Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
VARIRAPTOR (1) is a 17-start maiden finding it tough to win but has been in the placings at her last two runs, finishing third most recently over 1400m at this track. Tomohiro Yoshimura stays on and although yet to win has been in the money on two occasions. Bold showing expected. PRIME TAILOR (9) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ROSA BLU (2) showed good speed here last time over 1400m until tiring late and finishing seventh, beaten 3.5 lengths. Can give a sight if at her best. METAL METALLICA (7) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 1400m at this track after being handy for much of the way. Can break the run of outs.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Taungoo with 55kg at $3.70. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Yuna Pink Gold carrying 55kg at $14.30. Nicely placed to score.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/03/2026 | 26 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $14.30 |
| 5/10 | 04/02/2026 | 32 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:38.50 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $10.20 |
| 10/11 | 03/01/2026 | 24 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 4-5-10 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $124.90 |
| 10/11 | 10/12/2025 | 29 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:55.60 | 5-10-10 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $135.90 |
| 6/10 | 11/11/2025 | 32 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 5-7-6 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $49.80 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shishi with 54kg at $16.10. Before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Best Of King with 54kg at $226. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $16.10 |
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:37.10 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $226.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:36.70 | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $106.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:36.50 | 4-4-7 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $40.70 |
| 9/12 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $112.80 |
| 12/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:21.80 | 9-10-12 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $135.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 14 len behind Esaltare with 57kg at $3.90. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Smart Kanathos carrying 57kg at $22.90. A better showing is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 1-5-8 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $22.90 |
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $69.90 |
| 7/12 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $156.40 |
| 9/12 | 15/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 11-11-9 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $230.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 2-4-9 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $257.00 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind Shibanosutomukitto carrying 57kg at $56. The race before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind American Taro with 57kg at $134.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/03/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 3-9-10 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $56.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $134.10 |
| 7/10 | 18/02/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $78.20 |
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 4-9-8 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $13.60 |
| 7/12 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $159.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $143.10 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 19 len behind Maestro Light carrying 57kg at $146.20. Before that ran last of 9 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Mind Your Rhythm carrying 55kg at $17.20. Tested on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 3-7-8 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $146.20 |
| 9/9 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 7-8-9 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $17.20 |
| 9/10 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 5-8-9 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $11.30 |
| 8/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 6-9-8 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $10.10 |
| 7/12 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $14.70 |
| 5/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 9-11-5 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $121.90 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Esaltare with 57kg at $30. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Smart Kanathos carrying 57kg at $18.50. He can bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $30.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 9-6-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $18.50 |
| 8/10 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 16.6L | $38.10 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 9-7-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $14.90 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 9-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $57.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $36.00 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Maestro Light with 57kg at $7.30. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 17 len behind Hagino Aggressive with 57kg at $39.40. This is well within his grasp.
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 | 01/04/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $7.30 |
| 10/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 2-3-10 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $39.40 |
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 11/11 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:42.60 | - | 8 |
| 10.7L | $156.50 |
| 9/12 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 2-2-9 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $16.30 |
| 2/10 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 19 len behind Maestro Light carrying 55kg at $147.60. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Miracle Ace carrying 55kg at $63.30. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
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 | 01/04/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 7-8-7 | 9 |
| 19.2L | $147.60 |
| 8/10 | 11/03/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $63.30 |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 9-9-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $134.90 |
| 9/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 9-5-9 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $48.40 |
| 10/12 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $94.60 |
| 10/12 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $133.20 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently led but faded 3rd of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Esaltare carrying 55kg at $19.30. Before that second last of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Smart Kanathos with 55kg at $23.80. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $19.30 |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 4-9-9 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $23.80 |
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $54.30 |
| 6/10 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $122.30 |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:36.30 | 2-5-9 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $119.30 |
| 9/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-8-9 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $63.00 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 11 len behind Moon Set carrying 55kg at $181.50. The run before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 13 len behind Taiikusuwari carrying 54kg at $204.90. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 8-8-10 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $181.50 |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.70 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $204.90 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 8-10-8 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $298.10 |
| 9/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:37.20 | 7-7-9 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $48.70 |
| 10/10 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 7-9-10 | 10 |
| 18.1L | $101.80 |
| 7/9 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 7-9-7 | 3 |
| 37.9L | $121.60 |