Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
HERCULES TOWER (5) recorded a strong maiden win over 1400m at Himeji last time, getting there by 5 lengths. Shaping up nicely and he can go on with it. T O CONDER (4) finished fifth at this track and distance at his last appearance four-and-a-half months ago. Rates highly and can feature fresh. MAGNETAR (7) has been racing well and is poised to break through after four minor placings in a row, the latest when second over 1400m at this track. Likely to play a major role. PATROL RUN (10) finished fifth last time out over 1400m at Himeji. Has sound form here at this trip with two wins and three minor placings from 11 runs. One of the main contenders.

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 19 len behind Bellagio Haruka with 57kg at $314.60. The start before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 7 len behind Smart Vivid carrying 57kg at $257. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 2-5-9 | 11 |
| 19.0L | $314.60 |
| 10/12 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.10 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $257.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $194.20 |
| 11/11 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 3-8-11 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $249.70 |
| 7/12 | 30/12/2025 | 6 | B2C1 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 56kg | 0:51.00 | 8-8-7 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $249.30 |
| 9/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:50.30 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $229.60 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vita Levis carrying 56kg at $15.80. The start before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lazulite Takka with 57kg at $44.40. Nice alley and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $15.80 |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 43 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $44.40 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 16/12/2025 | 43 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.20 |
| 4/10 | 03/11/2025 | 17 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 9-7-4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $71.50 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 11 len behind Victory Bridge carrying 57kg at $31.40. The start before that second last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 19 len behind Smile Clark carrying 57kg at $72.20. Needs to do more. Others better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $31.40 |
| 9/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 4-8-9 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $72.20 |
| 9/10 | 18/02/2026 | 196 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:34.30 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $83.40 |
| 1/12 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 10-4-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $27.70 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $28.60 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2025 | 183 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at this track November 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Morning Coat carrying 57kg at $77.20. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Kyoto May 10 over 2000m, 11 len behind Danon Freude carrying 58.0kg at $105. Definite winning hope.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $77.20 |
| 11/12 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 8-11-11 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $73.90 |
| 8/12 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/10/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 8-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $17.90 |
| 4/7 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 2:09.00 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Meiner Genius carrying 57kg at $2.80. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at Himeji March 12 over 1400m defeating Narita Sereno carrying 57kg at $2.30. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 291 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 3-6-9 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/14 | 04/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 1-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/15 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 5-4-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $15.90 |
| 7/13 | 30/03/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $85.10 |
| 10/18 | 09/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:37.10 | - | 18 |
| 7.4L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign by neck this track December 4 over 1400m defeating Gambare Bear with 54kg at $23.80. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at this track August 20 over 1400m, a nose behind Grand Themis with 54kg at $2.40. May need the run.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $23.80 |
| 4/10 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $13.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/10/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/10 | 01/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 8-2-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.90 |
| 2/7 | 20/08/2025 | 112 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Okyompi carrying 57kg at $8.70. Before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Ask Sustainable carrying 57kg at $4.20. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.70 |
| 3/9 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $11.90 |
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 10-9-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $39.40 |
| 8/12 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 10-5-8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $171.30 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Shine Chouchou carrying 57kg at $15.20. The run before that 6th of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Predestinare carrying 56kg at $18.40. Hard to make much of a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-5-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $15.20 |
| 6/9 | 03/03/2026 | 34 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $18.40 |
| 5/9 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $25.10 |
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | 8 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 8-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $11.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/10 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 4-6-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 15 len behind Victory Bridge with 55kg at $202.60. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Master License with 55kg at $124.60. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 8-9-12 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $202.60 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $124.60 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 9-4-6 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $324.40 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $177.40 |
| 9/10 | 07/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 9-8-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $198.20 |
| 11/12 | 16/12/2025 | 152 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 18.3L | $244.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hagino Ka Noa carrying 57kg at $24.20. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Spur Cross carrying 57kg at $6.10. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $24.20 |
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |
| 5/9 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $40.80 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 03/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 5-6-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 11/12/2025 | 169 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $6.40 |