Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
SHUTTER SPEED (2) built on a nice third two starts back with a win as public elect over 1400m at Himeji six weeks ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. MIRACLE ACE (9) finished just 0.6 lengths from the winner in third last start over 1400m at this track after racing on the speed. Has the gate speed to overcome a testing draw. The engagement of Sakito Yamamoto is a positive move. Expect another bold performance. TAIIKUSUWARI (8) turned in a modest performance when ninth last time out over 1400m at this track following a win at Himeji at the previous outing. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. PEACEFUL GOLD (6) failed to figure last time over 1230m at this track when seventh. Should be poised just off the lead. Sure to be thereabouts.

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cut Back carrying 55kg at $132.70. Before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Himeji on March 3 over 1500m, 12 len behind Meisho Guts with 55kg at $246.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 25/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 8-6-6 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $132.70 |
| 7/12 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | R | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:41.50 | 12-11-7 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $246.80 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 10-9-5 | 2 |
| 32.4L | $78.60 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $42.50 |
| 7/12 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 10-11-7 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 12-12-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $43.80 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Himeji February 26 over 1400m defeating Metal Metallica carrying 57kg at $1.80. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on January 27 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Magical Face with 57kg at $15.70. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/02/2026 | 30 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | 28 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $15.70 |
| 10/12 | 30/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:52.00 | 12-11-10 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $88.10 |
| 9/10 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $87.20 |
| 10/12 | 19/11/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:51.60 | 10-11-10 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $45.90 |
| 9/9 | 28/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 2-9-9 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $87.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cut Back carrying 57kg at $46.80. The run before that got back early 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Smile Clark carrying 57kg at $154.90. Prefer to see.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 2-4-7 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $46.80 |
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 9-10-6 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $154.90 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $9.80 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 3-3-8 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $27.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 2:07.90 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $76.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 19 len behind Iskios carrying 57kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Master License with 57kg at $3.10. On his best form has excellent prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 5-8-9 | 9 |
| 19.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 8-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-3-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 126 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $1.60 |
| 9/9 | 20/08/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $20.50 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Padme carrying 57kg at $65.30. The race before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Tapuchan carrying 57kg at $15. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 8-6-9 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $65.30 |
| 8/10 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 8-7-8 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.80 | - | 7 |
| 6.9L | $24.80 |
| 5/10 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $97.30 |
| 6/10 | 30/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 10-10-6 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $25.90 |
| 7/10 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 9-10-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $32.10 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 12 len behind Texas Twister carrying 55kg at $9.10. The start before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Key Best carrying 55kg at $29.40. No threat last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $9.10 |
| 5/12 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $29.40 |
| 9/12 | 11/02/2026 | 38 | C3 3U | $10,011.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:23.70 | 2-4-9 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $3.30 |
| 8/14 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 32 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |
| 9/12 | 17/11/2025 | 113 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 5-4-9 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lanai with 57kg at $149. Before that second last of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 19 len behind Predestinare with 57kg at $42.60. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $149.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $42.60 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 10-8-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $11.10 |
| 3/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 10-3-3 | 10 |
| 0.7L | $47.70 |
| 3/10 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 10-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $84.60 |
| 4/7 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $24.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 18 len behind Best Of King with 57kg at $21.60. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Himeji March 10 over 1400m defeating Lant carrying 57kg at $1.70. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 26/03/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 4-9-9 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $21.60 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 108 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 7-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $5.40 |
| 11/12 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 3-12-11 | 6 |
| 28.7L | $70.90 |
| 3/10 | 23/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $15.40 |
| 9/11 | 03/10/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 7-7-9 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield and scored a big 7 len win at Himeji March 11 over 1400m defeating Wonder Biscuit carrying 57kg at $1.40. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Maidenhead with 57kg at $5.20. Should be near his top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $5.20 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 120 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/10 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/12 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.70 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 12/09/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Best Of King with 55kg at $5.10. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tomoja Eve carrying 55kg at $3.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 03/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/01/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 9-10-9 | 11 |
| 10.2L | $8.20 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $1.90 |