Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1700
BELLAGIO HARUKA (3) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1400m at Himeji, getting home by 3 lengths. Taking on a better field but she is good enough to score again. KIICHI AUTUMN (4) showed good early dash and stalked the pace last start before drawing clear to score by 0.8 lengths over 1400m at Himeji. Among the leading chances. ANTHRACITE (8) built on a nice third two starts back at Himeji with success over 1800m at Himeji three weeks ago, getting home by a neck. Tomohiro Yoshimura scored on him last time and retains the mount. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MUKIZU (5) fought on for second last start over 1500m at Himeji, beaten half a length to add to some fine recent form. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at Himeji on March 10 over 1800m, 34 len behind Anthracite with 58kg at $47.20. Before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1500m, 5 len behind A Shin Animo carrying 58kg at $9.80. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 2:02.10 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $47.20 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:40.90 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $9.80 |
| 2/5 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:06.30 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.30 |
| 7/12 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | B1 4U | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $14.90 |
| 8/12 | 18/12/2025 | 155 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 8-6-8 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $11.40 |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2025 | 69 | A2B1 3U | $43,856.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:54.50 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at Himeji on March 10 over 1800m, 47 len behind Anthracite carrying 54kg at $9.30. The run before that 4th of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 2000m, 4 len behind Light Pillar carrying 54kg at $24.10. Prepared to risk today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 2:02.10 | 3-8-8 | 6 |
| 47.1L | $9.30 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 35 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 54kg | 2:17.20 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $24.10 |
| 9/11 | 15/01/2026 | 37 | COND | $137,536.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 11-10-9 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $132.60 |
| 7/7 | 09/12/2025 | 40 | B1B2 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 2:06.30 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 2:05.90 | 6-6-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.80 |
| 3/7 | 09/10/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 2:07.40 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Himeji March 3 over 1400m defeating Brigliadoro with 56kg at $1.80. Before that favourite; won by a neck at Himeji February 18 over 1500m defeating Gyarando carrying 55kg at $7.80. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:41.80 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 02/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Himeji January 28 over 1400m defeating Cherry Russian with 57kg at $2.40. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Genius Lennon carrying 57kg at $9.90. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 61 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 | 28/01/2026 | 28 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.90 |
| 3/7 | 09/12/2025 | 35 | B1B2 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 2:06.30 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/11 | 04/11/2025 | 25 | B2 3U | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.70 |
| 5/9 | 10/10/2025 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:53.20 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $11.20 |
| 1/5 | 18/09/2025 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 2:06.50 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at Himeji on March 4 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Tagano William carrying 57kg at $7.70. Before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1500m, 3 len behind A Shin Animo carrying 58kg at $5.80. Doesn't need to improve much to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $7.70 |
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:40.90 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/12 | 29/01/2026 | 36 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 2:04.50 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/9 | 24/12/2025 | 36 | B1 3U | $29,988.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/11/2025 | 39 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | S Kawahara | 58kg | 1:56.10 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $23.90 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:53.20 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $55.80 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 4th of 8 at Himeji on March 10 over 1800m, 32 len behind Anthracite carrying 56kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 2000m, 20 len behind Light Pillar carrying 54kg at $11.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 2:02.10 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 32.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 2:17.20 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $11.90 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $58.10 |
| 9/11 | 02/01/2026 | 142 | B2 4U | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $25.20 |
| 3/6 | 13/08/2025 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $42,888.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $9.70 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2025 | 19 | A2B1 3U | $43,856.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $24.80 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Merry Sense with 55kg at $332. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Himeji on February 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind M T Estate carrying 55kg at $195.10. Others have better credentials.
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 | 18/03/2026 | 34 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 11-12-12 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $332.00 |
| 7/11 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $195.10 |
| 6/11 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $192.60 |
| 9/12 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | B1 4U | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 11-10-9 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $367.80 |
| 10/12 | 18/12/2025 | 28 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 9-11-10 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $614.80 |
| 10/10 | 20/11/2025 | 22 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $271.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a neck at Himeji March 10 over 1800m defeating Ena Animal carrying 56kg at $4.20. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Light Pillar carrying 56kg at $4.90. Expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:02.10 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:17.20 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $4.90 |
| 6/12 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 9-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:54.00 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.20 |
| 5/12 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 11-7-5 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $30.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/12/2025 | 20 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $35.70 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Himeji on March 10 over 1800m, neck behind Anthracite carrying 58kg at $5. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Himeji on February 19 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Light Pillar carrying 58kg at $4.20. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 2:02.10 | 7-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:17.20 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 7/12 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 11-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $9.30 |
| 1/10 | 07/01/2026 | 29 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:06.30 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Himeji on March 10 over 1800m, 30 len behind Anthracite carrying 57kg at $1.70. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Himeji February 11 over 1500m defeating Sayono Happy with 56kg at $1.60. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:40.90 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:06.40 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:06.50 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |