Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
SKY NO HARU (1) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten from two runs, the latest success coming over 1400m at Himeji. Rates highly and hard to knock the winning form. A SHIN CIGGIE (6) got the prize two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when fifth over 1400m there. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. HONKITO KAITE MAJI (2) is a seven-start maiden who has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1500m at Himeji. One of the main contenders. VIP LUKE (5) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time over 1500m at Himeji. Well placed to figure prominently again.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Himeji February 12 over 1400m defeating A Shin Reaper carrying 56kg at $5. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Himeji February 27 over 1400m defeating A Shin Jikokuten carrying 57kg at $2. Impressive of late. Right in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Nishino Otomusume with 57kg at $6. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Buchi A Kone carrying 56kg at $23.40. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:43.40 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $23.40 |
| 7/12 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 4-9-7 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $40.20 |
| 3/11 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $2.60 |
| 6/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $58.80 |
| 4/12 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 18 len behind Mont The Second with 56kg at $6.20. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Wild Titan with 56kg at $16.10. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $6.20 |
| 3/11 | 05/02/2026 | 53 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 10-11-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $16.10 |
| 13/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:55.70 | 13-13-13 | 12 |
| 72.8L | $140.90 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 4.5 len behind La Reina De Oro carrying 56kg at $9.50. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 7 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hokuzan Sieg with 56kg at $2.40. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 5/12 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-5 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $6.10 |
| 3/6 | 13/01/2026 | 26 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.90 |
| 6/12 | 18/12/2025 | 30 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 12-9-6 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $5.60 |
| 2/11 | 18/11/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 6-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Nishino Otomusume carrying 57kg at $5.40. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind A Shin Billboard carrying 57kg at $4.70. Cannot be ruled out.
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 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:43.40 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 7-6-2 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.70 |
| 7/12 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 12-8-7 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $57.40 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $97,421.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $32.70 |
| 1/12 | 03/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:39.80 | 10-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 13/16 | 06/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:54.60 | 14-15-13 | 14 |
| 22.1L | $382.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mont The Second carrying 55kg at $16.60. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Himeji February 3 over 1500m defeating Complex carrying 55kg at $2.60. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $16.60 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/11 | 15/01/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 11-9-4 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $6.80 |
| 6/10 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:21.60 | 8-5-6 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $2.70 |
| 4/12 | 03/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:33.60 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $138.70 |
| 8/12 | 05/11/2025 | 104 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:22.30 | 11-9-8 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $133.20 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 9 len behind La Reina De Oro carrying 55kg at $186.70. The start before that second last of 7 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Hokuzan Sieg with 53kg at $54. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 03/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 12-11-9 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $186.70 |
| 6/7 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $54.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/01/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 11-8-9 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $59.20 |
| 16/16 | 27/12/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:25.40 | - | 14 |
| 44.0L | $413.50 |
| 14/16 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 5 |
| 17.0L | $22.60 |
| 13/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 16 |
| 11.7L | $79.80 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 6 len behind La Reina De Oro carrying 55kg at $9.80. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Himeji on January 20 over 800m, 2.75 len behind Fingal's Cave carrying 51kg at $5.10. Others have better 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/03/2026 | 42 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 3-3-7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $9.80 |
| 3/12 | 20/01/2026 | 44 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.60 | 1-2-3 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $5.10 |
| 14/16 | 07/12/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:12.90 | - | 16 |
| 18.7L | $133.50 |
| 14/15 | 13/10/2025 | 64 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:40.00 | - | 11 |
| 30.5L | $48.60 |
| 12/15 | 10/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 3 |
| 18.5L | $71.60 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 15 len behind Grand Live with 56kg at $93. The race before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 10 at Himeji on January 29 over 1500m, 11 len behind Star Eye Seira carrying 57kg at $46.10. Not today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/02/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 3-4-7 | 11 |
| 15.9L | $93.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:42.50 | 1-2-7 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $46.10 |
| 6/9 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 3-5-6 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $18.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 52 len behind God Fencer carrying 55kg at $502.30. The run before that 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 12 over 1800m, 10 len behind Comment Allezvous with 56kg at $120.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 2:04.70 | 11-12-12 | 7 |
| 52.8L | $502.30 |
| 6/9 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 56kg | 2:07.80 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $120.40 |
| 7/7 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 54kg | 2:05.50 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 40.9L | $260.90 |
| 9/11 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 2:03.60 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 27.2L | $254.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $64.10 |
| 8/11 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 11-9-8 | 7 |
| 19.1L | $325.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 36 len behind Bright Rose with 56kg at $85. Before that 4th of 7 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hokuzan Sieg carrying 56kg at $6. A top-three finish would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 2:06.70 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 36.6L | $85.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $95.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/11 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $21.20 |
| 6/12 | 03/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $3.90 |