Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1400
KING SPICA (8) strode forward early last start from his wide draw and was never headed, scoring by a head at Himeji over 1400m. Winning rider F Komaki stays aboard. Major player. MOKARA ACE (5) was again denied last start when he found one better over 1400m at Himeji. Placed to advantage and expect another big run. LOVE ME MARY (6) got well back over 1500m at Himeji last time and never threatened, eventually finishing ninth. Well placed and in the mix. TAOR OMA I (1) was fifth in an 800m contest at Himeji last time out. Can turn things around.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 8 len behind Smart Mace carrying 53kg at $118.60. The start before that 5th of 7 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bellagio Dream with 57kg at $57.60. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | COND 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 0:49.80 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $118.60 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $57.60 |
| 7/10 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 1-5-7 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $65.50 |
| 5/12 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | B1 4U | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $26.40 |
| 5/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $59.70 |
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1500m, 10 len behind Tagano William carrying 57kg at $242.60. Before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Wonder Bling carrying 57kg at $127.90. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $242.60 |
| 9/10 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 9-10-9 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $127.90 |
| 9/12 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 2:04.50 | 10-9-9 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $375.30 |
| 6/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 1:54.00 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $45.30 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Tagano William with 57kg at $23. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track on April 24 over 1700m, 13 len behind Vlag carrying 57kg at $153.60. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/03/2026 | 292 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/05/2025 | 22 | A1A2 4U | $59,029.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:18.20 | 8-9-4 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $229.30 |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2025 | 14 | A1A2 4U | $57,711.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $153.60 |
| 10/11 | 10/04/2025 | 102 | A1A2 4U | $57,711.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 8-10-10 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $162.50 |
| 9/9 | 29/12/2024 | 55 | A1A2 3U | $55,846.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 4-8-9 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $69.90 |
| 2/10 | 04/11/2024 | 10 | A1 3U | $45,767.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 9-8-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $38.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1500m, 10 len behind Tagano William with 57kg at $18.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wonder Bling carrying 57kg at $16.20. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 10-7-7 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $18.50 |
| 3/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 10-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $16.20 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $13.20 |
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 10-7-3 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $48.90 |
| 4/9 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $49.10 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | B1 4U | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 12-4-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $88.90 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Fairy Blue carrying 57kg at $2.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Himeji on February 3 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Love Me Mary carrying 57kg at $14.20. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 18 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 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $14.20 |
| 2/9 | 14/01/2026 | 20 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $61.90 |
| 5/12 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:18.90 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $27.10 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 8-7-7 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $12.90 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1500m, 11 len behind Tagano William carrying 55kg at $9. Before that won by 1.0 len at Himeji February 3 over 1400m defeating Fairy Blue carrying 53kg at $4.40. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 04/03/2026 | 29 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:41.40 | 11-9-9 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:18.90 | 10-9-5 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $6.90 |
| 2/9 | 29/12/2025 | 85 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:32.10 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $24.30 |
| 12/13 | 05/10/2025 | 19 | B2B3 3U | $74,930.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 55kg | 1:41.90 | 5-6-12 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $18.30 |
| 9/11 | 16/09/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $82,423.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 53kg | 1:26.10 | 9-11-9 | 9 |
| 16.3L | $26.60 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Himeji on January 27 over 1400m, 47 len behind Bellagio Gulf carrying 57kg at $74. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on December 30 over 1230m, 16 len behind Lux Meteor with 56kg at $304.80. Others appeal more heading into this.
Last Starts 48 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 | 27/01/2026 | 28 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-10-10 | 11 |
| 47.8L | $74.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:18.80 | 8-8-11 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $304.80 |
| 8/8 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $40,572.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:19.60 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $193.90 |
| 10/11 | 19/11/2025 | 16 | A2B1 3U | $41,071.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:20.10 | 9-9-10 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $173.70 |
| 10/10 | 03/11/2025 | 31 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 4-8-10 | 10 |
| 27.0L | $185.50 |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | A1A2 3U | $56,197.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 36.8L | $111.40 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at Himeji February 18 over 1400m defeating Meisho Kaikon with 57kg at $2.20. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind M T Estate with 57kg at $8.80. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.80 |
| 2/12 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 11-4-2 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $7.10 |
| 5/12 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $10.20 |
| 3/12 | 03/12/2025 | 27 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:20.70 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 8/12 | 06/11/2025 | 78 | COND 3 | $357,143.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:29.00 | 10-10-8 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $348.10 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1500m, 18 len behind Tagano William with 57kg at $242.60. The start before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1500m, 12 len behind A Shin Animo with 58kg at $187.20. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 8-11-11 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $242.60 |
| 10/10 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 58kg | 1:40.90 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $187.20 |
| 4/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $183.80 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $262.80 |
| 6/9 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $118.70 |
| 11/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 6-9-11 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $495.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Wonder Bling with 57kg at $45.80. The race before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on January 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bellagio Gulf carrying 57kg at $44.70. Not one of the top selections.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 3-3-8 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $45.80 |
| 7/10 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 7-4-7 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $44.70 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | B1 4U | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 8-5-6 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $19.60 |
| 6/12 | 18/12/2025 | 28 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $31.40 |
| 3/10 | 20/11/2025 | 23 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/10/2025 | 19 | B2 3U | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 5-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |