Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
OLIVIA SUNRISE (9) was again denied last start when she found one better over 1400m at Himeji. Likely contender. MEISHO YASUMASA (2) started at $8 last time and ran below expectations, finishing 11tth at Himeji over 1500m. Well placed and can atone. TECHNO DRAGON (5) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at Himeji. In the right race and is a winning hope. DEN LILLE HAVFRUE (4) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at Himeji. Another bold effort is on the cards.

Jockey: Yuuta Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Climb Angel carrying 57kg at $22.60. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 3 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Tagano Full Chance carrying 57kg at $52.10. Likely to find them too smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $22.60 |
| 3/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $52.10 |
| 9/10 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $326.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $34.60 |
| 4/12 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $353.20 |
| 10/10 | 03/12/2025 | 139 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:32.40 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $378.70 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Injection with 57kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Himeji on January 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Jackson Roots carrying 57kg at $16.30. Can atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 10-10-11 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 8-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $16.30 |
| 3/10 | 07/01/2026 | 49 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $25.10 |
| 6/10 | 19/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $51.70 |
| 9/12 | 06/11/2025 | 42 | C1C2 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 0:51.00 | 11-11-9 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $30.70 |
| 9/11 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 10-11-9 | 12 |
| 10.4L | $61.70 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run second last of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 13 len behind Key Best carrying 55kg at $58. At only start last preparation second last of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on August 10 over 1800m, 21 len behind Lokahi with 55.0kg at $436.40. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 04/03/2026 | 206 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $58.00 |
| 14/15 | 10/08/2025 | 91 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 10-13-14 | 7 |
| 21.6L | $436.40 |
| 11/15 | 11/05/2025 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:56.10 | 7-10-11 | 9 |
| 19.6L | $285.90 |
| 12/16 | 13/04/2025 | 316 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:24.80 | - | 9 |
| 23.2L | $344.70 |
| 11/11 | 01/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 11 |
| 18.7L | $120.70 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Predestinare carrying 55kg at $67. The run before that 8th of 11 at Nagoya on February 13 over 1500m, 7 len behind Neung Rutile with 55kg at $245.10. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
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 | 18 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $67.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $245.10 |
| 10/11 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C4 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 5-10-10 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $191.40 |
| 7/10 | 19/01/2026 | 16 | C4 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 7-7-7 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $42.30 |
| 8/12 | 03/01/2026 | 34 | C5 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 4-3-8 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $21.50 |
| 2/12 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $8,333.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 8-6-2 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kurino Achiever with 57kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ardito Cry carrying 57kg at $3. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 | 80 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 8-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-8-10 | 8 |
| 26.4L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 19/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 10-7-5 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $55.10 |
| 3/9 | 28/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.10 |
| 4/10 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $33.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/09/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 8-9-5 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after a year settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind La La Vendange with 55kg at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 18 at Chukyo on January 25 2025 over 1400m, 2 len behind Chimugukuru with 55.0kg at $17.20. Unlikely to threaten.
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 | 374 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 9-7-8 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/14 | 16/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:35.50 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $15.70 |
| 4/18 | 25/01/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:22.10 | - | 11 |
| 1.9L | $17.20 |
| 11/13 | 07/12/2024 | 104 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:28.30 | - | 13 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/13 | 25/08/2024 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $106,410.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:22.00 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 03/08/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $106,410.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:33.30 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meiner Genius with 57kg at $31.60. Before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Pikku Prinssi carrying 57kg at $15.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 25 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 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $31.60 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $15.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $22.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 7/12 | 17/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 12-8-7 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $232.90 |
| 4/7 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-7-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hatsunagi carrying 57kg at $30.10. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Akao carrying 57kg at $63.70. Can't make much of a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $30.10 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 10-9-5 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $63.70 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:35.80 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $19.20 |
| 3/10 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $45.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $51.20 |
| 8/10 | 09/12/2025 | 129 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 4-10-8 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $29.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, neck behind Akao with 55kg at $1.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 5 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Wolkenmeer with 55.0kg at $42.50. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/02/2026 | 119 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/10 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:55.20 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/12 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 6-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 6/16 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 6-7-6 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $7.30 |
| 3/16 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 10-7-3 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Viride Silva with 57kg at $28.90. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Vlaminck carrying 57kg at $58.20. Not keen on his prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 9-8-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $28.90 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 9-8-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $58.20 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $132.50 |
| 5/12 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:54.40 | 8-7-5 | 11 |
| 13.3L | $24.30 |
| 5/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 11-11-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $141.10 |
| 4/11 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 11-11-4 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $14.50 |