Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1400
SKY NO HARU (10) puts an unbeaten record on the line after three straight wins, the latest over 1400m at this track. Winning rider aboard again and should be in the finish. A SHIN BILLBOARD (3) is a talented type yet to taste defeat after two runs this campaign, the latest over 1400m at Himeji. Same rider on and looks a leading player again. EL GRAN GOLAZO (6) scored by half a length last start at this track over this distance. Has a very good record over today's journey with two wins from three starts. Capable of testing this field. BUCHI A KONE (4) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1400m at this track. Looks to be in the right race so she should be in contention again.

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 4 len behind Edel Ritter with 56kg at $11.90. The race before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1800m, 19 len behind God Fencer with 56kg at $302.60. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $11.90 |
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | 30 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 2:04.70 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $302.60 |
| 5/7 | 27/01/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:05.50 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $24.30 |
| 1/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 8-4-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/12 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 7-9-4 | 11 |
| 7.4L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:56.80 | 5-6-4 | 9 |
| 4.4L | $54.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi with 56kg at $13.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bow Vogue carrying 55kg at $9.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 11/03/2026 | 70 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 1-3-5 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $13.80 |
| 12/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $176,401.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 8-11-12 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $86.10 |
| 3/11 | 16/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up scored a big 6 len win at Himeji February 19 over 1400m defeating Vip Luke carrying 57kg at $1.20. Last start won by 0.8 len at Himeji March 10 over 1400m defeating Oro Vento carrying 56kg at $2.90. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 29 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 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 8-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 99 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/11 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:01.80 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/09/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:01.40 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
| 3/12 | 10/09/2025 | 77 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:08.60 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind El Gran Golazo with 54kg at $11.50. Before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 11 over 1500m, 9 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi carrying 54kg at $97.10. In the finish last time and is a player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $11.50 |
| 8/12 | 11/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:40.70 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $97.10 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:36.80 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.60 |
| 3/12 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $37.10 |
| 4/6 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:34.50 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $15.60 |
| 3/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:34.90 | 7-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 5 len behind Baishu with 56kg at $3.80. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 5 over 800m, 3 len behind Mutekino Harison carrying 56kg at $6.80. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 34 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 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 0:50.60 | 6-5-4 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 0:50.70 | 7-6-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.80 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 5/11 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/12/2025 | 41 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $5.40 |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $10,563.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.50 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track March 24 over 1400m defeating Buchi A Kone carrying 56kg at $2. The run before that 4th of 8 at Himeji on March 4 over 1800m, 32 len behind Bright Rose carrying 57kg at $2.80. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 7-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:06.70 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 32.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 5-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/10 | 29/01/2026 | 132 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 3-5-4 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 19/09/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:57.50 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $8.60 |
| 3/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 3 len behind Baishu with 56kg at $87.90. Before that got back early 8th of 11 at Himeji on February 18 over 1500m, 13 len behind Civic Ascot carrying 57kg at $361.80. Can't see him troubling these.
Last Starts 34 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 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 0:50.60 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $87.90 |
| 8/11 | 18/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 11-10-8 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $361.80 |
| 6/12 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 0:50.70 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $42.20 |
| 12/12 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:34.80 | 1-2-12 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $114.50 |
| 10/11 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 1-2-10 | 11 |
| 23.2L | $77.70 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Edel Ritter carrying 56kg at $26.20. The start before that second last of 11 at Himeji on February 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bellagio Sonic with 56kg at $183.20. Others going much better heading into this one.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/03/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $26.20 |
| 10/11 | 19/02/2026 | 30 | COND | $116,796.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $183.20 |
| 4/12 | 20/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:34.80 | 6-4-4 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $176,401.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 7-9-11 | 8 |
| 16.2L | $132.60 |
| 2/11 | 16/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.20 |
| 3/10 | 11/11/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $23.90 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 15 len behind El Gran Golazo carrying 55kg at $38.10. Before that second last of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 13 len behind Baishu carrying 55kg at $244.10. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/03/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 1-3-7 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $38.10 |
| 11/12 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 12-12-11 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $244.10 |
| 10/12 | 05/02/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 12-11-10 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $138.70 |
| 11/11 | 03/01/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 4-9-11 | 1 |
| 27.2L | $95.20 |
| 5/6 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | S Kawahara | 54kg | 0:50.20 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $21.30 |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten in three career starts. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track March 17 over 1400m defeating Donald Poker with 56kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Himeji February 27 over 1400m defeating A Shin Jikokuten with 57kg at $2. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 11 over 1500m, 40 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi carrying 55kg at $43.70. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 5 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Mutekino Harison carrying 55kg at $31.30. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 11/03/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:40.70 | 2-10-10 | 8 |
| 40.8L | $43.70 |
| 3/12 | 05/02/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $31.30 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:51.70 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Grand Live carrying 55kg at $5.20. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, neck behind Star Of Adam with 55kg at $1.70. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $5.20 |
| 2/12 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 08/01/2026 | 47 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 6/14 | 22/11/2025 | 6 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:13.20 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $216.60 |
| 13/14 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 12 |
| 15.4L | $418.40 |
| 6/12 | 19/10/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:25.40 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $195.70 |