Sonoda Race 12 - Race 12 - 1230
MATTHIAS (10) returns from a break of four months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fifth over 1230m at this track. Ideally placed to score while fresh. BUCHI A (1) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1230m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. HANUMAN (2) settled towards the back of the field last start and made little impact in the straight when seventh, beaten 8 lengths, over this journey at this track. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. SMILE JONAS (8) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 16 lengths into fifth. Nicely placed to find some form.

Jockey: Manato Takahashi
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 4 len behind Riko Glock carrying 51kg at $12.70. Before that got back early 7th of 11 at Himeji on February 20 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Ingenium carrying 51kg at $56.50. Winning prospects enhanced by the inside alley.
Last Starts 18 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 | 11/03/2025 | 19 | C1 4U | $18,157.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:21.50 | 4-5-3 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $12.70 |
7/11 | 20/02/2025 | 15 | C1 4U | $19,457.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 0:49.60 | 10-10-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $56.50 |
6/12 | 05/02/2025 | 105 | C1 4U | $19,457.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:41.00 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $53.20 |
4/10 | 23/10/2024 | 28 | B2 3U | $22,357.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 6-4-4 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $25.80 |
5/7 | 25/09/2024 | 42 | B2 3U | $22,389.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $16.20 |
1/11 | 14/08/2024 | 34 | C1 3U | $18,987.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 8 len behind Riko Glock carrying 56kg at $26.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Kochi on December 29 2023 over 1600m, 9 len behind Endowment carrying 55kg at $8.50. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 11/03/2025 | 112 | C1 4U | $18,157.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $26.90 |
7/12 | 19/11/2024 | 13 | B2 3U | $22,036.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:21.10 | 9-7-7 | 12 |
| 4.2L | $9.20 |
3/10 | 06/11/2024 | 13 | B2C1 3U | $22,036.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.30 |
3/12 | 24/10/2024 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,357.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:19.70 | 8-5-3 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $41.80 |
4/11 | 04/10/2024 | 30 | B2 3U | $22,357.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:21.40 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.40 |
6/10 | 04/09/2024 | 28 | B2 3U | $22,389.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 3-3-6 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 25 len behind Mild Prime carrying 53kg at $265.40. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Apollo Tennessee with 54kg at $66.20. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn't hurt.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 11/03/2025 | 20 | B2 4U | $23,604.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 53kg | 1:30.70 | 3-5-10 | 6 |
| 25.2L | $265.40 |
10/10 | 19/02/2025 | 13 | B2 4U | $22,994.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 3-4-10 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $66.20 |
7/12 | 06/02/2025 | 22 | B2 4U | $22,994.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 1-1-7 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $16.40 |
11/12 | 15/01/2025 | 17 | A2B1 4U | $34,911.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 53kg | 1:20.30 | 2-3-11 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $118.40 |
5/12 | 29/12/2024 | 25 | B1 3U | $26,178.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 54kg | 1:21.40 | 8-8-5 | 12 |
| 2.2L | $32.00 |
6/8 | 04/12/2024 | 20 | B1 3U | $26,178.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 1:19.90 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $40.90 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1700m, 40 len behind Ray And Dance with 55kg at $129.60. The start before that ran last of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1500m, 11 len behind Polixenes with 55kg at $195.50. Needs to do more. Others better.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 12/03/2025 | 13 | B2 4U | $23,604.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 40.8L | $129.60 |
11/11 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | B2 4U | $22,994.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $195.50 |
7/10 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | B2 4U | $22,994.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 9-10-7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $135.40 |
7/12 | 28/01/2025 | 13 | B2 4U | $22,692.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 11-10-7 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $120.90 |
10/12 | 15/01/2025 | 17 | A2B1 4U | $34,911.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $95.80 |
3/12 | 29/12/2024 | 10 | B1 3U | $26,178.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 56kg | 1:21.40 | 10-10-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $196.30 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind Shimme Krosa with 56kg at $332.60. The run before that 9th of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1500m, 9 len behind Polixenes with 52kg at $219.80. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 11/03/2025 | 12 | B2 4U | $23,604.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 8-10-8 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $332.60 |
9/11 | 27/02/2025 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,994.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:38.90 | 8-5-9 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $219.80 |
9/12 | 06/02/2025 | 22 | B2 4U | $22,994.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $152.90 |
10/12 | 15/01/2025 | 16 | B2 4U | $22,692.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 6-9-10 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $175.70 |
12/12 | 30/12/2024 | 26 | COND 3U | $61,082.00 | Sonoda | 2400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 52kg | 2:49.40 | 7-12-12 | 3 |
| 24.4L | $312.70 |
8/12 | 04/12/2024 | 33 | B2 3U | $22,688.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 8-7-8 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $54.10 |

