Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
JO BLACK (6) resumes in a similar race to his last run three-and-a-half months ago when third. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal fresh. OKYOMPI (3) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten in two runs this time in, the latest at this track over 1400m. Had plenty on his rivals last time and will go close again. SHINE CHOUCHOU (5) did a great job to score by 6 lengths over this course and distance last time out to continue her outstanding recent form. Nicely placed to take this out. KURINO ACHIEVER (1) turned in a modest performance when fourth last time out over 1400m at this track after a win at Himeji at the previous outing. In contention this time.

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hang Time carrying 58kg at $3.10. The race before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at Himeji February 27 over 1400m defeating Techno Dragon with 57kg at $1.60. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:32.80 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | 85 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 9/10 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 8-6-7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $41.40 |
| 3/11 | 03/10/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 11-6-3 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $80.10 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cut Back with 55kg at $25.60. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind I'm A Queen with 54kg at $10.60. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $25.60 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 8-6-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $10.60 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 8-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $122.20 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $52.90 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 7-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $38.60 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 9-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $36.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Himeji February 27 over 1500m defeating The Times carrying 57kg at $1.70. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at this track March 19 over 1400m defeating Magnetar carrying 57kg at $1.20. Racing well. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 126 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 4/12 | 24/10/2025 | 48 | C2 3U | $14,350.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 10-6-4 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 8/14 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 3-4-8 | 11 |
| 6.7L | $16.30 |
| 5/14 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 14-11-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $7.20 |
| 4/14 | 10/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 11-9-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 6 len behind Texas Twister carrying 57kg at $36.20. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hagino Ka Noa with 57kg at $130.90. Hard to envisage a win today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:21.60 | 8-6-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $36.20 |
| 6/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $130.90 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 8-3-5 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $16.80 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:35.60 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $37.40 |
| 7/10 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $17.70 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 12-10-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track March 17 over 1400m defeating Crimson Red carrying 55kg at $1.40. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Himeji February 27 over 1400m defeating Meisho Magoichi carrying 55kg at $1.70. Definite chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 10/02/2026 | 105 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:36.80 | 4-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.20 |
| 3/9 | 28/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
| 4/10 | 08/10/2025 | 38 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $5.60 |
| 10/13 | 31/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 50kg | 1:49.40 | 2-5-10 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $123.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track December 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Short Stop carrying 57kg at $6.60. Previously first up; eighth of 16 at Hakodate June 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Especially with 57.0kg at $25.70. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 106 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 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $6.60 |
| 9/12 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.50 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/12 | 19/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 11-7-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.60 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 15/10/2025 | 38 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 4/16 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:10.50 | - | 13 |
| 1.4L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, neck behind I'm A Queen with 55kg at $4.50. Before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Aedificata with 55kg at $1.40. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/02/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 111 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.70 |
| 4/9 | 19/09/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 9-9-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Vita Levis with 57kg at $11.30. The start before that 5th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Aedificata carrying 57kg at $16.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $11.30 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 6-8-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $16.50 |
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $11.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 58kg | 1:32.30 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $14.30 |
| 1/10 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 35 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track November 18 over 1230m, 9 len behind Takka Bullet carrying 57kg at $67. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track April 15 over 1400m defeating Mitologia with 57kg at $2.60. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 141 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 | 18/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,857.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 6-7-10 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $67.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/11/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $76.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:07.40 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 38.4L | $26.90 |
| 7/12 | 18/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-5-7 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $18.60 |
| 8/12 | 29/08/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 3-6-8 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $24.80 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $45.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months second last of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lanai with 57kg at $30.90. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on January 2 2025 over 1400m, 5 len behind Do Anything with 56kg at $79.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/03/2026 | 271 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $30.90 |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-7-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.30 |
| 4/12 | 05/06/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 58kg | 1:32.80 | 9-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $9.70 |
| 1/10 | 14/05/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 29/04/2025 | 19 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2025 | 15 | C2 4U | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $40.60 |