Sonoda Race 12 - Race 12 - 1400
YODONO TAIYO (3) recorded his maiden win three back and is ready to score again after a couple of recent minor placings, the latest when second at this track. Commendable record at this trip with a win and two minor placings and is sure to play a big role. NANAN (5) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten a neck, over 1400m at this track. Should go well. CHERRY RUSSIAN (1) showed good early speed last start over today's journey at this track before finishing third, beaten 1.1 lengths. Placed to advantage and can take this out. BONNE NOUVELLE (8) did a great job to score by a neck over this course and distance last start in a far better effort. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Bonne Nouvelle with 57kg at $6.50. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Meiner Alauda carrying 57kg at $5.30. Leading contender coming out of a very nice barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/03/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.30 |
| 5/12 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 11-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/01/2026 | 112 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $15.70 |
| 6/7 | 08/10/2025 | 26 | B1 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/09/2025 | 44 | B1 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, neck behind Meisho Kaikon with 57kg at $2.10. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Merry Sense with 58kg at $1.80. In the finish last time and should go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 07/04/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 6-4-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:31.40 | 9-8-3 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 38 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 6-2-1 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 5/14 | 20/01/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:57.10 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.10 |
| 8/13 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $35,280.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 4-5-8 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $8.20 |
| 2/14 | 11/12/2025 | 38 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1700m, 8 len behind Ena Animal carrying 56kg at $4.60. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Himeji on March 10 over 1800m, 30 len behind Anthracite with 57kg at $1.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $24,637.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:54.60 | 3-3-6 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:40.90 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:06.40 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, neck behind Bonne Nouvelle with 57kg at $1.70. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 57kg at $2.20. Put the writing on the wall last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 5/12 | 20/01/2026 | 26 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:33.80 | 5-6-5 | 12 |
| 6.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:32.40 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 55kg at $97.30. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bons Duqqa with 54kg at $40.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 3-4-7 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $97.30 |
| 8/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 7-10-8 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $40.20 |
| 4/7 | 11/03/2026 | 35 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/02/2026 | 118 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:33.20 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $18.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/10/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 24/09/2025 | 28 | B2 3U | $37,465.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 14 len behind Bonne Nouvelle with 57kg at $393.10. Before that ran last of 7 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 21 len behind Meiner Alauda carrying 57kg at $220.50. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 5-11-12 | 12 |
| 14.3L | $393.10 |
| 7/7 | 11/03/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $220.50 |
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 2:17.20 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 28.9L | $194.60 |
| 8/12 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.20 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $171.90 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 26 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $335.80 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $587.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track April 2 over 1400m defeating Nanan with 55kg at $12.10. The run before that 5th of 8 at Himeji on March 10 over 1800m, 33 len behind Anthracite with 54kg at $96. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 02/04/2026 | 23 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 5-5-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $12.10 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 2:02.10 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 33.3L | $96.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 54kg | 2:17.20 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $24.60 |
| 1/9 | 27/01/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 2:06.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.80 |
| 7/9 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $22.60 |
| 3/12 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1700m, 15 len behind Ena Animal with 54kg at $297.40. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Merry Sense carrying 55kg at $332. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | B1B2 4U | $24,637.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 1:54.60 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $297.40 |
| 12/12 | 18/03/2026 | 34 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 11-12-12 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $332.00 |
| 7/11 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $195.10 |
| 6/11 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $192.60 |
| 9/12 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | B1 4U | $27,507.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 11-10-9 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $367.80 |
| 10/12 | 18/12/2025 | 28 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 9-11-10 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $614.80 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 57kg at $17.20. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Bons Duqqa carrying 57kg at $12.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 10-8-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $17.20 |
| 4/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 9-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $12.10 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:40.50 | 7-4-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/12 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 1:33.20 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 9-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bons Duqqa carrying 55kg at $99. The race before that 6th of 11 at Himeji on February 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Yodono Taiyo carrying 53kg at $5.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/03/2026 | 26 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $99.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/02/2026 | 30 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.10 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $5.80 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 85 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.40 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $14.40 |
| 3/11 | 04/11/2025 | 26 | B2 3U | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | B2 3U | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:32.20 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | B2 3U | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:31.10 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bons Duqqa carrying 57kg at $15.40. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 26 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Last Duel with 58kg at $2.10. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 25/03/2026 | 27 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 10-6-5 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $15.40 |
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | B2C1 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 1:41.30 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 04/02/2026 | 28 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:39.70 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $7.30 |
| 4/11 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 8-7-4 | 11 |
| 3.7L | $44.70 |
| 4/12 | 17/12/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $16.30 |
| 5/10 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $17,857.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.10 |