Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1870
PROMISED GENE (9) was far too good first up last start when she scored by 5 lengths over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Has a strong second-up record and another win looks on the cards. O K BIRDIE (8) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by one length last time out over 1700m at Kokura Dirt. Should cross from wide out. Meets some better types this time but she has the talent to test this line-up. MEMORIA CAFE (4) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third when resuming last start over 1800m at Funabashi. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. MONGE GIFT (1) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 3.5 lengths at Himeji over 1800m. Tomohiro Yoshimura who has scored on her 10 times retains the mount. Solid claims on best form.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at Himeji February 18 over 1800m defeating Iza Green Light carrying 56kg at $1.50. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1870m, 5.5 len behind Smart Amber carrying 55kg at $13.60. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 41 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 | 18/02/2026 | 34 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:05.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/01/2026 | 36 | COND | $137,536.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $13.60 |
| 1/9 | 10/12/2025 | 29 | A2 3U | $40,572.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.30 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/10 | 29/10/2025 | 203 | B1 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/12 | 09/04/2025 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $44,245.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:18.80 | 8-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Kochi on February 22 over 1900m, 6 len behind Laurier Flavor with 57kg at $25.50. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Kochi January 20 over 1600m defeating Free Horse Park carrying 55kg at $2.30. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 22/02/2026 | 33 | COND 4U | $133,482.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 2:09.80 | 9-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $25.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | 8 | B2 3U | $20,630.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 8/12 | 12/01/2026 | 37 | COND 4U | $68,768.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 5-5-8 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $52.20 |
| 2/10 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $35,280.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2025 | 33 | B2 3U | $21,429.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:24.90 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 10/16 | 21/10/2025 | 16 | B3 3U | $68,161.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $75.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Nagoya on February 13 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Ernani with 56kg at $4.40. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Kasamatsu on December 31 over 2500m, 5 len behind History Maker with 53kg at $2. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 46 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 | 13/02/2026 | 44 | A1 3U | $47,275.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 2:18.50 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 31/12/2025 | 34 | COND 3U | $158,761.00 | Kasamatsu | 2500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 53kg | 2:47.80 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/11/2025 | 34 | COND 3U | $225,000.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 53kg | 1:26.20 | 10-12-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.10 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $125,561.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:06.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.10 |
| 5/10 | 02/10/2025 | 106 | COND 3 | $515,142.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 4-2-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $60.30 |
| 2/14 | 18/06/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $623,717.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:17.30 | 8-6-2 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $54.30 |

Jockey: Kurisutofu・Rumeeru
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Last outing held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Funabashi on February 11 over 1800m, 4 len behind Tenka Jo carrying 54kg at $3.50. At only start last preparation ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Funabashi on October 2 over 1800m, 3 len behind Proud Fleur with 55kg at $1.60. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 11/02/2026 | 132 | COND 4U | $458,843.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 54kg | 1:54.80 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2025 | 106 | COND 3 | $515,142.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/14 | 18/06/2025 | 31 | COND 3 | $623,717.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 2:17.30 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/16 | 18/05/2025 | 56 | ALLOW F 3 | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | M | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:34.70 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/14 | 23/03/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 4-3-1 | 14 |
| 7.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/16 | 15/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:26.70 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kochi on February 22 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Laurier Flavor carrying 57kg at $12.50. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1870m, 11 len behind Smart Amber carrying 55kg at $28.20. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/02/2026 | 38 | COND 4U | $133,482.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 2:09.80 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $12.50 |
| 8/11 | 15/01/2026 | 23 | COND | $137,536.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 2-2-8 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $28.20 |
| 4/12 | 23/12/2025 | 107 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/12 | 07/09/2025 | 73 | COND | $149,860.00 | Kochi | 1900m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:08.80 | 4-2-2 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/12 | 26/06/2025 | 49 | COND 3 | $388,811.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 2:05.10 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $24.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/05/2025 | 16 | COND | $157,411.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 2:06.20 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 2000m, 14 len behind Geraldo Barows with 55kg at $355.40. The run before that 6th of 9 at Himeji on February 10 over 2000m, 40 len behind A Shin Leo with 55kg at $49.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | COND | $162,221.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 2:15.00 | 11-9-10 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $355.40 |
| 6/9 | 10/02/2026 | 26 | A1A2 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 2:15.20 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 40.3L | $49.90 |
| 4/11 | 15/01/2026 | 35 | COND | $137,536.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 3-6-4 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $17.50 |
| 4/12 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:52.40 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 5-7-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $13.20 |
| 4/10 | 24/10/2025 | 141 | COND 3U | $125,561.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:06.10 | 10-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 49 days. Last run 8th of 13 at Funabashi on February 11 over 1800m, 16 len behind Tenka Jo with 56kg at $7.50. At only start last preparation 5th of 14 at Funabashi on November 3 over 1800m, 9 len behind Ammothyella with 55kg at $9.40. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 11/02/2026 | 100 | COND 4U | $458,843.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:54.80 | 5-5-8 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/14 | 03/11/2025 | 67 | COND 3U | $982,143.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 4-3-5 | 14 |
| 9.5L | $9.40 |
| 1/9 | 28/08/2025 | 50 | COND 3U | $529,887.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:06.70 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $20.60 |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2025 | 46 | COND 3U | $524,364.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $19.60 |
| 15/16 | 24/05/2025 | 51 | G3 OPEN 4U | $795,910.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:57.20 | 11-9-15 | 14 |
| 11.0L | $145.40 |
| 3/10 | 03/04/2025 | 150 | COND 4U | $577,108.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 2:02.80 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Ryuuto Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Kokura Dirt February 21 over 1700m defeating Pluto Master with 56.0kg at $8.40. Before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 17 over 1800m, 15 len behind Chuwa Kris S with 54.0kg at $5.60. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $333,700.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.40 |
| 16/16 | 17/01/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 4U | $344,510.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:52.20 | 1-1-16 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $5.60 |
| 1/12 | 05/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $291,400.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:52.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $15.90 |
| 14/15 | 09/11/2025 | 134 | ALLOW 3U | $297,420.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:45.50 | 13-13-14 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/15 | 28/06/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:44.70 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $11.30 |
| 4/13 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after two months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 5 len win at Kyoto Dirt January 31 over 1800m defeating Lofty Story with 55.0kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 29 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Unseal carrying 55.0kg at $2.30. Can go on with it. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 31/01/2026 | 63 | ALLOW FM 4U | $343,460.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:52.10 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/16 | 29/11/2025 | 58 | ALLOW 3U | $352,580.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tom Marquand | 55kg | 1:24.00 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 02/10/2025 | 89 | COND 3 | $515,142.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 8-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/15 | 05/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW F 3U | $316,740.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | K Tosaki | 53kg | 1:45.50 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 10/05/2025 | 76 | OPEN 3 | $377,570.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | M | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:35.60 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 23/02/2025 | 106 | LR OPEN 3 | $380,190.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:37.60 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Kochi on February 22 over 1900m, 7 len behind Laurier Flavor with 57kg at $2.20. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1870m, 5 len behind Smart Amber with 55kg at $3.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/02/2026 | 38 | COND 4U | $133,482.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:09.80 | 8-8-6 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 15/01/2026 | 22 | COND | $137,536.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 9-7-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 24/12/2025 | 61 | A2 3U | $40,572.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:52.90 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 24/10/2025 | 43 | COND 3U | $125,561.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 2:06.10 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $9.10 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | 37 | A2B1 3U | $43,085.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 2:06.50 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 9/12 | 05/08/2025 | 25 | COND 3U | $66,301.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 10-11-9 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $6.20 |