Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1870
SUN EAU CLAIRE (5) has returned in good shape this preparation. Opened with a third two starts back then landed the prize by 2.5 lengths last time out over 1900m at Kochi. Yamato Ishikawa scored on her last time and retains the ride. Good enough to score again. ATER ASTRAEA (1) travelled in a rearwards position then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished ninth last time out over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt when first up from a spell. Tackles a longer journey this time. Strong record with Yuji Hishida aboard, including seven wins. Will strip fitter so expect her to feature. TENKA JO (3) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1800m at Funabashi. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she deserves her chance. SMILE MIRCHA (10) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1800m at Himeji. Can feature.

Jockey: Yuuji Hishida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in the G1 February Stakes on February 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Costa Nova with 56.0kg at $38.90. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt in the G1 Champions Cup on December 1 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Lemon Pop carrying 56.0kg at $82.90. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/16 | 23/02/2025 | 84 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,425,350.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:35.50 | 16-16-9 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $38.90 |
7/16 | 01/12/2024 | 61 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,322,460.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 16-15-7 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $82.90 |
3/7 | 01/10/2024 | 90 | COND 3U | $667,678.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
1/12 | 03/07/2024 | 90 | COND 3U | $463,006.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:41.50 | 11-5-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
2/12 | 04/04/2024 | 57 | COND 4U | $547,778.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 2:00.80 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
1/10 | 07/02/2024 | 66 | COND 4U | $508,840.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | SP | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:53.10 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 10 over 1900m, 32 len behind Brian Sense carrying 54.0kg at $84.70. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Tokyo Dirt in LR on October 20 over 2100m, 45 len behind Gloria Mundi with 52.0kg at $10. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/16 | 10/02/2025 | 113 | OPEN 4U | $439,910.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | H Miyuki | 54kg | 1:58.20 | 1-7-16 | 11 |
| 32.7L | $84.70 |
13/13 | 20/10/2024 | 24 | LR OPEN 3U | $465,250.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 52kg | 2:10.50 | 1-3-13 | 11 |
| 45.2L | $10.00 |
6/6 | 26/09/2024 | 106 | COND 3 | $501,469.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 2-5-6 | 3 |
| 45.7L | $4.70 |
1/11 | 12/06/2024 | 38 | COND 3 | $555,609.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 2:18.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.10 |
1/16 | 05/05/2024 | 21 | ALLOW F 3 | $145,240.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 1:52.90 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
2/15 | 14/04/2024 | 28 | ALLOW F 3 | $150,940.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Kouhei Matsuyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after three months sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Funabashi on February 11 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Awesome Result carrying 54kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Saga on November 4 over 1860m, 4 len behind Ammothyella carrying 53kg at $4.90. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 11/02/2025 | 99 | COND 4U | $515,035.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Yusaku Kokubun | 54kg | 1:52.40 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
3/11 | 04/11/2024 | 39 | COND 3U | $969,189.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Yusaku Kokubun | 53kg | 1:59.60 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $4.90 |
1/6 | 26/09/2024 | 110 | COND 3 | $501,469.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
1/10 | 08/06/2024 | 70 | ALLOW F 3U | $209,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 53kg | 1:52.50 | 9-7-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
1/11 | 30/03/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $152,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 11-7-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $7.10 |
3/6 | 02/03/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $152,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:52.50 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Himeji on March 5 over 1800m, 8 len behind Acute Girl carrying 54kg at $11.50. The run before that 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 12 over 1800m, 7 len behind Taiki Force with 52kg at $8. Doesn't rate well enough.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 05/03/2025 | 21 | COND 4U | $58,101.00 | Himeji | 1800m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 2:02.60 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $11.50 |
6/8 | 12/02/2025 | 27 | A1A2 4U | $47,758.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 52kg | 2:02.70 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $8.00 |
5/12 | 16/01/2025 | 30 | COND | $139,645.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 2:05.60 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $38.60 |
3/7 | 17/12/2024 | 48 | A2B1 3U | $34,904.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 2:04.30 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $11.40 |
4/8 | 30/10/2024 | 26 | COND 3U | $120,384.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 2:04.80 | 3-6-4 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $17.10 |
1/7 | 04/10/2024 | 43 | A2B1 3U | $34,396.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 39 day let-up. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1870m, 4.5 len behind La Vie En carrying 55kg at $1.60. Last start won by 2.5 len at Kochi February 23 over 1900m defeating Keep It Simple with 56kg at $3.10. Should be near her top.
Last Starts 39 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 | 23/02/2025 | 38 | COND 4U | $141,505.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:09.50 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
3/12 | 16/01/2025 | 98 | COND | $139,645.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 2:05.60 | 6-5-3 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
1/9 | 10/10/2024 | 44 | COND 3U | $82,448.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:49.20 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
4/12 | 27/08/2024 | 40 | COND 3U | $519,342.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:04.00 | 10-8-4 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $71.50 |
2/12 | 18/07/2024 | 56 | COND | $91,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 6-3-2 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
1/12 | 23/05/2024 | 52 | COND | $79,551.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:41.80 | 10-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Himeji on March 5 over 1800m, 8 len behind Acute Girl with 56kg at $5.20. At only start last preparation ran last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt in LR on November 17 over 1700m, 26 len behind T O Drefong carrying 55.0kg at $102.90. Should progress from that first-up 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 05/03/2025 | 108 | COND 4U | $58,101.00 | Himeji | 1800m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 2:02.60 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.20 |
15/15 | 17/11/2024 | 99 | LR OPEN 3U | $459,470.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:44.60 | 3-15-15 | 14 |
| 26.6L | $102.90 |
15/15 | 10/08/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $467,660.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 51kg | 1:51.00 | 2-5-15 | 15 |
| 51.1L | $71.00 |
1/15 | 13/07/2024 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $332,340.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 52kg | 1:43.50 | 1-1-1 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $123.00 |
18/18 | 20/04/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $361,130.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 52kg | 1:19.90 | 13-14-18 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $263.40 |
7/11 | 17/03/2024 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $362,010.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 2-2-7 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $287.40 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Himeji on March 5 over 1800m, 8 len behind Acute Girl carrying 53kg at $89.10. The run before that 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind A Shin Temujin carrying 54kg at $27.10. Can't recommend.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 05/03/2025 | 28 | COND 4U | $58,101.00 | Himeji | 1800m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 53kg | 2:02.60 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $89.10 |
4/12 | 05/02/2025 | 22 | B1 4U | $26,532.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:33.90 | 8-9-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $27.10 |
5/12 | 14/01/2025 | 16 | B1 4U | $26,183.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $25.40 |
7/12 | 29/12/2024 | 25 | B1 3U | $26,178.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:21.40 | 4-6-7 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.20 |
4/8 | 04/12/2024 | 20 | B1 3U | $26,178.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:19.90 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $6.30 |
5/8 | 14/11/2024 | 112 | A2B1 3U | $33,902.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:20.10 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Saga November 4 over 1860m, 5 len behind Ammothyella with 55kg at $23.20. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Ohi October 1 over 1800m, 6 len behind Grand Bridge with 55kg at $8.50. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 150 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 | 04/11/2024 | 34 | COND 3U | $969,189.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:59.60 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $23.20 |
5/7 | 01/10/2024 | 90 | COND 3U | $667,678.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
5/12 | 03/07/2024 | 90 | COND 3U | $463,006.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:41.50 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |
1/12 | 04/04/2024 | 57 | COND 4U | $547,778.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:00.80 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |
4/10 | 07/02/2024 | 70 | COND 4U | $508,840.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | SP | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:53.10 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $2.60 |
1/11 | 29/11/2023 | 26 | COND 3U | $518,487.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Mirai Iwata | 54kg | 1:51.10 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at Nagoya on March 13 over 1500m, 8 len behind Seven Colors with 55kg at $29.80. The start before that 4th of 10 at Kasamatsu on February 20 over 1600m, 6 len behind Himetsuruichimonji carrying 55kg at $8.70. Not keen on her prospects.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 13/03/2025 | 21 | COND | $145,253.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $29.80 |
4/10 | 20/02/2025 | 38 | COND | $85,839.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:43.10 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $8.70 |
6/12 | 13/01/2025 | 70 | COND 4U | $69,822.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.30 |
8/11 | 04/11/2024 | 34 | COND 3U | $969,189.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:59.60 | 6-8-8 | 10 |
| 37.8L | $675.90 |
7/7 | 01/10/2024 | 26 | COND 3U | $667,678.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $188.00 |
6/11 | 05/09/2024 | 30 | COND 3U | $137,777.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:46.30 | 1-3-6 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Himeji on March 5 over 1800m, 8 len behind Acute Girl carrying 56kg at $1.40. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kasamatsu on February 20 over 1600m, 2 len behind Himetsuruichimonji with 55kg at $4.10. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 05/03/2025 | 13 | COND 4U | $58,101.00 | Himeji | 1800m | M | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 2:02.60 | 6-5-2 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $1.40 |
3/10 | 20/02/2025 | 35 | COND | $85,839.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:43.10 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
2/12 | 16/01/2025 | 42 | COND | $139,645.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 2:05.60 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
10/12 | 05/12/2024 | 36 | COND 3U | $523,560.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 2:02.90 | 8-8-10 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $7.70 |
2/8 | 30/10/2024 | 146 | COND 3U | $120,384.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:04.80 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
12/12 | 06/06/2024 | 37 | COND 4U | $147,200.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 2:03.10 | 8-10-12 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $7.70 |