Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1230
SMART MACE (8) was successful last start over 800m at Himeji, getting home to make it four wins in a row. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running another bold race. HANABUSA (4) progressed nicely last time out to finish just half a length from the winner in second over 1230m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the key runners. RIKO SEAWOLF (3) was unwanted in betting last time but scored by 2 lengths over 1400m at this track. Among the main hopes. CROWD NOISE (2) was in contention on the bend and finished third last start over 1230m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Has a good record at this course and distance, including five wins. Steps up a level but he is good enough to make a big impact.

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Himeji February 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Pace Setting carrying 57kg at $42.20. When resuming last campaign second last of 13 at Fukushima Dirt July 20 over 1150m, 8 len behind Theurgist with 57.0kg at $20.50. Will need this run.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 2-1-6 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $42.20 |
| 7/12 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | COND 4U | $51,576.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 0:49.80 | 11-11-7 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 30/12/2025 | 28 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:18.80 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $8.70 |
| 8/10 | 18/11/2025 | 27 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 4-3-8 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/11 | 22/10/2025 | 38 | A1A2 3U | $53,812.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:31.00 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Daijobanai with 55kg at $4.40. Before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 21 len behind Satono Ruffian carrying 56kg at $23.70. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | A1 4U | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-8-10 | 8 |
| 21.6L | $23.70 |
| 4/8 | 17/02/2026 | 27 | A1A2 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:40.10 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.90 |
| 5/12 | 21/01/2026 | 119 | COND 4U | $51,576.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 0:49.80 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $5.60 |
| 1/12 | 24/09/2025 | 35 | A2B1 3U | $43,085.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:18.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | 19 | A2 3U | $42,888.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yonetamari Enzo | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 2 len at this track April 1 over 1400m defeating Madam Hawk with 58kg at $17.40. The start before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Windy Palace carrying 58kg at $49.90. Big chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 56 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 58kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $17.40 |
| 10/12 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 58kg | 1:32.50 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $49.90 |
| 8/12 | 14/01/2026 | 29 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:29.00 | 12-12-8 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $133.80 |
| 6/8 | 16/12/2025 | 151 | A1 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $37.70 |
| 10/12 | 18/07/2025 | 15 | A1 3U | $57,203.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 2:05.10 | 3-7-10 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $15.70 |
| 4/11 | 03/07/2025 | 62 | A1A2 4U | $57,203.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:28.90 | 3-6-4 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Daijobanai carrying 57kg at $2.70. The start before that 7th of 9 at Himeji on February 17 over 1500m, 10 len behind Tagano Escort carrying 57kg at $15.40. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 17/03/2026 | 28 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 7/9 | 17/02/2026 | 34 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $15.40 |
| 5/12 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:29.00 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $22.90 |
| 4/12 | 30/12/2025 | 28 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:18.80 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $9.80 |
| 4/8 | 02/12/2025 | 29 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.70 |
| 2/10 | 03/11/2025 | 81 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at Himeji on February 17 over 1500m, 6 len behind Hinode Teio with 57kg at $4.10. Second run from a spell got back early in a small field at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 4 len behind Daijobanai with 57kg at $3.30. Among the winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 17/03/2026 | 28 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | 106 | A1A2 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:40.10 | 6-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.10 |
| 4/10 | 03/11/2025 | 17 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 8-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $4.10 |
| 6/11 | 17/10/2025 | 35 | COND | $161,435.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:18.10 | 10-8-6 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $156.40 |
| 5/7 | 12/09/2025 | 29 | A1A2 3U | $56,197.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:19.50 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $11.50 |
| 4/12 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $65,265.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:18.70 | 9-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track December 30 over 1230m, 10 len behind Lux Meteor carrying 57kg at $9.20. First up last campaign third of 8 at this track April 15 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Narita Shin with 57kg at $6.20. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:18.80 | 3-4-7 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $9.20 |
| 16/16 | 06/12/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $348,290.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 58kg | 1:10.40 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $515.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/10/2025 | 23 | COND | $161,435.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:18.10 | 8-5-10 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $136.80 |
| 5/12 | 24/09/2025 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $43,085.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 59kg | 1:18.30 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $7.40 |
| 1/11 | 28/08/2025 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $42,888.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 58kg | 1:19.20 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 31/07/2025 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $43,856.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 58kg | 1:19.50 | 5-7-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at this track August 29 over 1400m, 35 len behind Vatreni carrying 57kg at $5.30. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at this track July 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind A Shin Resume carrying 57kg at $174.10. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 228 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 29/08/2025 | 42 | A1A2 3U | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 35.5L | $5.30 |
| 12/12 | 18/07/2025 | 15 | A1 3U | $57,203.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:05.10 | 4-12-12 | 4 |
| 71.9L | $62.30 |
| 7/11 | 03/07/2025 | 98 | A1A2 4U | $57,203.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:28.90 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $174.10 |
| 11/12 | 27/03/2025 | 29 | A1A2 4U | $48,903.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 9-11-11 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $14.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2025 | 28 | A1A2 4U | $47,758.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:39.60 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2025 | 45 | A1A2 4U | $47,130.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 4-4-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
On a four run winning streak. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Himeji March 11 over 800m defeating Trinity Knot carrying 58kg at $1.20. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Himeji February 27 over 800m defeating Gold Bond with 54kg at $2.20. Definite chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/03/2026 | 12 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 58kg | 0:49.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | COND 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | S Kawahara | 54kg | 0:49.80 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 58kg | 0:50.00 | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2026 | 132 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 0:50.00 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/6 | 10/09/2025 | 13 | B1 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:20.20 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $72.10 |
| 9/11 | 28/08/2025 | 34 | A2B1 3U | $42,888.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 58kg | 1:19.20 | 3-5-9 | 9 |
| 20.1L | $45.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1700m, 7 len behind Dia Graf with 58kg at $190.40. The start before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind Iza Green Light carrying 58kg at $191.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 1:55.00 | 10-9-10 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $190.40 |
| 12/12 | 05/03/2026 | 16 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 1:33.90 | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $191.70 |
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | A1A2 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:40.10 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $275.60 |
| 7/8 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $411.90 |
| 7/10 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 1:18.90 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $218.60 |
| 7/11 | 31/12/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $67,033.00 | Sonoda | 2400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 2:45.10 | 11-9-7 | 12 |
| 41.6L | $200.90 |