Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1870
PORTE D'OR (7) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. MIGRATEUR (3) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by a neck last time out over 1400m at this track. Finds the right race this time and can run another big race. HEROINE'S CREST (2) has been out of the money at her last couple of runs but has been tackling much tougher opposition. Down in the weights this time. Has struggled on the JRA circuit recently but is better placed here. Similar story for BEFANA (4) who will appreciate the sharp drop in grade. Deserves consideration.

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt August 10 over 1900m, 14 len behind Meikei Rosetta with 55.0kg at $88.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Saga July 22 over 1860m defeating Mozu Prevail with 56kg at $6.80. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 10/08/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 1-2-11 | 12 |
| 14.9L | $88.20 |
| 1/10 | 22/07/2025 | 73 | COND 3 | $13,729.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 2:01.80 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.80 |
| 9/16 | 10/05/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:22.10 | - | 14 |
| 5.2L | $321.90 |
| 13/18 | 27/04/2025 | 26 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:34.30 | - | 6 |
| 9.6L | $115.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2025 | 37 | COND 3 | $28,855.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 56kg | 2:05.10 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 37.0L | $4.80 |
| 7/12 | 23/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 11-8-7 | 11 |
| 13.8L | $41.70 |

Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Tokyo on October 4 over 2000m, 7 len behind Sarasvati with 56.0kg at $209.70. The start before that got back early 9th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on September 13 over 1800m, 19 len behind Kichi Parfait carrying 53.0kg at $56.60. A big spike in form is anticipated.
Last Starts 40 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 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW F 3U | $158,190.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 2:00.80 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $209.70 |
| 9/14 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:51.80 | 14-12-9 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $56.60 |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2025 | 105 | ALLOW F 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $42.90 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2025 | 56 | ALLOW FM 4U | $166,160.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 7-9-7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $24.70 |
| 5/10 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $161,940.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:55.90 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $6.10 |
| 5/11 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | ALLOW FM 4U | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a neck at this track October 22 over 1400m defeating Smile Sulfur carrying 57kg at $8.90. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kanetoshi Flamme carrying 57kg at $7.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/10/2025 | 14 | A1A2 3U | $53,812.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 4-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $8.90 |
| 2/12 | 08/10/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,465.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2025 | 18 | COND 3U | $67,437.00 | Kasamatsu | 1900m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 2:07.10 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $13.60 |
| 2/6 | 05/09/2025 | 15 | A1A2 3U | $56,197.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |
| 2/11 | 21/08/2025 | 8 | COND 3U | $37,294.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:29.90 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/08/2025 | 20 | A2B1 3U | $42,888.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 9 at Chukyo Dirt on July 27 over 1800m, 12 len behind Eternal Promise with 53.0kg at $48.90. When resuming last campaign settled back and ran on when 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 5 over 1800m, 12 len behind Saxon Sienne with 56.0kg at $33.20. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 109 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/07/2025 | 190 | ALLOW F 3U | $161,020.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:54.30 | 8-6-8 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $48.90 |
| 12/12 | 18/01/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 56kg | 2:00.10 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $65.80 |
| 9/16 | 05/01/2025 | 98 | ALLOW FM 4U | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 56kg | 1:53.00 | 13-9-9 | 16 |
| 12.6L | $33.20 |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2024 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | M | Haruhiko Kawasu | 56kg | 1:59.10 | 8-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $25.40 |
| 8/13 | 14/09/2024 | 107 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 56kg | 2:00.20 | 12-12-8 | 11 |
| 6.9L | $43.90 |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2024 | 7 | COND 3U | $29,868.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | Fast | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 2:17.20 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at this track on October 28 over 1400m, 14 len behind Snark Thunder with 57kg at $156.80. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on October 16 over 1400m, 16 len behind Bellagio Gulf carrying 57kg at $295. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/10/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $156.80 |
| 11/12 | 16/10/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 2-7-11 | 11 |
| 16.8L | $295.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/09/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 6-9-8 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $186.60 |
| 6/10 | 11/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $258.70 |
| 11/11 | 28/08/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 8-11-11 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $224.40 |
| 6/9 | 06/08/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $162.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation second last of 12 at this track on August 15 over 1700m, 15 len behind Namura Tata with 56kg at $92.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.75 len at Himeji February 12 over 1800m defeating T O Turner carrying 56kg at $4.80. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 90 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 | 15/08/2025 | 64 | COND 3U | $186,471.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:52.60 | 9-9-11 | 11 |
| 15.1L | $92.10 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2025 | 36 | A1 4U | $58,322.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.90 |
| 5/9 | 07/05/2025 | 48 | COND 4U | $78,706.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2025 | 36 | A1 4U | $49,023.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:53.70 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.90 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2025 | 70 | A1A2 4U | $47,758.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 2:02.70 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 6/11 | 04/12/2024 | 30 | A1A2 3U | $47,120.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 3-3-6 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $29.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Chukyo Dirt August 24 over 1800m, 4 len behind Tagano Malakh with 57.0kg at $6.40. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Chukyo Dirt August 2 over 1800m, 12 len behind Show Dancer carrying 57.0kg at $5.80. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 81 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 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.40 |
| 8/10 | 02/08/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 1-2-8 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $5.80 |
| 5/10 | 18/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | M | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:59.10 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 27/04/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 7-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $17.70 |
| 3/13 | 20/04/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 11-5-3 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $23.60 |
| 5/13 | 16/02/2025 | 11 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 58kg | 1:54.20 | 9-4-5 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $108.40 |

Jockey: Haato Kameda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 39 day letup. First-up second last of 9 at Hanshin on September 6 over 2000m, 12 len behind Voie Lactee with 53.0kg at $142.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on September 27 over 1800m, 7 len behind Stop Yearning carrying 55.0kg at $552.40. Can do a lot better than that last 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:52.50 | 9-9-6 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $552.40 |
| 8/9 | 06/09/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:59.50 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $142.50 |
| 12/16 | 22/06/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:24.10 | - | 13 |
| 16.6L | $344.30 |
| 10/16 | 30/03/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3 | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:11.20 | - | 10 |
| 6.9L | $194.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2025 | 46 | COND 3 | $12,336.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.70 |
| 8/10 | 19/01/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 2:00.30 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 18.2L | $53.20 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 53 days. First-up 4th of 12 at Nagoya on September 3 over 2000m, 5 len behind Dio Spada with 55kg at $43.20. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on September 13 over 1800m, 21 len behind Kichi Parfait with 54.0kg at $137.80. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:51.80 | 2-4-10 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $137.80 |
| 4/12 | 03/09/2025 | 88 | COND 3U | $38,922.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 2:11.80 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $43.20 |
| 9/9 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW F 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $107.90 |
| 10/12 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 56kg | 2:26.40 | 3-3-10 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $228.10 |
| 8/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 56kg | 2:14.80 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $20.10 |
| 10/16 | 19/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW FM 4U | $231,810.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 56kg | 1:59.60 | 7-9-10 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $195.60 |