Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
CUT BACK (2) was successful last start over 1400m at Himeji, getting home by 5 lengths to make it five wins on the bounce. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. COEUR ET SUGURI (3) has switched yards since finishing third five weeks ago over 1400m at Himeji. Worth serious consideration. WISPY SNOW (5) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1400m at Himeji after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TEMPS TENDRE (6) could only manage to finish fourth, beaten 5.5 lengths, at her latest appearance over 1400m at Himeji. Should be about the money.

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hercules Tower with 55kg at $22.80. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ultimo carrying 57kg at $16.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $22.80 |
| 2/9 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $16.80 |
| 7/10 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.60 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $13.50 |
| 1/12 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 8-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $22.90 |
| 8/10 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.80 | - | 10 |
| 7.2L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at Himeji February 17 over 1400m defeating Puff Of Wind with 57kg at $2. Second-up favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Himeji March 3 over 1400m defeating Bradshaw carrying 57kg at $1.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 17/02/2026 | 258 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/06/2025 | 21 | C1 3 | $15,552.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 14/05/2025 | 22 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 22/04/2025 | 14 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
| 2/11 | 08/04/2025 | - | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Vlaminck with 55kg at $4.70. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on September 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cherrika with 55kg at $29.20. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/02/2026 | 111 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 8/12 | 29/10/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 3-6-8 | 12 |
| 12.1L | $18.90 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 4-6-3 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $21.80 |
| 4/12 | 11/09/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 11-10-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $29.20 |
| 1/12 | 14/08/2025 | 113 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.70 |
| 8/12 | 23/04/2025 | 29 | C1 4U | $21,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 8-6-8 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $55.80 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track November 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Crown Heart carrying 57kg at $114.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 16 at Hakodate June 22 over 1800m, 5 len behind Z Eight with 57.0kg at $123.90. Will struggle against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $114.50 |
| 1/9 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $40.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/10/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $43.90 |
| 7/10 | 08/10/2025 | 45 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 6-10-7 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $16.50 |
| 12/14 | 24/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 4-9-12 | 6 |
| 25.6L | $85.30 |
| 11/13 | 26/07/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 13-12-11 | 14 |
| 8.1L | $163.10 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind I'm A Queen with 54kg at $10.60. The run before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lazulite Takka with 55kg at $122.20. With a little improvement can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 8-6-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $10.60 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 8-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $122.20 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $52.90 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 7-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $38.60 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 9-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $36.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Smile Clark with 55kg at $4.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lord Shamal with 55kg at $2.50. Genuine chance this time 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 10-6-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | 131 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.60 |
| 12/16 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 3-4-12 | 11 |
| 19.1L | $3.40 |
| 4/16 | 10/08/2025 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:25.90 | - | 16 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Smile Clark carrying 57kg at $154.90. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hiro Brave carrying 57kg at $9.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 9-10-6 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $154.90 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $9.80 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 3-3-8 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $27.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 2:07.90 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $76.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 6-8-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently struggled in the run home; 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Smile Clark carrying 55kg at $32.80. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Akao with 55kg at $334.40. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
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 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-2-5 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $32.80 |
| 3/10 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $334.40 |
| 9/10 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-6-9 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $150.30 |
| 9/10 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 2-6-9 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $52.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 7-10-10 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $486.30 |
| 8/9 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:31.20 | 4-7-8 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $72.40 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 1500m, 12 len behind Meisho Guts carrying 55kg at $246.80. The race before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 32 len behind El Fenix with 55kg at $78.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | R | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:41.50 | 12-11-7 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $246.80 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 10-9-5 | 2 |
| 32.4L | $78.60 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $42.50 |
| 7/12 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 10-11-7 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 12-12-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $43.80 |
| 3/12 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:28.90 | 9-9-3 | 12 |
| 0.6L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Grun Wald with 57kg at $90.20. The run before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 16 len behind Smart Vivid carrying 57kg at $397.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 7-8-8 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $90.20 |
| 12/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 0:50.10 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $397.70 |
| 10/12 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-8-10 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $183.70 |
| 11/12 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $152.70 |
| 11/12 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | B2C1 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | S Kawahara | 58kg | 0:51.00 | 12-12-11 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $260.90 |
| 12/12 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 11-12-12 | 4 |
| 26.9L | $183.40 |