Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
ULTIMO (6) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by 6 lengths over 1400m at Himeji as favourite. That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins from four runs. Can measure up again. LA LA VENDANGE (9) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 1400m at Himeji. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. A SHIN PULSAR (2) turned in a modest performance when sixth last time out over 800m at Himeji after a win at this track at the previous outing. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. CHERRY TIME (4) produced a better run last start, finishing fifth over 1400m at Himeji. Well placed and in the mix.

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 21 len behind Nanan carrying 57kg at $320. The race before that 7th of 9 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Zendan Subashiri with 57kg at $105. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 11-12-12 | 5 |
| 21.9L | $320.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 4-8-7 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $105.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $77.20 |
| 12/12 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 6-11-12 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $204.40 |
| 3/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:32.50 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $167.70 |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-10-9 | 11 |
| 15.0L | $194.20 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 4 over 800m, 8 len behind Flash Kelly carrying 58kg at $4.40. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track January 14 over 1230m defeating Golden Scheme with 57kg at $2.40. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 0:50.50 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 31/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 8-11-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 80 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $11.20 |
| 11/16 | 15/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 4-7-11 | 5 |
| 31.5L | $87.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 0:59.80 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lazulite Takka with 57kg at $44.40. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track January 15 over 1400m defeating High Resilience with 55kg at $4.50. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 43 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $44.40 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 16/12/2025 | 43 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.20 |
| 4/10 | 03/11/2025 | 17 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 9-7-4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $71.50 |
| 4/12 | 17/10/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 10-9-4 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $224.20 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Most recently 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Aedificata with 57kg at $16.50. The run before that second last of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ammodo carrying 57kg at $11.50. Among the winning hopes on best 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 6-8-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $16.50 |
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $11.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 58kg | 1:32.30 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $14.30 |
| 1/10 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 35 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 7/10 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 1-3-7 | 10 |
| 14.0L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track December 4 over 1870m, 6 len behind Light Pillar with 57kg at $20. Previously first up; 13th of 18 at Hanshin March 15 2025 over 1800m, 6 len behind Red Vermeer carrying 57.0kg at $106. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 104 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 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 2:05.70 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $20.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/11/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 10-8-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $7.90 |
| 1/10 | 22/10/2025 | 52 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $9.40 |
| 11/14 | 31/08/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:45.80 | 8-13-11 | 6 |
| 26.4L | $53.20 |
| 8/15 | 06/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:09.60 | - | 14 |
| 5.7L | $9.80 |
| 9/13 | 21/06/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 1-2-9 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $13.70 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Himeji February 19 over 1400m defeating Piece D'argent carrying 53kg at $1.40. The race before that 4th of 9 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind All The Rage with 55kg at $3.70. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.80 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 4/9 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $3.70 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 111 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2025 | 30 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 8 len behind Pikku Prinssi carrying 57kg at $73.20. The race before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Bellagio Haruka with 55kg at $106.60. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 5-10-9 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $73.20 |
| 9/12 | 18/02/2026 | 29 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:41.80 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $106.60 |
| 6/12 | 20/01/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 11-11-6 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $48.60 |
| 6/9 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $17.30 |
| 5/12 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $34.30 |
| 3/9 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $44.20 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 11 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 25 len behind Bellagio Haruka with 55kg at $241.10. The start before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 25 len behind Gambare Bear with 55kg at $211.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $241.10 |
| 8/12 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 10-11-8 | 11 |
| 25.0L | $211.50 |
| 7/12 | 12/02/2026 | 41 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $449.60 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | COND 4U | $60,172.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 50kg | 0:49.70 | 10-10-12 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $524.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 25.9L | $360.30 |
| 6/9 | 04/12/2025 | 16 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $290.30 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.5 len at Himeji February 25 over 1400m defeating Lion Selas carrying 55kg at $10.80. The start before that 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bloom The Dream with 55kg at $70.40. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.80 |
| 5/9 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 4-6-5 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $70.40 |
| 8/10 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 51 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $12.30 |
| 6/10 | 03/11/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $18.30 |
| 7/10 | 08/10/2025 | 45 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $34.80 |