Jockey: Shunya Hasebe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 11 at Himeji on March 6 over 800m, 8 len behind Kanta Wood Tail carrying 55kg at $94.70. The run before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Taor Oma I carrying 56kg at $111.50. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 06/03/2025 | 37 | B2 4U | $23,604.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Hijikata Sota | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $94.70 |
12/12 | 28/01/2025 | 24 | B2 4U | $22,692.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 7-7-12 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $111.50 |
7/12 | 04/01/2025 | 23 | B2 4U | $22,692.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 2-1-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $71.50 |
9/10 | 12/12/2024 | 22 | B2 3U | $22,688.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 3-4-9 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $167.80 |
8/9 | 20/11/2024 | 43 | B2 3U | $22,036.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $94.60 |
12/12 | 08/10/2024 | 14 | C1 3U | $21,851.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 4-6-12 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $65.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1700m, 44 len behind Ray And Dance with 56kg at $206.80. The race before that 8th of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1500m, 9 len behind Polixenes carrying 56kg at $167.70. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
Last Starts 17 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 | 12/03/2025 | 13 | B2 4U | $23,604.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:53.90 | 3-4-9 | 9 |
| 44.1L | $206.80 |
8/11 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | B2 4U | $22,994.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 5-9-8 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $167.70 |
6/10 | 13/02/2025 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,994.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $161.00 |
8/10 | 23/01/2025 | 19 | B2 4U | $22,692.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $193.60 |
9/12 | 04/01/2025 | 61 | B2 4U | $22,692.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 10-11-9 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $206.30 |
7/7 | 04/11/2024 | 5 | B2 3U | $22,036.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $93.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful entire. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 16 len behind Mild Prime carrying 56kg at $23.10. Before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Taor Oma I carrying 56kg at $28.60. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 11/03/2025 | 42 | B2 4U | $23,604.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 16.0L | $23.10 |
9/12 | 28/01/2025 | 28 | B2 4U | $22,692.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-9 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $28.60 |
12/12 | 31/12/2024 | 19 | B2 3U | $22,688.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:20.40 | 4-8-12 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $21.80 |
5/11 | 12/12/2024 | 15 | B2 3U | $22,688.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $28.10 |
4/8 | 27/11/2024 | 23 | B2 3U | $22,036.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $13.60 |
6/7 | 04/11/2024 | 320 | B2 3U | $22,036.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 55 len behind Mild Prime with 50kg at $300.90. The start before that ran last of 8 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 10 len behind Smash Hit carrying 50kg at $189.20. Wide draw too testing.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | B2 4U | $23,604.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:30.70 | 10-11-11 | 1 |
| 55.2L | $300.90 |
8/8 | 25/02/2025 | 19 | B2 4U | $26,532.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 0:50.40 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $189.20 |
11/12 | 06/02/2025 | 23 | COND 4U | $47,758.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 48kg | 0:49.30 | 12-12-11 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $283.70 |
12/12 | 14/01/2025 | 11 | B1 4U | $26,183.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:32.80 | 4-10-12 | 12 |
| 18.8L | $450.90 |
10/10 | 03/01/2025 | 9 | B1 4U | $26,183.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:32.20 | 7-8-10 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $213.50 |
12/12 | 25/12/2024 | 36 | B1 3U | $26,178.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:31.40 | 7-10-12 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $490.40 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track December 3 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Hokuzan Burly carrying 57kg at $2.10. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Kochi November 25 2023 over 1400m, 10 len behind Grenat Peak with 56kg at $6.80. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 03/12/2024 | 27 | B2 3U | $22,688.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $2.10 |
1/10 | 06/11/2024 | 54 | B2 3U | $22,036.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:20.30 | 9-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
2/10 | 13/09/2024 | 22 | B2 3U | $22,389.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.70 |
1/12 | 22/08/2024 | 13 | C1 3U | $18,987.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
2/8 | 09/08/2024 | 21 | C1 3U | $18,987.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
2/9 | 19/07/2024 | 23 | C1 3U | $15,901.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 27 len behind Girls' Heroine with 56kg at $168.90. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Himeji on January 23 2024 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kfir with 56kg at $108.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 23 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 | 06/03/2025 | 279 | C1 4U | $19,972.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 8-11-12 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $168.90 |
7/12 | 31/05/2024 | 30 | B2 4U | $21,571.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 12-11-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $63.90 |
2/11 | 01/05/2024 | 22 | B2 4U | $21,571.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:20.40 | 10-10-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $286.80 |
8/11 | 09/04/2024 | 19 | B2 4U | $22,418.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 0:50.00 | 11-11-8 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $201.40 |
9/11 | 21/03/2024 | 29 | B1B2 4U | $27,619.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:20.60 | 7-5-9 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $64.90 |
7/12 | 21/02/2024 | 29 | B1B2 4U | $27,755.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 0:49.20 | 9-8-7 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $161.30 |