Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
LYS NOIR (4) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1400m at Himeji. Suitably placed and anticipating another big run. CONTRIBUTE (6) got well back over 800m at Himeji last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 11th. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. SMART KANATHOS (9) missed the frame last start over 800m at Himeji, finishing seventh. Has her share of ability and finds a suitable race. STEINER (5) hasn't been able to break through for a while, the latest effort an eighth over 1400m at Himeji. Well placed and in the mix.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Grand Centre carrying 55kg at $54.30. The race before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 15 len behind Daiboken with 55kg at $122.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $54.30 |
| 6/10 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $122.30 |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:36.30 | 2-5-9 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $119.30 |
| 9/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-8-9 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $63.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 7-10-10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $26.10 |
| 12/12 | 10/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $9,996.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 2-11-12 | 7 |
| 19.8L | $92.30 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1500m, 12 len behind Okyompi carrying 57kg at $281.70. Before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Happy Yellow with 57kg at $75.50. Wait until he shows more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 11-11-9 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $281.70 |
| 7/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $75.50 |
| 7/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $115.40 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 6-7-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $54.40 |
| 7/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 10-10-7 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $171.80 |
| 6/10 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 8-9-6 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $148.50 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meisho Sonic carrying 57kg at $44.20. The run before that 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Padme with 57kg at $36.50. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 3-5-6 | 10 |
| 12.2L | $44.20 |
| 7/9 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 3 |
| 10.6L | $36.50 |
| 6/12 | 14/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 2-3-6 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $127.90 |
| 7/10 | 25/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 3-5-7 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $81.90 |
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 6-7-10 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $65.90 |
| 6/10 | 03/11/2025 | 17 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Fuku Miaoli carrying 55kg at $4.30. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Victory Knight with 55kg at $265.10. Leading chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 8-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $265.10 |
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $45.80 |
| 6/10 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 8-5-6 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $140.60 |
| 8/10 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 10-7-8 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $145.70 |
| 10/10 | 03/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.00 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $151.70 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 16 len behind Derma Saturn with 57kg at $38.10. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Victory Knight with 57kg at $14.90. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 16.6L | $38.10 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 9-7-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $14.90 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 9-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $57.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $36.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $7.40 |
| 3/9 | 11/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $37.50 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 8 len behind Aoyu Star with 56kg at $61.90. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 800m, 1.75 len behind Hamburg Hammer with 56kg at $4.30. Nicely placed to bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 05/03/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:51.90 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $61.90 |
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:52.40 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $4.30 |
| 7/11 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 0:52.10 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $3.10 |
| 7/12 | 30/12/2025 | 117 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:52.00 | 3-4-7 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $10.50 |
| 6/12 | 04/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $14,986.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 0:51.00 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $42.40 |
| 1/11 | 14/08/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 0:51.80 | 4-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 13 len behind Aussenseiter carrying 57kg at $69.90. The run before that 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 3 over 800m, 7 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo with 57kg at $156.40. Not on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $69.90 |
| 7/12 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $156.40 |
| 9/12 | 15/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 11-11-9 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $230.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 2-4-9 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $257.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 3-5-9 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $451.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 15.8L | $406.50 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Pellestrina carrying 56kg at $14.10. Before that got back early 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Jet Air with 57kg at $75.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $14.10 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $75.60 |
| 9/10 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 8-10-9 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $131.10 |
| 4/12 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 11-11-4 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $97.40 |
| 9/10 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 6-8-9 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $65.90 |
| 2/9 | 11/12/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 6-8-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $27.50 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 5 len behind Miyabi Arc carrying 55kg at $75.20. Before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on January 28 over 800m, 6 len behind Venice Queen with 55kg at $10.90. Plenty to like about her prospects.
Last Starts 28 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 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $75.20 |
| 7/10 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $10.90 |
| 9/10 | 07/01/2026 | 71 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-6-9 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $6.80 |
| 5/9 | 28/10/2025 | 11 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 17/10/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 3-1-6 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 24/09/2025 | 55 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 52 len behind Daiboken with 55kg at $76.80. The start before that ran last of 9 at Himeji on February 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Padme carrying 55kg at $158. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 28 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 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 4-7-10 | 2 |
| 52.8L | $76.80 |
| 9/9 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 9 |
| 15.1L | $158.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 6-10-10 | 11 |
| 21.0L | $93.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $48.70 |
| 5/10 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.50 | - | 2 |
| 10.6L | $83.10 |
| 5/10 | 12/11/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $7.30 |