Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
MEISHO UNABARA (2) resumes in a similar race to his last run six months ago when third, beaten 1.1 lengths. Capable of playing a major role fresh. SHIMPU KOEDO (1) finished seventh at his last appearance over 1400m at Himeji on March 3. This looks a nice race and can feature in the finish. HUNTER KILLER (5) was safely held on debut last start, finishing fourth over 1400m at Himeji. Will take a lot from that experience. Expected to do much better. A SHIN CINERARIA (8) was tenth over 1400m at Himeji at her latest appearance. Suitably placed and can turn things around.

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Derma Saturn carrying 57kg at $81.70. The race before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, neck behind Wonder Hinata with 56kg at $23. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
Last Starts 15 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 | 03/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 9-7-7 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $81.70 |
| 2/10 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 9-8-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 9-5-7 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $37.30 |
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 12-8-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $178.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $138.20 |
| 7/10 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $292.10 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track September 18 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Akakichino Eleven carrying 57kg at $3.30. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at this track July 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Civic Charles with 58kg at $16.80. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 181 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 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $23.70 |
| 8/10 | 14/08/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 4-4-8 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $16.20 |
| 4/10 | 24/07/2025 | 107 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 58kg | 1:32.40 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $16.80 |
| 1/11 | 08/04/2025 | 62 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 5-2-1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $1.20 |
| 6/12 | 05/02/2025 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 9-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Grand Centre carrying 57kg at $89.10. The race before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Jet Air with 57kg at $50.20. Can't make much of a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $89.10 |
| 9/10 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 5-7-9 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $50.20 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 8-9-6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $6.20 |
| 5/12 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 5-9-5 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 24/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $100.70 |
| 4/10 | 04/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $189.50 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 47 len behind Meiner Thracia with 57kg at $263.40. The run before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 11 over 1800m, 25 len behind Hernandez with 56kg at $208.80. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 8-10-10 | 2 |
| 48.0L | $263.40 |
| 10/12 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 2:06.40 | 10-9-10 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $208.80 |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:51.70 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $9.40 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:51.70 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $12.70 |
| 5/12 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:51.40 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $14.30 |
| 3/12 | 02/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:52.20 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $160.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Crucifer carrying 57kg at $1.40. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
Last Starts 15 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 | 03/03/2026 | - | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Himeji on February 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Economica carrying 57kg at $43.50. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hagino Verdon with 57kg at $58.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 43 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 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 6-7-9 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $43.50 |
| 7/12 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 12-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $58.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $49.30 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-7-8 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $26.40 |
| 8/12 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:22.00 | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $13.20 |
| 9/12 | 20/11/2025 | 119 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 58kg | 1:21.00 | 11-8-9 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Yuuta Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Shutter Speed carrying 55kg at $65.10. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 20 len behind Cut Back carrying 55kg at $151.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 20 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 | 26/02/2026 | 274 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 3-8-10 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $65.10 |
| 8/11 | 28/05/2025 | 14 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 2-6-8 | 9 |
| 37.2L | $106.70 |
| 8/12 | 14/05/2025 | 22 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-9-8 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $151.30 |
| 7/11 | 22/04/2025 | 147 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:33.60 | 6-7-7 | 10 |
| 20.8L | $86.60 |
| 9/10 | 26/11/2024 | 20 | COND 2 | $13,561.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:33.90 | 4-7-9 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $28.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/11/2024 | 28 | COND 2 | $13,561.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 3-5-6 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $57.30 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 23 len behind Grand Centre with 54kg at $68.20. The start before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meisho Pisukari carrying 53kg at $5.20. On her best form has excellent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:36.90 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 23.0L | $68.20 |
| 10/10 | 19/02/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:37.30 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $5.20 |
| 10/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 2-6-10 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $4.30 |
| 5/12 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $22.70 |
| 5/10 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.20 |
| 9/9 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 2-6-9 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $78.10 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Arc Rioso with 53kg at $4.70. The start before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Forewind carrying 53kg at $25.50. Likely to play a big role.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:38.10 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $4.70 |
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 5-5-7 | 9 |
| 8.7L | $25.50 |
| 5/12 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.00 | 2-1-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $16.90 |
| 11/12 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.40 | 7-8-11 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $60.70 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:35.30 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.60 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.70 | 2-3-8 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $32.70 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Crucifer carrying 55kg at $28.70. The start before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wonder Hinata with 55kg at $9.20. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 15 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 | 03/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 6-7-3 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $28.70 |
| 5/10 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $9.20 |
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 10-4-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $10.70 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $17.20 |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 6-7-4 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $5.80 |
| 5/12 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $14.30 |