Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
JO BLACK (3) made a nice return last time out to finish third and beaten only 1.4 lengths over this course and distance. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Expecting a bold showing. CHO UMAKUIKU (7) resumed last time out and finished third over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Has solid form at this course with three wins and six minor placings from 19 starts. Likely to be in the finish. ALL THE RAGE (1) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at her last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1400m at this track when beaten 1.1 lengths. Commendable record at this trip with a win and four minor placings and has winning claims on best figures. COEUR ET SUGURI (6) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only 2.5 lengths from the winner at the end of 1400m. Suitably placed so anticipating another bold showing.

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Moon Garden with 55kg at $8.30. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Layer carrying 55kg at $4.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $8.30 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:41.30 | 9-6-5 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $6.30 |
| 1/9 | 28/01/2026 | 43 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 16/12/2025 | 128 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 9-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
| 6/16 | 10/08/2025 | 85 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:25.90 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hagino Inspire carrying 57kg at $19.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Monbetsu on June 6 2024 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Parvenu with 55kg at $4.90. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/04/2026 | 139 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $19.20 |
| 6/9 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $57.70 |
| 5/12 | 05/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 11-10-5 | 11 |
| 10.1L | $113.80 |
| 9/10 | 22/10/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 3-9-9 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $138.90 |
| 9/12 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 6-6-9 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $134.20 |
| 8/12 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 6-11-8 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $88.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Otembamusume with 57kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Hakodate on June 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Baby's Breath carrying 57.0kg at $7.50. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 11 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 | 09/04/2026 | 107 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $6.60 |
| 9/12 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.50 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/12 | 19/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 11-7-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.60 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 15/10/2025 | 38 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 15 len behind Narita Victory with 55kg at $41.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Urawa on August 19 over 800m, 1.75 len behind Mahne Flottant carrying 54kg at $3.80. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/04/2026 | 134 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 2-6-9 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $41.40 |
| 8/10 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $94.30 |
| 6/6 | 12/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $17.60 |
| 9/12 | 28/10/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 5-4-9 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $23.20 |
| 6/12 | 25/09/2025 | 37 | C2C3 3U | $18,732.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 0:48.20 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/11 | 19/08/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $14,918.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 0:46.90 | 4-4-3 | 11 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 45 len behind Narita Victory carrying 57kg at $162.30. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 11 len behind You're My Dream carrying 56kg at $219. Preferred in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:21.60 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 45.8L | $162.30 |
| 12/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 11-12-12 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $219.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $248.10 |
| 12/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | B2C1 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:41.30 | 3-10-12 | 2 |
| 47.1L | $283.90 |
| 12/12 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $293.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:20.00 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $439.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Vlaminck with 55kg at $4.70. Second-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Cut Back with 55kg at $10.30. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/03/2026 | 36 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 9-8-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $10.30 |
| 3/10 | 17/02/2026 | 111 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 8/12 | 29/10/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 3-6-8 | 12 |
| 12.1L | $18.90 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 4-6-3 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $21.80 |
| 4/12 | 11/09/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 11-10-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $29.20 |
| 1/12 | 14/08/2025 | 113 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hercules Tower carrying 55kg at $3.40. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at this track September 10 over 1400m defeating Snowday with 54kg at $7.90. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 18 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 | 02/04/2026 | 119 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $23.80 |
| 4/10 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $13.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/10/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/10 | 01/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 8-2-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 8 len behind Narita Victory with 51kg at $192.30. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind You're My Dream with 51kg at $165.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.60 | 6-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $192.30 |
| 8/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.50 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $165.60 |
| 9/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 10-8-9 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $158.80 |
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | B2C1 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:41.30 | 12-11-10 | 12 |
| 43.3L | $243.20 |
| 9/12 | 12/02/2026 | 30 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.90 | 12-8-9 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $209.80 |
| 9/11 | 13/01/2026 | 33 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:20.40 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $263.20 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 10 len behind Narita Victory with 55kg at $140.10. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 8 len behind You're My Dream with 55kg at $213.60. Favour others today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $140.10 |
| 11/12 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:21.50 | 12-11-11 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $213.60 |
| 11/12 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $333.80 |
| 12/12 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 11-9-12 | 10 |
| 34.8L | $338.60 |
| 8/8 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 71.3L | $144.20 |
| 9/12 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 11-11-9 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $340.70 |