Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
VIP GEMMA (3) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1400m at this track. Jumps from a nice gate. Rates on top and is a great chance to open the campaign with a win. HIMARIN (4) showed good early speed from the inside draw when fresh from a spell last time out, leading for home before finding one better over 1400m at this track. Well-placed and should be tough to rein in again. LIEN SOLIDE (2) resumes in a similar race to her last run four-and-a-half months ago when fourth, beaten 4 lengths. Looks a strong top-three prospect. TAKKEN ULURU (5) finished 4 lengths from the winner in sixth at her most recent appearance over 1400m at this track. Appeals as a top-four contender.

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind T O Robinson carrying 56kg at $44.10. The race before that ran last of 7 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 13 len behind Bianchetto with 56kg at $83.90. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn't hurt.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 19/03/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 10-9-3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $44.10 |
7/7 | 05/03/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $14,525.00 | Himeji | 1500m | M | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $83.90 |
11/12 | 12/02/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $14,150.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 2:03.20 | 11-11-11 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $180.30 |
10/10 | 28/01/2025 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:34.80 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $158.40 |
8/12 | 09/01/2025 | 14 | C1 4U | $19,201.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 12-12-8 | 1 |
| 33.2L | $371.50 |
8/12 | 26/12/2024 | 16 | C1 3U | $19,197.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 12-12-8 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $403.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track November 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Henny's Nephew with 54kg at $5.70. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Monbetsu May 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind S K Eagle with 55kg at $3.80. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 13/11/2024 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,866.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.70 |
5/9 | 25/10/2024 | 29 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.80 |
2/9 | 26/09/2024 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,056.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.40 |
3/10 | 12/09/2024 | 36 | C2 3U | $12,056.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
5/11 | 07/08/2024 | 27 | C4 3U | $9,108.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $2.50 |
2/9 | 11/07/2024 | 16 | C4 3U | $6,099.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 54kg at $3.10. First up last campaign 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind A Shin Coxswain carrying 55.0kg at $11.70. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 106 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 | 17/12/2024 | 107 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.10 |
13/16 | 01/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 3 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Soft | R Wada | 55kg | 1:52.00 | 1-2-13 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $15.50 |
5/16 | 11/08/2024 | 175 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 11-11-5 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $11.70 |
4/15 | 18/02/2024 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,810.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $29.70 |

Jockey: Kazuma Ookaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind June Nadeshiko carrying 54kg at $13.30. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on October 27 2023 over 1400m, 40 len behind Bambton Pro carrying 54kg at $241.20. Strong winning chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 13/03/2025 | 112 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $13.30 |
11/12 | 21/11/2024 | 27 | C2 3U | $13,561.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:19.50 | 12-12-11 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $129.10 |
1/9 | 25/10/2024 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,758.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 1:22.00 | 9-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $52.10 |
6/12 | 03/10/2024 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,758.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 1:21.10 | 12-9-6 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $78.50 |
5/12 | 12/09/2024 | 27 | C2 3U | $13,778.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 1:20.40 | 10-4-5 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $36.00 |
3/12 | 16/08/2024 | 35 | C2 3U | $13,809.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 1:20.50 | 11-12-3 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $28.10 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Aurora Lumiere with 52kg at $8.70. The start before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Namura Olivia carrying 51kg at $102.20. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 13/03/2025 | 28 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 1:34.90 | 7-6-6 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $8.70 |
8/12 | 13/02/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:34.50 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $102.20 |
6/12 | 21/01/2025 | 17 | C2 4U | $13,964.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:40.40 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $63.10 |
6/10 | 04/01/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 9-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $17.70 |
2/11 | 12/12/2024 | 22 | C2 3U | $17,452.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takami Riku | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 11-9-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $10.50 |
9/12 | 20/11/2024 | 130 | C2 3U | $11,866.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 9-8-9 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $16.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kikuno Rta with 56kg at $28.70. Before that 4th of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Daigo Ryujin carrying 54kg at $50.70. Wait until he shows more.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 13/03/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 7-10-10 | 12 |
