Sonoda Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
STARDUST RAIN (9) is often in the money but finds it hard to win. Added to a frustrating run of minor placings last start when beaten 1.0 lengths into third over 1400m at at Himeji. Best form measures up and he looks a chance here. SUNRISE ACTOR (10) showed good pace over 1400m at Himeji when resuming last time and went on to score by a neck. Should go forward from the awkward gate. Finds a tougher race but another big run is on the cards. SOMETIME AGO (3) finished second over 1400m at Himeji last start after lifting strongly to score two back. Tatsuya Takemura who has two wins when partnering stays on. Has claims. ULTIMAN (4) improved last time out, finishing second over 1400m at this track. This looks a good race for him so another forward showing looks likely.

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yuna Bright carrying 56kg at $24. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Himeji February 19 over 1400m defeating Cocoli Caledonian carrying 56kg at $5.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 05/03/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $24.00 |
1/10 | 19/02/2025 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:35.30 | 10-10-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |
8/12 | 30/01/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:35.50 | 10-10-8 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
6/12 | 15/01/2025 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 10-8-6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $18.40 |
4/12 | 03/01/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 11-9-4 | 11 |
| 1.2L | $12.30 |
4/9 | 19/12/2024 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 9-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Kazuma Ookaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lord Shamal carrying 56kg at $60.40. Before that 4th of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cho Umakuiku with 56kg at $106.10. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 11/03/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $60.40 |
4/8 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $106.10 |
9/12 | 12/02/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $72.90 |
1/12 | 30/01/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
5/12 | 15/01/2025 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:35.90 | 3-2-5 | 12 |
| 3.6L | $23.30 |
9/10 | 30/12/2024 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 10-9-9 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $23.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start 2nd of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind It's My Business with 56kg at $6.60. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Himeji February 11 over 1400m defeating Cresco Rocky carrying 56kg at $3.50. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 04/03/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.60 |
1/12 | 11/02/2025 | 27 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:34.60 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
2/12 | 15/01/2025 | 105 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:35.90 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.10 |
2/12 | 02/10/2024 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 7-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
1/12 | 05/09/2024 | 112 | C3 3U | $9,644.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 12-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
5/10 | 16/05/2024 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,615.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 10-9-5 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $39.50 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Elan Fevre carrying 56kg at $28.10. The race before that second last of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sun Nerine with 56kg at $33.20. Nice alley and worth including.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 12/03/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $18,157.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $28.10 |
8/9 | 20/02/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $33.20 |
3/10 | 06/02/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $17.10 |
5/12 | 16/01/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $33.80 |
4/11 | 03/01/2025 | 9 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 |
2/12 | 25/12/2024 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 9-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start won by 2 len at Himeji February 26 over 1400m defeating Navigator carrying 54kg at $62.40. The race before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Durant Verite with 54kg at $118.40. Faces a tough assignment.
Last Starts 33 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 | 1:36.50 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $62.40 |
8/12 | 06/02/2025 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:36.90 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $118.40 |
9/12 | 16/01/2025 | 30 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 9-7-9 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $216.10 |
9/10 | 17/12/2024 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 7-7-9 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $98.70 |
10/10 | 26/11/2024 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 4-8-10 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $91.80 |
7/9 | 05/11/2024 | 12 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 4-5-7 | 9 |
| 47.1L | $245.80 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cho Umakuiku with 56kg at $44.20. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 5 len behind Kikuno Vers with 56kg at $74.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 33 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 | 26/02/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $44.20 |
6/9 | 11/02/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $74.80 |
1/12 | 28/01/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
3/12 | 14/01/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:35.90 | 3-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $16.80 |
5/10 | 30/12/2024 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $13.60 |
3/12 | 10/12/2024 | 26 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 2.5 len at this track March 13 over 1400m defeating Meisho Satoyuki with 56kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on September 19 over 1230m, 6 len behind Rikea Vert carrying 56kg at $3.90. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 13/03/2025 | 114 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
11/12 | 19/11/2024 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,866.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hijikata Sota | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 3-11-11 | 9 |
| 19.9L | $6.90 |
5/10 | 31/10/2024 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $2.80 |
4/10 | 11/10/2024 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $1.70 |
3/12 | 19/09/2024 | 28 | C2 3U | $22,389.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:20.10 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.90 |
2/12 | 22/08/2024 | 296 | C2 3U | $13,809.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:22.20 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Manato Takahashi
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Annina with 51kg at $3.60. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Himeji February 18 over 800m defeating Lacus Gaudii with 53kg at $15.30. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 13/03/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:34.30 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
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 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Daigo Ryujin with 56kg at $2.90. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Himeji on January 29 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Cherry Romance carrying 56kg at $5.30. Knocking on the door.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 26/02/2025 | 28 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
3/12 | 29/01/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,964.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 2:05.50 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.30 |
3/12 | 15/01/2025 | 11 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 2:07.70 | 10-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
2/9 | 04/01/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
1/12 | 12/12/2024 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 10-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
2/12 | 19/11/2024 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 4-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by a neck at Himeji March 6 over 1400m defeating Miracle Bern with 54kg at $1.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on August 21 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Snark Yuma with 56kg at $2.60. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 06/03/2025 | 128 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.10 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
6/10 | 29/10/2024 | 25 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $55.30 |
1/11 | 04/10/2024 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
5/10 | 12/09/2024 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,056.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $4.30 |
2/10 | 21/08/2024 | 26 | C3 3U | $9,666.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
2/12 | 26/07/2024 | 143 | C3 3U | $8,905.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |