning by five lengths from Yakumo Flora after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. That came at 1400m, so he has already ticked the distance box, and he should take useful improvement into his second start. With Wataru Hirose staying aboard and the win carrying real authority, he is a serious winning chance again.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

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 7	3/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	7	Wataru Hirose	56kg	Good	1:32.60	54.4 km/h	5.0L	3-1	$1.20f	-	$55,935	$31,075	1. Maru Thunder 2. Yakumo Flora 3. Cherry Squall

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 7

3/9/26

Sonoda

1400m

COND 2

Wataru Hirose

56kg

Good

1:32.60

54.4 km/h

5.0L

3-1

$1.20f

$55,935

$31,075

1. Maru Thunder

2. Yakumo Flora

3. Cherry Squall

Siena Grace (4) 412
Trainer: Hiroyuki Yamaguchi()
Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $20,645
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: INCANTATION (JPN)

Dam: TAGANO DINNER (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 1-1-0

Track

3: 1-1-0

Season

3: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

3: 1-1-0

Dirt

3: 1-1-0

Firm

2: 1-0-0

Clockwise

3: 1-1-0

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

820m - 1230m

Comments

Ran second over 1230m at this track last start, beaten three lengths by Mo Mo Shine after being right there but only holding on fairly. She had won over 820m the run before as a dominant odds-on favourite, so the jump to 1400m is a new test. Her overall record is sound, but the distance stretch and latest defeat temper the appeal.

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
2nd of 7	11/9/26	Sonoda	1230m	COND 2	3	Tatsuya Takemura	55kg	M	1:21.30	54.5 km/h	3.0L	2-1	$4.60	21	$23,983	$5,330	1. Mo Mo Shine 2. Siena Grace 3. Civic Tarumain
1st of 6	21/8/26	Sonoda	820m	COND 2	6	F Komaki	55kg	Fast	0:51.30	57.5 km/h	1.8L	1-1	$1.20f	16	$19,178	$10,654	1. Siena Grace 2. Civic Tarumain 3. Crying Avenue
4th of 7	5/8/26	Sonoda	820m	COND 2	5	F Komaki	55kg	Fast	0:51.90	56.9 km/h	3.0L	2-2	$6.20	-	$55,935	$4,661	1. Brave Ten 2. Xiaowuying 3. Smile Token

Rock On D'Oro (5) 21
Trainer: Ishibashi Mitsuru()
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $24,064
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

2 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: NEW YEAR'S DAY (USA)

Dam: D'S FACTOR (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

2: 1-1-0

Season

2: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 1-1-0

Dirt

2: 1-1-0

Firm

1: 0-1-0

Clockwise

2: 1-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

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

1230m - 1400m

Comments

Came from back in the field to win over 1230m at this track last start, beating Kojun Niko Shin by a length as odds-on favourite. His debut second behind Charming Night gives him a placing at around this trip, and he is yet to miss a place in two starts. Even so, this looks a deeper 1400m test and others bring stronger winning claims.

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 12	4/9/26	Sonoda	1230m	COND 2	8	Tomohiro Yoshimura	56kg	R	1:21.50	54.3 km/h	1.0L	9-6	$1.50f	37	$20,776	$11,542	1. Rock On D'oro 2. Kojun Niko Shin 3. Hina Decollete
37 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 5	29/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	3	Tomohiro Yoshimura	56kg	Fast	1:33.00	54.2 km/h	3.5L	3-1	$1.90f	-	$56,351	$12,522	1. Charming Night 2. Rock On D'oro 3. Traceur

Mo Mo Shine (6) 2321
Trainer: Hiroki Minami(SONODA)
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $34,192
Win / Place: 25% / 100%

2 yo Dark Bay Filly

Sire: LE VENT SE LEVE (JPN)

Dam: ALETTA REGINA (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-2-1

Distance

2: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-1

Track

4: 1-2-1

Season

4: 1-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

4: 1-2-1

Dirt

4: 1-2-1

Firm

3: 0-2-1

Clockwise

4: 1-2-1

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

820m - 1400m

Comments

Put the race away sharply over 1230m at this track last start, scoring by three lengths from Siena Grace as a short odds-on favourite. Two back she chased Bhadra home and was beaten seven lengths, which is the key form reference against the top pick. Her four-start record is very reliable and she has placed twice at the distance, making her a solid place hope again.

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
1st of 7	11/9/26	Sonoda	1230m	COND 2	4	Tomohiro Yoshimura	55kg	M	1:21.30	54.5 km/h	3.0L	3-1	$1.50f	16	$23,983	$13,324	1. Mo Mo Shine 2. Siena Grace 3. Civic Tarumain
2nd of 7	26/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	6	Tomohiro Yoshimura	55kg	Fast	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	7.0L	3-2	$4.10	19	$25,570	$5,682	1. Bhadra 2. Mo Mo Shine 3. Kashino Spirytus
3rd of 7	7/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	3	Tomohiro Yoshimura	55kg	Fast	1:34.40	53.4 km/h	6.0L	1-1	$5.00	16	$19,178	$2,664	1. Microphone 2. Angelus Ring 3. Mo Mo Shine
2nd of 7	22/7/26	Sonoda	820m	COND 2	3	Wataru Hirose	55kg	Fast	0:50.90	58.0 km/h	2.0L	3-2	$3.00	-	$56,351	$12,522	1. Lagertha 2. Mo Mo Shine 3. Hiro Shige Wonder

Bhadra (7) 13x11
Trainer: Ikkoo Tanaka(SONODA)
Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $112,028
Win / Place: 75% / 100%

Unbeaten the Track / Distance

Going for the Hat-Trick

2 yo Dark Bay Filly

Sire: TALISMANIC (GB)

Dam: KIKUNO SHINE (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 3-0-1

Distance

2: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 2-0-0

Track

2: 2-0-0

Season

4: 3-0-1

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

Non-Metro

4: 3-0-1

Dirt

4: 3-0-1

Firm

3: 2-0-1

Clockwise

4: 3-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

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

1000m - 1400m

Comments

Has returned in excellent order with two wins at this venue, most recently beating God's Favorite by just under two lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. The start prior she put seven lengths on Mo Mo Shine, and that runner has since won, giving the form extra substance. With three wins and a placing from four starts, plus an unbeaten record at both this track and the distance, she sets a clear standard.

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
1st of 9	17/9/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND	9	Shuji Akaoka	55kg	M	1:32.90	54.3 km/h	1.8L	1-1	$1.01f	22	$111,920	$62,178	1. Bhadra 2. God's Favorite 3. Angel Ring
1st of 7	26/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	4	F Komaki	55kg	Fast	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	7.0L	1-1	$1.10f	70	$25,570	$14,206	1. Bhadra 2. Mo Mo Shine 3. Kashino Spirytus
70 Day Spell
3rd of 10	17/6/26	Monbetsu	1200m	COND	8	Eita Inoue	55kg	Fast	1:14.60	57.9 km/h	3.0L	4-1	$24	42	$71,366	$9,194	1. Double Game 2. Copano Sicilia 3. Bhadra
42 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	6/5/26	Monbetsu	1000m	COND 2	1	Ryu Abe	55kg	Fast	1:01.40	58.6 km/h	5.0L	1-1	$7.80	-	$43,114	$26,450	1. Bhadra 2. New Harpy 3. Yamanin Risette

Microphone (8) 21
Trainer: Masashi Atarashi()
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $23,176
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: NEW YEAR'S DAY (USA)

Dam: GIUDECCA (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-1-0

Distance

2: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Track

2: 1-1-0

Season

2: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 1-1-0

Dirt

2: 1-1-0

Firm

2: 1-1-0

Clockwise

2: 1-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

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

Comments

Resumes after a two-month break following a decisive win at this track, where he beat Angelus Ring by four lengths as a dominant odds-on favourite. His debut second behind Cool Sky was also sound, and he has finished in the quinella at both starts. The gap between runs is worth noting, but the profile is progressive enough to keep him in the placing mix.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

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 7	7/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	7	Tomohiro Sasada	56kg	Fast	1:34.40	53.4 km/h	4.0L	3-1	$1.10f	22	$19,178	$10,654	1. Microphone 2. Angelus Ring 3. Mo Mo Shine
2nd of 5	16/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	4	Tomohiro Sasada	56kg	Fast	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	2.5L	3-3	$4.70	-	$56,351	$12,522	1. Cool Sky 2. Microphone 3. Poisson D'or

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 7

7/8/26

Sonoda

1400m

COND 2

Tomohiro Sasada

56kg

Fast

1:34.40

53.4 km/h

4.0L

3-1

$1.10f

$19,178

$10,654

1. Microphone

2. Angelus Ring

3. Mo Mo Shine

2nd of 5

16/7/26

Sonoda

1400m

COND 2

Tomohiro Sasada

56kg

Fast

1:32.30

54.6 km/h

2.5L

3-3

$4.70

$56,351

$12,522

1. Cool Sky

2. Microphone

3. Poisson D'or

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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