Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1230
FUTURE LIGHT (8) finished third, beaten 10 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. FUKU HUALIEN (7) was prominent into the straight last time but faltered late to finish fourth over 820m at this track. This looks a nice race so expect her to be right in the finish. LOVELY LORA (1) is building towards her maiden success, the latest effort a solid second over 1230m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. SHIAWASENO KUTSU (11) is a eight-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at this track over 1230m, beaten 6 lengths. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1230m, 5 len behind Montsaint Veronica with 55kg at $28.20. The race before that 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 55kg at $473.50. Draws the inside and should take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 24/03/2026 | 25 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 9-6-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $28.20 |
| 7/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 11-9-7 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $473.50 |
| 8/12 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $250.90 |
| 6/6 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 03/01/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 1:21.60 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $16.10 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1230m, 17 len behind Montsaint Veronica carrying 54kg at $257.40. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 21 len behind Bellagio Kamuy carrying 54kg at $376.30. Faces a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $257.40 |
| 8/10 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.10 | 10-9-8 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $376.30 |
| 9/10 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 49.3L | $346.90 |
| 7/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $122.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 11-12-11 | 11 |
| 23.9L | $307.40 |
| 6/6 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $97.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 14 len behind Bellagio Kamuy with 55kg at $43.90. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on October 10 over 820m, 7 len behind Safranal carrying 51kg at $5.40. Needs more time.
Last Starts 27 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 | 137 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 4-6-6 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $43.90 |
| 10/11 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 51kg | 0:51.00 | 4-6-10 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $44.90 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2025 | 30 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 51kg | 0:52.10 | 5-5-4 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 51kg | 0:51.00 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $29.80 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track December 23 over 820m, 8 len behind Yakumo Dream with 54kg at $41.30. On debut second last of 7 at this track October 2 over 820m, 6 len behind Kawachi Ondo carrying 54kg at $2.50. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 104 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 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 7-7-9 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $41.30 |
| 4/12 | 04/12/2025 | 41 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:51.60 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |
| 6/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind El Gran Golazo with 56kg at $37.50. The race before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 4 over 800m, 12 len behind Grand Live carrying 57kg at $48.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 54 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 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 1-3-8 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $37.50 |
| 10/12 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 0:52.10 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $48.40 |
| 11/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 8-8-11 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $16.50 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 0:51.90 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $30.70 |
| 11/11 | 17/12/2025 | 91 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 7-7-11 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $8.60 |
| 2/12 | 17/09/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $58.30 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 54kg at $4. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Alan carrying 54kg at $10.40. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 2-4-6 | 12 |
| 14.4L | $10.40 |
| 3/12 | 25/02/2026 | 180 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $24,241.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 0:50.10 | 7-9-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $12.10 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 0:50.80 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 820m, 4 len behind Milk Alpha No carrying 55kg at $14.80. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 800m, 4 len behind Ban Nyu carrying 55kg at $16.80. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 18 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 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $14.80 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 27 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $16.80 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $24.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $11.30 |
| 6/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/12/2025 | 68 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 11-9-10 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $39.60 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Alan with 56kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on October 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind June Kiitos carrying 55kg at $11.80. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 18/03/2026 | 139 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $3.40 |
| 4/11 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 11-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $11.80 |
| 3/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 22 len behind Alan with 56kg at $162.30. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on August 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Poison Polestar carrying 55kg at $64.70. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 18/03/2026 | 120 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 9-12-11 | 11 |
| 22.3L | $162.30 |
| 12/12 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 11-11-12 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $265.40 |
| 10/11 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 10-9-10 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $38.70 |
| 12/12 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 10-11-12 | 10 |
| 16.3L | $14.10 |
| 4/9 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $24.10 |
| 6/11 | 12/09/2025 | 8 | COND 2 | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $86.90 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1230m, 20 len behind Montsaint Veronica with 56kg at $27.30. The run before that second last of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 800m, 13 len behind La Reina De Oro carrying 56kg at $141.10. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 24/03/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 3-9-10 | 11 |
| 20.2L | $27.30 |
| 11/12 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 10-10-11 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $141.10 |
| 10/11 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 5-7-10 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $17.60 |
| 10/12 | 27/01/2026 | 129 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 7-11-10 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $15.60 |
| 10/10 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 3-10-10 | 9 |
| 39.1L | $116.40 |
| 7/7 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 2:04.70 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 42.5L | $111.10 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1230m, 6 len behind Montsaint Veronica carrying 56kg at $9.40. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Monbetsu on July 10 over 1500m, 9 len behind T's Seraph carrying 55kg at $11. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 24/03/2026 | 119 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.40 |
| 6/12 | 25/11/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:22.20 | 7-9-6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $80.00 |
| 2/11 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/11 | 24/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:52.60 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $4.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/09/2025 | 57 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 34.1L | $8.10 |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $24.30 |