Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 820
MILK ALPHA NO (12) ran on strongly only to just miss last start over 800m at Himeji. Going well and has winning claims. CHOGOLISA (5) missed the frame last start over 800m at Himeji, finishing ninth. Won't find this as tough so she is set to turn things around. A SHIN REEL (10) is a four-start maiden who finished fourth when resuming from a spell last start over 800m at Himeji. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration. FUKU HUALIEN (2) took advantage of the good draw and raced on the pace last start then boxed on well to finish second over 800m at Himeji. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is good enough to take this out.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 6 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 55kg at $142.70. The race before that ran last of 7 at Himeji on February 3 over 1500m, 7 len behind A Shin Ciggie carrying 55kg at $62.80. The rails draw brings her right into calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $142.70 |
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $62.80 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $60.80 |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 2-8-11 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $14.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 4 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 55kg at $16.80. The race before that second last in a small field at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mont The Second carrying 55kg at $24.20. Low draw and expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 27 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $16.80 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $24.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $11.30 |
| 6/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/12/2025 | 68 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 11-9-10 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $39.60 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 54kg | 0:52.10 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 9 len behind Celeritas carrying 56kg at $256.10. The start before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on January 29 over 1500m, 22 len behind Star Eye Seira with 56kg at $304.20. Draws well but looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 0:50.90 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $256.10 |
| 10/10 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 22.3L | $304.20 |
| 7/9 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:21.70 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $256.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/12/2025 | 50 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $381.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/11/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 51kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $54.70 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 51kg | 1:21.60 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 32.8L | $95.10 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 15 len behind La Reina De Oro with 55kg at $324. The start before that ran last of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind A Shin Billboard with 56kg at $316.80. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 11-12-12 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $324.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $316.80 |
| 9/12 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 0:52.10 | - | 1 |
| 11.7L | $117.80 |
| 12/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $298.50 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $27.60 |
| 11/12 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 11.7L | $470.80 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 10 len behind Celeritas with 56kg at $15. The race before that second last of 12 at Himeji on January 20 over 1400m, 14 len behind Bellagio Sonic carrying 52kg at $158.20. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 17/02/2026 | 28 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 0:50.90 | 3-5-9 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:34.80 | 10-12-11 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $158.20 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 6/12 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 0:51.90 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $9.20 |
| 9/12 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:22.20 | 1-5-9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $20.70 |
| 6/12 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:03.40 | 6-5-6 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 20 len behind Sky No Haru with 56kg at $402.50. The race before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 20 len behind El Gran Golazo carrying 56kg at $124.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 10-12-10 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $402.50 |
| 9/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 2-8-9 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $124.70 |
| 6/6 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:37.40 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $15.30 |
| 7/11 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 1-2-7 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $187.90 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 0:52.20 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $282.80 |
| 10/12 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $443.20 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 67 len behind Bright Rose with 56kg at $259.50. The race before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 14 len behind Celeritas carrying 56kg at $303.80. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 2:06.70 | 1-8-8 | 2 |
| 67.1L | $259.50 |
| 10/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 0:50.90 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $303.80 |
| 8/12 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-6-8 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $270.30 |
| 10/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 0:51.90 | 7-6-10 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $51.40 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 1:32.50 | 1-6-12 | 5 |
| 23.2L | $91.90 |
| 5/12 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 0:51.30 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $53.70 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 6 len behind La Reina De Oro with 56kg at $96.60. Before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 13 len behind El Gran Golazo with 56kg at $23.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $96.60 |
| 7/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 10-9-7 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $23.30 |
| 7/12 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 5-7-7 | 12 |
| 10.7L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $48.70 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 24 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 55kg at $77.40. Last start ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 73 len behind Nishino Otomusume with 55kg at $332.20. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
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 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 9-8-10 | 2 |
| 73.6L | $332.20 |
| 12/12 | 12/02/2026 | 167 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 7-11-12 | 10 |
| 24.1L | $77.40 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 0:51.60 | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 48.3L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 4 over 800m, 1.2 len behind Grand Live with 55kg at $21.90. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Monbetsu on May 27 over 1100m, 7 len behind Octon Hatchi with 55kg at $8.70. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 04/02/2026 | 231 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:52.10 | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $21.90 |
| 10/12 | 18/06/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,125.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:15.70 | 7-7-10 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $53.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $8,909.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $8.70 |
| 5/11 | 15/05/2025 | - | COND 2 | $53,454.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 15 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 53kg at $122.10. The run before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 4 over 800m, 13 len behind Grand Live with 55kg at $595.60. Wide draw a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:51.40 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $122.10 |
| 12/12 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 0:52.10 | - | 6 |
| 13.3L | $595.60 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $264.90 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:52.20 | 10-12-12 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $191.90 |
| 12/12 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 0:51.90 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $259.40 |
| 12/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 0:51.60 | 7-10-12 | 12 |
| 16.0L | $310.60 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 0.8 len behind La Reina De Oro with 54kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 4 over 800m, long-neck behind Grand Live carrying 52kg at $6.30. Nicely placed to score.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 03/03/2026 | 27 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 7-5-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 0:52.10 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $6.30 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:22.70 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.90 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $12.30 |
| 3/12 | 17/12/2025 | 166 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 0:51.90 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.30 |
| 4/5 | 04/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 45.0L | $5.40 |