Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1230
VICTORY BRIDGE (1) is having his first run since January 2. Goes very well when fresh with two wins from two starts, the latest over 1230m at this track at the start of last prep. Leading contender. TAPUCHAN (11) bounced back last start and scored by a neck over 1400m at Himeji. Can salute again. LION SELAS (8) was well fancied last time but could only manage second over 1400m at Himeji after being well positioned to strike on the corner. One of the main contenders. NATURAL (2) did well last time at Himeji, finishing third at the end of 1400m. Set to run well again.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track January 2 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Scat Melody with 58kg at $1.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 10 len win. This track October 30 over 1230m defeating Rapida Nina with 57kg at $1.10. Winning hope.
Last Starts 73 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 | 02/01/2026 | 30 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:21.00 | 10-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 03/12/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.30 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/8 | 30/10/2025 | 119 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2025 | 20 | C1C2 3 | $15,254.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:49.80 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 13/06/2025 | 36 | C2 3 | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 08/05/2025 | - | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 0:50.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Lance Of Venus carrying 55kg at $86.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sunrise Pride carrying 55kg at $18.60. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 10-9-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $86.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 10-10-5 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $18.60 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:35.80 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $17.90 |
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $14.70 |
| 1/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:21.70 | 8-7-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.10 |
| 6/12 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 10-9-6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Master License with 55kg at $124.60. Before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cresco Yusha carrying 55kg at $324.40. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $124.60 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 9-4-6 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $324.40 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $177.40 |
| 9/10 | 07/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 9-8-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $198.20 |
| 11/12 | 16/12/2025 | 152 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 18.3L | $244.40 |
| 10/10 | 17/07/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:20.20 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $84.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ai Towa with 55kg at $52.10. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mozu Orage carrying 58kg at $6. Others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $52.10 |
| 7/10 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:34.20 | 2-2-7 | 9 |
| 15.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $11.40 |
| 1/12 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/11/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 9-6-6 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $15.20 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 30 len behind El Fenix carrying 55kg at $3.90. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ai Towa with 55kg at $10.60. Preferred in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $10.60 |
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | 185 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 30.3L | $3.90 |
| 13/16 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:25.90 | - | 3 |
| 14.9L | $70.80 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 23 len behind Smile Clark with 57kg at $15.20. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 13 len behind Wings All with 56kg at $54.50. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 121 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-7-10 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $15.20 |
| 7/11 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:20.20 | 1-1-7 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $7.20 |
| 6/12 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 3-3-6 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $11.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:21.50 | 5-7-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $12.80 |
| 3/12 | 24/09/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,972.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:19.90 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $28.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/09/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 2-3-7 | 9 |
| 13.2L | $54.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 21 len behind Eloim Essaim with 55kg at $198.60. Before that 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mistral Pink carrying 55kg at $101.60. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 13 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 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 8-9-10 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $198.60 |
| 6/9 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $101.60 |
| 8/9 | 27/01/2026 | 25 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 2:06.30 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $106.00 |
| 12/14 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | C1C2 3U | $30,946.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Kosuke Sakurai | 53kg | 2:18.70 | 14-12-12 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $101.20 |
| 11/14 | 16/12/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $26,460.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 54kg | 2:17.70 | 3-7-11 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $68.20 |
| 10/12 | 20/11/2025 | 66 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 10-12-10 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $39.70 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind La La Vendange with 55kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bloom The Dream carrying 55kg at $2.40. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/12 | 14/01/2026 | 64 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 11-9-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/14 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $8,899.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:15.90 | 9-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |
| 1/10 | 29/10/2025 | 15 | C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $11.30 |
| 3/12 | 14/10/2025 | 12 | C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:15.80 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Akao with 58kg at $83.40. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 19 len behind Smile Clark with 57kg at $72.20. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 4-8-9 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $72.20 |
| 9/10 | 18/02/2026 | 196 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:34.30 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $83.40 |
| 1/12 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 10-4-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $27.70 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $28.60 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2025 | 183 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/12/2024 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,197.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:20.80 | 7-8-10 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $39.30 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Master License carrying 57kg at $96.50. Before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sekisei with 57kg at $61.20. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $96.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $61.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/12/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 4-3-8 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $4.90 |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $38.80 |
| 7/10 | 11/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 2-3-7 | 9 |
| 8.2L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by a neck at Himeji February 25 over 1400m defeating Padme with 57kg at $10.30. The race before that 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 17 len behind Bloom The Dream carrying 57kg at $8.40. Can get the job done again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.30 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 2-7-7 | 9 |
| 17.0L | $8.40 |
| 1/12 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 5/12 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $38.30 |
| 9/12 | 11/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $45.40 |
| 10/10 | 19/11/2025 | 112 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 1-7-10 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $100.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Akao carrying 57kg at $32. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Viride Silva with 57kg at $2.90. Will be saved up for one last crack.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 18/02/2026 | 106 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $32.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:20.20 | 10-6-8 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $30.10 |
| 8/12 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:20.90 | 11-8-8 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $28.80 |
| 2/9 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $29,972.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:19.90 | 9-8-5 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $17.10 |