Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
MEET THE TARGET (9) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by one length over 1230m at this track. Looks well placed and she is a key runner. MIKO CASTANA (7) showed early speed from an outside draw and held a forward position before fading to finish fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths, last start over 1400m at this track. Expected to be in this for a long way. MEISHO PISUKARI (1) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 5 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. KURINO KUCHAN (8) resumes from a spell of eight months and is having his first outing under new trainer Tadaaki Hashimoto. Finished eighth at Kyoto Dirt over 1400m at the opening run last time in work, have to respect this level.

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Arc Rioso with 57kg at $10. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Maidenhead carrying 57kg at $186. The inside barrier is a real bonus.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $186.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $88.80 |
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.80 |
| 9/11 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:42.60 | - | 10 |
| 4.2L | $355.90 |
| 8/10 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 35 len behind Sulfur carrying 55kg at $100.40. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cut Back with 55kg at $13.50. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $100.40 |
| 8/10 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $13.50 |
| 5/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-2-5 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $32.80 |
| 3/10 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $334.40 |
| 9/10 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-6-9 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $150.30 |
| 9/10 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 2-6-9 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $52.00 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Arc Rioso carrying 53kg at $6.30. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Derma Saturn carrying 54kg at $41.50. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.50 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $6.30 |
| 9/10 | 24/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:34.10 | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $41.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | 103 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:36.70 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $89.10 |
| 11/12 | 06/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 12-12-11 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $45.60 |
| 10/12 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:21.70 | 2-9-10 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $40.90 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 12 len behind Epoca Rina with 57kg at $89.50. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Olivia Sunrise with 57kg at $23.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 19 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 | 01/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $89.50 |
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 7-7-2 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $23.10 |
| 4/9 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 9-8-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $28.90 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 9-8-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $58.20 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $132.50 |
| 5/12 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:54.40 | 8-7-5 | 11 |
| 13.3L | $24.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 14 len behind Daishichisei carrying 57kg at $146.20. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 22 len behind Shine Chouchou with 57kg at $22.60. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 3-7-8 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $146.20 |
| 7/10 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 2-3-7 | 10 |
| 22.0L | $22.60 |
| 5/10 | 03/03/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $19.60 |
| 8/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 4-4-8 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $21.70 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.90 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $113.30 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 17 len behind Meisho Rise carrying 53kg at $145.70. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Do Anything carrying 55kg at $57.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 3-4-8 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $145.70 |
| 9/10 | 01/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 5-8-9 | 10 |
| 11.9L | $57.90 |
| 8/9 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $159.40 |
| 8/9 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $36.70 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $32.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:35.70 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $33.80 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind A Shin Karnabon with 54kg at $4.30. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Lance Of Venus carrying 54kg at $5.40. Can bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/03/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 6-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.40 |
| 9/9 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.70 | 3-6-9 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $7.90 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.50 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 25/12/2025 | 111 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 4-2-3 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt September 6 over 1800m, 14 len behind Mozu Prevail with 53.0kg at $20.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt May 31 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mole Poblano with 53.0kg at $83. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 226 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:54.30 | 11-9-8 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $20.50 |
| 6/16 | 26/07/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:25.10 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $24.40 |
| 8/16 | 31/05/2025 | 90 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:25.00 | - | 14 |
| 3.9L | $83.00 |
| 13/16 | 02/03/2025 | 119 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:51.60 | 5-16-13 | 8 |
| 24.5L | $34.40 |
| 12/14 | 03/11/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Keisuke Dazai | 56kg | 1:57.30 | 4-9-12 | 13 |
| 36.4L | $38.40 |
| 8/11 | 20/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:49.50 | - | 9 |
| 7.4L | $58.30 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track March 26 over 1230m defeating Wakino Aries carrying 55kg at $2.60. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cut Back with 55kg at $2.70. Another win is on the cards.
Last Starts 25 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 | 26/03/2026 | 37 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:23.30 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 3-2-8 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $2.70 |
| 3/11 | 04/02/2026 | 132 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:42.60 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 03/09/2025 | 25 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 9-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 13/14 | 09/08/2025 | 34 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:45.20 | 12-14-13 | 11 |
| 17.0L | $90.20 |