Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1230
FUKU MIAOLI (11) broke through for her maiden win over 1400m at Himeji last time, scoring comfortably. Jumps from a wide draw but she is likely to feature in the finish again. TEXAS TWISTER (9) led throughout last start to score an effortless 5 lengths win over 1400m at Himeji. Expected to take some stopping again. MODEL CHAN (12) got home by just a neck at her latest appearance over 1400m at Himeji. Gets some weight relief this time so another bold run looks likely. SMART SATURN (2) hit the frame two starts ago at Himeji but ran below par last time when seventh and beaten 4.5 lengths over 1400m at Himeji. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind One Of Us carrying 53kg at $9.60. The start before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 35 len behind El Fenix carrying 53kg at $18. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.10 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $9.60 |
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.30 | 1-3-8 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.70 | 9-11-7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $14.70 |
| 7/12 | 24/12/2025 | 138 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 9-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $80.90 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Key Best with 55kg at $29.40. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Kochi on February 11 over 1300m, 16 len behind Three Rose with 55kg at $3.30. Nice alley and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $29.40 |
| 9/12 | 11/02/2026 | 38 | C3 3U | $10,011.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:23.70 | 2-4-9 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $3.30 |
| 8/14 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 32 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |
| 9/12 | 17/11/2025 | 113 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 5-4-9 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 14/14 | 27/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Y | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:09.20 | - | 14 |
| 13.6L | $16.50 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hagino Ka Noa carrying 57kg at $130.90. Before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Spur Cross with 57kg at $16.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $130.90 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 8-3-5 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $16.80 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:35.60 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $37.40 |
| 7/10 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $17.70 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 12-10-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $15.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Nagoya on February 26 over 1500m, 16 len behind Glorious Grace carrying 55kg at $258.60. The start before that 10th of 12 at Nagoya on February 12 over 1700m, 15 len behind Caribbean Blue carrying 55kg at $502.60. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 11-11-9 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $258.60 |
| 10/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C8 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 11-10-10 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $502.60 |
| 12/12 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 9-12-12 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $307.60 |
| 8/10 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 10-9-8 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $66.60 |
| 6/12 | 04/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:51.90 | 12-10-6 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $242.10 |
| 8/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C6 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $365.10 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 800m, 17 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo with 57kg at $91.60. The race before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 10 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo with 57kg at $19.10. Would be better placed in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.20 | 10-11-12 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $91.60 |
| 10/12 | 27/02/2026 | 36 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:51.40 | 7-8-10 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $19.10 |
| 1/12 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:51.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.20 |
| 12/12 | 03/01/2026 | 9 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.80 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $106.90 |
| 4/10 | 25/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:50.00 | 5-7-4 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $33.90 |
| 10/12 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 8-9-10 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $19.90 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 1.75 len behind Hiro Shige Sunrise with 55kg at $49.80. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Vive La Galette carrying 55kg at $15.10. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
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 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $49.80 |
| 9/10 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-4-9 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $15.10 |
| 6/12 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $129.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $73.70 |
| 1/12 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/12 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $97.50 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hagino Ka Noa carrying 53kg at $49.40. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Dinner Rush carrying 53kg at $131.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 | 11/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.60 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $49.40 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.70 | 10-10-8 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $131.10 |
| 9/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:36.50 | 3-7-9 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $37.60 |
| 1/10 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.10 | 6-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $22.70 |
| 3/10 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.80 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.40 |
| 6/9 | 11/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $65.90 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Himeji March 12 over 1400m defeating Charis Pearl carrying 57kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on November 20 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind African Lily with 57kg at $3.10. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/03/2026 | 112 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 20/11/2025 | 17 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 03/11/2025 | 113 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $4.90 |
| 3/16 | 13/07/2025 | 43 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:09.00 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $16.90 |
| 12/17 | 31/05/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:21.30 | - | 16 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/18 | 04/05/2025 | 189 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:21.40 | - | 18 |
| 6.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sky Accel with 57kg at $50.40. The race before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind La La Vendange with 57kg at $140.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $50.40 |
| 7/10 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 10-8-7 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $140.90 |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 8-7-4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $83.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 9-7-8 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $89.20 |
| 7/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 4-4-7 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $41.40 |
| 6/10 | 24/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $144.40 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Moon Bridge carrying 55kg at $4.50. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at Himeji March 5 over 1400m defeating Lys Noir carrying 55kg at $2.10. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/03/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 9/10 | 17/02/2026 | 96 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $4.50 |
| 11/12 | 13/11/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 6-11-11 | 8 |
| 16.7L | $70.90 |
| 9/11 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 10-11-9 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $220.60 |
| 11/12 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 5-8-11 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $68.90 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $26.40 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Himeji March 11 over 1400m defeating Resplendor with 53kg at $8.20. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 6 len behind Aussenseiter with 55kg at $11.30. Great chance to win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.50 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.20 |
| 4/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 6.7L | $11.30 |
| 10/10 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:35.60 | 1-6-10 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $33.40 |
| 4/12 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 7-7-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $9.10 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $105.60 |