Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
BACHELO REX (7) Was competitive when 2nd last time at the track. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Tomohiro Yoshimura is highly regarded. Hard to dismiss. NISHINO DANTE (4) Finished 4th last run at the track. Capable of a strong comeback. Has to be included. NOT B ONE (8) Subpar when 8th last run at Himeji. Shows good early pace. Must respect. MERKUR (9) Well beaten when 7th last run at the track. Don't overlook.

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 42 len behind Meisho Rise with 57kg at $39.70. The run before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Yuna Pink Gold carrying 57kg at $147.40. Worth thought from inside alley.
Last Starts 11 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 | 26/03/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 7-9-8 | 4 |
| 42.5L | $39.70 |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 7-8-9 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $147.40 |
| 8/10 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $69.40 |
| 7/10 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 6-8-7 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $21.60 |
| 11/12 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 10-10-11 | 12 |
| 12.7L | $100.20 |
| 8/10 | 30/12/2025 | 193 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 14.9L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 14 len behind Shinzen Hachiman with 55kg at $103.80. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Miracle Ace with 55kg at $25.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 11 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 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $103.80 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $25.40 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $126.10 |
| 8/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:38.50 | - | 9 |
| 8.4L | $59.30 |
| 8/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 2-3-8 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $286.80 |
| 9/10 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 8-7-9 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $53.80 |

Jockey: Yuuta Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 42 len behind Meisho Rise carrying 57kg at $17.70. Before that 6th of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Divin Cadeau carrying 57kg at $6.90. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
Last Starts 11 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 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 42.0L | $17.70 |
| 6/9 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.90 |
| 2/10 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 9-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $40.20 |
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 10-9-8 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $30.20 |
| 8/12 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 11-9-8 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $316.10 |
| 7/10 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 8-9-7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $175.30 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meisho Unabara with 56kg at $15.20. The start before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Economica carrying 57kg at $43.50. Safely held last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/03/2026 | 44 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:35.40 | 5-7-4 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $15.20 |
| 9/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 6-7-9 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $43.50 |
| 7/12 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 12-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $58.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $49.30 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-7-8 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $26.40 |
| 8/12 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:22.00 | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dinan carrying 57kg at $18.40. The start before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 8 len behind Sei Brocken carrying 57kg at $68. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 6-2-4 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $18.40 |
| 8/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $68.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 7-7-6 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $29.40 |
| 12/12 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 5-9-12 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $52.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $29.70 |
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 6-8-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $93.60 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1870m, 41 len behind Hagino Ka Noa with 53kg at $550.40. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Mind Your Rhythm carrying 56kg at $139.40. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 2:10.20 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 41.4L | $550.40 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $139.40 |
| 7/10 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:37.10 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $61.70 |
| 9/12 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 2:06.40 | 12-11-9 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $308.80 |
| 8/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $16.20 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 7-8-8 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $29.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Satono Kairos carrying 57kg at $4. The race before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Victory Knight with 57kg at $4.20. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 24/03/2026 | 33 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $7.40 |
| 7/10 | 21/01/2026 | 215 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 2-3-7 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $5.70 |
| 7/12 | 20/06/2025 | 21 | C3 4U | $11,664.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Taiikusuwari with 55kg at $49.30. The race before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Moon Bridge with 55kg at $23.40. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $49.30 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $23.40 |
| 4/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $2.20 |
| 6/10 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $27.40 |
| 5/9 | 25/12/2025 | 91 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 34.1L | $87.10 |
| 7/10 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $191.10 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Shinzen Hachiman carrying 51kg at $28.70. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Divin Cadeau with 54kg at $4. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 11 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 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.10 | 4-4-7 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $28.70 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 3-2-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:37.30 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:37.50 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $24.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:35.00 | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $216.10 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.60 | 9-9-11 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $71.20 |