Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1700
GOD FENCER (5) was successful last start over 1800m at Himeji, getting home by 1.5 lengths to make it three wins on the trot. Winning rider Tomohiro Yoshimura retains the mount. Goes up a rung or two but he is up to the task. REGAL TIME (2) filled yet another minor placing last time when 1.5 lengths adrift in second over 1800m at Himeji. Should be handy in the run. Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up. BELLAGIO FOCUS (4) is a speedy colt who was a winner first up at this track. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Should be involved in the finish. MILD EVENING (6) finished second last time over 1500m at Himeji, beaten 2 lengths. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge.

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 9 len behind God Fencer carrying 56kg at $49.30. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 31 over 1700m, 3 len behind God Fencer carrying 55kg at $45.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 26/02/2026 | 57 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 2:04.70 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $49.30 |
| 5/12 | 31/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $176,401.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $45.90 |
| 1/9 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:56.80 | 6-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $7.30 |
| 9/10 | 11/11/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 5-5-9 | 1 |
| 37.1L | $46.40 |
| 3/8 | 15/10/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $25,112.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $9.90 |
| 1/9 | 26/09/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on December 31 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind God Fencer with 55kg at $1.90. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind God Fencer carrying 56kg at $3.30. Ready to find peak form.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 57 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:04.70 | 7-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 31/12/2025 | 63 | COND 2 | $176,401.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 29/10/2025 | 34 | COND | $179,372.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | 56 | COND | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 7-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 31/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 11 over 1500m, 5 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi carrying 56kg at $25.30. The race before that 6th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 10 len behind God Fencer carrying 56kg at $105.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 22 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 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 12-8-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $25.30 |
| 6/12 | 26/02/2026 | 30 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 2:04.70 | 10-9-6 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $105.30 |
| 2/7 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 2:05.50 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $24.30 |
| 3/11 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 5-3-3 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $19.70 |
| 6/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $176,401.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $374.30 |
| 4/11 | 16/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track March 18 over 1230m defeating Nishino Gracias carrying 56kg at $1.20. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at this track on November 26 over 1700m, 11 len behind Zeus Silhouette carrying 55kg at $21.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | 69 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 7/9 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:56.80 | 1-2-7 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $21.50 |
| 3/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Himeji February 26 over 1800m defeating Regal Time carrying 56kg at $1.60. The run before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track December 31 over 1700m defeating Regal Time with 55kg at $2.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/02/2026 | 57 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:04.70 | 5-3-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $176,401.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 10-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 09/12/2025 | 41 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | COND | $179,372.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $25.20 |
| 1/8 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $25,112.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 5/10 | 25/09/2025 | 83 | COND | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Bellagio Sonic with 56kg at $5.20. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Himeji on March 11 over 1500m, 2 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi with 56kg at $1.60. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/11 | 19/02/2026 | 79 | COND | $116,796.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 10-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.20 |
| 1/12 | 02/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 6/8 | 29/10/2025 | 34 | COND | $179,372.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $63.90 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2025 | 49 | COND | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 8-2-6 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/08/2025 | 56 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $28.10 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Ohi December 31 over 1600m, 14 len behind Ange Luna with 54kg at $36.60. On debut third in a small field at this track May 29 over 820m, 10 len behind Kerokero Nekochan carrying 54kg at $2.80. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $323,403.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:42.00 | 4-4-11 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $36.60 |
| 5/8 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:54.80 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2025 | 38 | COND 2 | $80,357.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 12/10/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $63,777.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 18/09/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/5 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Himeji on March 11 over 1500m, 3 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi with 56kg at $18.30. Before that won by 1.5 len at Himeji January 29 over 1500m defeating Bright Rose with 57kg at $3.10. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 22 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 | 11/03/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 7-2-3 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $18.30 |
| 1/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:42.50 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |
| 10/12 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $176,401.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 12.7L | $152.90 |
| 6/12 | 10/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $28,224.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:20.90 | 12-12-6 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 8-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 6 len behind God Fencer carrying 56kg at $7.30. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on December 31 over 1700m, 2 len behind God Fencer with 55kg at $9. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 35 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 | 26/02/2026 | 57 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 2:04.70 | 3-1-4 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $7.30 |
| 3/12 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $176,401.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $1.10 |
| 5/8 | 29/10/2025 | 28 | COND | $179,372.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 5-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $28.50 |
| 2/5 | 01/10/2025 | 83 | COND 2 | $56,197.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |