Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
BECOME KING (3) is back after a break of ten months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Has ability and should be right in the finish. ALL THE RAGE (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at Himeji. Looks well placed so expect another big run. MEISHO NITOBE (2) saluted at Himeji two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when fourth over 1400m at Himeji, beaten 2.25 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. ETRE DOUE (8) finished sixth last time out over 1400m at Himeji, beaten 3 lengths. Is very effective at this distance with two wins from 13 runs. Has definite claims.

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hercules Tower carrying 54kg at $4.60. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meiner Genius carrying 53kg at $36.90. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 8-5-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $36.90 |
| 2/10 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:35.80 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
| 5/10 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $25.90 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:34.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Grun Wald with 58kg at $7.20. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Himeji February 5 over 1500m defeating Cosmo Sanvitalia carrying 57kg at $21.40. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
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 | 10/03/2026 | 33 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:34.60 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $7.20 |
| 1/12 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:41.60 | 8-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $21.40 |
| 9/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $91.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 2:07.90 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $8.90 |
| 5/10 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track May 22 over 1400m, a neck behind Prospect carrying 57kg at $1.90. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track April 10 over 1400m, a neck behind Moon Garden carrying 57kg at $3.30. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 312 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 | 22/05/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.01 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2025 | 229 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 12/16 | 24/08/2024 | 41 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 1-2-12 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $27.10 |
| 9/18 | 14/07/2024 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,030.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Y | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 2:04.80 | 1-2-9 | 14 |
| 12.4L | $87.30 |
| 13/17 | 26/05/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $102,290.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:33.70 | - | 1 |
| 8.2L | $36.50 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 36 len behind I'm A Queen with 57kg at $132.40. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 14 len behind Lazulite Takka carrying 57kg at $167.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 1-3-10 | 5 |
| 36.3L | $132.40 |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 3-4-7 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $167.10 |
| 8/10 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $62.80 |
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 58kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $45.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $31.30 |
| 7/10 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-4-7 | 8 |
| 21.3L | $81.80 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Layer carrying 55kg at $4.40. The race before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 1500m, 1.4 len behind Injection carrying 56kg at $6.30. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:41.30 | 9-6-5 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $6.30 |
| 1/9 | 28/01/2026 | 43 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 16/12/2025 | 128 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 9-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
| 6/16 | 10/08/2025 | 85 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:25.90 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $2.80 |
| 4/17 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Soft | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:36.00 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Grun Wald carrying 58kg at $9.10. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Himeji February 18 over 1400m defeating Passion Prima with 57kg at $2.90. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:34.60 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $9.10 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 55 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 7-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 8/10 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-10-8 | 7 |
| 16.6L | $6.70 |
| 6/10 | 03/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.50 | - | 6 |
| 11.6L | $10.10 |
| 3/10 | 11/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2025 | 48 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Vita Levis carrying 51kg at $134.80. The run before that ran last of 11 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 25 len behind Bellagio Haruka with 55kg at $241.10. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.00 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $134.80 |
| 11/11 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $241.10 |
| 8/12 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 10-11-8 | 11 |
| 25.0L | $211.50 |
| 7/12 | 12/02/2026 | 41 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $449.60 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | COND 4U | $60,172.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 50kg | 0:49.70 | 10-10-12 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $524.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 25.9L | $360.30 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Layer with 55kg at $4.80. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Climb Angel carrying 55kg at $4.70. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 4-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $29.10 |
| 5/10 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $14.10 |
| 8/10 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 2-3-8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind I'm A Queen with 57kg at $40.40. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Aedificata with 57kg at $31.30. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 10-10-5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $40.40 |
| 3/10 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $31.30 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $14.60 |
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $23.40 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 127 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 5-8-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $61.80 |
| 10/11 | 28/08/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 5-9-10 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $51.90 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 15 len behind Hang Time with 53kg at $184.60. The run before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 16 len behind God Amavel with 57kg at $588.40. Tricky assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.80 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $184.60 |
| 12/12 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 16.8L | $588.40 |
| 10/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 9-10-10 | 12 |
| 19.2L | $755.30 |
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-7-7 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $342.40 |
| 12/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 6-12-12 | 12 |
| 15.6L | $191.90 |
| 12/12 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 4-11-12 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $198.90 |