Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
JERICOACOARA (7) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for third last start over 1500m at Himeji, making it two minor placings in a row. Should park just off the speed. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. MEISHO FIGARO (5) doesn't win very often but ran a nice race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth and beaten 2 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CRESCO ROCKY (3) finished fourth last time out over 1400m at Himeji, beaten 8 lengths. Is very effective at this distance with seven wins from 37 runs. Worth plenty of thought. COPANO JUMPING (1) was beaten 5 lengths into fifth in a 1400m contest at this track last time out. No surprise to see him in the frame.

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Meisho Kotodama carrying 57kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Viride Silva carrying 55kg at $13.20. Gets the inside draw so deserves respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 6-8-5 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $13.20 |
| 10/10 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 6-6-10 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $15.70 |
| 5/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 3-1-5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-8-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 1500m, 13 len behind Meisho Guts with 55kg at $31. Before that 9th of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Injection with 55kg at $26.10. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn't hurt.
Last Starts 34 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 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:41.50 | 4-6-10 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $31.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/02/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:41.30 | 6-6-9 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $26.10 |
| 3/12 | 05/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:41.60 | 6-4-3 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 7-9-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $10.90 |
| 6/12 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 10-10-6 | 11 |
| 10.2L | $350.30 |
| 10/12 | 03/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.50 | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $32.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 32 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 57kg at $13.60. Second-up 4th of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Texas Twister with 57kg at $4.10. Should be near his top.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/10 | 26/02/2026 | 120 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 32.5L | $13.60 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $13.40 |
| 1/10 | 08/10/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/09/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2025 | 182 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 1:32.20 | 3-4-8 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $22.50 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track January 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kichi Fighter carrying 55kg at $80.30. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at this track December 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Subarashii Hibi with 54kg at $7.60. May need this run.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/01/2026 | 9 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 6-8-10 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $80.30 |
| 8/12 | 29/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 6-5-8 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $28.80 |
| 6/10 | 02/12/2025 | 94 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $7.60 |
| 15/16 | 30/08/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:32.30 | - | 2 |
| 15.5L | $398.60 |
| 13/18 | 12/07/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:09.10 | - | 5 |
| 10.4L | $63.40 |
| 9/15 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:12.30 | - | 4 |
| 15.3L | $113.40 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Rhein Portulaca with 57kg at $4.30. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 30 len behind Madam Igraine with 57kg at $13.90. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | 30 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $13.90 |
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | 118 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 01/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 8-5-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $15.90 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $29.90 |
| 10/11 | 20/08/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 0:49.60 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $116.00 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Super Cool carrying 57kg at $10.60. Before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Smile Clark with 57kg at $171.20. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 1-3-9 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $10.60 |
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $171.20 |
| 8/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 5-9-8 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $30.90 |
| 8/9 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $10.40 |
| 7/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $27.30 |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 58kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Evgenes with 55kg at $3.60. Second-up led but faded 3rd of 8 at Himeji on March 12 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Collegium with 55kg at $3.50. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:42.10 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2026 | 126 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 6-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 08/10/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $7.90 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2025 | 35 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:20.50 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2025 | 105 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 9-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track December 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Duwa carrying 55kg at $77.60. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Urawa December 25 2023 over 1400m, 8 len behind Draw Applause with 56kg at $3.60. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $77.60 |
| 3/10 | 12/11/2025 | 38 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 9-9-3 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $57.60 |
| 6/11 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,744.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $124.20 |
| 7/10 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,744.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $56.30 |
| 6/9 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,744.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $126.90 |
| 7/10 | 23/08/2025 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,713.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 7-9-7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $113.70 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meisho Kotodama carrying 55kg at $452.80. The race before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind American Taro with 55kg at $237. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 14.7L | $452.80 |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 4-10-10 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $237.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-9-8 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $184.90 |
| 9/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 4-5-9 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $118.70 |
| 7/10 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $124.80 |
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 5-6-7 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $67.50 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meisho Kotodama carrying 51kg at $361.30. The race before that ran last of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 19 len behind Viride Silva carrying 55kg at $153.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.70 | 5-9-10 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $361.30 |
| 9/9 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $153.10 |
| 10/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:35.60 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $231.90 |
| 10/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.80 | 6-10-10 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $218.60 |
| 7/10 | 20/01/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:35.40 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $244.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/01/2026 | 9 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:30.70 | 5-9-9 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $250.30 |