Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
DAIBOKEN (8) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 6 lengths last time out over 1400m at Himeji. Tricky draw to overcome but does have good gate speed. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. KURINO CHAMP (7) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1400m at Himeji at his latest appearance. Should be poised just off the lead. Will give a great sight. DELTA FOUR (2) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at Himeji. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. ASK VUE REVE MORE (4) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at Himeji, beaten 8 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 14 len behind Ai Towa carrying 57kg at $12.50. The run before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Super Azulada carrying 57kg at $9.70. Hard to make a winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 7-6-10 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $12.50 |
| 6/10 | 10/02/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $9.70 |
| 3/10 | 14/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $16.60 |
| 3/10 | 25/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-5-3 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $20.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $73.30 |
| 10/10 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:33.50 | 6-7-10 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $202.00 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hagino Ka Noa with 57kg at $11.70. The run before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 11 len behind Eifer Cap carrying 57kg at $11.40. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $11.70 |
| 5/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $11.40 |
| 3/12 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 2:06.40 | 9-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $36.10 |
| 5/12 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 2:05.40 | 10-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $110.50 |
| 8/12 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 11-5-8 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $151.90 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 69 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 3-3-12 | 12 |
| 14.0L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hercules Tower with 57kg at $29.90. Before that second last of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 23 len behind Eifer Cap carrying 57kg at $60.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 10-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $29.90 |
| 11/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 12-11-11 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $60.40 |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 30.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 10-10-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $14.40 |
| 1/10 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 6-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $13.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 9-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ammodo carrying 57kg at $1.80. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lazulite Takka with 57kg at $4.10. Nice alley and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | 168 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
| 8/11 | 21/08/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $18,647.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.30 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2025 | 113 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 11/11 | 10/04/2025 | 22 | C1 4U | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:30.80 | 2-5-11 | 3 |
| 33.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 19/03/2025 | 23 | C1 4U | $19,972.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hercules Tower with 55kg at $36.50. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Techno Groove with 55kg at $56.60. Win doesn't look likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $36.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $56.60 |
| 7/10 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 1 |
| 10.9L | $242.40 |
| 10/10 | 13/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 6-4-10 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $349.30 |
| 7/10 | 25/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $98.60 |
| 5/8 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 2:06.50 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $85.10 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hatsunagi with 55kg at $33. The run before that 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bloom The Dream carrying 55kg at $39.50. Fully tested under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $33.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $39.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 7-8-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 4-4-4 | 10 |
| 0.9L | $4.90 |
| 4/10 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-6-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.40 |
| 4/10 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.50 | - | 10 |
| 10.3L | $78.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Viride Silva with 57kg at $4. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track June 27 over 1400m defeating Warera Hoshinoko carrying 57kg at $2.20. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 22 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 | 110 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/11/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 5-7-8 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $153.40 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $139.20 |
| 8/12 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-5-8 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $30.20 |
| 8/12 | 11/09/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-4-8 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $56.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 0.8 len at Himeji February 18 over 1400m defeating Wonder Bless carrying 57kg at $1.20. Second-up favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Himeji March 5 over 1400m defeating Golden London carrying 57kg at $1.40. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 166 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:31.70 | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/11 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 4-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2025 | 106 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 4/10 | 17/04/2025 | 16 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $21.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kichi Fighter carrying 57kg at $9.70. Before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 4 over 1500m, 11 len behind Mr Darling carrying 55kg at $70.20. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 28 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 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 8-12-10 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $9.70 |
| 9/12 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:39.70 | - | 7 |
| 12.0L | $70.20 |
| 7/12 | 14/01/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 10-9-7 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $39.30 |
| 9/12 | 25/12/2025 | 139 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 11-8-9 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $130.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2025 | 23 | B2 3U | $24,241.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yonetamari Enzo | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 5-6-4 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/12 | 16/07/2025 | 34 | B2 3U | $24,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yonetamari Enzo | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 10-7-5 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cresco Yusha with 57kg at $14.40. Second run from a spell raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, head behind Predestinare with 57kg at $6.70. Doesn't need to improve much to play a big role.
Last Starts 22 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 | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.70 |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | 557 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $14.40 |
| 9/13 | 03/08/2024 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $154,330.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:47.40 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $234.30 |
| 13/16 | 21/07/2024 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,030.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 14-13-13 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $85.70 |
| 15/15 | 05/05/2024 | 29 | MDN 3 | $102,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:46.20 | - | 14 |
| 17.1L | $78.10 |
| 8/16 | 06/04/2024 | 27 | MDN 3 | $106,310.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 2:40.50 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $6.70 |