Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1700
ENA ANIMAL (6) displayed plenty of early toe over 1870m at this track last time and defied all challengers to score by 2.5 lengths. Excellent prospects in this suitable race. LUX ECLAIR (2) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 2400m at this track. Back in trip and has the talent to take this out. HOKUZAN GOLD (9) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish second over 1870m at this track. Nicely placed to go one better. ANTHRACITE (8) should give this a shake.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 16 at Fukushima on November 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gatto Nero carrying 56.0kg at $173.90. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on December 25 over 1230m, 16 len behind Kenji Faith carrying 55kg at $13.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 25/12/2025 | 33 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:18.90 | 5-9-10 | 10 |
| 16.7L | $13.90 |
| 15/16 | 22/11/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:09.10 | - | 8 |
| 6.7L | $173.90 |
| 14/18 | 24/08/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 0:54.90 | - | 18 |
| 7.2L | $18.20 |
| 15/15 | 22/06/2025 | 141 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 56kg | 1:33.90 | - | 2 |
| 39.8L | $337.20 |
| 14/16 | 01/02/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:46.70 | - | 9 |
| 14.6L | $201.70 |
| 14/16 | 05/01/2025 | 134 | ALLOW FM 4U | $156,070.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 56kg | 1:55.00 | 11-11-14 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Kamomiya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on December 31 over 2400m, 30 len behind Ziggurat with 52kg at $12. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on December 9 over 1870m, 6 len behind Ena Animal with 54kg at $3.70. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $67,033.00 | Sonoda | 2400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 52kg | 2:45.10 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 30.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/12/2025 | 26 | B1B2 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 2:06.30 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,899.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:58.70 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/12 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,939.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.30 |
| 2/10 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,939.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:59.00 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.90 |
| 3/12 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,335.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:51.20 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on December 25 over 1230m, 20 len behind Kenji Faith with 55kg at $208. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1230m, 15 len behind Zendanno Hagemi with 55kg at $58.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:18.90 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 20.7L | $208.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $58.60 |
| 8/8 | 13/11/2025 | 22 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $138.70 |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $43.80 |
| 6/6 | 01/10/2025 | 31 | B1 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $81.40 |
| 9/11 | 31/08/2025 | 13 | B1 3U | $13,923.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 4-6-9 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $62.20 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, 20 len behind Bellagio Zero carrying 57kg at $47.90. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Meisho Shimato carrying 57kg at $27.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 5-8-9 | 10 |
| 20.6L | $47.90 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $27.70 |
| 6/8 | 13/11/2025 | 29 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | B1 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2025 | 27 | B1 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2025 | 632 | B1 3U | $27,971.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 2-1-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1230m, 16 len behind Kikuno Le Meilleur carrying 57kg at $144.90. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 22 len behind Genius Lennon with 55kg at $64. Prepared to risk on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 24/12/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 16.6L | $144.90 |
| 7/9 | 04/12/2025 | 23 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 22.8L | $64.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/11/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $10,000.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Reika Sekimoto | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 8-11-4 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $137.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/10/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $10,045.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Reika Sekimoto | 54kg | 1:26.50 | 10-9-7 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $85.80 |
| 5/9 | 14/10/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $10,045.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Reika Sekimoto | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 5-7-5 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $55.10 |
| 3/12 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $10,490.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Tatsunori Sugawara | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 4-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $65.90 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start won by 2.5 len at this track December 9 over 1870m defeating Hokuzan Gold with 56kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on November 18 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Ho O Trump with 56kg at $5.10. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 30 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 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:06.30 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $5.10 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 2:05.90 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:07.40 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 12/09/2025 | 156 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 2:09.00 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/12 | 09/04/2025 | 13 | C1 4U | $21,161.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on December 24 over 1700m, 8 len behind A Shin Leo carrying 57kg at $148.30. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on December 3 over 1870m, 9 len behind Ziggurat with 56kg at $90.50. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $29,988.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $148.30 |
| 5/10 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | A2B1 3U | $40,572.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 2:06.30 | - | 10 |
| 9.6L | $90.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/11/2025 | 16 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $313.90 |
| 5/7 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | A2B1 3U | $41,071.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 2:07.00 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $94.30 |
| 6/7 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | B1 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-5-6 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $96.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/10/2025 | 13 | B1 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $54.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bellagio Dream carrying 57kg at $30.50. The race before that second last of 8 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Shimato carrying 57kg at $35.70. Will be doing best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 11-7-5 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $30.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/12/2025 | 20 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $35.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $14.90 |
| 5/12 | 28/10/2025 | 102 | B2 3U | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 6/9 | 18/07/2025 | 35 | B1 3U | $28,602.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $19.70 |
| 6/9 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | B1 4U | $29,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 7-8-6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on December 9 over 1870m, 2.5 len behind Ena Animal carrying 56kg at $19.10. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on November 18 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Ho O Trump carrying 56kg at $25.90. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 2:06.30 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $19.10 |
| 4/11 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $25.90 |
| 4/8 | 30/10/2025 | 169 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 2:05.90 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $38.60 |
| 7/9 | 14/05/2025 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $29,515.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Yonetamari Enzo | 55kg | 2:06.10 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 23/04/2025 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $28,855.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Nagao Tasuku | 58kg | 1:55.20 | 6-10-9 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $6.30 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2025 | 22 | B1 4U | $28,855.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 20 len behind Genius Lennon with 54kg at $73.70. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on December 16 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Apostrophe carrying 55kg at $46. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 7-8-11 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $73.70 |
| 11/12 | 16/12/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 12-12-11 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $46.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $10,000.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:45.00 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $55.30 |
| 10/11 | 12/11/2025 | 16 | B2 3U | $10,000.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:40.60 | 1-1-10 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $13.20 |
| 4/12 | 27/10/2025 | 21 | B2 3U | $10,045.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:26.50 | 12-12-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 11/12 | 06/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,742.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 1-2-11 | 11 |
| 19.3L | $3.80 |