Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
VALDERRAMA (6) is returning from a spell of nine weeks. Finished 11th at Kyoto Dirt over 1800m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Ikkoo Tanaka. Expected to feature on best form. MIRACLE ACE (7) was in contention all the way and fought on for second last start over 1400m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. MEISHO UNABARA (12) went forward over 1400m at this track last time but found a couple better. Form here at the trip is sound with three wins and seven minor placings from 15 runs. Should be competitive. CRIMSON RED (4) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing third over 1400m at this track. Likely to be about the money again.

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently led but faded 2nd of 8 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Arc Rioso with 54kg at $3.90. The race before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 17 len behind Hercules Tower with 54kg at $11.70. The rails draw brings her right into calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 1-4-10 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $11.70 |
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:36.10 | 2-3-9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $31.80 |
| 4/12 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $51.80 |
| 3/10 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:34.80 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $28.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind High Resilience with 57kg at $12.20. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 19 len behind Iskios with 57kg at $8. Needs to improve.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $12.20 |
| 9/9 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 5-8-9 | 9 |
| 19.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 8-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-3-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 126 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 23 len behind Hagino Inspire with 57kg at $78.70. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, neck behind Derma Saturn with 57kg at $20.20. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-6-10 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $78.70 |
| 3/10 | 24/03/2026 | 25 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $20.20 |
| 4/11 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 4-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:50.50 | - | 3 |
| 7.1L | $31.80 |
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 1-3-10 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $9.10 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind A Shin Karnabon carrying 57kg at $5.20. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shine Chouchou with 57kg at $5.10. Leading contender coming out of a very nice barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 7-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 8-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Best Of King with 55kg at $10.70. The start before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on January 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Injection with 55kg at $5.60. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/03/2026 | 56 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $10.70 |
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 2-9-6 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $5.60 |
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 3-4-3 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 3/10 | 30/10/2025 | 134 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1800m, 23 len behind Lord Voyager with 57.0kg at $106.30. First up last campaign second last of 16 at Kyoto on November 2 over 2200m, 11 len behind Sky Survey with 56.0kg at $182.60. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 15/02/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 7-9-11 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $106.30 |
| 15/16 | 02/11/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 2:13.30 | 15-7-15 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $182.60 |
| 12/15 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $57.60 |
| 15/16 | 12/07/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 2:39.90 | 8-9-15 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $5.30 |
| 10/16 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 2:31.30 | 8-5-10 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $2.00 |
| 3/14 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 2:25.40 | 3-2-3 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind High Resilience with 55kg at $33.40. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cut Back carrying 55kg at $132.70. Likely to find this a bit tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $33.40 |
| 6/10 | 25/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 8-6-6 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $132.70 |
| 7/12 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | R | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:41.50 | 12-11-7 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $246.80 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 10-9-5 | 2 |
| 32.4L | $78.60 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $42.50 |
| 7/12 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 10-11-7 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hagino Inspire carrying 55kg at $9. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hang Time with 55kg at $4.80. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 08/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/03/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | 155 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $1.70 |
| 5/18 | 15/09/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 2:12.20 | 13-14-5 | 12 |
| 5.9L | $29.90 |
| 5/16 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:58.50 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.80 |
| 3/15 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 2:00.00 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $39.70 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dinan with 53kg at $12.90. Before that won by 0.8 len at Himeji March 11 over 1400m defeating Love Stinger with 53kg at $13.30. Going well. Leading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $12.90 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.40 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.30 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $13.70 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.70 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $21.50 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.10 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $23.40 |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.90 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dinan carrying 57kg at $38.30. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Padme with 57kg at $81.90. Wide draw makes it tough.
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 | 02/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 9-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $38.30 |
| 5/10 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 10-9-5 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $81.90 |
| 12/12 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | S Kawahara | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 8-12-12 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $56.30 |
| 2/10 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:35.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $25.30 |
| 6/12 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 12-10-6 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $69.50 |
| 7/12 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $180.80 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming scored a big 7 len win at this track March 19 over 1400m defeating Hunter Killer carrying 57kg at $1.30. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 5 len behind Civic Charles with 57kg at $2.90. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 19/03/2026 | 182 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $23.70 |
| 8/10 | 14/08/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 4-4-8 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $16.20 |
| 4/10 | 24/07/2025 | 107 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 58kg | 1:32.40 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $16.80 |