Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1230
HESHIKIRI (1) finished 3.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 820m at this track after being in contention on the turn three weeks ago as $3 favourite. Steps up in distance today. Winning rider Takashi Nakata sticks. Best form puts him right in this. SPYWARE (6) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when eighth and beaten 8 lengths over 1230m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. GRAND NEBULA (7) improved last start to finish third over 1230m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ANYA WAKUWAKU (4) finished 7 lengths from the winner in sixth at her most recent appearance over 1230m at this track. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around.

Jockey: Takashi Nakata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on August 8 over 820m, 3.5 len behind Sand Empress with 56kg at $3. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind La La Terroir carrying 56kg at $5.90. Draws well and is a 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 0:51.30 | 4-3-5 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
2/10 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
1/10 | 11/07/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
3/12 | 26/06/2025 | 13 | C1C2 3 | $15,552.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $17.60 |
2/12 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | C2 3 | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 0:50.90 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $41.80 |
4/12 | 30/05/2025 | 22 | C1C2 3 | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 0:51.70 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $94.50 |

Jockey: Manato Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1230m, 2.75 len behind Rapida Nina carrying 53kg at $37.20. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on August 6 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Tame Kid with 53kg at $31.90. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn't hurt.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 06/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 1:20.30 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $31.90 |
4/8 | 16/07/2025 | 142 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 1:22.50 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $37.20 |
7/12 | 24/02/2025 | 12 | C1 3 | $17,688.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.30 | 5-5-7 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $27.80 |
9/10 | 12/02/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $22,994.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 53kg | 0:50.80 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $21.00 |
10/12 | 29/01/2025 | 25 | COND 3 | $17,456.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 9-7-10 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $12.60 |
4/12 | 04/01/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $19,201.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 0:51.10 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on July 5 over 1000m, 9 len behind La La Avril carrying 55.0kg at $114.60. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 23 len behind Song Collector carrying 55.0kg at $418.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/14 | 05/07/2025 | 97 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 0:58.80 | - | 12 |
| 9.9L | $114.60 |
14/16 | 30/03/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 16 |
| 19.4L | $163.70 |
14/16 | 01/03/2025 | 54 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 7-10-14 | 13 |
| 23.8L | $418.20 |
12/16 | 06/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Shota Kato | 55kg | 1:26.20 | - | 1 |
| 17.3L | $40.70 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on August 6 over 1230m, 7 len behind Tame Kid with 54kg at $25.20. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1230m, 8 len behind Lily Chouchou carrying 54kg at $4.90. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 06/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:20.30 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $25.20 |
9/12 | 23/07/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:20.30 | 4-3-9 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $4.90 |
2/11 | 10/07/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $15,254.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:20.10 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $13.60 |
2/11 | 27/06/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:21.60 | 6-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $10.30 |
2/10 | 12/06/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.90 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
5/11 | 29/05/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yonetamari Enzo | 52kg | 0:50.70 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on August 13 over 1400m, 16 len behind Tagano Full Chance carrying 56kg at $47.70. Before that second last of 12 at Nagoya on July 18 over 1500m, 11 len behind Welwitschia carrying 57kg at $15. Not for ours.
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 | 13/08/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 3-6-11 | 11 |
| 16.6L | $47.70 |
11/12 | 18/07/2025 | 11 | COND 3 | $9,915.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 7-9-11 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
5/11 | 07/07/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $16,208.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $353.70 |
9/12 | 24/06/2025 | 11 | COND 3 | $16,524.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 12-10-9 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $205.60 |
8/10 | 13/06/2025 | 9 | COND 3 | $16,524.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $143.60 |
8/12 | 04/06/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $16,524.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:51.80 | 3-12-8 | 12 |
| 14.7L | $76.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on August 6 over 1230m, 8 len behind Tame Kid with 56kg at $23. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 24 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Jo Lono carrying 56kg at $43.80. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 06/08/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:20.30 | 6-10-8 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $23.00 |
3/12 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 0:50.50 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $43.80 |
9/12 | 11/07/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 0:50.40 | 11-11-9 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $9.90 |
1/12 | 13/06/2025 | 29 | C1 3 | $15,552.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 0:51.70 | 6-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.90 |
11/11 | 15/05/2025 | 21 | C1 3 | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 7-11-11 | 1 |
| 47.8L | $31.20 |
11/12 | 24/04/2025 | 22 | C1 3 | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 1-3-11 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on August 15 over 1230m, 2 len behind Erika Polaris with 56kg at $8.40. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cosmo Blaze carrying 55kg at $22. Will be charging home late.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 15/08/2025 | 8 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:20.90 | 10-8-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $8.40 |
4/10 | 07/08/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $22.00 |
1/10 | 25/07/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 9-8-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $12.10 |
5/10 | 09/07/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 2-3-5 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $4.80 |
6/12 | 25/06/2025 | 21 | C1 3 | $15,552.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $48.60 |
7/8 | 04/06/2025 | 21 | C1 3 | $15,552.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at this track on August 1 over 1230m, 46 len behind Cinnamon Chocolat carrying 55kg at $64.50. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on August 15 over 1230m, 27 len behind Mononofuno Michi with 55kg at $171.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:21.80 | 7-10-10 | 5 |
| 27.1L | $171.10 |
12/12 | 01/08/2025 | 356 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 9-12-12 | 11 |
| 46.2L | $64.50 |
15/15 | 10/08/2024 | 69 | MDN F 3 | $106,410.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 3 |
| 25.5L | $637.10 |
15/16 | 02/06/2024 | 71 | MDN 3 | $100,830.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 1:24.60 | - | 16 |
| 20.6L | $237.60 |
10/16 | 23/03/2024 | 133 | MDN 3 | $107,200.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 9 |
| 10.4L | $231.50 |
14/16 | 11/11/2023 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $109,770.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 1:09.20 | - | 5 |
| 31.6L | $65.00 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on July 12 over 1000m, 14 len behind Mitono Cat with 53.0kg at $148.20. Before that 12th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 24 over 1200m, 21 len behind Z Yell carrying 57.0kg at $103. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/14 | 12/07/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 0:59.10 | - | 5 |
| 14.4L | $148.20 |
12/15 | 24/05/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:11.20 | - | 8 |
| 21.9L | $103.00 |
5/16 | 04/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 1 |
| 6.6L | $218.10 |
11/16 | 13/04/2025 | 113 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:14.00 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $46.30 |
10/16 | 21/12/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:12.80 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $100.00 |
5/14 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:14.50 | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $429.90 |

Jockey: Kazuma Ookaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on August 15 over 1230m, 6 len behind Erika Polaris carrying 55kg at $11.20. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1230m, 8 len behind Lily Chouchou with 55kg at $8.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 15/08/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 4-3-6 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $11.20 |
10/12 | 23/07/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 4-4-10 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $8.50 |
5/11 | 10/07/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $15,254.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:20.10 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $6.20 |
6/12 | 13/06/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 3-1-6 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $2.80 |
4/9 | 16/05/2025 | 23 | COND 3 | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $17.60 |
1/12 | 23/04/2025 | 13 | C1C2 3 | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:20.90 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Hakodate June 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Goodbye Wave carrying 54.0kg at $323.10. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Kawasaki March 5 over 1600m, 24 len behind Cosmo Conferma with 56kg at $19.80. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/16 | 21/06/2025 | 55 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:08.80 | - | 14 |
| 8.3L | $323.10 |
8/16 | 27/04/2025 | 53 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:09.80 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $280.50 |
9/10 | 05/03/2025 | 88 | COND 3 | $48,062.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:45.50 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 24.5L | $19.80 |
9/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:53.60 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $66.90 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on August 15 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Erika Polaris with 54kg at $38. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hello Tschuss carrying 56kg at $8.20. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:20.90 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $38.00 |
6/10 | 25/07/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 5-3-6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $8.20 |
6/10 | 10/07/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $34.40 |
2/12 | 20/06/2025 | 22 | COND 3 | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 4-4-2 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $124.50 |
11/11 | 29/05/2025 | 24 | COND 3 | $29,515.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 1-9-11 | 6 |
| 44.0L | $116.30 |
5/12 | 05/05/2025 | 18 | COND 3 | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 8-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |