Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
BIG REVERSAL (1) Underperformed when 9th last time at Himeji. Is capable of a resurgence and can save some energy from the stall. Has the ability to figure. KURINO ACHIEVER (8) Spaced the field to win by 3 1/2L last time at Himeji. Strong form this preparation winning 2 from as many starts. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Can measure up to this company. IROMEGANE (10) Came in 6th last time at Himeji. Giving another go here. Jockey Tomohiro Sasada and trainer Shinichirou Saika must be respected as a team. Expect to go close. MATTONE ROSSO (5) Ran 6th last time at Himeji. Will be trying to topple them late. One at a bit of odds.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on January 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Jackson Roots with 57kg at $26.80. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 25 len behind Lazulite Takka with 57kg at $9.50. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | 31 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-7-9 | 10 |
| 25.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/01/2026 | 118 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $26.80 |
| 12/12 | 01/10/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-9-12 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $29.90 |
| 1/10 | 03/09/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/12 | 14/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kichi Fighter carrying 57kg at $90.50. The run before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 4 over 1500m, 17 len behind Mr Darling carrying 57kg at $241.80. Out of his depth.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 11-10-9 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $90.50 |
| 12/12 | 04/02/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:39.70 | - | 5 |
| 18.0L | $241.80 |
| 9/12 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 11-11-9 | 11 |
| 8.4L | $20.50 |
| 5/9 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $30.60 |
| 8/12 | 03/12/2025 | 105 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:31.50 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $279.90 |
| 5/9 | 20/08/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $24,241.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $106.60 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 16 len behind God Amavel carrying 57kg at $588.40. Before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 19 len behind Nanan with 57kg at $755.30. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 16.8L | $588.40 |
| 10/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 9-10-10 | 12 |
| 19.2L | $755.30 |
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-7-7 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $342.40 |
| 12/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 6-12-12 | 12 |
| 15.6L | $191.90 |
| 12/12 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 4-11-12 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $198.90 |
| 12/12 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 5-11-12 | 11 |
| 28.2L | $234.20 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ai Towa carrying 57kg at $76.90. The start before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind La La Vendange with 53kg at $8.20. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $76.90 |
| 4/10 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:35.10 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $8.20 |
| 6/10 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 0:50.70 | 6-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $50.70 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 10-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $19.50 |
| 4/10 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $30.10 |
| 4/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:21.20 | 6-8-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $65.70 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Vlaminck with 55kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Kokura on July 19 over 1800m, 6 len behind Rain On Me with 52.0kg at $82.90. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | 155 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $1.70 |
| 5/18 | 15/09/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 2:12.20 | 13-14-5 | 12 |
| 5.9L | $29.90 |
| 5/16 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:58.50 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.80 |
| 3/15 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 2:00.00 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $39.70 |
| 7/14 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:59.40 | 12-11-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $308.90 |
| 11/16 | 19/07/2025 | 55 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:50.90 | 4-10-11 | 16 |
| 6.3L | $82.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Daiboken with 57kg at $6.70. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on October 30 over 820m, 13 len behind Kawakitaborderless with 57kg at $171.10. Must improve significantly.
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 | 71 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/10 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 18/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/11/2025 | 4 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 5-3-5 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $52.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $171.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind La La Vendange carrying 55kg at $19.70. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 30 len behind El Fenix carrying 55kg at $81.90. Prepared to just watch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $19.70 |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $81.90 |
| 10/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 1-8-10 | 2 |
| 69.2L | $6.20 |
| 8/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:21.80 | 2-4-8 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $22.10 |
| 4/12 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:21.40 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:31.30 | - | 6 |
| 10.2L | $47.30 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at Himeji February 5 over 1400m defeating Al Rihla with 57kg at $1.60. Second-up favourite; won by 3.5 len at Himeji February 27 over 1400m defeating Techno Dragon with 57kg at $1.60. Should be near his top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | 85 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 9/10 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 8-6-7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $41.40 |
| 3/11 | 03/10/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 11-6-3 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $80.10 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 10-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $26.90 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield and scored a big 10 len win at Himeji March 3 over 1400m defeating Kairashi carrying 56kg at $4.20. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at Himeji on January 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mononofuno Michi with 55kg at $32.70. Watch for a big final furlong.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 35 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $32.70 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 9-8-3 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $18.50 |
| 4/11 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | C2C3 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 11-9-4 | 10 |
| 36.5L | $54.90 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $26.80 |
| 4/10 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 9-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Aedificata carrying 58kg at $23.60. The race before that won by a neck at Himeji February 4 over 1400m defeating Narita Sereno carrying 57kg at $1.30. Genuine chance this time 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 1:35.90 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $23.60 |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:35.80 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 4/10 | 14/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $19.10 |
| 2/10 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |
| 2/10 | 04/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 4-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $23.70 |
| 1/10 | 11/11/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |