Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1230
IT'S MY BUSINESS (8) Fought on gamely when winning by a nose last start here and back to more ground. Kanta Inoue rates highly. Expect to go close. GOD HORNET (1) Ran 4th last time here. Happy to overlook that run and has the ideal draw. Will be trying to topple them late. Serious contender. TAPUCHAN (3) Finished 4th last time at this track. Giving another go here. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Jockey Sakito Yamamoto and trainer Takeshi Kimura link up well. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. COEUR ET RAIJIN (9) Threw down a serious challenge last run at this venue and stepping back up in trip. First start for a new trainer. Running with confidence since returning from a spell. Could go well.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind You're My Dream carrying 58kg at $13.90. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on August 1 over 1230m, neck behind Rosa Banksiae with 57kg at $2.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 25/03/2026 | 167 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 58kg | 1:21.50 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $13.90 |
| 1/12 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:21.00 | 6-8-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |
| 3/12 | 25/09/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $22.10 |
| 4/12 | 05/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 11-6-4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Himeji January 22 over 1400m, 16 len behind Piena Fevre carrying 57kg at $240. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at this track April 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Pod Roi with 57kg at $19.10. Others rate better.
Last Starts 74 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 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 4-6-9 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $240.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/12/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-10-8 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $126.10 |
| 8/12 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $104.60 |
| 7/9 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 2-3-7 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $58.70 |
| 6/11 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:20.20 | 3-4-6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $59.30 |
| 5/10 | 15/10/2025 | 41 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 9 len behind Victory Bridge with 58kg at $16.80. The run before that won by a neck at Himeji February 25 over 1400m defeating Padme with 57kg at $10.30. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 17/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 1:20.50 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $16.80 |
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.30 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 2-7-7 | 9 |
| 17.0L | $8.40 |
| 1/12 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 5/12 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $38.30 |
| 9/12 | 11/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $45.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
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Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track November 25 over 820m, 10 len behind Vent Saisonnier with 55kg at $94.30. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Urawa July 23 over 800m, 0.5 len behind Dan Stone Mut carrying 54kg at $13.20. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 132 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 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $94.30 |
| 6/6 | 12/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $17.60 |
| 9/12 | 28/10/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 5-4-9 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $23.20 |
| 6/12 | 25/09/2025 | 37 | C2C3 3U | $18,732.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 0:48.20 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/11 | 19/08/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $14,918.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 0:46.90 | 4-4-3 | 11 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 23/07/2025 | 145 | C3 3U | $15,254.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 0:47.80 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind You're My Dream with 55kg at $124.20. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 20 len behind Bellagio Haruka with 55kg at $89.70. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:21.50 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $124.20 |
| 10/11 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 4-3-10 | 6 |
| 20.8L | $89.70 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-4-6 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $88.50 |
| 10/12 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 10-9-10 | 9 |
| 12.7L | $270.50 |
| 10/12 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 4-5-10 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $83.20 |
| 12/12 | 16/12/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 1-2-12 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $271.90 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start second last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 8 len behind You're My Dream carrying 55kg at $213.60. The start before that second last of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 800m, 15 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo with 55kg at $333.80. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:21.50 | 12-11-11 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $213.60 |
| 11/12 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $333.80 |
| 12/12 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 11-9-12 | 10 |
| 34.8L | $338.60 |
| 8/8 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 71.3L | $144.20 |
| 9/12 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 11-11-9 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $340.70 |
| 12/12 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 10-10-12 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $95.60 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
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Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind You're My Dream carrying 51kg at $165.60. The run before that second last of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 13 len behind Layer carrying 54kg at $158.80. Needs plenty of luck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.50 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $165.60 |
| 9/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 10-8-9 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $158.80 |
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | B2C1 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:41.30 | 12-11-10 | 12 |
| 43.3L | $243.20 |
| 9/12 | 12/02/2026 | 30 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.90 | 12-8-9 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $209.80 |
| 9/11 | 13/01/2026 | 33 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:20.40 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $263.20 |
| 12/12 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:29.60 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 22.7L | $287.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 58kgs
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At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at this track March 18 over 820m defeating Coeur Et Raijin carrying 57kg at $3.20. The race before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meiner Genius carrying 57kg at $41. Hard to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 18/03/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 8-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 10/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 6-3-10 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 2-3-6 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $6.40 |
| 4/12 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $11.50 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.80 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/12/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 0:50.40 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, nose behind It's My Business carrying 57kg at $5.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 800m, 6 len behind Gift Basket carrying 57kg at $3.40. Worth thought on latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 8-10-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $5.60 |
| 5/11 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 10/02/2026 | 174 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 6-7-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $46.10 |
| 7/11 | 20/08/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:49.60 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $25.90 |
| 10/12 | 24/07/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 11-10-10 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $43.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/06/2025 | 23 | C1 4U | $21,385.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 10-8-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $60.20 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 11 len behind You're My Dream with 56kg at $219. The start before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 13 len behind Layer carrying 57kg at $248.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 11-12-12 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $219.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $248.10 |
| 12/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | B2C1 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:41.30 | 3-10-12 | 2 |
| 47.1L | $283.90 |
| 12/12 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $293.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:20.00 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $439.60 |
| 11/11 | 03/01/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 19.9L | $197.60 |