Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1400
WONDER BLING (4) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 3 length win over 1400m at Himeji last time. Same winning combination here and is right in this. LAND PRIMERO (3) went to the paddock after scoring at his last appearance ten weeks ago over 1400m at Kasamatsu. Now under the care of new trainer Akio Adachi. Should be hard to stop. SMART VICTOR (2) led throughout last start to score an effortless 6 lengths win over 1800m at Himeji. Must be included. HINODE TEIO (10) resumed over 1500m at Himeji last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by a neck. Fitter for that last hitout and he can measure up again.

Jockey: Yoshimasa Kido
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on August 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meisho Hachiro carrying 58.0kg at $370.90. When resuming last campaign 10th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on April 27 over 1800m, 10 len behind Meisho Oko carrying 58.0kg at $114.90. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 221 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 09/08/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:24.70 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $370.90 |
| 10/14 | 17/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Soft | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:23.50 | - | 4 |
| 8.7L | $125.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/04/2025 | 134 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 12-11-10 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $114.90 |
| 15/16 | 14/12/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $156,040.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 5-6-15 | 16 |
| 9.2L | $121.70 |
| 12/15 | 30/11/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:26.20 | - | 5 |
| 10.2L | $149.80 |
| 14/16 | 16/11/2024 | 118 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:24.60 | - | 3 |
| 11.9L | $70.70 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months scored a big 6 len win at Himeji February 25 over 1800m defeating Hyugo with 57kg at $14. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track on September 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Lorrenzo carrying 57kg at $19.70. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/02/2026 | 76 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1800m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $33.50 |
| 11/12 | 13/11/2025 | 28 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 2-1-11 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $43.10 |
| 11/12 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $152,466.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-7-11 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $113.60 |
| 9/10 | 26/09/2025 | 42 | COND 3U | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 3-8-9 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $19.70 |
| 8/12 | 15/08/2025 | 64 | COND 3U | $186,471.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:52.60 | 11-10-8 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $23.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since winning to post a big 9 len win. Kasamatsu January 9 over 1400m defeating Admiring carrying 56kg at $1.01. On debut eighth of 10 at Kyoto December 14 2024 over 2000m, 8 len behind Mediterranean carrying 56.0kg at $217.70. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 24 | C6 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $1.01 |
| 3/10 | 16/12/2025 | 40 | C1 3U | $10,584.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $8,036.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 08/10/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $7,493.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 09/09/2025 | 31 | COND 3 | $8,430.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 6/16 | 09/08/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:12.60 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $71.70 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at Himeji February 17 over 1400m defeating Green Theater carrying 58kg at $1.20. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Himeji January 20 over 1400m defeating Glorious Apoi carrying 57kg at $1.10. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable alley.
Last Starts 29 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 | 17/02/2026 | 28 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | B2 4U | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 1300m, 8 len behind Kitano Lively carrying 58.0kg at $69.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Monbetsu on September 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Aallottaret carrying 57kg at $3.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 10/02/2026 | 89 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:19.40 | - | 9 |
| 8.2L | $69.70 |
| 1/13 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | B4 3U | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,939.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.40 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 14/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $8,939.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |
| 1/12 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $6,785.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:13.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $6,785.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.90 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 20 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dunkeld with 54.0kg at $108.10. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Monbetsu April 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Rave On with 56kg at $15.80. May need the run.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:10.50 | - | 6 |
| 9.7L | $108.10 |
| 1/11 | 30/10/2025 | 43 | B4 3U | $10,563.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:00.80 | 4-4-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 17/09/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $9,335.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 19/08/2025 | 41 | C2 3U | $9,292.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:00.60 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.70 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $9,502.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:01.20 | 8-6-6 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 05/06/2025 | 36 | C3C4 3U | $7,042.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:01.30 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 12 over 1400m, 21 len behind Meikei Rein carrying 57.0kg at $67.70. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt August 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Key Guts with 57.0kg at $7.20. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 12/01/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:25.10 | - | 4 |
| 21.4L | $67.70 |
| 1/10 | 11/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 1:31.10 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 28/10/2025 | 44 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 13/15 | 14/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 13 |
| 7.5L | $13.90 |
| 3/16 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Satono Ruffian carrying 57kg at $70.90. The start before that 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 17 over 1500m, 9 len behind Tagano Escort with 57kg at $20.70. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
Last Starts 8 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 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | A1 4U | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $70.90 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $20.70 |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $31.40 |
| 4/12 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:29.00 | 9-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | COND 4U | $257,880.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 2:03.80 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $100.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/12/2025 | 28 | A1 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, neck behind Bons Duqqa with 57kg at $5.80. The start before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Himeji February 11 over 1400m defeating Anno Domini with 58kg at $4. Better off looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:34.80 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 8-4-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $20.30 |
| 5/10 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:20.00 | 9-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $30.10 |
| 7/11 | 29/12/2025 | 26 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $171.70 |
| 11/12 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.50 | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $34.20 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months won by a neck at Himeji February 17 over 1500m defeating King Legend carrying 56kg at $7.20. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on December 11 over 1700m, 8 len behind Bellagio Umamusuko with 57kg at $18.80. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 68 | A1A2 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:40.10 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.20 |
| 7/12 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 10-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $18.80 |
| 6/12 | 13/11/2025 | 92 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 9-4-6 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $19.30 |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2025 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $42,888.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:56.70 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 16/07/2025 | 54 | A2B1 3U | $43,856.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:54.50 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2025 | 31 | A2B1 4U | $45,256.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 58kg | 1:52.90 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Kyousuke Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 1 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Toa Joto with 58.0kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind As God carrying 58.0kg at $4.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:12.70 | 3-3-12 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $4.90 |
| 9/14 | 01/02/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 0:58.70 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 |
| 2/16 | 15/11/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:09.00 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $33.10 |
| 3/12 | 08/10/2025 | 67 | COND 3U | $37,465.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $17.80 |
| 13/13 | 02/08/2025 | 304 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:24.50 | - | 11 |
| 40.8L | $65.40 |
| 1/11 | 02/10/2024 | 35 | C2 3U | $9,074.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 4-4-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |