Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1230
SMALT (4) Bold effort to win by 2 1/2L last run at the track. Should come to hand quickly. Toyokazu Tano has a high strike rate on board. Must respect in this event. SMART SATURN (9) Had difficulty when 7th last time at Himeji. Has run into the money multiple times this preparation. Respect in this event. KIMON CARRINGTON (6) Ran 4th last run at this track but coming back up in distance. Chance. DIANA ZELOS (1) Was competitive when 3rd last start at this track and has drawn to do little work. Won't be far away during the run. Stepping back up in trip. Can win at odds.

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 6 len behind Aussenseiter carrying 55kg at $6.70. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 7 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo with 55kg at $9.70. Will be tested.
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 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 1-2-3 | 12 |
| 6.2L | $6.70 |
| 7/12 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 2-2-7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $9.70 |
| 1/12 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 5/12 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $6.60 |
| 7/10 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 02/12/2025 | 144 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 2.75 len behind It's My Business with 57kg at $66.70. The start before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 3 len behind Hiro Shige Sunrise with 57kg at $66. Better off looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 5-9-9 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $66.70 |
| 5/12 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:51.70 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $66.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/02/2026 | 43 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $227.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $11.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/12/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $7.60 |
| 5/8 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 2.5 len behind It's My Business carrying 55kg at $4.50. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 0.6 len behind Key Best with 55kg at $4.50. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 4-2-8 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 4-3-3 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 10-7-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $8.90 |
| 2/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:50.50 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $6.70 |
| 3/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 8/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 2-6-8 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track March 19 over 1230m defeating Iron Moon with 57kg at $3.30. The start before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Shine Chouchou carrying 56kg at $5.80. Hard to beat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:35.70 | 3-5-4 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 15/01/2026 | 105 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 7-4-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 6/12 | 02/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:19.30 | 7-4-6 | 4 |
| 34.9L | $23.90 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:20.90 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $20.40 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Himeji February 19 over 1400m defeating Steiner carrying 57kg at $1.80. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Okyompi with 57kg at $17.60. Not among the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $17.60 |
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 155 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 5-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 8/12 | 17/09/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:20.00 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $11.10 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $18.10 |
| 6/12 | 06/08/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 25/07/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 7 len behind Aussenseiter carrying 57kg at $9.70. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 6th of 9 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ask Sustainable carrying 56kg at $10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $9.70 |
| 6/9 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:51.10 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $17.10 |
| 7/12 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:20.60 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $19.70 |
| 10/12 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 1-3-10 | 11 |
| 13.8L | $110.60 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 13 len behind Aussenseiter carrying 57kg at $35.40. The run before that won by a neck at Himeji February 26 over 800m defeating Ninen E Gumi with 57kg at $15.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 10-9-9 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $35.40 |
| 1/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $15.70 |
| 5/12 | 03/02/2026 | 35 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $22.20 |
| 12/12 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 1-2-12 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $56.50 |
| 3/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $19.10 |
| 10/12 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:51.40 | 3-5-10 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $259.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 9 len behind Aussenseiter carrying 53kg at $37.90. Before that 6th of 12 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 7 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo carrying 53kg at $22.50. Not for ours.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:50.60 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $37.90 |
| 6/12 | 27/02/2026 | 51 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:51.40 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $22.50 |
| 9/12 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:50.70 | 10-9-9 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $14.90 |
| 3/10 | 25/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:50.00 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $51.40 |
| 6/11 | 27/11/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $14.20 |
| 12/12 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 7-9-12 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $25.30 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Lance Of Venus carrying 57kg at $2.70. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Ten Ten with 57kg at $2. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 33 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 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2026 | 123 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/16 | 31/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:25.40 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $11.30 |
| 5/16 | 16/08/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $22.70 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Vita Levis carrying 57kg at $16.20. Before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on February 4 over 800m, 8 len behind Flash Kelly carrying 58kg at $4.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/03/2026 | 43 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $16.20 |
| 6/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 0:50.50 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 31/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 8-11-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 80 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $11.20 |
| 11/16 | 15/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 4-7-11 | 5 |
| 31.5L | $87.00 |