Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
PAJARO AZUL (9) appeals most first up with a strong 1400m record at Sonoda (1 win, 1 second, 2 thirds from 6) and recent consistency highlighted by four placings from his last five runs. NISHINO FOUR LEAF (8) is a danger off a pair of solid efforts at the trip, including a 3rd then 4th here with small margins. ULTIMAN (4) has claims after finishing 4th over this course last start and holds extensive track-and-distance experience. OUTSIDE BET (6) can run into it with consistent midpack 1400m efforts this prep; slight weight relief to 54kg helps. Leaning to PAJARO AZUL (9) to edge a competitive finish.

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and draws the inside after jumping from 6 last time, which could help. Latest run was 6th of 8 over 1400m at Sonoda on 14 Oct, beaten 6.11L at $13.00, after a 4th of 8 here over 1400m on 23 Sep, beaten 5.5L at $7.50. With the better gate and a solid prior effort at the trip, Itemae Buffalo can be more competitive.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:35.70 | - | 6 |
| 6.11L | $13.00 | |
| 4/8 | 23/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:34.20 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 | |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:35.60 | - | 2 |
| 3.15L | $15.00 | |
| 8/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Taizou Yamamotoya | 57kg | 01:34.30 | - | 1 |
| 11.25L | $13.00 | |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:34.90 | - | 5 |
| 5.35L | $91.00 | |
| 6/10 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:32.70 | - | 2 |
| 16L | $126.00 | |
| 7/9 | 17/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:34.20 | - | 5 |
| 5.4L | $4.33 | |
| 7/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | HEAVY | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:35.60 | - | 2 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 | |
| 5/10 | 03/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:35.70 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 | |
| 9/10 | 14/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:33.30 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $18.00 | |
| 1/10 | 24/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | HEAVY | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:34.40 | - | 10 |
| 1L | $10.00 | |
| 2/10 | 02/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:35.80 | - | 4 |
| 3L | $2.60 | |
| 6/10 | 20/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:32.80 | - | 3 |
| 13.35L | $23.00 | |
| 4/10 | 04/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:35.00 | - | 9 |
| 2.55L | $5.50 | |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:33.80 | - | 6 |
| 3L | $41.00 | |
| 3/9 | 24/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:35.20 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $19.00 | |
| 5/7 | 05/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | HEAVY | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:35.20 | - | 7 |
| 4.76L | $51.00 | |
| 9/10 | 08/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:32.70 | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $126.00 | |
| 5/11 | 15/04/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:35.10 | - | 3 |
| 6.05L | $201.00 | |
| 11/11 | 02/04/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:33.20 | - | 1 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ecoro Amore stays at 1400m after two recent Sonoda runs. Was 6th of 9 over this trip on 7 Oct, beaten 14.6L at $151.00 on GOOD, then 9th of 10 on 21 Oct on FIRM, beaten 23.05L at $301.00. Needs to find improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Shingo Ooyama | 55kg | 01:32.40 | - | 1 |
| 23.05L | $301.00 | |
| 6/9 | 07/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:33.50 | - | 8 |
| 14.6L | $151.00 | |
| 8/9 | 01/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:34.30 | - | 1 |
| 13.06L | $151.00 | |
| 11/11 | 16/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | HEAVY | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:21.00 | - | 8 |
| 15.45L | $201.00 | |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:32.50 | - | 2 |
| 22.75L | $126.00 | |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:32.40 | - | 7 |
| 23.02L | $201.00 | |
| 9/9 | 05/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:32.70 | - | 2 |
| 42.1L | $101.00 | |
| 10/10 | 23/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:31.50 | - | 2 |
| 38.31L | $251.00 | |
| 8/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:32.20 | - | 3 |
| 18.35L | $301.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:21.10 | - | 4 |
| 11.9L | $201.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:32.60 | - | 2 |
| 15.07L | $251.00 | |
| 8/9 | 29/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Shingo Ooyama | 55kg | 01:33.60 | - | 4 |
| 10L | $126.00 | |
| 1/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:35.10 | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $23.00 | |
| 7/10 | 28/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:36.60 | - | 3 |
| 9.65L | $34.00 | |
| 4/10 | 14/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Shingo Ooyama | 55kg | 01:34.10 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $91.00 | |
| 7/10 | 01/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:34.30 | - | 9 |
| 19.1L | $126.00 | |
| 8/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:36.30 | - | 7 |
| 11.6L | $67.00 | |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:37.10 | - | 5 |
| 8.75L | $201.00 | |
| 9/10 | 03/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:37.50 | - | 8 |
| 9.21L | $51.00 | |
| 10/12 | 13/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kouichi Takahata | 55kg | 01:35.00 | - | 1 |
| 11.9L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Baia Specter backs up over 1400m at Sonoda, where two starts ago she was 3rd of 7 on 2 Oct, beaten 5L at $9.50 on good ground. She then finished 9th of 10 here on 21 Oct over the same trip on firm, beaten 19.85L at $151.00. With Taizou Yamamotoya booked again, recent figures at this track and distance are mixed but include that placing two runs back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 55kg | 01:34.30 | - | 2 |
| 19.85L | $151.00 | |
| 3/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 01:36.30 | - | 8 |
| 5L | $9.50 | |
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Tasuku Nagao | 55kg | 01:35.10 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 | |
| 7/9 | 19/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 55kg | 01:35.10 | - | 8 |
| 7.36L | $61.00 | |
| 7/10 | 29/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 55kg | 01:34.40 | - | 9 |
| 14.75L | $151.00 | |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 55kg | 01:34.40 | - | 8 |
| 13.75L | $61.00 | |
| 7/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 55kg | 01:33.50 | - | 8 |
| 12.26L | $51.00 | |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Taizou Yamamotoya | 55kg | 01:35.20 | - | 1 |
| 11.35L | $151.00 | |
| 9/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Taizou Yamamotoya | 55kg | 01:35.10 | - | 6 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 | |
| 7/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 01:34.80 | - | 2 |
| 10.15L | $17.00 | |
| 9/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Taizou Yamamotoya | 55kg | 01:33.80 | - | 2 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 | |
| 2/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Taizou Yamamotoya | 55kg | 01:37.70 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 | |
| 10/10 | 19/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Kaisei Shinjou | 54kg | 01:36.70 | - | 4 |
| 15.65L | $13.00 | |
| 9/10 | 05/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Rina Shiotsu | 51kg | 01:36.20 | - | 1 |
| 9.66L | $4.33 | |
| 4/12 | 13/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 01:34.50 | - | 12 |
| 2.26L | $10.00 | |
| 3/10 | 29/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 01:34.80 | - | 9 |
| 7L | $9.50 | |
| 3/9 | 10/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 01:35.00 | - | 7 |
| 2.6L | $41.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 01:35.20 | - | 4 |
| 19.9L | $126.00 | |
| 9/12 | 29/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Manato Takahashi | 54kg | 00:52.00 | - | 1 |
| 6.4L | $61.00 | |
| 6/12 | 09/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 00:51.90 | - | 5 |
| 5.1L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1400m at Sonoda last time and held ground for 4th of 9, beaten 3.8L at $11.00 on 22 Oct, a clear improvement on his 6th of 10 over the same trip on 8 Oct. Stays at the track and trip with Rina Shiotsu aboard, and that latest run reads solid enough to be competitive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 22/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Rina Shiotsu | 54kg | 01:35.50 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 | |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:33.90 | - | 4 |
| 10.25L | $16.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:32.80 | - | 10 |
| 5.35L | $16.00 | |
| 5/9 | 11/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:33.40 | - | 2 |
| 5.55L | $51.00 | |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:33.10 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $61.00 | |
| 10/11 | 14/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:33.60 | - | 9 |
| 10.26L | $31.00 | |
| 7/12 | 23/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:31.60 | - | 2 |
| 11.1L | $14.00 | |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:33.60 | - | 7 |
| 1L | $22.00 | |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | HEAVY | Serei Sasaki | 55kg | 01:31.60 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 | |
| 7/10 | 11/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Serei Sasaki | 55kg | 01:33.80 | - | 1 |
| 7.05L | $29.00 | |
| 8/10 | 29/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:33.40 | - | 2 |
| 7.1L | $29.00 | |
| 3/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Serei Sasaki | 55kg | 01:33.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $29.00 | |
| 6/12 | 28/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | GOOD | Serei Sasaki | 55kg | 00:51.90 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 | |
| 4/10 | 14/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:32.80 | - | 10 |
| 4.51L | $26.00 | |
| 2/10 | 31/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:33.90 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $126.00 | |
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:34.60 | - | 3 |
| 7L | $41.00 | |
| 9/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Serei Sasaki | 55kg | 01:36.90 | - | 1 |
| 13L | $23.00 | |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:34.90 | - | 7 |
| 9.75L | $51.00 | |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 01:35.60 | - | 8 |
| 6.95L | $101.00 | |
| 6/10 | 22/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 01:36.50 | - | 7 |
| 6.55L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Tasman Highway backs up off a sounder Sonoda 1400m effort on 16 Oct, finishing 4th of 8, beaten 6.5L at $126.00 after a tougher 9th of 10 over the same trip on 30 Sep. Stays at 1400m and sticks with Takanori Nagai for Shinji Ootsuka. Needs to build on that latest run but the recent improvement gives some hope for a competitive showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 01:34.10 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 | |
| 9/10 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Shingo Ooyama | 57kg | 01:35.00 | - | 6 |
| 13.11L | $251.00 | |
| 9/9 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 01:32.80 | - | 3 |
| 14.65L | $251.00 | |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Souta Hijikata | 57kg | 01:33.90 | - | 6 |
| 18.3L | $126.00 | |
| 10/10 | 29/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Souta Hijikata | 57kg | 01:33.20 | - | 8 |
| 17.3L | $301.00 | |
| 10/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kaisei Shinjou | 57kg | 01:32.30 | - | 2 |
| 18.75L | $301.00 | |
| 12/12 | 25/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | HEAVY | Souta Hijikata | 57kg | 01:31.60 | - | 9 |
| 18.3L | $501.00 | |
| 12/12 | 11/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kaisei Shinjou | 57kg | 01:32.40 | - | 3 |
| 23.36L | $301.00 | |
| 12/12 | 21/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 01:32.80 | - | 6 |
| 18.4L | $201.00 | |
| 7/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:34.30 | - | 5 |
| 15.9L | $151.00 | |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:36.80 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 | |
| 8/10 | 17/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:34.60 | - | 2 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 | |
| 4/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | HEAVY | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:37.10 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 | |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:37.50 | - | 10 |
| 6.91L | $26.00 | |
| 8/12 | 13/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:34.50 | - | 8 |
| 6.03L | $41.00 | |
| 4/10 | 29/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:34.80 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $61.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:35.00 | - | 5 |
| 6.1L | $7.50 | |
| 6/10 | 18/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:35.20 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $151.00 | |
| 10/10 | 29/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:35.30 | - | 1 |
| 15.75L | $61.00 | |
| 10/10 | 16/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:34.50 | - | 5 |
| 13.43L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops to 54kg and sticks to 1400m at Sonoda after a 5th of 10 here on 23 Oct, beaten 5.05L at $15.00. Prior run was 6th of 9 over this trip on 7 Oct, beaten 6.65L at $12.00. With the weight relief and proven at the trip and track, can be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:33.10 | - | 7 |
| 5.05L | $15.00 | |
| 6/9 | 07/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:35.30 | - | 3 |
| 6.65L | $12.00 | |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:33.10 | - | 1 |
| 5.51L | $17.00 | |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:32.80 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 | |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Shuuhei Kotani | 57kg | 01:33.30 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 | |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Shuuhei Kotani | 57kg | 01:34.10 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 | |
| 8/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:32.30 | - | 9 |
| 15.01L | $51.00 | |
| 2/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:34.40 | - | 4 |
| 5L | $3.90 | |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:34.00 | - | 4 |
| 4.75L | $67.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:33.70 | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 | |
| 8/12 | 07/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | FIRM | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:20.70 | - | 11 |
| 13.35L | $51.00 | |
| 6/11 | 30/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:21.90 | - | 9 |
| 7L | $41.00 | |
