Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
DINAN (5) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten from two runs, the latest success coming over 1400m at this track. Comfortable winner last time and can measure up again. ETRE DOUE (4) did a good job last start to finish second at this track over 1400m, beaten one length. Ready to win. TEMPS TENDRE (1) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at this track after being in contention on the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. COOL GERMAN (7) finished fifth last time out over this course and distance after coming from an outside draw. A better showing is expected.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Cut Back with 55kg at $9.30. Before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Smile Clark with 55kg at $4.50. Draws the inside and should take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.30 |
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 10-6-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | 131 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.60 |
| 12/16 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 3-4-12 | 11 |
| 19.1L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Techno Groove with 55kg at $9.50. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Iskios with 55kg at $72.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 26 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 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 8-9-7 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $72.80 |
| 7/10 | 18/02/2026 | 214 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-5-7 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 12/16 | 19/07/2025 | 69 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:59.90 | 7-13-12 | 8 |
| 16.2L | $111.30 |
| 11/18 | 11/05/2025 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 5-7-11 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $291.50 |
| 15/18 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:48.00 | - | 18 |
| 14.2L | $109.40 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lanai carrying 57kg at $100.90. Before that second last of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ai Towa carrying 57kg at $91.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 8-6-5 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $100.90 |
| 9/10 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $91.40 |
| 5/10 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 10-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $59.20 |
| 6/10 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 58kg | 1:36.10 | 9-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 10-5-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 10-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $14.20 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Moon Garden with 55kg at $4.40. The run before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Layer carrying 55kg at $4.80. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 6/10 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 4-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $29.10 |
| 5/10 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 7 len at this track March 17 over 1400m defeating Ultiman with 57kg at $1.01. Last start favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track April 2 over 1400m defeating Pasadena Dream with 57kg at $1.10. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 12 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 | 02/04/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | - | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 8 len behind Moon Garden carrying 51kg at $238.10. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Vita Levis with 51kg at $134.80. Well held last time and facing tough task 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.80 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $238.10 |
| 8/9 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.00 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $134.80 |
| 11/11 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $241.10 |
| 8/12 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 10-11-8 | 11 |
| 25.0L | $211.50 |
| 7/12 | 12/02/2026 | 41 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $449.60 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | COND 4U | $60,172.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 50kg | 0:49.70 | 10-10-12 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $524.00 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Karnabon carrying 53kg at $11.20. The race before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind I'm A Queen with 57kg at $36.20. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:33.60 | 4-4-5 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $11.20 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $36.20 |
| 8/9 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 3-5-8 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $13.70 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 9-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $115.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $13.60 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hercules Tower with 57kg at $10.90. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Kyoto on May 18 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind G T Muso carrying 55.0kg at $100.60. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
Last Starts 12 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 | 02/04/2026 | 127 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $10.90 |
| 5/9 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $77.20 |
| 11/12 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 8-11-11 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $73.90 |
| 8/12 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/10/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 8-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $17.90 |
| 4/7 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 2:09.00 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 18 len behind Lanai carrying 57kg at $105.80. The run before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Hatsunagi carrying 57kg at $30.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 6-9-10 | 6 |
| 18.9L | $105.80 |
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $30.40 |
| 2/10 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 5-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $41.60 |
| 4/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $96.70 |
| 10/10 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 3-7-10 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $65.80 |
| 6/10 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 4-4-6 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $24.50 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Epoca Rina carrying 56kg at $46.80. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hang Time with 57kg at $14.60. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 9-6-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $46.80 |
| 9/10 | 18/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 10-8-9 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $14.60 |
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 35 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $32.70 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 9-8-3 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $18.50 |
| 4/11 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | C2C3 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 11-9-4 | 10 |
| 36.5L | $54.90 |