Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1230
MONTSAINT VERONICA (5) missed the frame two back in tougher company then tackled an easier race more recently when a 5 length winner over 1230m at this track. Rates highly and should feature again. NAMURA PAPI (9) turned in a fine effort to score by a neck at this course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she can win again. ORO VENTO (3) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished second at Himeji two starts back then got the job done by a neck last time out over 1230m at this track. Finds a tougher race but another win is not out of the question. LONG LASTING (7) finished eighth at the second run back from a break over 1400m at this track last time out. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 13 len behind Edel Ritter with 55kg at $52.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 6 len behind Baishu carrying 55kg at $104.70. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $52.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/03/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $104.70 |
| 10/12 | 22/01/2026 | 29 | COND | $120,344.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 5-7-10 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $59.60 |
| 6/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kanta Inoue | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $25.30 |
| 5/12 | 10/12/2025 | 41 | COND 2 | $28,224.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:20.90 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 9 len behind Oro Vento carrying 56kg at $102.50. Before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 11 over 1500m, 41 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi carrying 55kg at $169.80. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $102.50 |
| 12/12 | 11/03/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:40.70 | 3-11-12 | 7 |
| 41.4L | $169.80 |
| 4/12 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $45.80 |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:42.50 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $30.20 |
| 6/9 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:21.70 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $77.30 |
| 1/12 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $217.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a neck at this track March 31 over 1230m defeating Otokono Roman with 56kg at $11.90. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind A Shin Billboard with 56kg at $16. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 7-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.90 |
| 2/12 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 2-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 8-5-6 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $21.20 |
| 3/9 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 21/01/2026 | 31 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 8/16 | 21/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshitsugu Okada | 56kg | 1:12.90 | - | 4 |
| 8.4L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 12 len behind Oro Vento with 54kg at $15.10. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 5 len behind Bellagio Focus carrying 53kg at $15.40. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:21.90 | 6-8-9 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $15.10 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:21.50 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $15.40 |
| 7/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 0:50.90 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $76.80 |
| 5/12 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 10-5-5 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $25.90 |
| 7/12 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 4-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $87.20 |
| 3/11 | 25/12/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 53kg | 1:22.30 | 5-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on February 22 over 1800m, 17 len behind Earnest Eyes with 53.0kg at $32.40. Last start favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track March 24 over 1230m defeating Lovely Lora carrying 56kg at $1.20. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
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 | 24/03/2026 | 30 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 9/10 | 22/02/2026 | 92 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:54.90 | 9-8-9 | 8 |
| 17.1L | $32.40 |
| 13/15 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:47.90 | 15-14-13 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $78.90 |
| 16/18 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:37.70 | - | 11 |
| 16.2L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 9 len behind Oro Vento with 51kg at $162.40. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 11 len behind Bellagio Focus carrying 52kg at $46.20. Happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.90 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $162.40 |
| 7/7 | 18/03/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 1:21.50 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $46.20 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:36.60 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $168.40 |
| 10/12 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:35.30 | 7-11-10 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $238.10 |
| 11/12 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.30 | 8-11-11 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $148.30 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:52.20 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Go Go Tsuyoshi carrying 56kg at $13.80. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sky No Haru with 56kg at $2.90. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 6 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 | 09/04/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 3-4-8 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $2.90 |
| 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: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind Comment Allezvous carrying 55kg at $155. The start before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 800m, 10 len behind Baishu carrying 55kg at $372.30. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $155.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/03/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 10-9-10 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $372.30 |
| 11/12 | 22/01/2026 | 29 | COND | $120,344.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $317.60 |
| 11/11 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 6-11-11 | 3 |
| 44.4L | $155.40 |
| 7/12 | 02/12/2025 | 46 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $57.30 |
| 1/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; won by a neck at this track March 24 over 1230m defeating Siena Sky carrying 55kg at $2.90. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mont The Second carrying 55kg at $11.80. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
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 | 24/03/2026 | 26 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.80 |
| 4/11 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $9.60 |
| 3/5 | 21/01/2026 | 32 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | 76 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.50 | - | 12 |
| 10.1L | $345.30 |
| 8/11 | 05/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:46.00 | - | 5 |
| 14.1L | $468.00 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 20 len behind El Gran Golazo with 56kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on November 13 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Komori Boulder with 55kg at $3.60. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/03/2026 | 81 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 2-6-8 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 0:51.90 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.60 |
| 5/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/12 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind El Gran Golazo with 56kg at $18.60. The race before that 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind A Shin Billboard carrying 56kg at $41.40. Expected to be doing his best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $18.60 |
| 5/12 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 7-8-5 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $41.40 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 29 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 6-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $30.60 |