Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
GIVRE (8) turned in a fine effort to win by 3 lengths at this course and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up result. Likely to be there at the finish again. FLY BY VENUS (1) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months and is having her first outing under new trainer Satoshi Matsuura. Finished 14th at Chukyo over 1400m at the opening run last time in work. A solid return is anticipated. METEO RENA (2) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1700m. Nice alley so must be a leading chance again. AURORA LUMIERE (5) lines up on the back of a fourth over 1400m at this track. Deserves serious consideration.

Jockey: Yoshiki Kamomiya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 14th of 18 at Chukyo on July 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Meisho Seiro carrying 55.0kg at $11.20. First up last campaign 3rd of 18 at Kyoto on February 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Rouge Solitaire with 55.0kg at $4.30. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 135 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 27/07/2025 | 71 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:20.00 | - | 16 |
| 11.2L | $11.20 |
| 6/17 | 17/05/2025 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Soft | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:36.00 | - | 14 |
| 7.8L | $12.30 |
| 5/18 | 20/04/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 1-1-5 | 13 |
| 4.0L | $4.70 |
| 3/18 | 02/03/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:46.20 | - | 12 |
| 1.4L | $39.10 |
| 3/18 | 09/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:37.10 | - | 14 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on November 18 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind T O Wilson with 55kg at $8.60. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on October 24 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Deserve You carrying 55kg at $5.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 18/11/2025 | 25 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.60 |
| 2/12 | 24/10/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 6-5-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 08/10/2025 | 60 | C2 3U | $14,986.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 2:07.50 | 10-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
| 9/15 | 09/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:02.10 | 10-11-9 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $35.90 |
| 2/9 | 27/07/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Y | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $15.30 |
| 6/12 | 15/06/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:59.60 | 9-10-6 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $24.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 10 at this track on November 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hagino Inspire with 57kg at $38.10. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Riposino carrying 57kg at $20.50. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 19/11/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 7-8-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $20.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/11/2025 | 108 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-6-2 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $38.10 |
| 9/9 | 18/07/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-6-9 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $229.30 |
| 10/12 | 03/07/2025 | 22 | C1 4U | $19,068.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 7-10-10 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $100.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/06/2025 | 14 | C1 4U | $21,385.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 11-11-7 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $171.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/05/2025 | 14 | C1 4U | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 7-6-4 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $85.60 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Offshore Girl carrying 57kg at $58. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on November 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tamba Azuki with 57kg at $29.80. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 12-11-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $58.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $29.80 |
| 8/10 | 30/10/2025 | 414 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $181.40 |
| 7/11 | 11/09/2024 | 21 | C1 3U | $18,944.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 10-8-7 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $17.50 |
| 4/11 | 21/08/2024 | 20 | C1 3U | $17,261.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 11-8-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $34.80 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2024 | 21 | C1 3U | $18,987.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $28.30 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Riposino carrying 57kg at $13.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on October 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Z Silvia carrying 56kg at $2.50. Should go well in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 4-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $12.30 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 8-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at Hanshin Dirt September 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Vivacious carrying 55.0kg at $12.10. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at Chukyo Dirt August 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Even Better with 54.0kg at $5.10. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:12.50 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $12.10 |
| 3/16 | 24/08/2025 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/16 | 15/06/2025 | 71 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Soft | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:11.90 | - | 13 |
| 0.8L | $7.90 |
| 8/16 | 05/04/2025 | 147 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:13.10 | - | 8 |
| 10.7L | $7.30 |
| 2/13 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $7.20 |
| 5/16 | 26/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $26.50 |

Jockey: Yuuta Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hello Tschuss carrying 56kg at $341.50. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track November 5 over 1400m defeating A Shin L'ala with 55kg at $20.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 12-11-12 | 12 |
| 13.7L | $341.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $20.50 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 34.6L | $222.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $89.80 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $157.70 |
| 4/10 | 27/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 5-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track on October 30 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Kawakita Hoku Lea with 57kg at $15.20. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track November 20 over 1400m defeating Akakichino Eleven carrying 57kg at $1.10. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | 109 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $15.20 |
| 12/16 | 13/07/2025 | 134 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 7-9-12 | 12 |
| 17.9L | $235.80 |
| 11/16 | 01/03/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 14-15-11 | 14 |
| 13.0L | $148.80 |
| 9/16 | 16/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:39.60 | - | 7 |
| 14.3L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Manato Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Sapporo August 9 over 1800m, 43 len behind King Squall carrying 50.0kg at $184.90. Previously first up; 13th of 16 at Hanshin April 20 over 2000m, 9 len behind Elegancia with 55.0kg at $292.30. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 122 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 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 50kg | 1:47.90 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 43.8L | $184.90 |
| 11/16 | 02/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 52kg | 1:59.50 | 11-13-11 | 12 |
| 12.1L | $560.50 |
| 11/15 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 52kg | 1:59.40 | 12-13-11 | 13 |
| 8.8L | $223.80 |
| 8/16 | 29/06/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Yuya Mizuguchi | 55kg | 2:44.40 | 9-8-8 | 14 |
| 8.9L | $40.40 |
| 9/12 | 18/05/2025 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Yuya Mizuguchi | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 3-3-9 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $28.20 |
| 4/15 | 03/05/2025 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Yuya Mizuguchi | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 7-8-4 | 12 |
| 11.5L | $196.70 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind La La Terroir carrying 57kg at $130.80. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ecoro Kaiser with 57kg at $348. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 19 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 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 3-5-7 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $130.80 |
| 12/12 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 8-11-12 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $348.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 7-12-11 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $404.10 |
| 9/12 | 02/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 7-10-9 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $200.10 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 4-5-7 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $34.90 |
| 6/11 | 28/08/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $118.00 |