Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 820
BACHELO REX (8) did a good job last start to finish third at Himeji over 800m, beaten half a length. Should be at his peak now. Leading contender. SUN BRIDGE (9) missed the frame last start over 800m at Himeji, finishing eighth. Can do better here. DAINI CENTER SEIRA (3) failed to make an impression last time out when finishing eighth over 800m at Himeji. Capable of a big run. SHIYU BLACK (2) was tenth over 800m at Himeji at his latest appearance. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 11 len behind Tamano Luna carrying 53kg at $18.10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 820m, 7 len behind D S Bee with 54kg at $179.70. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
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10/11 | 26/02/2025 | 118 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 53kg | 0:51.20 | 11-10-10 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $18.10 |
5/10 | 31/10/2024 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,631.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 51kg | 0:52.30 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $10.30 |
6/9 | 16/10/2024 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,631.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 0:51.80 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $10.10 |
5/10 | 27/09/2024 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,644.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 0:51.70 | 10-10-5 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $29.30 |
3/9 | 13/09/2024 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,644.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 0:53.50 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
2/10 | 29/08/2024 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,666.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Shunya Hasebe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 800m, 16 len behind Into The Flow carrying 53kg at $9.90. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on January 9 over 1230m, 19 len behind Lux Alm carrying 56kg at $9.70. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 13/02/2025 | 35 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 0:49.90 | 9-9-10 | 11 |
| 16.0L | $9.90 |
9/10 | 09/01/2025 | 51 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 5-7-9 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $9.70 |
5/12 | 19/11/2024 | 103 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.90 |
7/11 | 08/08/2024 | 36 | C2 3U | $13,809.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 52kg | 1:21.60 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $2.60 |
8/8 | 03/07/2024 | 66 | COND 3 | $15,246.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:51.00 | 1-7-8 | 6 |
| 72.3L | $7.80 |
8/16 | 28/04/2024 | 60 | MDN 3 | $106,310.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 3-3-8 | 14 |
| 9.1L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Manato Takahashi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 5 len behind Meiner Spica carrying 56kg at $132.70. The race before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 11 over 800m, 9 len behind Mon Shuttle carrying 56kg at $371.90. Can win based on best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 24/02/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $132.70 |
9/12 | 11/02/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 0:51.20 | 12-10-9 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $371.90 |
6/12 | 28/01/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $89.90 |
8/10 | 15/01/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 5-6-8 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $54.50 |
10/10 | 31/12/2024 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 54kg | 0:52.30 | 7-8-10 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $37.50 |
10/12 | 19/12/2024 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 54kg | 0:50.20 | 6-7-10 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $301.20 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track January 8 over 1400m, 25 len behind Piena Felice carrying 56kg at $162.70. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at this track June 7 over 820m, 15 len behind Model Chan with 55kg at $67.80. Hard to have.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 08/01/2025 | 9 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 9-11-12 | 7 |
| 25.8L | $162.70 |
9/10 | 30/12/2024 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $76.90 |
8/10 | 17/12/2024 | 43 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $270.70 |
5/5 | 04/11/2024 | 10 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:35.50 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 41.5L | $31.50 |
9/10 | 25/10/2024 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,631.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $140.50 |
5/9 | 10/10/2024 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,631.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $32.00 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track September 12 over 1400m, 12 len behind Steel Agnes with 56kg at $46.30. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at this track November 22 2023 over 820m, 18 len behind Haste carrying 56kg at $249.40. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 181 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 | 12/09/2024 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,056.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 5-8-9 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $46.30 |
5/10 | 30/08/2024 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,666.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:33.90 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $16.70 |
2/9 | 14/08/2024 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,666.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $17.60 |
4/12 | 25/07/2024 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,905.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $65.60 |
5/12 | 11/07/2024 | 15 | C3 3U | $8,905.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $16.50 |
3/9 | 26/06/2024 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,449.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:34.60 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Himeji on January 28 over 800m, 16 len behind Tenkobahi with 56kg at $53.40. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 820m, 15 len behind Yuna Clever carrying 56kg at $40.50. Might need easier race.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 28/01/2025 | 56 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $53.40 |
10/12 | 03/12/2024 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 12-12-10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $40.50 |
8/12 | 14/11/2024 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 0:51.10 | 12-10-8 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $73.70 |
6/12 | 23/10/2024 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,631.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 12-10-6 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $93.80 |
9/10 | 11/10/2024 | 16 | C3 3U | $9,631.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 9-6-9 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $40.80 |
5/10 | 25/09/2024 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,644.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 9-4-5 | 1 |
| 32.6L | $45.40 |

Jockey: Takashi Nakata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track December 29 over 1400m, 16 len behind Taiki Zipangu carrying 54kg at $62.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at this track January 9 2024 over 1400m, 17 len behind T K Vino carrying 54kg at $6.10. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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10/10 | 29/12/2024 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 1-3-10 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $62.40 |
6/12 | 11/12/2024 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $51.30 |
8/10 | 21/11/2024 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,866.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 2-4-8 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $63.40 |
4/10 | 31/10/2024 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $44.10 |
10/10 | 11/10/2024 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 1-7-10 | 3 |
| 42.7L | $13.50 |
1/10 | 18/09/2024 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,056.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $14.40 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 0.5 len behind Welcome Kirishima carrying 55kg at $2.10. Before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 7 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Smart Plaisir with 56kg at $3.90. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 18/02/2025 | 11 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
8/12 | 07/02/2025 | 17 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 0:51.20 | 5-5-8 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $3.90 |
3/10 | 21/01/2025 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 0:51.20 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
4/10 | 31/12/2024 | 179 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 0:52.00 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $2.90 |
3/12 | 05/07/2024 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,721.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 0:52.10 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.20 |
11/12 | 21/06/2024 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $13,084.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 4-7-11 | 6 |
| 70.1L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Kazuma Ookaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at Himeji on January 23 over 800m, 7 len behind Mighty Warrior carrying 54kg at $83.70. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on January 3 over 820m, 9 len behind Latizia with 54kg at $77. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 48 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 | 23/01/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 0:50.80 | 3-5-8 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $83.70 |
10/12 | 03/01/2025 | 29 | C2 4U | $13,964.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 7-7-10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $77.00 |
11/12 | 05/12/2024 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,962.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 0:51.50 | 8-8-11 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
1/11 | 24/10/2024 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,631.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Hijikata Sota | 51kg | 0:51.80 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
6/10 | 27/09/2024 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,644.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 51kg | 0:51.70 | 3-3-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.10 |
7/12 | 04/09/2024 | 110 | C3 3U | $9,644.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 51kg | 0:52.00 | 2-2-7 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 18 len behind Welcome Kirishima with 56kg at $222.90. The start before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on January 28 over 800m, 20 len behind Tenkobahi carrying 56kg at $309.10. Others have better prospects.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 18/02/2025 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 0:52.00 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $222.90 |
12/12 | 28/01/2025 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 11-11-12 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $309.10 |
8/10 | 08/01/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 56kg | 0:53.00 | 10-10-8 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $191.50 |
12/12 | 26/12/2024 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 0:52.10 | 11-12-12 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $158.10 |
12/12 | 03/12/2024 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 10-10-12 | 12 |
| 17.3L | $283.60 |
12/12 | 14/11/2024 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 0:51.10 | 6-8-12 | 10 |
| 15.7L | $372.00 |