| 11.9L | $28.70 |
4/8 | 26/02/2025 | 8 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.70 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $50.70 |
6/10 | 18/02/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $52.80 |
2/10 | 05/02/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $141.30 |
6/12 | 16/01/2025 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 6-8-6 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $4.10 |
2/9 | 30/12/2024 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 6-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mozu Aegis carrying 56kg at $76. The run before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dreamlike carrying 56kg at $35.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 36 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 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $76.00 |
8/10 | 07/02/2025 | 24 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:35.50 | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $35.60 |
7/12 | 14/01/2025 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 11-11-7 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $27.70 |
5/12 | 29/12/2024 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,962.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 11-9-5 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $21.80 |
9/12 | 10/12/2024 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 10-8-9 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $16.50 |
1/12 | 19/11/2024 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,866.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 6-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Aurora Lumiere carrying 56kg at $82.30. The start before that second last of 8 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Jackson Roots with 56kg at $97.40. Hard to recommend on recent form.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 13/03/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 10-10-7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $82.30 |
7/8 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $97.40 |
12/12 | 13/02/2025 | 207 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 5-12-12 | 5 |
| 42.4L | $16.50 |
14/18 | 21/07/2024 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,030.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 18-14-14 | 18 |
| 15.7L | $41.20 |
5/18 | 30/06/2024 | 21 | MDN 3 | $100,830.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:02.30 | 17-9-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
5/18 | 09/06/2024 | 64 | MDN 3 | $100,830.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $88.60 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind El Mirage carrying 56kg at $52.70. The race before that 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Wonder Bless carrying 56kg at $78.50. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 20/03/2025 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:34.70 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $52.70 |
7/9 | 25/02/2025 | 18 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 2-5-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $78.50 |
4/11 | 07/02/2025 | 17 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:35.30 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $79.20 |
5/9 | 21/01/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $86.60 |
10/12 | 29/12/2024 | 11 | C2 3U | $13,962.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 7-10-10 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $103.80 |
10/10 | 18/12/2024 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $298.60 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Aurora Lumiere with 56kg at $37.80. The start before that 4th in a small field at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fuku Reserve with 56kg at $24.30. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 13/03/2025 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 2-3-9 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $37.80 |
4/6 | 24/02/2025 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $24.30 |
9/10 | 07/02/2025 | 29 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 6-7-9 | 4 |
| 42.3L | $31.90 |
4/10 | 09/01/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
3/12 | 26/12/2024 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $9.30 |
9/12 | 05/12/2024 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 1-4-9 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $50.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind El Mirage carrying 56kg at $104.10. The start before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 20 len behind Magique carrying 56kg at $73.30. Draw no help to chances.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:34.70 | 10-10-11 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $104.10 |
7/10 | 06/03/2025 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 9-7-7 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $73.30 |
5/10 | 18/02/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 2-1-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
11/12 | 05/02/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $14,150.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 0:50.00 | 12-12-11 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $122.10 |
6/12 | 23/01/2025 | 79 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 0:50.80 | 11-11-6 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $69.80 |
5/10 | 05/11/2024 | 7 | C1 3U | $18,646.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:33.10 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $120.80 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 13 len behind Civic Charles carrying 56kg at $53.40. The start before that second last of 8 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Erika Verona with 56kg at $101.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 18/03/2025 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 13.2L | $53.40 |
7/8 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 5-3-7 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $101.50 |
12/12 | 12/02/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $14,150.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 2:03.20 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $113.00 |
8/12 | 21/01/2025 | 27 | C2 4U | $13,964.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:40.40 | 11-10-8 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $59.20 |
11/12 | 25/12/2024 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 6-10-11 | 12 |
| 15.9L | $83.10 |
1/12 | 04/12/2024 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |