Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
LOVE STINGER (3) showed good early speed when resuming last start before boxing on well and finishing second, beaten 0.8 lengths, over today's trip at Himeji. Ready to go one better. LILIENFELD (10) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1400m at Himeji after being prominent at the bend. Nicely placed to find winning ways. ERIKA MARGHERITA (7) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell on October 9, finishing 12th and beaten 20 lengths over 1230m at this track. Has to be respected. ULTIMAN (4) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. This looks a good race for him and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 7th of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Texas Twister with 55kg at $56.60. The race before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kurino Achiever with 55kg at $29.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $56.60 |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 51 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $29.50 |
| 8/10 | 07/01/2026 | 8 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $11.40 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 2:07.90 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $169.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/12/2025 | 64 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 9-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 15/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track December 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ford Spirit carrying 56kg at $8.40. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at this track August 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Strong Jet with 57kg at $7.30. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 104 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 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $8.40 |
| 7/12 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $12.20 |
| 2/10 | 04/11/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $15.10 |
| 5/10 | 17/10/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 8-8-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $15.40 |
| 1/12 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 3-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/9 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Pasadena Dream with 55kg at $2.30. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 15 len behind Big Reversal with 55kg at $6.30. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | 140 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 25/09/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $49.10 |
| 9/10 | 03/09/2025 | 60 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 5-7-9 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $6.30 |
| 12/16 | 05/07/2025 | 70 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 4-4-12 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $53.60 |
| 13/15 | 26/04/2025 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 1-4-13 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dinan carrying 53kg at $28.20. The run before that second last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind Grand Centre carrying 55kg at $22.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:34.60 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $28.20 |
| 9/10 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 8-6-9 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $22.70 |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 6-6-9 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $64.30 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $93.80 |
| 6/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $44.90 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $121.70 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Civic Charles carrying 55kg at $58.40. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Happy Yellow with 55kg at $15.80. Should go well in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 9-5-3 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $58.40 |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $15.80 |
| 5/10 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/12 | 29/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 11-9-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $40.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 8-4-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $143.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Io Sea One with 55kg at $16.80. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Sonic carrying 55kg at $27. Cannot entertain.
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 | 17/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 9-8-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $16.80 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 10-8-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $27.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 7-4-5 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $7.10 |
| 7/10 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $16.80 |
| 3/12 | 13/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 10-5-3 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $15.10 |
| 4/10 | 25/12/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track October 9 over 1230m, 20 len behind God Hornet carrying 55kg at $2.10. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at this track September 25 over 1230m, 7 len behind A Shin Buono with 55kg at $5.60. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 172 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 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 6-10-12 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/12 | 25/09/2025 | 111 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 12-8-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $5.60 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 3-5-8 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $6.40 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2025 | 23 | C1 4U | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 23/04/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $21,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 02/04/2025 | 214 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 18 len behind Meisho Sonic carrying 57kg at $1.90. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Marenka carrying 57kg at $2.50. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 6-6-8 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/02/2026 | 153 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 4-6-8 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 25/09/2025 | 40 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $13.10 |
| 7/16 | 16/08/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 2-5-7 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $63.80 |
| 10/15 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 57kg | 1:08.70 | - | 8 |
| 7.2L | $100.80 |
| 13/18 | 14/06/2025 | 132 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:48.10 | - | 3 |
| 12.2L | $202.40 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 16 len behind Dinan with 57kg at $108.20. The run before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 18 len behind Aussenseiter carrying 57kg at $294.40. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 6-9-10 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $108.20 |
| 12/12 | 26/02/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 18.6L | $294.40 |
| 10/10 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 40.1L | $315.60 |
| 12/12 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 9-12-12 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $268.60 |
| 7/8 | 29/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $137.50 |
| 10/10 | 16/12/2025 | 69 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 9-9-10 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $64.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meisho Sonic with 56kg at $7.80. Second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Marenka with 55kg at $1.70. Should be near her top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $1.70 |
| 4/10 | 25/02/2026 | 111 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:35.30 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $7.80 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 7-3-3 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $12.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 8-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $10.40 |
| 6/10 | 11/09/2025 | 29 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $62.00 |