Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
PIROKO GIGA MAX (1) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third last start over 1400m at this track. Drawn to take a nice trail just off the speed and expected to be competitive again. DAIBOKEN (6) returns from a layoff of three and a half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1400m at Himeji. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. VLAMINCK (8) pushed forward from a wide draw last time out and was prominent for a long way before fading to finish fourth over 1400m at this track. In the mix. A K RETURN (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Satono Roi with 55kg at $2.60. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Apollo Phantom carrying 55kg at $9.20. Likely to go well from the rails draw.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 16/07/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $2.60 |
2/9 | 02/07/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.20 |
4/10 | 18/06/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $11,664.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $12.90 |
7/10 | 04/06/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $11,664.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 3-5-7 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $32.70 |
11/12 | 22/05/2025 | 120 | C3 4U | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 4-8-11 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $14.40 |
1/10 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $29.80 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Songwriter carrying 53kg at $285.90. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 17 len behind Delicatessen with 53kg at $308.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 04/07/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.20 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $285.90 |
9/10 | 12/06/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.40 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $308.60 |
11/12 | 21/05/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:21.30 | 12-11-11 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $250.80 |
11/12 | 08/05/2025 | 15 | C1 4U | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:20.90 | 7-8-11 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $134.60 |
12/12 | 23/04/2025 | 20 | C1 4U | $21,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 1-7-12 | 12 |
| 28.5L | $188.60 |
11/12 | 03/04/2025 | 343 | C1 4U | $21,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 6-10-11 | 2 |
| 40.3L | $58.90 |

Jockey: Ryuutarou Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 10 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 16 len behind Jackson Roots with 57kg at $5.40. Previously second-up second last of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lord Shamal carrying 56kg at $66.60. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 17/07/2025 | 134 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 6-5-9 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $5.40 |
6/8 | 05/03/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 6-3-6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $35.70 |
5/11 | 13/02/2025 | 8 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 1:34.60 | 9-6-5 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $67.20 |
10/12 | 05/02/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $14,150.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 0:51.10 | 5-7-10 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $8.70 |
10/11 | 16/01/2025 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 1-1-10 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $66.60 |
1/10 | 29/12/2024 | 100 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 1:36.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 6th of 10 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Aurora Lumiere with 53kg at $19. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tagano Owl carrying 53kg at $75.60. Fully tested under these conditions.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 18/07/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.80 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $19.00 |
7/10 | 02/07/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $75.60 |
10/10 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $187.90 |
7/12 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.80 | 11-9-7 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $247.90 |
8/12 | 22/05/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.70 | 12-11-8 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $143.50 |
5/9 | 07/05/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 9-7-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $67.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 8 len behind Satin Bodice with 57kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Eze Village with 57kg at $78.40. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 10/07/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 20/06/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-8-4 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $78.40 |
8/12 | 29/05/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-11-8 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $394.80 |
8/9 | 07/05/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $157.70 |
7/9 | 23/04/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 4-5-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $47.00 |
7/10 | 02/04/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $95.30 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track April 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kanemitsu Ace carrying 57kg at $21.30. Previously first up; second of 12 at Himeji February 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind Guarania carrying 56kg at $2.50. Bold performance expected.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 17/04/2025 | 16 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $21.30 |
2/10 | 01/04/2025 | 26 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
2/9 | 06/03/2025 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:36.00 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
2/12 | 13/02/2025 | 140 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
2/9 | 26/09/2024 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,056.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
5/6 | 06/09/2024 | 23 | COND 3 | $68,889.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:54.00 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $36.80 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on July 17 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Velenosi with 57kg at $152. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1230m, 15 len behind Ju O with 57kg at $170.90. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 17/07/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 11-9-7 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $152.00 |
10/12 | 20/06/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 10-9-10 | 11 |
| 15.6L | $170.90 |
8/11 | 28/05/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:21.90 | 9-6-8 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $61.90 |
7/11 | 15/05/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 9-7-7 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $110.70 |
8/12 | 30/04/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 10-9-8 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $32.60 |
3/10 | 08/04/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:21.90 | 8-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $24.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on July 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind L Halcon with 57kg at $17.50. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Iromegane carrying 56kg at $62.90. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 11/07/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $17.50 |
8/10 | 19/06/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $62.90 |
4/12 | 06/06/2025 | 16 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 10-8-4 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $17.90 |
7/12 | 21/05/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $205.50 |
9/9 | 07/05/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $56.80 |
7/10 | 17/04/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $93.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on July 18 over 1230m, 12 len behind Interlude carrying 51kg at $320.10. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on July 2 over 1230m, 11 len behind Cresco Way carrying 51kg at $330.90. Win would surprise.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 18/07/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:22.70 | 9-11-7 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $320.10 |
12/12 | 02/07/2025 | 12 | C2 4U | $15,254.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.40 | 11-12-12 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $330.90 |
10/12 | 20/06/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.20 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $233.40 |
12/12 | 05/06/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.70 | 10-12-12 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $82.10 |
10/12 | 21/05/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.30 | 9-12-10 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $270.80 |
10/12 | 08/05/2025 | 14 | C1 4U | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:20.90 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $316.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Satono Avalon with 57kg at $3.60. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on June 25 over 820m, 11 len behind Hinata Lady with 57kg at $40.50. Will be saved up for one last crack.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 09/07/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 3-6-8 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $3.60 |
9/12 | 25/06/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 12-12-9 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $40.50 |
8/10 | 04/06/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $15,552.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 8-9-8 | 10 |
| 13.7L | $37.70 |
4/9 | 15/05/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
6/12 | 30/04/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 12-12-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $12.50 |
3/10 | 10/04/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.10 |