Sonoda Race 12 - Race 12 - 1230
JUNGLE MARISA (6) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by half a length over 1400m at Himeji. Can measure up again. SMART COMMANDER (8) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish third over 1400m at this track. Could prove hard to hold out. NATURAL (12) ran a nice race last time out, finishing second over 1230m at this track. In the mix again. SAKURA VIGUEUR (11) ran a strong race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 6 over 800m, 7 len behind Yashiro Boy carrying 56kg at $2.80. The run before that 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kikuno Vers with 56kg at $4.20. Draws well but others preferred.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 06/03/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 0:50.50 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $2.80 |
7/9 | 11/02/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
2/8 | 22/01/2025 | 18 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:43.90 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
2/12 | 04/01/2025 | 219 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
10/12 | 30/05/2024 | 30 | C1 3 | $16,593.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 2-7-10 | 10 |
| 19.5L | $4.30 |
1/6 | 30/04/2024 | 97 | COND 3 | $13,796.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 6 over 800m, 13 len behind Yashiro Boy with 53kg at $53.30. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 50kg at $42.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 13/03/2025 | 7 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:33.50 | 9-7-6 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $42.30 |
8/10 | 06/03/2025 | 128 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Hijikata Sota | 53kg | 0:50.50 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $53.30 |
6/11 | 29/10/2024 | 12 | C1 3U | $18,918.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 51kg | 1:32.50 | 10-7-6 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $31.20 |
10/11 | 17/10/2024 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,198.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hijikata Sota | 51kg | 1:20.40 | 11-11-10 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $23.80 |
4/8 | 04/10/2024 | 14 | C1 3U | $18,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:22.90 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
6/10 | 20/09/2024 | 16 | C1 3U | $18,944.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:20.20 | 10-10-6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Nishino Wind carrying 54kg at $2.30. The race before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stay Tuned with 55kg at $18.70. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 21 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 | 12/03/2025 | 29 | C2 4U | $18,157.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Naomi Hama | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.30 |
4/10 | 11/02/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $18.70 |
1/10 | 22/01/2025 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:36.50 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
1/10 | 03/01/2025 | 8 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:21.80 | 6-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
3/12 | 26/12/2024 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:21.20 | 9-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $18.80 |
6/12 | 12/12/2024 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1230m, 9 len behind Riko Glock with 54kg at $17.50. Before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 1500m, 10 len behind Fevrier with 54kg at $208.70. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 11/03/2025 | 26 | C1 4U | $18,157.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:21.50 | 8-9-9 | 10 |
| 9.7L | $17.50 |
8/12 | 13/02/2025 | 15 | C1 4U | $19,457.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:39.70 | 6-6-8 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $208.70 |
8/12 | 29/01/2025 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,456.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:40.40 | 3-4-8 | 12 |
| 11.5L | $12.40 |
6/12 | 09/01/2025 | 10 | C1 4U | $19,201.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 3-5-6 | 8 |
| 32.2L | $16.00 |
10/11 | 30/12/2024 | 115 | C1 3U | $19,197.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:54.90 | 5-8-10 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $13.60 |
2/8 | 06/09/2024 | 16 | B2 3U | $22,389.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:53.80 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Kazuma Ookaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Maple Kenji with 55kg at $11.80. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Iromegane carrying 54kg at $12. Can't recommend.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 11/03/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $11.80 |
7/10 | 18/02/2025 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 30/01/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.80 | 7-4-5 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $63.30 |
6/10 | 09/01/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $7.30 |
1/9 | 19/12/2024 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 6-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
3/9 | 27/11/2024 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:36.20 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Himeji March 6 over 1400m defeating Yakujin Myo O carrying 54kg at $20.10. The race before that 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sun Nerine carrying 54kg at $145.60. No reason she cannot salute again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 06/03/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 1:35.10 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $20.10 |
7/9 | 20/02/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $145.60 |
6/10 | 28/01/2025 | 26 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $34.90 |
5/12 | 02/01/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,964.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 1:21.60 | 5-6-5 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $13.90 |
4/12 | 19/12/2024 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,962.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:20.10 | 9-5-4 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $8.40 |
3/11 | 28/11/2024 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,561.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 1:21.60 | 7-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
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 March 4 over 800m, 11 len behind Into The Flow with 56kg at $6.90. The run before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 6 len behind Heavily Peated with 56kg at $78.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 29 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 | 04/03/2025 | 7 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 0:49.90 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $6.90 |
7/10 | 25/02/2025 | 34 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 0:50.20 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $78.40 |
4/10 | 22/01/2025 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $4.40 |
8/13 | 04/01/2025 | 24 | C3 3U | $22,179.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 9-5-8 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $68.30 |
8/12 | 11/12/2024 | 29 | C2 3U | $18,479.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 0:55.50 | 4-11-8 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $12.40 |
8/12 | 12/11/2024 | 134 | C2 3U | $17,948.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 0:55.30 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 11 months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 30 len behind Pikku Prinssi carrying 54kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 24 2024 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Vendaval with 55.0kg at $42.80. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 12/03/2025 | 325 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Sasada | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $4.20 |
10/16 | 21/04/2024 | 28 | MDN 3 | $106,310.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:12.90 | 11-11-10 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $182.80 |
9/16 | 24/03/2024 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,200.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Soft | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:24.90 | 8-10-9 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $42.80 |
9/15 | 02/03/2024 | 83 | MDN 3 | $107,200.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:26.20 | 5-6-9 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $64.10 |
17/17 | 10/12/2023 | - | NEWC F 2 | $140,460.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 11-11-17 | 13 |
| 8.2L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th in a small field at Himeji on February 24 over 1400m, 22 len behind Virya carrying 56kg at $6.50. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 55kg at $21.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 13/03/2025 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hijikata Sota | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-4-7 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $21.30 |
4/6 | 24/02/2025 | 103 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $6.50 |
7/12 | 13/11/2024 | 21 | C1 3U | $16,951.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:31.80 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $45.80 |
3/11 | 23/10/2024 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,198.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:33.00 | 4-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $11.20 |
3/9 | 09/10/2024 | 20 | C1 3U | $17,198.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $18.50 |
6/12 | 19/09/2024 | 14 | C1 3U | $27,555.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ryuutarou Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Aurora Lumiere carrying 56kg at $15.40. The run before that 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Grun Wald with 56kg at $66.20. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 13/03/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $15.40 |
5/9 | 20/02/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $66.20 |
7/10 | 30/01/2025 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:34.80 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 37.4L | $14.20 |
7/11 | 14/01/2025 | 41 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $9.60 |
3/12 | 04/12/2024 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 8-6-3 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $17.10 |
1/12 | 20/11/2024 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Nishino Wind carrying 54kg at $19.40. The race before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind T K Mohala with 54kg at $32.80. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 21 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 | 21 | C2 4U | $18,157.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Kyoka Fukazawa | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 7-6-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $19.40 |
6/10 | 19/02/2025 | 27 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 7-4-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $32.80 |
6/10 | 23/01/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 54kg | 1:33.70 | 8-9-6 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $6.30 |
3/9 | 08/01/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $13,964.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 9-6-3 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.50 |
2/10 | 17/12/2024 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 10-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |
1/12 | 19/11/2024 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:21.90 | 10-7-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 |