| 7/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:31.50 | - | 8 |
| 20.1L | $91.00 | |
| 5/9 | 02/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:34.20 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 | |
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 01:33.00 | - | 3 |
| 9.75L | $41.00 | |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Shuuhei Kotani | 57kg | 01:35.40 | - | 4 |
| 6.55L | $81.00 | |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Shuuhei Kotani | 57kg | 01:35.60 | - | 9 |
| 5.2L | $61.00 | |
| 6/12 | 15/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | FIRM | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 01:20.60 | - | 8 |
| 4.55L | $61.00 | |
| 9/12 | 31/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | FIRM | Shuuhei Kotani | 57kg | 01:21.20 | - | 9 |
| 11.25L | $151.00 | |
| 8/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Takurou Ishida | 57kg | 01:32.90 | - | 6 |
| 11.01L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Two recent 1400m runs at Sonoda offer a guide, including 7th of 9 on 8 Oct (beaten 12.75L at $301.00) and 8th of 10 on 22 Oct (beaten 8L at $251.00). Stays at 1400m with Daichi Matsuki booked. Needs to lift on those figures but holds a consistent setup to work from.
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 | 22/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:33.20 | - | 8 |
| 8L | $251.00 | |
| 7/9 | 08/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:32.40 | - | 1 |
| 12.75L | $301.00 | |
| 7/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:31.00 | - | 6 |
| 17.6L | $201.00 | |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | HEAVY | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:32.50 | - | 10 |
| 15.1L | $251.00 | |
| 8/10 | 26/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:33.30 | - | 5 |
| 13.35L | $126.00 | |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:34.60 | - | 8 |
| 4.45L | $41.00 | |
| 6/9 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:31.60 | - | 9 |
| 15.01L | $201.00 | |
| 6/9 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:31.50 | - | 2 |
| 11.76L | $151.00 | |
| 8/10 | 24/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:21.10 | - | 6 |
| 14.9L | $20.00 | |
| 1/9 | 10/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:35.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 | |
| 8/10 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:32.80 | - | 5 |
| 12.35L | $151.00 | |
| 6/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:33.20 | - | 7 |
| 6.05L | $91.00 | |
| 4/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:34.80 | - | 7 |
| 1.85L | $4.75 | |
| 5/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:33.00 | - | 5 |
| 9.75L | $29.00 | |
| 5/10 | 26/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:33.90 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 | |
| 4/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:36.20 | - | 4 |
| 1.55L | $101.00 | |
| 4/10 | 03/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SOFT | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:36.90 | - | 3 |
| 8L | $101.00 | |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:36.70 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $67.00 | |
| 5/10 | 03/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 01:37.00 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 | |
| 6/10 | 21/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1800m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 02:09.60 | - | 10 |
| 7.6L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1400m at Sonoda after finishing 3rd of 9 here on 22 Oct, beaten 3.5L at $6.50. Prior run was 4th of 10 over this trip on 9 Oct, beaten 1.85L at $34.00, so recent efforts at the track and distance stack up. Fuuma Nanbu sticks, and the set-up mirrors those competitive runs. Solid claims to be in the mix again over 1400m at Sonoda.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Serei Sasaki | 55kg | 01:35.50 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 | |
| 4/10 | 09/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Fuuma Nanbu | 54kg | 01:33.70 | - | 7 |
| 1.85L | $34.00 | |
| 7/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:33.10 | - | 1 |
| 12.26L | $29.00 | |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:33.40 | - | 9 |
| 13L | $19.00 | |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:33.30 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 | |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:31.80 | - | 10 |
| 7.75L | $19.00 | |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:34.40 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 | |
| 8/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:20.50 | - | 1 |
| 14.26L | $201.00 | |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:34.00 | - | 5 |
| 12.55L | $91.00 | |
| 3/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 01:34.30 | - | 9 |
| 3.75L | $7.50 | |
| 8/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:33.90 | - | 6 |
| 6.15L | $81.00 | |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:35.10 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 | |
