Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 820
MEHRANGARH (6) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of five-and-a-half months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1400m at this track. Has ability and can get off the mark. BAN NYU (12) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when 11th over 1500m at Himeji. Has the ability and can contest. SUMMER PARK (10) is a five-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent appearance over 820m at this track. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment. SAFRANAL (7) missed the frame last start over 800m at Himeji, finishing eighth. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 11 len behind Milk Alpha No with 56kg at $27.60. The start before that ran last of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 67 len behind Bright Rose carrying 56kg at $259.50. Low draw but others have better credentials.
Last Starts 14 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 | 19/03/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $27.60 |
| 8/8 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 2:06.70 | 1-8-8 | 2 |
| 67.1L | $259.50 |
| 10/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 0:50.90 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $303.80 |
| 8/12 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-6-8 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $270.30 |
| 10/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 0:51.90 | 7-6-10 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $51.40 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 1:32.50 | 1-6-12 | 5 |
| 23.2L | $91.90 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 13 len behind Milk Alpha No with 51kg at $155.60. The run before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 73 len behind Nishino Otomusume carrying 55kg at $332.20. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.60 | 4-6-12 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $155.60 |
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 9-8-10 | 2 |
| 73.6L | $332.20 |
| 12/12 | 12/02/2026 | 167 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 7-11-12 | 10 |
| 24.1L | $77.40 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 0:51.60 | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 48.3L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Milk Alpha No with 56kg at $26.10. The run before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 9 len behind Celeritas with 56kg at $256.10. Capable of a big finish so don't write her off.
Last Starts 14 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 | 19/03/2026 | 30 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 7-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $26.10 |
| 8/12 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 0:50.90 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $256.10 |
| 10/10 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 22.3L | $304.20 |
| 7/9 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:21.70 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $256.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/12/2025 | 50 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $381.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/11/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 51kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $54.70 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 13 len behind La Reina De Oro with 54kg at $94.60. The start before that 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 4 over 800m, 7 len behind Grand Live carrying 55kg at $34.30. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
Last Starts 30 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 | 03/03/2026 | 27 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 6-7-10 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $94.60 |
| 7/12 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:52.10 | - | 2 |
| 7.4L | $34.30 |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 20 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $19.70 |
| 10/11 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.30 | 1-5-10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $38.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 2-4-6 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $95.60 |
| 12/12 | 05/11/2025 | 60 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.30 | 3-7-12 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 25 over 1200m, 20 len behind Satono Escape with 57.0kg at $73.50. Second run from a spell couldn't go on with it; ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Otokono Roman carrying 56kg at $10.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 12/03/2026 | 46 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:35.90 | 1-1-12 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $10.20 |
| 16/16 | 25/01/2026 | 217 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 1 |
| 20.9L | $73.50 |
| 13/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:23.10 | - | 12 |
| 17.4L | $102.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track October 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tesshin carrying 55kg at $7.10. On debut second last in a small field at this track May 29 over 820m, 17 len behind Kerokero Nekochan with 55kg at $52.10. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 167 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 | 17/10/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.10 |
| 9/10 | 25/09/2025 | 13 | COND | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 2-5-9 | 8 |
| 16.9L | $290.90 |
| 3/11 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $125.80 |
| 3/9 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $24,241.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:50.10 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $115.20 |
| 4/12 | 08/08/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 7-7-4 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $106.90 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $36,229.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 46.3L | $135.80 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 9 len behind Baishu carrying 54kg at $155.40. The run before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 5 over 800m, 12 len behind Mutekino Harison with 54kg at $378.10. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 28 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 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 0:50.60 | 3-4-8 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $155.40 |
| 12/12 | 05/02/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 0:50.70 | 5-9-12 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $378.10 |
| 10/10 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 1-6-10 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $26.70 |
| 11/11 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 4-8-11 | 1 |
| 30.1L | $158.60 |
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $535,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 48.9L | $757.90 |
| 4/7 | 03/11/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 8 len behind Milk Alpha No carrying 55kg at $60.40. Before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 6 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 55kg at $142.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 14 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 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 9-7-8 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $60.40 |
| 5/12 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $142.70 |
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $62.80 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $60.80 |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 2-8-11 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $14.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 6 len behind Milk Alpha No carrying 56kg at $235.90. The race before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 20 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 56kg at $402.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 10-11-7 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $235.90 |
| 10/12 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 10-12-10 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $402.50 |
| 9/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 2-8-9 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $124.70 |
| 6/6 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:37.40 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $15.30 |
| 7/11 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 1-2-7 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $187.90 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 0:52.20 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $282.80 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Milk Alpha No with 57kg at $15.80. The run before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 6 len behind La Reina De Oro with 56kg at $96.60. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 14 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 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:51.60 | 6-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $15.80 |
| 8/12 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $96.60 |
| 7/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 10-9-7 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $23.30 |
| 7/12 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 5-7-7 | 12 |
| 10.7L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $48.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Sky No Haru with 51kg at $7.90. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 6 len behind La Reina De Oro with 55kg at $9.80. Draw no help to chances.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.80 | 2-4-8 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $7.90 |
| 7/12 | 03/03/2026 | 42 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 3-3-7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $9.80 |
| 3/12 | 20/01/2026 | 44 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.60 | 1-2-3 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $5.10 |
| 14/16 | 07/12/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:12.90 | - | 16 |
| 18.7L | $133.50 |
| 14/15 | 13/10/2025 | 64 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:40.00 | - | 11 |
| 30.5L | $48.60 |
| 12/15 | 10/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 3 |
| 18.5L | $71.60 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at Himeji on March 11 over 1500m, 41 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi carrying 53kg at $119.90. The race before that scored a big 4 len win at Himeji February 25 over 800m defeating Fuku Hualien with 55kg at $1.80. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 53kg | 1:40.70 | 3-12-11 | 9 |
| 41.1L | $119.90 |
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | 36 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 54kg | 0:51.70 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $13.80 |