Sonoda Race 3

1230

Prize Money: $25,315

SIENA GRACE (3) sets the standard after leading and opening up to beat CIVIC TARUMAIN over 820m at Sonoda, and that form is the clearest winning reference despite the rise to 1230m. CIVIC TARUMAIN (6) has the obvious rematch case after improving sharply into second there, though he still has to turn the tables on a filly who had his measure. MO MO SHINE (4) brings the most consistent profile, with three placings from as many starts, and the return from 1400m may help if she can use her early pace without being softened up. TRACEUR (7) is more of a place-shaped danger coming back in trip after two 1400m runs, while WADA KATSU (1) can be positive from the inside and has a debut second to keep him in calculations.

Distance: 1230m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: COND

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Wada Katsu (1) 24
Trainer: Tomoyoshi Takamoto(SONODA)
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $14,161
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: MOANIN (USA)

Dam: MERCIFUL RAIN (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

Track

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Season

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1st Up

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2nd Up

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Non-Metro

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Dirt

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Firm

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Clockwise

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Distance Range Last 6 months

820m

Comments

Showed early speed on debut when second over 820m at Sonoda, beaten three lengths by One Noel after leading to the turn. He was then fourth behind Le Jouet at the same course and trip, beaten eight and a half lengths after sitting behind the leaders at long odds. Barrier one helps him hold a position, but the rise to 1230m is the obvious test and he profiles as a place hope rather than a firm winning choice.

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
4th of 8	21/8/26	Sonoda	820m	COND 2	2	Wataru Hirose	56kg	Fast	0:50.70	58.2 km/h	8.5L	3-3	$43	16	$20,776	$1,731	1. Le Jouet 2. Akaneno Sora 3. Albatron
2nd of 8	5/8/26	Sonoda	820m	COND 2	4	Wataru Hirose	56kg	Fast	0:52.70	56.0 km/h	3.0L	1-1	$5.70	-	$55,935	$12,430	1. One Noel 2. Wada Katsu 3. Smile Mining

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

4th of 8

21/8/26

Sonoda

820m

COND 2

Wataru Hirose

56kg

Fast

0:50.70

58.2 km/h

8.5L

3-3

$43

$20,776

$1,731

1. Le Jouet

2. Akaneno Sora

3. Albatron

2nd of 8

5/8/26

Sonoda

820m

COND 2

Wataru Hirose

56kg

Fast

0:52.70

56.0 km/h

3.0L

1-1

$5.70

$55,935

$12,430

1. One Noel

2. Wada Katsu

3. Smile Mining

Samasama (2) 5625
Trainer: Kazuhiro Chonan(NISHIWAKI)
Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $6,798
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: EPOCA D'ORO (JPN)

Dam: TREE LUCKY HIME (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 0-1-0

Track

4: 0-1-0

Season

4: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

4: 0-1-0

Dirt

4: 0-1-0

Firm

2: 0-1-0

Clockwise

4: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

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Trainer

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Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

820m - 1400m

Comments

Was well beaten when fifth over 1400m at Sonoda last start, settling handy but failing to quicken behind Bhadra after starting at long odds. The run prior was better, finishing second to Mo Mo Impact in a small field, beaten four lengths. Class relief gives him some setup help, but he was also behind Mo Mo Shine recently and needs a sharper closing effort.

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
5th of 7	26/8/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	5	Kazuyuki Watase	56kg	Fast	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	21.5L	2-3	$18	42	$25,570	-	1. Bhadra 2. Mo Mo Shine 3. Kashino Spirytus
42 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 5	15/7/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	2	Sasaki Serei	54kg	Fast	1:34.90	53.1 km/h	4.0L	1-1	$7.60	20	$30,590	$6,798	1. Mo Mo Impact 2. Samasama 3. Kashino Spirytus
6th of 10	25/6/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 2	4	Shiotsu Rina	52kg	R	1:31.50	55.1 km/h	14.4L	1-4	$160	15	$22,067	-	1. Yakumo Venus 2. Copano Edo Series 3. Ena South
5th of 7	10/6/26	Sonoda	820m	COND 2	1	Tatsuya Takemura	56kg	Good	0:51.80	57.0 km/h	7.3L	4-3	$5.20	-	$55,166	-	1. Mo Mo Impact 2. Soul And Soul 3. Kojun Niko Shin

Siena Grace (3) 41
Trainer: Hiroyuki Yamaguchi()
Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $15,315
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: INCANTATION (JPN)

Dam: TAGANO DINNER (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

2: 1-0-0

Firm

2: 1-0-0

Clockwise

2: 1-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

820m

Comments

Made strong progress at her second start, leading to the turn and opening up to win over 820m at Sonoda by just under two lengths from Civic Tarumain. She was a dominant favourite at very short odds there, which adds confidence to the form. Her debut fourth behind Brave Ten showed she was still learning to finish off, so the rise to 1230m remains the main query, but she brings the best winning profile.