| 5/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:33.80 | - | 6 |
| 6.75L | $201.00 | |
| 8/10 | 26/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SOFT | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:23.30 | - | 6 |
| 6.91L | $126.00 | |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 57kg | 01:36.20 | - | 7 |
| 5.05L | $201.00 | |
| 9/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | HEAVY | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:35.30 | - | 3 |
| 18.85L | $61.00 | |
| 2/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:38.10 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 | |
| 8/12 | 13/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:33.60 | - | 4 |
| 7.45L | $71.00 | |
| 2/10 | 30/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:35.80 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 | |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Rina Shiotsu | 53kg | 01:34.90 | - | 6 |
| 3.05L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after about 4 months, Pajaro Azul resumes off a consistent patch having placed in 4 of his last 5. He has a solid 1400m Sonoda profile (6:1-1-2), and both recent runs were at this trip here. Latest was 3rd of 9 over 1400m at Sonoda on 10 Jul when $3.20, despite the 9.5L margin. Proven at the course and distance, he has the platform to run well fresh with Osamu Shimohara booked.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 01:31.50 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.20 | |
| 5/12 | 19/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 01:31.40 | - | 1 |
| 3L | $19.00 | |
| 1/9 | 29/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Komaki Futoshi | 56kg | 01:34.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $1.55 | |
| 3/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 01:33.70 | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $3.25 | |
| 2/12 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 01:32.50 | - | 2 |
| 20L | $15.00 | |
| 4/12 | 18/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 01:32.00 | - | 2 |
| 12.01L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Steps to 1400m at Sonoda after an 820m run here on 15 Oct when 8th of 12, beaten 7.55L at $51.00 on firm. The rise in trip gives Kenta Sugiura a different set-up to work with. With that recent hit-out, Arajai may find a more suitable rhythm over this journey.
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 | 15/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 00:51.40 | - | 2 |
| 7.55L | $51.00 | |
| 6/12 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SOFT | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 00:51.40 | - | 11 |
| 7.85L | $29.00 | |
| 8/10 | 11/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SOFT | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 00:51.60 | - | 1 |
| 8.65L | $29.00 | |
| 8/8 | 20/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 01:22.50 | - | 7 |
| 7.31L | $51.00 | |
| 11/12 | 05/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 01:22.60 | - | 3 |
| 15.8L | $61.00 | |
| 10/12 | 22/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 00:49.90 | - | 8 |
| 10.71L | $18.00 | |
| 8/12 | 02/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | HEAVY | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 01:21.70 | - | 7 |
| 8.6L | $29.00 | |
| 9/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 01:20.50 | - | 2 |
| 14.56L | $26.00 | |
| 2/10 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 01:21.90 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $101.00 | |
| 8/11 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 00:50.80 | - | 4 |
| 7.01L | $126.00 | |
| 10/11 | 23/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | HEAVY | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 01:19.50 | - | 12 |
| 17.15L | $151.00 | |
| 11/12 | 01/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | GOOD | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 00:50.80 | - | 2 |
| 9.6L | $301.00 | |
| 10/12 | 12/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 800m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 00:50.20 | - | 9 |
| 10.76L | $151.00 | |
| 9/12 | 19/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 800m | FIRM | Shingo Ooyama | 57kg | 00:51.00 | - | 4 |
| 6.15L | $251.00 | |
| 1/11 | 22/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 800m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 00:52.10 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 | |
| 9/12 | 30/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | GOOD | Serei Sasaki | 55kg | 00:52.00 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $61.00 | |
| 8/12 | 09/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Serei Sasaki | 55kg | 00:51.20 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 | |
| 4/12 | 19/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 00:52.10 | - | 6 |
| 1.85L | $20.00 | |
| 9/12 | 29/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 00:51.50 | - | 12 |
| 8.55L | $81.00 | |
| 7/12 | 16/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 00:50.70 | - | 6 |
| 11.15L | $151.00 |