Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
SMILE HERAKLES (6) is yet to break through after four starts. Placed two back then last time out was fourth over 1400m at Himeji. Best figures stack up and looks well placed to get off the mark. QUEEN ARTHUR (1) got a long way back when ninth over 1400m at this track last start. Fitter and can contest for a place. HERMANO (5) is a five-start maiden who returned last time and finished sixth at Himeji over 1400m. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come. YOSHINO MARRONCHAN (7) again failed to feature last start, finishing fifth over 1400m at Himeji. Worth including.
Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start 9th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind Alan with 55kg at $89.30. The start before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sky No Haru with 55kg at $89.90. Capable of a better run.
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 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 12-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $89.30 |
| 8/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 8-6-8 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $89.90 |
| 3/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 5-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $60.30 |
Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after eight months 10th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 20 len behind Alan carrying 56kg at $76.80. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 16 len behind Pazu carrying 55kg at $64. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/03/2026 | 229 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 7-9-10 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $76.80 |
| 8/11 | 01/08/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 10-8-8 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $204.40 |
| 8/12 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,881.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 11-9-8 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $64.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/06/2025 | - | COND 2 | $48,601.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Real Steel out of Camprock. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Creator out of A Shin Bayern. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Shin Kiribati with 55kg at $46. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1230m, 12 len behind Star Eye Seira with 54kg at $201.10. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 21 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 | 10/03/2026 | 71 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 6-7-6 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $46.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $314.30 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 6-11-12 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $260.20 |
| 10/12 | 25/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 11-10-10 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $201.10 |
| 7/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Kiribati carrying 56kg at $5.30. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Himeji on February 3 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind A Shin Ciggie with 56kg at $2.70. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 21 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 | 35 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.30 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $15.10 |
Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind A Shin Kiribati carrying 55kg at $98.80. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 12 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 55kg at $23.20. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 21 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 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $98.80 |
| 8/12 | 25/02/2026 | 36 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $23.20 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3 | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $35.70 |
| 8/10 | 03/01/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-8-8 | 9 |
| 24.6L | $65.10 |
| 9/10 | 25/12/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:21.60 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 19.7L | $9.20 |
| 8/12 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 4-5-8 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $104.50 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 19 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 55kg at $77.10. Second-up 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 14 len behind A Shin Kiribati with 55kg at $98.20. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 21 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 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $98.20 |
| 12/12 | 25/02/2026 | 174 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 11-11-12 | 11 |
| 19.9L | $77.10 |
| 9/9 | 04/09/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 73.6L | $221.30 |
| 12/12 | 08/08/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 0:50.50 | 10-12-12 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $155.70 |
| 7/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 0:50.80 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $21.40 |
Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track November 25 over 1230m, 12 len behind Star Eye Seira carrying 54kg at $108.50. On debut second last of 7 at this track November 5 over 820m, 10 len behind Sachino Megumi carrying 54kg at $11.30. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 5-8-8 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $108.50 |
| 6/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $11.30 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Gold Dream out of Be Lovely having his first start. Likely to measure up.