Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
CHERRY BRIAN (7) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when eighth over 1700m at this track, beaten 19 lengths. Has the talent to find the winners' list. LOVELY LORA (5) made progress last time out, finishing 8 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1230m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Facing a tougher assignment but she is worth serious consideration. YOSHINO MARRONCHAN (9) is a eight-start maiden who could only manage to finish ninth at her latest appearance over 1230m at this track after she was well back on straightening. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes. NISHINO GANRIKI (3) was beaten 11 lengths into ninth in a 1230m contest at this track last time out. Better than recent efforts suggest.

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 18 len behind Bow Vogue with 53kg at $247.50. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mild Evening with 50kg at $84.90. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
Last Starts 17 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 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 7-11-7 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $247.50 |
| 9/12 | 02/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:31.70 | 11-11-9 | 12 |
| 15.1L | $84.90 |
| 9/11 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:01.80 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $75.80 |
| 5/11 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 9-9-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $76.10 |
| 6/11 | 16/10/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 10-9-6 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $184.30 |
| 1/11 | 30/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:03.40 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bow Vogue with 55kg at $236.80. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on November 26 over 1700m, 8 len behind Zeus Silhouette carrying 55kg at $20.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 16/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 8-6-6 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $236.80 |
| 6/9 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:56.80 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $20.40 |
| 6/10 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 10-10-6 | 2 |
| 34.2L | $134.30 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $56,197.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 32.0L | $69.40 |
| 9/12 | 17/09/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $106.70 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on December 25 over 1230m, 11 len behind Ange Belle with 55kg at $17.80. The race before that second last of 18 at Tokyo on November 24 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mikki D'amour with 56.0kg at $688. Capable of a big finish so don't write him off.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 25/12/2025 | 31 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 11-9-9 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $17.80 |
| 17/18 | 24/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:21.30 | - | 2 |
| 15.2L | $688.00 |
| 11/15 | 19/10/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | M | Miyabi Muto | 56kg | 1:11.10 | - | 8 |
| 19.0L | $387.40 |
| 11/11 | 24/08/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:29.80 | - | 8 |
| 18.1L | $129.20 |
| 10/10 | 17/08/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:10.10 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $75.30 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:09.70 | - | 8 |
| 9.9L | $49.50 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 19 len behind Bow Vogue carrying 54kg at $325.70. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 16 len behind Mild Evening carrying 54kg at $142.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 11-9-8 | 7 |
| 19.1L | $325.70 |
| 10/12 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 8-9-10 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $142.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 34.4L | $215.20 |
| 1/11 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $24.70 |
| 3/11 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:34.70 | 11-7-3 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $137.20 |
| 6/10 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Hibiki Ishidou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on December 25 over 1230m, 8 len behind Yoshino Avance with 53kg at $16.10. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on December 4 over 820m, 9 len behind Yuna Monster with 53kg at $40. Winning hope.
Last Starts 8 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 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:21.60 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $16.10 |
| 7/12 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:51.60 | 11-11-7 | 11 |
| 9.2L | $40.00 |
| 12/12 | 05/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 11-8-12 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $312.50 |
| 6/10 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 9-9-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $94.60 |
| 5/12 | 07/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 10-10-5 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $149.60 |
| 8/12 | 23/09/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 7-6-8 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $67.90 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 27 len behind Bow Vogue with 55kg at $146. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track on October 29 over 1400m, 19 len behind A Shin Iwahashiru carrying 55kg at $255.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 16/12/2025 | 48 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 8-7-10 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $146.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | COND | $179,372.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $255.60 |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $25,112.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $32.10 |
| 3/5 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:57.50 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $37.10 |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 5/11 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 10-2-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on December 9 over 1700m, 19 len behind God Fencer with 53kg at $513.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track November 18 over 1400m defeating Donald Poker with 54kg at $17.30. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:54.80 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $513.50 |
| 1/11 | 18/11/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:35.40 | 9-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $17.30 |
| 8/12 | 17/10/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:33.20 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 8.7L | $246.60 |
| 4/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 37.0L | $47.80 |

Jockey: Manato Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 30 len behind Bow Vogue carrying 53kg at $158.60. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 48 len behind Tokai Ma Cherie carrying 55kg at $757.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 4-8-11 | 1 |
| 30.1L | $158.60 |
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $535,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 48.9L | $757.90 |
| 4/7 | 03/11/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $19.20 |
| 1/9 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:52.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $8.30 |
| 11/12 | 17/09/2025 | 50 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:51.30 | 7-8-11 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $7.10 |
| 11/12 | 29/07/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.30 | - | 2 |
| 15.9L | $86.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at this track on December 25 over 1230m, 19 len behind Yoshino Avance carrying 53kg at $9.20. The start before that 8th of 12 at Monbetsu on November 13 over 1000m, 8 len behind Legacion with 55kg at $104.50. Better placed here. Expect strong showing.
Last Starts 8 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 | 25/12/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:21.60 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 19.7L | $9.20 |
| 8/12 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 4-5-8 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $104.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 3-3-5 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $26.80 |
| 6/12 | 21/10/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 9-9-6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $23.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:16.60 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $251.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/09/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.70 | 12-10-8 | 11 |
| 12.6L | $241.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1230m, 15 len behind Shark Ryusei carrying 55kg at $135.20. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on November 27 over 820m, 11 len behind Baishu with 55kg at $7.50. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $28,224.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 7-6-11 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $135.20 |
| 6/6 | 27/11/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:02.70 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |
| 6/10 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 2-2-6 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $5.40 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:16.60 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 56kg | 1:47.00 | 3-7-8 | 1 |
| 81.5L | $2.70 |