Sonoda Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
HAGINO INSPIRE (8) Looked good when 2nd last start at Himeji. Jockey Tomohiro Yoshimura is a plus. Winnable race. LA LA VENDANGE (7) Moderate showing when 9th last run at this track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Honest enough to be an each way player. NAMURA OLIVIA (4) Ran 4th last time around here. Watch it go close. YELLOW CAB (6) Missed by a narrow margin last start at this venue. Has early speed and positions nicely. Looks to have a good chance of placing.

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Cut Back with 57kg at $99.50. The race before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Grun Wald carrying 57kg at $90.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 12 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 | 25/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 11.2L | $99.50 |
| 8/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 7-8-8 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $90.20 |
| 12/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 0:50.10 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $397.70 |
| 10/12 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-8-10 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $183.70 |
| 11/12 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $152.70 |
| 11/12 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | B2C1 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | S Kawahara | 58kg | 0:51.00 | 12-12-11 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $260.90 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track December 17 over 1230m, 8 len behind Torre Branca with 56kg at $41.50. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track September 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ecoro Kaiser with 58kg at $14.20. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 110 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 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:20.10 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $41.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:20.10 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $13.80 |
| 9/12 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 6-6-9 | 12 |
| 10.2L | $47.90 |
| 5/12 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $31.50 |
| 4/9 | 08/10/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 3-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kurino Achiever carrying 57kg at $10. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 12 len behind Olivia Sunrise carrying 57kg at $20.80. Will need plenty of improvement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $20.80 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 80 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 8-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-8-10 | 8 |
| 26.4L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 19/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 10-7-5 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $55.10 |
| 3/9 | 28/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.10 |
| 4/10 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $33.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lanai with 55kg at $28.80. The race before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 34 len behind El Fenix with 55kg at $4.50. Cannot entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/03/2026 | 41 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $28.80 |
| 7/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 4-6-7 | 4 |
| 34.6L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 1-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $9.60 |
| 4/10 | 30/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $9.80 |
| 3/10 | 09/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $15.60 |
| 3/10 | 12/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 30.3L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Vlaminck carrying 55kg at $1.70. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hang Time with 55kg at $4.80. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/03/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | 155 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $1.70 |
| 5/18 | 15/09/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 2:12.20 | 13-14-5 | 12 |
| 5.9L | $29.90 |
| 5/16 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:58.50 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.80 |
| 3/15 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 2:00.00 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $39.70 |
| 7/14 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:59.40 | 12-11-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $308.90 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, neck behind Derma Saturn carrying 57kg at $20.20. The start before that 4th of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 5 len behind Gift Basket carrying 57kg at $8.40. Worth plenty of thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 24/03/2026 | 25 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $20.20 |
| 4/11 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 4-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:50.50 | - | 3 |
| 7.1L | $31.80 |
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 1-3-10 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $9.10 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $10.30 |
| 6/10 | 25/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:50.00 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $14.80 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Vita Levis carrying 56kg at $7. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Himeji February 25 over 1400m defeating Lion Selas carrying 55kg at $10.80. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 2-2-9 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.80 |
| 5/9 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 4-6-5 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $70.40 |
| 8/10 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 51 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $12.30 |
| 6/10 | 03/11/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Grun Wald carrying 55kg at $2.60. Previously second-up scored a big 9 len win at this track October 15 over 1400m defeating Long Seller Ask with 55kg at $1.20. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/03/2026 | 104 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 26/11/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/11/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 15/10/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 17/09/2025 | 104 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 12/12 | 05/06/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 2-12-12 | 1 |
| 42.0L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track November 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Snark Thunder with 57kg at $57.70. On debut third of 10 at Monbetsu May 16 2024 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Quietisme with 55kg at $3.10. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 137 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $57.70 |
| 5/12 | 05/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 11-10-5 | 11 |
| 10.1L | $113.80 |
| 9/10 | 22/10/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 3-9-9 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $138.90 |
| 9/12 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 6-6-9 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $134.20 |
| 8/12 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 6-11-8 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $88.40 |
| 7/7 | 15/08/2025 | 47 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 2:06.80 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 38.8L | $62.80 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cut Back carrying 57kg at $21.10. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Hakodate on June 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Peisha Arthur with 57.0kg at $118.70. Improver with definite claims.
Last Starts 12 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 | 25/03/2026 | 119 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $21.10 |
| 6/8 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $114.50 |
| 1/9 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $40.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/10/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $43.90 |
| 7/10 | 08/10/2025 | 45 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 6-10-7 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $16.50 |
| 12/14 | 24/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 4-9-12 | 6 |
| 25.6L | $85.30 |