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 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

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 6

21/8/26

Sonoda

820m

COND 2

F Komaki

55kg

Fast

0:51.30

57.5 km/h

1.8L

1-1

$1.20f

$19,178

$10,654

1. Siena Grace

2. Civic Tarumain

3. Crying Avenue

4th of 7

5/8/26

Sonoda

820m

COND 2

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

Mo Mo Shine (4) 232
Trainer: Hiroki Minami(SONODA)
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $20,868
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Dark Bay Filly

Sire: LE VENT SE LEVE (JPN)

Dam: ALETTA REGINA (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-2-1

Track

3: 0-2-1

Season

3: 0-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

3: 0-2-1

Dirt

3: 0-2-1

Firm

3: 0-2-1

Clockwise

3: 0-2-1

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Horse

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Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

820m - 1400m

Comments

Has placed in all three starts at Sonoda, most recently second over 1400m when beaten seven lengths by Bhadra after being close enough but battling into the minor money. Two back she was third to Microphone, again safely held but honest. The return to 1230m is a new challenge, yet her consistency and the presence of Tomohiro Yoshimura keep her in the main chances.

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	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

Torio Party (5) 3
Trainer: Ikkoo Tanaka(SONODA)
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $7,769
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: VAN GOGH (USA)

Dam: NUAGES D'OR (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-1

Track

1: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

1: 0-0-1

Firm

1: 0-0-1

Clockwise

1: 0-0-1

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Horse

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Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

820m

Comments

Placed on debut at Sonoda over 820m, finishing third behind Copano Jamaica after travelling well to the turn and working home only fairly. She was an outside chance in betting, so the market did not miss her completely, and she should take race experience from it. Even so, the move to 1230m asks a new question and she needs a stronger finish to trouble the main chances.

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
3rd of 7	27/8/26	Sonoda	820m	COND 2	3	Wataru Hirose	55kg	Fast	0:51.10	57.8 km/h	6.0L	4-3	$9.30	-	$55,935	$7,769	1. Copano Jamaica 2. Ninen Tsuki Gumi 3. Torio Party

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

3rd of 7

27/8/26

Sonoda

820m

COND 2

Wataru Hirose

55kg

Fast

0:51.10

57.8 km/h

6.0L

4-3

$9.30

$55,935

$7,769

1. Copano Jamaica

2. Ninen Tsuki Gumi

3. Torio Party

Civic Tarumain (6) 52
Trainer: Motohiro Koma()
Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $4,262
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: HOKKO TARUMAE (JPN)

Dam: AL REGALO (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-1-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

2: 0-1-0

Dirt

2: 0-1-0

Firm

2: 0-1-0

Clockwise

2: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

820m

Comments

Improved sharply second-up when runner-up to Siena Grace over 820m at Sonoda, beaten just under two lengths after settling rearward and travelling well to the turn. His debut fifth behind Brave Ten was much plainer, beaten seven lengths at long odds, so the upward curve is clear. He has to overturn the recent result and handle 1230m, but he is a genuine winning danger if that progress continues.

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
2nd of 6	21/8/26	Sonoda	820m	COND 2	7	Osamu Shimohara	56kg	Fast	0:51.30	57.5 km/h	1.8L	2-2	$3.20	16	$19,178	$4,262	1. Siena Grace 2. Civic Tarumain 3. Crying Avenue
5th of 7	5/8/26	Sonoda	820m	COND 2	1	Mai Fukuhara	56kg	Fast	0:51.90	56.9 km/h	7.0L	6-6	$27	-	$55,935	-	1. Brave Ten 2. Xiaowuying 3. Smile Token

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

2nd of 6

21/8/26

Sonoda

820m

COND 2

Osamu Shimohara

56kg

Fast

0:51.30

57.5 km/h

1.8L

2-2

$3.20

$19,178

$4,262

1. Siena Grace

2. Civic Tarumain

3. Crying Avenue

5th of 7

5/8/26

Sonoda

820m

COND 2

Mai Fukuhara

56kg

Fast

0:51.90

56.9 km/h

7.0L

6-6

$27

$55,935

1. Brave Ten

2. Xiaowuying

3. Smile Token

Cho Champion (7) 08
Trainer: Makoto Orita()
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: NOBLE MISSION (GB)

Dam: KARUSTONE HEINE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

1: 0-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

820m - 1200m

Comments

Was tailed off over 820m at Sonoda last start, finishing last behind Le Jouet after being well back at the turn and making no impression. His debut in a 2yo NEWCOMER at Kokura was also poor, finishing second last and well beaten by 26 lengths behind Bluechip. Class relief is noted, but he has been unwanted in both markets and needs a major turnaround.

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
8th of 8	21/8/26	Sonoda	820m	COND 2	1	Osamu Shimohara	56kg	Fast	0:50.70	58.2 km/h	42.8L	8-8	$42	48	$20,776	-	1. Le Jouet 2. Akaneno Sora 3. Albatron
48 Day Freshen-Up
12th of 13	4/7/26	Kokura	1200m	NEWCOMER 2	5	Yoshihito Nagaoka	55kg	Y	1:09.80	61.9 km/h	25.8L	13-13	$281	-	$133,090	-	1. Bluechip 2. Prinkipissa 3. Shallow Forest

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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