Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
JO BOOK NOIX (9) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish seventh over 1400m at Himeji. Will be on the speed in transit and is expected to take some running down. TENKU WORLD (6) was quickly into stride over 1400m at Himeji last time and dug deep to score by 0.8 lengths. Meeting a deeper field this time but he cannot be underestimated. CHARMY EYES (2) improved last time out to score by half a length over 800m at Himeji. Can go back-to-back. NISHINO FOUR LEAF (5) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by a head over 1800m at Himeji. Cannot be ruled out based on the latest effort.

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cherry Ouranos with 52kg at $3.10. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Himeji on January 22 over 1500m, 4 len behind Sakura Thebes carrying 52kg at $100.20. Draws well but others preferred.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 25/02/2025 | 34 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:35.60 | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |
3/8 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:43.90 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $100.20 |
9/12 | 08/01/2025 | 8 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 12-12-9 | 12 |
| 16.6L | $91.30 |
8/10 | 31/12/2024 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 0:52.30 | 10-10-8 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $20.80 |
5/11 | 10/12/2024 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:33.30 | 10-8-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $84.30 |
6/9 | 27/11/2024 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 1:37.30 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $42.60 |

Jockey: Manato Takahashi
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Himeji February 18 over 800m defeating Lacus Gaudii with 53kg at $15.30. Before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 7 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Smart Plaisir with 51kg at $4.50. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 18/02/2025 | 11 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 53kg | 0:50.60 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.30 |
4/12 | 07/02/2025 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 0:51.20 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $4.50 |
8/12 | 15/01/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:32.90 | 2-3-8 | 11 |
| 12.7L | $14.20 |
9/12 | 02/01/2025 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:32.70 | 4-6-9 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $128.20 |
5/10 | 17/12/2024 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $24.00 |
6/10 | 27/11/2024 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,866.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:32.70 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meisho Magoichi with 53kg at $170.10. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on January 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Precious Stone carrying 54kg at $29.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 28/01/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 7-10-9 | 10 |
| 14.7L | $170.10 |
10/10 | 08/01/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:36.70 | 3-7-10 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $29.80 |
7/12 | 25/12/2024 | 36 | C3 3U | $14,783.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $5.90 |
3/12 | 19/11/2024 | 28 | C3 3U | $14,358.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 54kg | 1:38.50 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $25.50 |
6/10 | 22/10/2024 | 13 | C3 3U | $14,568.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 1:38.60 | 2-6-6 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $22.20 |
4/12 | 09/10/2024 | 20 | C3 3U | $14,568.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 1-2-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful entire. Most recently second last of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 14 len behind Nanan carrying 56kg at $13.30. Before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on January 30 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Huzhao with 56kg at $175.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 20/02/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 2-7-8 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $13.30 |
8/12 | 30/01/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 0:50.80 | 11-9-8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $175.90 |
9/12 | 16/01/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,964.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 0:50.90 | 11-9-9 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $72.00 |
6/12 | 03/01/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,964.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 8-9-6 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $9.10 |
8/9 | 19/12/2024 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 4-6-8 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $17.20 |
1/12 | 26/11/2024 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 0:51.90 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a head at Himeji February 27 over 1800m defeating Oreno Sugowaza with 52kg at $36.40. The race before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Traumbild carrying 52kg at $43.10. Racing well and can win again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 27/02/2025 | 8 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 2:05.00 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $36.40 |
5/10 | 19/02/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:35.10 | 4-6-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $43.10 |
5/12 | 06/02/2025 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:34.80 | 7-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $32.50 |
7/10 | 21/01/2025 | 17 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 0:51.20 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $25.90 |
4/12 | 04/01/2025 | 10 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:34.30 | 9-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $12.90 |
3/11 | 25/12/2024 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:33.90 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Himeji February 26 over 1400m defeating Kikuno May Storm with 54kg at $2.40. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hiiragi carrying 54kg at $1.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 26/02/2025 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:35.60 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
2/12 | 06/02/2025 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:34.80 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
2/12 | 16/01/2025 | 28 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.20 |
5/10 | 19/12/2024 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 4-2-5 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $7.70 |
4/10 | 28/11/2024 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kosuke Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 7-4-4 | 10 |
| 32.3L | $3.80 |
3/10 | 07/11/2024 | 35 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Yuuta Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 38 len behind Grun Wald with 54kg at $51.40. Before that 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Kimon Carrington carrying 54kg at $17.80. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 20/02/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 3-7-9 | 1 |
| 38.2L | $51.40 |
4/9 | 07/02/2025 | 26 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 54kg | 1:35.50 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $17.80 |
8/11 | 12/01/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,219.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 51kg | 1:33.70 | 5-5-8 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $12.10 |
4/8 | 29/12/2024 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 51kg | 1:50.50 | 5-7-4 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $46.90 |
5/10 | 14/12/2024 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 51kg | 1:32.80 | 4-4-5 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $96.30 |
6/10 | 30/11/2024 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,866.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 8-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $158.60 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Jackson Roots with 56kg at $233.80. The race before that second last of 9 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 14 len behind Kikuno Vers carrying 56kg at $63.70. Other runners are much more appealing.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 27/02/2025 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $233.80 |
8/9 | 11/02/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 6-9-8 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $63.70 |
6/10 | 21/01/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $73.60 |
1/10 | 30/12/2024 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:23.00 | 7-7-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $22.60 |
5/12 | 11/12/2024 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 7-3-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $321.80 |
6/10 | 28/11/2024 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 10-7-6 | 5 |
| 34.1L | $39.50 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Himeji February 6 over 1400m defeating T O Stella carrying 54kg at $1.80. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lant with 54kg at $2.50. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 25/02/2025 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 2-3-7 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $2.50 |
1/12 | 06/02/2025 | 125 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
7/11 | 04/10/2024 | 34 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 3-4-7 | 11 |
| 12.4L | $4.90 |
6/18 | 31/08/2024 | 7 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Nanako Fujita | 53kg | 1:34.40 | 16-14-6 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $10.20 |
2/18 | 24/08/2024 | 6 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Nanako Fujita | 53kg | 1:08.90 | 10-10-2 | 16 |
| 1.5L | $6.60 |
2/18 | 18/08/2024 | 22 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Nanako Fujita | 53kg | 1:21.50 | 7-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cho Umakuiku with 50kg at $106.50. The start before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Collegium carrying 50kg at $159.80. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 26/02/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:33.50 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $106.50 |
10/10 | 06/02/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:34.50 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $159.80 |
1/12 | 15/01/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:35.90 | 10-8-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
2/10 | 31/12/2024 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $30.50 |
7/12 | 10/12/2024 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:35.00 | 11-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $52.90 |
3/9 | 27/11/2024 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:37.30 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nanan carrying 54kg at $59. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Himeji February 7 over 1400m defeating Audrey with 54kg at $9.30. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 20/02/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 4-2-5 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $59.00 |
1/11 | 07/02/2025 | 44 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 1:37.30 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.30 |
8/12 | 25/12/2024 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $68.00 |
7/12 | 05/12/2024 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 3-2-7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $29.30 |
9/10 | 13/11/2024 | 48 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:33.60 | 3-6-9 | 10 |
| 18.2L | $29.40 |
2/10 | 26/09/2024 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,644.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 51kg | 1:33.60 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $12.50 |