Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 820
YASHIRO SMILEY (3) is coming off a last-start fourth over 800m at Himeji. Has sound form here at this trip and looks set for a big run. CONDUCT (5) is a four-start maiden who is well and truly overdue, finishing second at Himeji over 800m last time out. Strong prospects. MON CHEVAL (7) finished second at Himeji two runs back but didn't measure up last time, finishing back in ninth. Can atone. DIGNITA (1) missed the placings last start when ninth over 800m at Himeji. Likely improver.

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 800m, 7 len behind Aten Smile carrying 55kg at $13.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Himeji on January 22 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Arajai with 55kg at $3.50. The inside draw is a real bonus.
Last Starts 33 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 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.80 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $13.60 |
| 5/11 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:52.10 | 4-5-5 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 9-9-6 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:52.30 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $8.70 |
| 5/9 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $16.10 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 8 len behind Kinsho Gloire carrying 57kg at $101.10. The start before that 8th of 11 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 6 len behind Soffione carrying 57kg at $77.60. Will be winding up strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 0:51.60 | 11-10-8 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $101.10 |
| 8/11 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 0:51.90 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $77.60 |
| 10/10 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 7-7-10 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $160.70 |
| 9/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:22.50 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $177.50 |
| 10/12 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 0:51.40 | 12-11-10 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $25.70 |
| 10/12 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Sei Brocken carrying 53kg at $6.60. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Diana Zelos carrying 55kg at $20.10. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:52.00 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/12 | 03/02/2026 | 26 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 5-5-3 | 12 |
| 3.7L | $20.10 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $58.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.40 | 7-8-10 | 7 |
| 21.9L | $73.30 |
| 12/12 | 09/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 9-12-12 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 5-9-7 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 17 len behind Sei Brocken with 54kg at $120.70. Before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 11 len behind Diana Zelos with 54kg at $258.10. Not one of the top selections.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:52.00 | 7-8-11 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $120.70 |
| 10/12 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 6-6-10 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $258.10 |
| 9/12 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:50.50 | 8-8-9 | 11 |
| 14.6L | $314.40 |
| 6/12 | 24/12/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $143.50 |
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 29 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.70 | 12-10-10 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $272.80 |
| 9/10 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 7-10-9 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $132.60 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 5 len behind Kinsho Gloire carrying 54kg at $7.10. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 800m, 10 len behind Hamburg Hammer carrying 53kg at $3.60. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/03/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:51.60 | 3-5-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $7.10 |
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:52.40 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $3.60 |
| 10/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 3-8-10 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $1.90 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $27.30 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind A P Poetess with 57kg at $9.60. First up last campaign got back early 5th of 10 at this track on September 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 56kg at $3.50. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 62 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 | 13/01/2026 | 104 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 1-3-11 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $9.60 |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 10-10-7 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $41.80 |
| 5/10 | 11/09/2025 | 214 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 10-10-5 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/16 | 09/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:26.50 | - | 8 |
| 8.6L | $54.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Miyabi Arc carrying 57kg at $25.20. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Himeji on January 28 over 800m, head behind Scented Jewel carrying 57kg at $9. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 0:51.40 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $25.20 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 0:52.40 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 0:51.70 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 24/12/2025 | 34 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 0:51.40 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $28.40 |
| 7/10 | 20/11/2025 | 49 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 43.5L | $137.30 |
| 10/10 | 02/10/2025 | 77 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 2-9-10 | 10 |
| 24.8L | $18.90 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 14 len behind Sei Brocken carrying 55kg at $144.70. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 11 len behind Diana Zelos with 55kg at $264.70. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 10-10-10 | 11 |
| 14.3L | $144.70 |
| 9/12 | 03/02/2026 | 26 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 11-11-9 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $264.70 |
| 9/10 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 10-9-9 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $359.90 |
| 8/11 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:52.30 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $371.00 |
| 12/12 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:53.30 | 11-11-12 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $403.60 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 17 len behind Moon Bridge carrying 55kg at $9.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 6 len behind Kinsho Gloire carrying 55kg at $23.50. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 05/03/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $23.50 |
| 10/10 | 17/02/2026 | 223 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 3-4-10 | 9 |
| 17.9L | $9.70 |
| 10/12 | 09/07/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $50.80 |
| 10/12 | 26/06/2025 | 182 | C1C2 3 | $15,552.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:21.80 | 6-7-10 | 5 |
| 56.0L | $24.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/12/2024 | 15 | COND 2 | $15,707.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 1:22.80 | 9-7-3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $82.30 |
| 4/7 | 11/12/2024 | - | COND 2 | $43,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $25.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 15 len behind Aussenseiter carrying 55kg at $141.60. Before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 10 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo carrying 55kg at $158.20. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 6-6-10 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $141.60 |
| 12/12 | 03/02/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-12 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $158.20 |
| 12/12 | 07/01/2026 | 9 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 11-11-12 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $347.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 149 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $124.70 |
| 14/15 | 02/08/2025 | 105 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:12.40 | - | 15 |
| 21.9L | $255.70 |
| 15/16 | 19/04/2025 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:08.90 | - | 12 |
| 25.3L | $217.70 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 18 len behind Tambaffe carrying 51kg at $36.50. The start before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on January 22 over 1400m, 21 len behind Hiiragi carrying 51kg at $7.90. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/02/2026 | 34 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.70 | 3-7-8 | 8 |
| 18.9L | $36.50 |
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:37.50 | 1-3-10 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $7.90 |
| 7/11 | 03/01/2026 | 115 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 3-4-7 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $40.60 |
| 6/10 | 10/09/2025 | 45 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 3-3-6 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $36.60 |
| 13/16 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 0:55.00 | - | 12 |
| 12.2L | $111.80 |
| 15/18 | 13/07/2025 | 106 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 10 |
| 10.3L | $212.80 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 13 len behind Sei Brocken with 57kg at $111.80. The start before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 15 len behind Diana Zelos carrying 57kg at $311.50. Wide draw makes it tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 11-11-9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $111.80 |
| 12/12 | 03/02/2026 | 26 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $311.50 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:51.70 | 7-8-8 | 10 |
| 10.7L | $259.60 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 10-12-12 | 11 |
| 12.4L | $319.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:51.50 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $297.90 |
| 12/12 | 06/11/2025 | 77 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 0:51.70 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $262.50 |