Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
A SHIN KARNABON (4) finished third, beaten 5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Himeji after he was in the firing line on the corner. Ready to go a couple better. MIKO CASTANA (8) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1400m at Himeji at her latest appearance. Expected to cross from wide out. Expected to be in the finish. MEISHO SHIBUKI (6) opened this campaign with a win two runs back then finished 2 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1400m at this track. Should park just off the speed. Will give backers a great sight. CRIMSON RED (7) has not won for over a year, the latest running second at this track over 1400m. Has a good association with Tomohiro Yoshimura with a run of three top-three results. Don't underestimate.

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 13 len behind Victory Bridge carrying 57kg at $149.90. The start before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Master License carrying 57kg at $96.50. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 5-7-9 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $149.90 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $96.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $61.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/12/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 4-3-8 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $4.90 |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $38.80 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 20 len behind Okyompi with 57kg at $68.90. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Spur Cross carrying 57kg at $88.60. Would rather see in something easier.
Last Starts 11 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 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 2-7-7 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $68.90 |
| 3/10 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 4-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $88.60 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $35.40 |
| 10/10 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 7-10-10 | 6 |
| 37.1L | $60.20 |
| 12/12 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 5-12-12 | 8 |
| 54.8L | $38.60 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $124.70 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shine Chouchou with 55kg at $73.70. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hatsunagi carrying 55kg at $32.60. Prefer to see.
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 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 10-8-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $73.70 |
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 10-8-7 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $32.60 |
| 3/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 10-2-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $49.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 10-7-8 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $34.40 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $32.20 |
| 6/10 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 10-8-6 | 9 |
| 14.7L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hatsunagi carrying 57kg at $1.60. At only start last preparation held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 2025 over 1200m, 4 len behind Nine Of Letter with 57.0kg at $8.90. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 25 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 | 05/03/2026 | 361 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/16 | 09/03/2025 | 84 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:11.60 | 2-1-3 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $8.90 |
| 6/16 | 15/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 56kg | 1:13.10 | - | 4 |
| 6.7L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Daiboken carrying 57kg at $6.70. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hang Time carrying 57kg at $5.40. Can do a lot better than that last 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $5.40 |
| 2/10 | 05/03/2026 | 71 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/10 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 18/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/11/2025 | 4 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 5-3-5 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $52.00 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Himeji February 25 over 1400m defeating Meisho Kumoji with 56kg at $1.40. Second-up 4th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Padme with 56kg at $13.30. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $13.30 |
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | 161 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 4/9 | 17/09/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 8-7-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.70 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 3-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2025 | 42 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shine Chouchou with 57kg at $5.10. Before that 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Best Of King carrying 57kg at $2.90. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 7-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 8-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 8/10 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Lance Of Venus with 54kg at $5.40. Before that ran last of 9 at Himeji on February 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Lord Shamal carrying 54kg at $7.90. Well placed to take this out.
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 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 6-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.40 |
| 9/9 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.70 | 3-6-9 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $7.90 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.50 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 25/12/2025 | 111 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 4-2-3 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $10.10 |
| 1/11 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Iskios carrying 54kg at $161.70. The race before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hatsunagi with 54kg at $17.40. Better off investing elsewhere.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $161.70 |
| 5/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 3-5-5 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $17.40 |
| 4/10 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:35.70 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $12.90 |
| 3/10 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:35.70 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $13.30 |
| 6/10 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.30 |
| 3/10 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 8-7-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind I'm A Queen with 57kg at $36.20. The start before that second last of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Climb Angel with 57kg at $13.70. Possesses a big finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $36.20 |
| 8/9 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 3-5-8 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $13.70 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 9-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $115.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $13.60 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 10-10-5 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $241.00 |