Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1230
LOVELY LORA (5) failed to figure again last time over 1400m at Himeji, beaten 11 lengths into seventh. Settles back early but winds up late and will be tough to stop. SHIAWASENO KUTSU (4) finished sixth at this track and distance at his last appearance four months ago. Capable of playing a major role while fresh. MONTSAINT VERONICA (10) returned from a spell a month ago when she was beaten 17 lengths into ninth over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Finds a more suitable contest and can take this out. MIDNIGHT FLY (8) failed to figure last time over 1500m at Himeji, beaten 63 lengths into eighth. Is much better than that run suggests and can feature in the finish.

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 22 len behind Bellagio Kamuy carrying 55kg at $382.20. The run before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 52 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 55kg at $27. Fully tested on her recent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 2-8-9 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $382.20 |
| 12/12 | 27/02/2026 | 36 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 2-11-12 | 7 |
| 52.8L | $27.00 |
| 12/12 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:45.30 | 13-13-12 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $448.70 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Takuto Iketani | 52kg | 0:55.80 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $314.40 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $213.90 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $39,286.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:38.40 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $79.20 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 21 len behind Bellagio Kamuy carrying 54kg at $376.30. Before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 49 len behind Mont The Second with 54kg at $346.90. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
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 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.10 | 10-9-8 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $376.30 |
| 9/10 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 49.3L | $346.90 |
| 7/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $122.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 11-12-11 | 11 |
| 23.9L | $307.40 |
| 6/6 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $97.50 |
| 10/12 | 29/12/2025 | 107 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:33.40 | 12-12-10 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $37.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 16 len behind A Shin Kiribati with 56kg at $111.10. The start before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 14 len behind Sky No Haru with 56kg at $280.80. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $111.10 |
| 9/12 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $280.80 |
| 5/7 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $19.60 |
| 3/6 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $19.30 |
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 10-10-7 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $82.80 |
| 8/12 | 17/12/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 6-7-8 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track November 25 over 1230m, 11 len behind Star Eye Seira with 55kg at $80. On debut fifth of 8 at Monbetsu June 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kairi Queen with 55kg at $7.40. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 25/11/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:22.20 | 7-9-6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $80.00 |
| 2/11 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/11 | 24/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:52.60 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $4.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/09/2025 | 57 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 34.1L | $8.10 |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $24.30 |
| 6/9 | 10/07/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:39.70 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 55kg at $473.50. Before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 55kg at $250.90. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
Last Starts 24 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 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 11-9-7 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $473.50 |
| 8/12 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $250.90 |
| 6/6 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 03/01/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:21.60 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $16.10 |
| 7/12 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:51.60 | 11-11-7 | 11 |
| 9.2L | $40.00 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 62 len behind Nishino Otomusume carrying 56kg at $214.60. The race before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 56kg at $355.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 18 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 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 62.1L | $214.60 |
| 10/12 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 12-12-10 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $355.20 |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 3 | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 0:52.00 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $136.30 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 0:52.20 | 12-11-8 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $252.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $570.40 |
| 12/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 11 |
| 18.8L | $393.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind A Shin Kiribati with 55kg at $35.40. The race before that 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 12 len behind Ban Nyu with 55kg at $92. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
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 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $35.40 |
| 7/12 | 25/02/2026 | 36 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $92.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 3 | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $13.40 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:52.20 | 11-10-11 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $4.10 |
| 5/12 | 17/12/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 54kg | 0:51.90 | 8-6-5 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/12 | 05/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:02.90 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 63 len behind Nishino Otomusume carrying 55kg at $109.20. The start before that 4th of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind A Shin Billboard carrying 55kg at $30.60. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 18 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 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 63.8L | $109.20 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $30.60 |
| 3/6 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $55.90 |
| 9/11 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 4-6-9 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $53.90 |
| 5/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 10-6-5 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $114.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/12/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 0:51.90 | 5-5-7 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $52.70 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Otokono Roman carrying 56kg at $99.80. Before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind Mont The Second with 56kg at $153.40. Draw no help to chances.
Last Starts 11 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 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.90 | 3-2-10 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $99.80 |
| 6/10 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $153.40 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $31.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/01/2026 | 35 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 12-8-9 | 10 |
| 17.4L | $70.60 |
| 6/11 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $12,358.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Takamatsu | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 1-2-6 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $42.70 |
| 11/11 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $12,358.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Ryo Takamatsu | 55kg | 1:29.00 | 1-4-11 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $113.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on February 22 over 1800m, 17 len behind Earnest Eyes carrying 53.0kg at $32.40. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 22 over 1700m, 18 len behind Bridge Effect carrying 53.0kg at $78.90. Likely improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/02/2026 | 92 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:54.90 | 9-8-9 | 8 |
| 17.1L | $32.40 |
| 13/15 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:47.90 | 15-14-13 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $78.90 |
| 16/18 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:37.70 | - | 11 |
| 16.2L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 13 len behind La Reina De Oro carrying 56kg at $141.10. The race before that second last of 11 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wild Titan with 54kg at $17.60. Wide draw a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 10-10-11 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $141.10 |
| 10/11 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 5-7-10 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $17.60 |
| 10/12 | 27/01/2026 | 129 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 7-11-10 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $15.60 |
| 10/10 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 3-10-10 | 9 |
| 39.1L | $116.40 |
| 7/7 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 2:04.70 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 42.5L | $111.10 |