Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
KING BUBBLES (5) returns from a layoff of 12 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 820m at this track. Has found a suitable race to kick off the campaign. EL GRAN GOLAZO (1) started at $2.80 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 32 lengths, at Himeji over 1800m. Last run worth forgiving and can atone. NISHINO OTOMUSUME (6) crossed from an outside draw last time to stalk the lead before drawing clear to win by half a length over 1500m at Himeji. Bold showing expected again. WAROTERU (7) made progress last time out, finishing in third over 1800m at Himeji. Has his share of ability and will prove hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 32 len behind Bright Rose with 57kg at $2.80. The race before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Himeji February 11 over 1400m defeating Magic Emilia carrying 56kg at $2.40. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:06.70 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 32.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 5-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/10 | 29/01/2026 | 132 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 3-5-4 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 19/09/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:57.50 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $8.60 |
| 3/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 11 over 1500m, 9 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi with 54kg at $97.10. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Himeji February 19 over 1400m defeating Honkito Kaite Maji carrying 53kg at $7.60. Needs to step up.
Last Starts 12 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 | 11/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:40.70 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $97.10 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:36.80 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.60 |
| 3/12 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $37.10 |
| 4/6 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:34.50 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $15.60 |
| 3/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:34.90 | 7-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:34.20 | 5-4-4 | 12 |
| 1.7L | $16.30 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind A Shin Billboard with 56kg at $41.40. The start before that second last of 9 at Himeji on February 12 over 1800m, 13 len behind Comment Allezvous carrying 57kg at $5.60. Capable of a big finish so don't write him off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 7-8-5 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $41.40 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 29 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 6-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $30.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Billboard carrying 56kg at $10.10. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 17 len behind God Fencer carrying 56kg at $401.60. Will be doing his best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 11-10-8 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.10 |
| 9/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 2:04.70 | 12-11-9 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $401.60 |
| 4/9 | 03/02/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $19.90 |
| 8/11 | 03/01/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $144.70 |
| 7/8 | 09/12/2025 | 47 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $326.80 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $53,812.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $55.80 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track January 2 over 820m, 0.8 len behind Step Eye carrying 56kg at $1.60. On debut second in a small field at this track October 28 over 820m, a neck behind Passion Beat with 55kg at $1.80. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 80 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 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 0:51.90 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.60 |
| 5/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/12 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Buchi A Kone with 55kg at $17.70. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Himeji March 5 over 1500m defeating Honkito Kaite Maji carrying 56kg at $23.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $23.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 68 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $17.70 |
| 15/16 | 13/12/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 1:55.50 | 16-15-15 | 1 |
| 44.9L | $276.00 |
| 9/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 1:25.40 | - | 3 |
| 22.1L | $125.90 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 30 len behind Bright Rose carrying 55kg at $9.20. The start before that 5th of 9 at Himeji on February 12 over 1800m, 4 len behind Comment Allezvous carrying 57kg at $34. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 2:06.70 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 30.3L | $9.20 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:42.50 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $27.80 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $83.70 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $6.70 |
| 10/11 | 16/12/2025 | 48 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 8-7-10 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $146.00 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 13 len behind Baishu carrying 55kg at $244.10. Before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 5 over 800m, 10 len behind Mutekino Harison with 55kg at $138.70. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 12-12-11 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $244.10 |
| 10/12 | 05/02/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 12-11-10 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $138.70 |
| 11/11 | 03/01/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 4-9-11 | 1 |
| 27.2L | $95.20 |
| 5/6 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | S Kawahara | 54kg | 0:50.20 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $21.30 |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |