Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1230
SIENA SKY (3) was placed at Himeji when resuming before finishing fourth there last start. Looking to break his maiden status. Fitter again and gets chance here. KAIRI (12) failed to feature last start, finishing fifth and beaten 2 lengths over 1500m at Himeji. Rates highly on best form and should go a lot better. SUN SHIMME FLEUR (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Himeji, beaten 11 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish. NAMURA PAPI (10) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at Himeji, beaten 8 lengths. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 43 len behind A Shin Billboard carrying 55kg at $177.80. The start before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 28 len behind Star Of Adam with 53kg at $429.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 10/03/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 12-11-11 | 11 |
| 43.8L | $177.80 |
| 12/12 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.30 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 28.8L | $429.40 |
| 12/12 | 08/01/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 20.3L | $65.80 |
| 14/14 | 07/12/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:34.10 | - | 4 |
| 17.9L | $501.10 |
| 9/10 | 11/10/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:48.60 | - | 6 |
| 15.3L | $197.70 |
| 9/11 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:46.00 | - | 4 |
| 16.6L | $460.10 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut won by a neck at Funabashi December 12 over 1000m defeating Jee Haan carrying 54kg at $9.40. Went for a spell before returning sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Mont The Second with 55kg at $2.70. Fitter again and shapes as a winning hope.
Last Starts 25 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 | 76 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $72,325.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:03.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Buchi A Kone with 56kg at $1.20. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Nishino Otomusume with 57kg at $1.60. Profiles nicely. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:43.40 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 146 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $1.20 |
| 2/9 | 26/09/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $28.80 |
| 4/12 | 15/08/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.70 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $12.90 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $36,229.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 36.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 19 len behind Mont The Second carrying 56kg at $21.60. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Wild Titan carrying 56kg at $74.20. Chance with the aid of an inside stall.
Last Starts 25 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 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $21.60 |
| 2/11 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $74.20 |
| 8/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $45.60 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 0:52.20 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $52.30 |
| 10/10 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 20.7L | $25.50 |
| 10/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 10-9-10 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $42.00 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Otokono Roman with 55kg at $22.90. The run before that second last of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind Grand Live with 55kg at $342.10. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $22.90 |
| 11/12 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 12-12-11 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $342.10 |
| 7/9 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $211.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 7-9-8 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $147.90 |
| 8/12 | 29/12/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $166.60 |
| 8/12 | 04/12/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:51.10 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $29.40 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Otokono Roman carrying 55kg at $83.60. The run before that failed to make an impression; 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind A Shin Billboard carrying 56kg at $54.70. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 8-10-11 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $83.60 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $54.70 |
| 8/11 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 7-7-8 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $181.80 |
| 6/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 7-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $135.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 10-7-8 | 12 |
| 4.9L | $220.10 |
| 8/11 | 17/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 10-11-8 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $174.50 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 1.5 len behind La Reina De Oro with 56kg at $28.70. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind A Shin Billboard with 57kg at $6.80. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $28.70 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.80 |
| 5/12 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 0:52.10 | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $4.70 |
| 8/12 | 19/01/2026 | 68 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 5-4-8 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $32.60 |
| 5/10 | 12/11/2025 | 6 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $61.10 |
| 7/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,702.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 33 len behind Bright Rose with 57kg at $107.40. The run before that got back early 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 12 over 1800m, 12 len behind Comment Allezvous carrying 57kg at $69.30. Can't make much of a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 2:06.70 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 33.6L | $107.40 |
| 7/9 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $69.30 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:42.50 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $69.70 |
| 2/11 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $11.20 |
| 2/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 6-3-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $14.90 |
| 8/12 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 11-10-8 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $128.80 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Otokono Roman with 54kg at $81.80. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on November 13 over 820m, 11 len behind Komori Boulder carrying 54kg at $31.40. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/03/2026 | 73 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:35.90 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $81.80 |
| 9/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 4-8-9 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $92.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 5-5-8 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $113.30 |
| 4/12 | 25/11/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 10-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $207.40 |
| 8/12 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $31.40 |
| 3/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 0:52.00 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mont The Second carrying 55kg at $11.80. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Wild Titan carrying 55kg at $9.60. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 25 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 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.80 |
| 4/11 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $9.60 |
| 3/5 | 21/01/2026 | 32 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | 76 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.50 | - | 12 |
| 10.1L | $345.30 |
| 8/11 | 05/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:46.00 | - | 5 |
| 14.1L | $468.00 |
| 16/16 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:11.80 | - | 10 |
| 17.0L | $516.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 32 len behind Nishino Otomusume with 56kg at $8.90. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hokuzan Sieg carrying 55kg at $2.60. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 32.1L | $8.90 |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/12 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/01/2026 | 26 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 37 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 7/12 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:09.20 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $45.00 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 2 len behind Nishino Otomusume with 57kg at $8.40. Before that 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 12 over 1800m, 4 len behind Comment Allezvous with 56kg at $69. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:43.40 | 5-3-5 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $8.40 |
| 4/9 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 2:07.80 | 8-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $69.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $9.70 |
| 5/11 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 11-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.40 |
| 7/12 | 18/12/2025 | 30 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 7-4-7 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $91.70 |
| 3/11 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 10-5-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $68.20 |