Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
SHISHI (10) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 1.2 lengths away in third over 1400m at Himeji. Likely to press forward from wide out. Strong prospects. WONDER CUIRASSE (9) finished sixth at his most recent appearance over 1400m at Himeji. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. JOY BLACK (1) finished eighth last time at Himeji in a disappointing performance. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. FACE NINE (3) improved last start to finish second over 1400m at Himeji. Another forward showing is anticipated.

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Best Of King with 55kg at $29.50. Before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Ask Sustainable carrying 55kg at $26.80. Best form should see her measure right up.
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 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 5-6-8 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $29.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 9-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $26.80 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:35.80 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $30.20 |
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.80 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $77.50 |
| 9/10 | 25/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $105.70 |
| 7/9 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:32.80 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $61.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Tomoja Eve with 57kg at $23.80. Before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cut Back with 57kg at $86.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 9-10-8 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $23.80 |
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $86.30 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $21.70 |
| 5/12 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $42.20 |
| 2/10 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 8-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $23.40 |
| 6/10 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $68.80 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Grand Centre with 55kg at $18.90. The start before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ask Sustainable with 55kg at $154.10. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $18.90 |
| 8/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 6-10-8 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $154.10 |
| 5/9 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 4-6-8 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $119.40 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 3-8-12 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $147.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $134.30 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1500m, 14 len behind Okyompi carrying 57kg at $115.10. The run before that second last of 11 at Himeji on February 4 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Derma Veda carrying 57kg at $46.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 10-10-11 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $115.10 |
| 10/11 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:42.60 | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $46.70 |
| 3/10 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:09.60 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $18.40 |
| 12/12 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 11-12-12 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $251.40 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-6-7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $216.50 |
| 9/12 | 25/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 12-10-9 | 10 |
| 13.7L | $135.90 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 33 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 55kg at $51.40. The start before that 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Padme with 55kg at $19.90. Tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 9-8-4 | 10 |
| 33.0L | $51.40 |
| 5/9 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $19.90 |
| 11/12 | 15/01/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 10-9-11 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $6.90 |
| 6/10 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 10-8-6 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $16.40 |
| 7/10 | 02/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 8-9-7 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $6.80 |
| 2/10 | 12/11/2025 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 10-5-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Civic Charles carrying 55kg at $115.30. The start before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Cut Back with 55kg at $284.80. This looks too tough.
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 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 10-10-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $115.30 |
| 10/10 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 9-8-10 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $284.80 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 6-3-5 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $214.80 |
| 7/10 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $289.70 |
| 10/10 | 25/12/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 1-2-10 | 10 |
| 19.8L | $363.60 |
| 6/10 | 09/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $145.20 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Best Of King carrying 54kg at $226. Before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Narita Bonny with 53kg at $106. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:37.10 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $226.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:36.70 | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $106.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:36.50 | 4-4-7 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $40.70 |
| 9/12 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $112.80 |
| 12/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:21.80 | 9-10-12 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $135.30 |
| 8/12 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:21.40 | 6-7-8 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $145.30 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Grand Centre with 55kg at $37.60. The start before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hero F A carrying 55kg at $90.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $37.60 |
| 5/10 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $90.90 |
| 5/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $19.40 |
| 7/10 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 1-4-7 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $67.80 |
| 6/10 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $8.90 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Gaspard carrying 57kg at $8.90. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on January 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Rachael Pegasus with 57kg at $38.80. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $8.90 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $38.80 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $12.90 |
| 9/10 | 16/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $172.20 |
| 5/12 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $23.60 |
| 6/10 | 12/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 36.4L | $164.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Shine Chouchou with 57kg at $23.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, neck behind Galbanum with 57kg at $3.60. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 30 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $23.70 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 25 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 4-3-6 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 16/12/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:22.40 | 6-6-5 | 11 |
| 6.2L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 7/10 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-3-7 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $6.80 |