Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
AGNES SANKI (6) was close to a maiden win before a six-month break, finishing off with a placing over 1400m at this track. Jockey Shinjo Kaisei back aboard. Well placed to make a bright return. MEISHO ROLLS (1) was in the money two starts back at Himeji but was unable to repeat the effort last time when ninth at this track over 1400m. Anticipating a big run this time. PIROKO GIGA MAX (4) finished eighth at this track and distance at her last appearance four-and-a-half months ago. Worth plenty of thought. MEISHO BAIRAN (3) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when sixth. Capable of featuring.

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Taungoo with 57kg at $84. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pellestrina carrying 57kg at $63. Can do much better.
Last Starts 14 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 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-9-9 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $84.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $63.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 0:52.40 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $70.30 |
| 8/11 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:52.10 | 11-11-8 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $385.10 |
| 11/12 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:52.60 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $174.30 |
| 8/12 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $274.50 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 15 len behind Dinan with 55kg at $84.20. The start before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Shibuki with 55kg at $32.60. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 22 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 | 17/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 9-10-9 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $84.20 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $32.60 |
| 4/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $106.50 |
| 6/12 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 10-8-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $326.80 |
| 7/10 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $236.90 |
| 6/9 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 14.9L | $59.40 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 40 len behind Meisho Rise with 55kg at $77.80. Before that ran last of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Divin Cadeau carrying 55kg at $126.10. Watch for her to be flashing home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 9-6-6 | 7 |
| 40.3L | $77.80 |
| 9/9 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 8-7-9 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $126.10 |
| 9/10 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 4-8-9 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $254.90 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 7-9-8 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $79.10 |
| 8/9 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $59.30 |
| 10/10 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $183.70 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track November 25 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meisho Aladdin with 55kg at $139. First up last campaign second last of 12 at this track May 22 over 1400m, 14 len behind Wonder Visible with 56kg at $14.40. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 134 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 | 25/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 8-7-8 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $139.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 5-9-9 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $59.40 |
| 6/12 | 15/10/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 9-10-6 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $31.30 |
| 10/11 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 2-4-10 | 12 |
| 15.7L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 12/09/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $18.70 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 20 len behind Satono Kairos carrying 57kg at $200.90. Before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 21 len behind Pellestrina carrying 57kg at $118.20. Will be saved up for one last crack.
Last Starts 15 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 | 24/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $200.90 |
| 10/10 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $118.20 |
| 9/10 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $114.60 |
| 10/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 1-4-10 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $36.80 |
| 9/10 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 5-8-9 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $83.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 7-10-10 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $184.70 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at this track October 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Malts Schon with 56kg at $5.80. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at this track July 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Montsaint Of Light carrying 55kg at $7.20. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 188 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 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $5.80 |
| 5/10 | 18/09/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $3.70 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $34.70 |
| 7/11 | 15/08/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 2-4-7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $33.30 |
| 8/10 | 30/07/2025 | 164 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 10-10-8 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $7.20 |
| 16/16 | 16/02/2025 | 77 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:46.50 | - | 4 |
| 27.0L | $66.40 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 51 len behind Tambaffe with 57kg at $87.90. The run before that second last of 10 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 19 len behind Happy Yellow carrying 57kg at $231.50. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 51.4L | $87.90 |
| 9/10 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $231.50 |
| 10/10 | 21/01/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 2:09.60 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 41.9L | $248.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 8-9-10 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $118.80 |
| 8/10 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $169.20 |
| 9/9 | 11/12/2025 | 29 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $338.60 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 45 len behind Meisho Rise with 55kg at $48. Before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 18 len behind Pellestrina with 55kg at $90.20. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/03/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-7-10 | 1 |
| 45.8L | $48.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $90.20 |
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | 124 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 10-9-8 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $63.90 |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $120.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/09/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $15.10 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $68.60 |