Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
T O HARRISON (6) won his maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by 4 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Winning rider Sakito Yamamoto stays aboard and he looks certain to measure up again. COPANO MOROCCO (1) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 820m at this track. Has the talent to find the winners' list. SIMPATIA (9) went forward last start over 1400m at this track and held on well for third. Can play a pivotal role. BELLAGIOHIDAKABOSI (8) finished fifth last time out over this course and distance after coming from an outside draw. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset and can give backers a sight.

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 2 over 820m, 2 len behind Step Eye with 56kg at $6.40. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on December 17 over 820m, 5 len behind Kukuna Zinc carrying 55kg at $11.40. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 0:51.90 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.40 |
| 4/11 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $11.40 |
| 3/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $76.30 |
| 12/12 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $28.60 |
| 6/11 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 8-5-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $22.30 |
| 5/11 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 4-5-5 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on December 4 over 820m, 6 len behind Varsity carrying 55kg at $6.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 13 over 820m, 8 len behind Komori Boulder with 55kg at $2.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 41 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 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 10-10-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $6.80 |
| 4/12 | 13/11/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 4-6-4 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $2.30 |
| 9/9 | 09/10/2025 | 54 | COND 2 | $57,399.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 5-6-9 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $5.60 |
| 7/9 | 16/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:12.70 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $22.70 |
| 3/11 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 0:58.40 | - | 5 |
| 12.0L | $13.60 |
| 3/5 | 06/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:01.50 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $17.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ideal Match carrying 52kg at $18.90. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Comment Allezvous carrying 54kg at $31.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 1:33.40 | 10-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $18.90 |
| 3/12 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 10-7-3 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $31.90 |
| 11/12 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 0:51.10 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $49.40 |
| 5/12 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:22.30 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $25.20 |
| 5/11 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 0:51.00 | 7-9-5 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $16.30 |
| 4/11 | 03/10/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:34.70 | 7-8-4 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gamila's Rabaul carrying 56kg at $6.70. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 27 len behind Bow Vogue with 55kg at $146. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 11 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 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $6.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on December 31 over 1700m, 12 len behind God Fencer with 55kg at $152.90. The start before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1230m, 6 len behind Shark Ryusei with 54kg at $51. Hard to envisage a win today.
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 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $176,401.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 12.7L | $152.90 |
| 6/12 | 10/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $28,224.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:20.90 | 12-12-6 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 8-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 3/12 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 9-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $14.20 |
| 6/8 | 23/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $53,812.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $182.30 |
| 4/11 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 0:50.50 | 3-4-4 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track December 29 over 1400m defeating No Ten P Kan with 55kg at $2.20. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Arabian D'oro carrying 55kg at $84.20. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/12 | 18/12/2025 | 30 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $84.20 |
| 8/11 | 18/11/2025 | 55 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 5-10-8 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $14.40 |
| 5/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Kazuma Ookaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ideal Match carrying 54kg at $166.60. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on December 4 over 820m, 8 len behind Varsity with 54kg at $29.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 29/12/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $166.60 |
| 8/12 | 04/12/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:51.10 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $29.40 |
| 7/12 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:35.20 | 2-2-7 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $5.80 |
| 3/11 | 30/10/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.60 |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:21.60 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $60.90 |
| 6/9 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 7-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bow Vogue with 55kg at $7. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mild Evening with 55kg at $5.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/12/2025 | 41 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $5.40 |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $10,563.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.50 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 07/10/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.80 | 7-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/09/2025 | 49 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.70 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/12 | 31/07/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $20,720.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gamila's Rabaul with 56kg at $3.20. Before that second last of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1230m, 15 len behind Shark Ryusei carrying 55kg at $135.20. Worth following up.
Last Starts 11 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 | 03/01/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $3.20 |
| 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 |