Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1700
HAGINO KA NOA (8) made it two wins in a row last start when he scored by a neck over 1870m at this track. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is good enough to play a major role. EIFER CAP (5) doesn't win out of turn but ran a nice race last time out over 1870m at this track, finishing second and beaten 1.3 lengths after being in contention on the turn. F Komaki is a key engagement. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. GRUN WALD (6) turned in a modest performance when fourth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 30 lengths after being in contention on the corner. That followed a win at Himeji at the previous outing. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. AKAO (1) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1870m at this track, finishing 4 lengths from the winner. Should run very well.

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1870m, 4 len behind Moon Rey De O with 57kg at $25.60. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind El Fenix carrying 57kg at $13.70. Among the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $25.60 |
| 2/11 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $13.70 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 58kg | 1:34.30 | 7-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.10 |
| 1/10 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 6-6-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $9.70 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 4-6-9 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $13.30 |
| 2/10 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 7-3-2 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $14.80 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cherrika with 57kg at $4.10. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track May 30 over 1400m defeating Merry Sense carrying 57kg at $2. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/04/2026 | 243 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.10 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2025 | 23 | B2 3U | $24,241.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 16/07/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $24,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 7-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.90 |
| 4/11 | 26/06/2025 | 27 | B2 4U | $25,273.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $6.10 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2025 | 24 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/05/2025 | 131 | C1 4U | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:29.80 | 9-6-3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1800m, 6 len behind Gyarando carrying 57kg at $16.40. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 4 len behind Makasenahare with 55kg at $12.70. Going well. Leading chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $12.70 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 114 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $16.40 |
| 7/11 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $50.70 |
| 6/8 | 30/10/2025 | 20 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 2:05.90 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.40 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 9-7-3 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $77.60 |
| 2/7 | 12/09/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 2:09.00 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 31 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 57kg at $20.10. The race before that 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1800m, 9 len behind Gyarando carrying 57kg at $6.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 31.2L | $20.10 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $6.90 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 388 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $27.70 |
| 11/16 | 05/01/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:02.20 | 16-9-11 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $26.30 |
| 3/12 | 14/12/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:56.20 | 8-4-3 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $48.20 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1870m, 1.3 len behind Moon Rey De O with 57kg at $5.30. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, nose behind Makasenahare with 57kg at $2.30. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 25/03/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:06.40 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 185 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-5-4 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 9/14 | 27/07/2025 | 64 | MSTPLE 3U | $169,920.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:19.00 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 30 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 57kg at $9.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Himeji March 10 over 1400m defeating Hagino Inspire with 57kg at $2.30. Can make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 31.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 10/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:35.20 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 25 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 09/12/2025 | 167 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 58kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ai Towa carrying 57kg at $31. The race before that got back early 6th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Madam Igraine carrying 57kg at $13.10. Could sneak into the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/04/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $13.10 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 9-7-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.40 |
| 3/10 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 10-8-3 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 11-10-4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $82.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at this track March 26 over 1870m defeating Ric Main carrying 58kg at $1.60. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Himeji March 11 over 1400m defeating Delta Four with 57kg at $1.30. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:10.20 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/12 | 17/02/2026 | 30 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $5.20 |
| 9/12 | 18/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 2:26.60 | 9-10-9 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $148.80 |
| 12/15 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 11-11-12 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $72.30 |
| 10/14 | 23/11/2025 | 189 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:52.20 | 11-8-10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $230.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1870m, 9 len behind Moon Rey De O carrying 57kg at $59.40. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Smile Clark carrying 57kg at $17.30. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/04/2026 | 12 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $59.40 |
| 7/11 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 5-7-7 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $17.30 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/12 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 2:06.40 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $4.90 |
| 2/12 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 2:05.40 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.90 |