Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
NISHINO YELL (1) was well fancied last start over 1400m at Himeji when third, beaten 4 lengths. Rates highly and expected to atone. NATIONAL ANTHEM (5) finished 4.5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 800m at Himeji after being in the firing line on the corner four weeks ago as $2.5 favourite. Steps up in distance today. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Best form puts her right in this. YUME KOI (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she settled well back over 1400m at Himeji, beaten 13 lengths into sixth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. A SHIN BOGEYMAN (4) hit the frame two starts ago at Himeji but ran below par last time when ninth and beaten 46 lengths over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Power Roi carrying 56kg at $1.60. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Raft carrying 56kg at $8.40. The inside stall is a real bonus.
Last Starts 31 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 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
3/10 | 19/02/2025 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 9-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.40 |
6/11 | 07/02/2025 | 10 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:37.30 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $20.50 |
6/12 | 28/01/2025 | 62 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $44.90 |
9/10 | 27/11/2024 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.40 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $109.90 |
10/10 | 14/11/2024 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 21.9L | $59.90 |

Jockey: Takashi Nakata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Gott Schein carrying 54kg at $110.50. The race before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Cresco Rocky carrying 54kg at $30.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 11 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 | 18/03/2025 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Nagao Tasuku | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 12-12-10 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $110.50 |
9/10 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 54kg | 1:35.20 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $30.60 |
7/12 | 13/02/2025 | 79 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:49.90 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $28.10 |
9/10 | 26/11/2024 | 32 | C2 3U | $11,866.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 1-10-9 | 9 |
| 20.8L | $220.00 |
9/9 | 25/10/2024 | 68 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:32.90 | 2-7-9 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $36.60 |
12/16 | 18/08/2024 | 295 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 52kg | 1:25.30 | 6-7-12 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $84.70 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 21 len behind Tanomude Homma with 56kg at $122.70. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Hamburg Hammer with 56kg at $58.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 13/03/2025 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 11-10-8 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $122.70 |
3/9 | 25/02/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:36.00 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $58.40 |
9/12 | 11/02/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:34.60 | 12-10-9 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $270.40 |
7/11 | 29/01/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:35.70 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $72.50 |
12/12 | 16/01/2025 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 4-7-12 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $229.50 |
10/12 | 04/01/2025 | 10 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 12-10-10 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $61.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 46 len behind Smart Rave carrying 54kg at $101.10. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Cherry Ouranos carrying 56kg at $6.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 12/03/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Reika Sekimoto | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 8-9-9 | 10 |
| 46.2L | $101.10 |
3/9 | 25/02/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
10/12 | 12/02/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:35.50 | 10-9-10 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $50.60 |
11/12 | 30/01/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:35.50 | 8-11-11 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $578.90 |
11/12 | 16/01/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 12-12-11 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $160.50 |
11/12 | 02/01/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 7-10-11 | 12 |
| 16.3L | $47.80 |

Jockey: Yuuta Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Tamano Luna with 55kg at $2.50. The start before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on January 21 over 1500m, 22 len behind Fevrier with 54kg at $267.90. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 26/02/2025 | 36 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 4-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $2.50 |
12/12 | 21/01/2025 | 12 | C2 4U | $13,964.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 54kg | 1:40.40 | 1-6-12 | 4 |
| 22.6L | $267.90 |
9/10 | 09/01/2025 | 66 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 2-5-9 | 2 |
| 25.0L | $30.60 |
7/10 | 04/11/2024 | 11 | C2 3U | $11,866.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 1-2-7 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $12.50 |
1/12 | 24/10/2024 | 70 | C3 3U | $9,631.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
7/12 | 15/08/2024 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,809.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 0:51.00 | 3-3-7 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $55.00 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind Steve Boss with 54kg at $15. Before that 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lant with 54kg at $19.50. Winning chance.
Last Starts 24 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 | 05/03/2025 | 28 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Hisashi Itano | 54kg | 1:35.40 | 4-7-6 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
7/12 | 05/02/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 6-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $19.50 |
3/10 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 54kg | 1:35.10 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
5/12 | 08/01/2025 | 28 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 54kg | 1:35.20 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $19.70 |
7/12 | 11/12/2024 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 1:22.00 | 9-10-7 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $21.10 |
4/10 | 26/11/2024 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 7-8-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $27.60 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 6th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 820m, 12 len behind Rapunzel Moon carrying 55kg at $39. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on December 6 2023 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ho O Six with 56kg at $1.50. Needs to lift.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 13/03/2025 | 182 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $39.00 |
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 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 37 len behind Smart Rave with 56kg at $47.60. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Traumbild with 55kg at $25.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 12/03/2025 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 3-4-4 | 12 |
| 37.5L | $47.60 |
7/10 | 19/02/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $25.70 |
3/12 | 06/02/2025 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 54kg | 1:34.80 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $18.00 |
6/12 | 16/01/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 11-11-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $49.90 |
3/12 | 02/01/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 8-6-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $67.50 |
7/10 | 19/12/2024 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $134.00 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 38 len behind Pikku Prinssi with 50kg at $127.80. Before that ran last of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hamburg Hammer carrying 54kg at $20.40. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 12/03/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:33.40 | 10-9-4 | 7 |
| 38.0L | $127.80 |
9/9 | 25/02/2025 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 8-7-9 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $20.40 |
8/11 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $130.70 |
3/12 | 28/01/2025 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 9-5-3 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $39.20 |
3/12 | 09/01/2025 | 9 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:36.80 | 8-5-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $23.30 |
6/10 | 31/12/2024 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 10-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $109.50 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind God Amavel with 56kg at $287. The start before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Traumbild with 56kg at $103. Preferred in something easier.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 11/03/2025 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 11-10-8 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $287.00 |
10/10 | 19/02/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $103.00 |
11/12 | 06/02/2025 | 155 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:35.30 | 8-11-11 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $14.50 |
9/12 | 04/09/2024 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,778.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 54kg | 1:56.20 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $65.10 |
5/6 | 21/08/2024 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,809.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 54kg | 2:08.50 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $15.90 |
5/8 | 02/08/2024 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,082.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $6.10 |