Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1700
INJECTION (10) has been thereabouts without winning, the most recent offering a second at this track over 1400m when he was beaten one length. Expected to cross from wide out. Key runner. HERNANDEZ (2) is a strong fresh performer back after a break of five months and looking to emulate his win at this track to kick off the last campaign. One of the genuine hopes in the race. VARIRAPTOR (9) finished sixth last time out over 1400m at this track four weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Could prove tough to stop. MAESTRO LIGHT (5) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten a nose into second over 1400m at this track. Sure to run well again.

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lambeau Leap carrying 57kg at $39.20. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on November 4 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Smart Canon with 56kg at $3. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 7 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 | 02/12/2025 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 10-6-6 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $39.20 |
| 3/6 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:59.60 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2025 | 146 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 9-3-7 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $15.30 |
| 5/11 | 23/05/2025 | 30 | C2 4U | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 2:05.30 | 8-4-5 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $8.60 |
| 2/12 | 23/04/2025 | 13 | C2 4U | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 2:09.10 | 10-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $20.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/04/2025 | 16 | C2 4U | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 10-7-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $56.00 |

Jockey: Kazuma Ookaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len this track July 3 over 1700m defeating Meisho Matsuri with 57kg at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. This track June 12 over 1400m defeating Sun Elsa with 58kg at $3.50. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/07/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $15,254.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 12/06/2025 | 108 | C3 4U | $11,664.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kazuma Okaki | 58kg | 1:33.20 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/02/2025 | 12 | C2 4U | $14,150.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 2:04.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 12/02/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $14,150.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 2:03.20 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 29/01/2025 | 31 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 2:06.10 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 29/12/2024 | 100 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:59.20 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Cortado carrying 57kg at $12. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Iromegane with 57kg at $8.90. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/11/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 5-6-5 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 10-8-8 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.90 |
| 5/12 | 24/10/2025 | 30 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 9-6-5 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $36.60 |
| 12/12 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | N Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:54.80 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $16.20 |
| 8/11 | 10/09/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $14,986.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:08.30 | 4-5-8 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2025 | 47 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:54.90 | 8-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Cortado with 57kg at $5.40. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on November 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Stay Tuned with 57kg at $12.20. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/10 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $12.20 |
| 6/10 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 10-10-6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $16.20 |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $27.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/09/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 5-2-2 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $165.60 |
| 10/12 | 11/09/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Koichi Takahata | 56kg | 1:21.40 | 9-11-10 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $298.70 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, nose behind Years Straight with 57kg at $5.30. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on October 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Smart Caprice carrying 57kg at $1.50. Worth thought after getting close last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 8-6-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $5.30 |
| 2/10 | 29/10/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 10-5-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/10/2025 | 64 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 10-6-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $2.40 |
| 5/10 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $11.60 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2025 | 29 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 8-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2025 | 26 | C3 4U | $11,664.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 8-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Mythos Ode carrying 57kg at $3. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on November 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hagino Inspire with 56kg at $52. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/11/2025 | 4 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 5-3-5 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $52.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $171.10 |
| 11/12 | 15/10/2025 | 105 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 11-11-11 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $66.30 |
| 10/12 | 02/07/2025 | 12 | C1 4U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 8-8-10 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $43.10 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2025 | 15 | C1 4U | $21,385.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 55kg | 2:05.80 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $50.50 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Mythos Ode with 57kg at $8.20. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 6 over 1870m, 13 len behind Light Pillar with 57kg at $154.10. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 3-5-3 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $8.20 |
| 6/12 | 06/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 2:07.10 | 12-9-6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $154.10 |
| 7/10 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $332.10 |
| 9/9 | 01/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 9-8-9 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $23.30 |
| 7/9 | 10/09/2025 | 45 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $13.90 |
| 10/14 | 27/07/2025 | 131 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Soft | Takuma Ogino | 57kg | 1:45.30 | 10-13-10 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $153.00 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind Meisho Aladdin with 57kg at $367.80. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on November 12 over 820m, 14 len behind Pomme with 57kg at $170.60. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 9-10-11 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $367.80 |
| 11/12 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 12-12-11 | 7 |
| 14.2L | $170.60 |
| 12/12 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 12-11-12 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $321.60 |
| 12/12 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 11-12-12 | 3 |
| 46.8L | $41.10 |
| 10/10 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 9-9-10 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $262.40 |
| 10/10 | 12/09/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 9-10-10 | 10 |
| 26.5L | $168.60 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind Momo Royal carrying 53kg at $49.80. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on October 10 over 820m, 7 len behind Asaka Love Love carrying 55kg at $123.10. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/11/2025 | 32 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 5-7-6 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $49.80 |
| 10/12 | 10/10/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 7-9-10 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $123.10 |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 3-6-8 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $37.90 |
| 6/12 | 14/08/2025 | 54 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 3-7-6 | 12 |
| 10.3L | $13.10 |
| 11/14 | 21/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 2:01.30 | 8-8-11 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $80.50 |
| 9/13 | 01/06/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 2:27.60 | 8-11-9 | 12 |
| 7.6L | $69.10 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cortado carrying 55kg at $42.80. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 17 len behind Stahl Pesca with 52kg at $85.30. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 119 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-11-10 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $42.80 |
| 9/10 | 31/07/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 4-4-9 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $268.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/07/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:33.70 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $69.10 |
| 5/11 | 02/07/2025 | 12 | C1 3 | $15,254.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:31.70 | 4-5-5 | 10 |
| 17.8L | $85.30 |
| 10/11 | 20/06/2025 | 111 | C1 3 | $15,552.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:31.90 | 11-10-10 | 3 |
| 32.8L | $31.40 |
| 15/18 | 01/03/2025 | 69 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 13 |
| 11.5L | $337.80 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Kamomiya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on November 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Miss Trevi No with 57kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nishino Almight carrying 57kg at $27.70. Others going much better heading into this one.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 4-8-7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 6-6-6 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $27.70 |
| 9/12 | 09/10/2025 | 6 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 12-11-9 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $17.80 |
| 9/10 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-6-9 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $47.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/09/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:20.80 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $57.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/09/2025 | 88 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $43.00 |