Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1230
RACHAEL PEGASUS (4) boxed on to finish second last start over 1230m at this track, beaten a neck. Likely improver with strong prospects. KIRAKIRARI (1) turned in a fine effort to win by a neck at this course and distance last start in a much-improved run. Likely to be there at the finish again. MAIDENHEAD (5) broke through for her maiden win over 1400m at this track last time. Shaping up nicely and she should be in the finish again. HIRO SHIGE SUNRISE (7) produced a better run last start when fifth over 820m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck at this track March 31 over 1230m defeating Rachael Pegasus with 55kg at $20. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hang Time carrying 55kg at $64.20. Big chance again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $20.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $64.20 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $19.70 |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $81.90 |
| 10/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 1-8-10 | 2 |
| 69.2L | $6.20 |
| 8/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:21.80 | 2-4-8 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 20 len behind Kirakirari carrying 57kg at $19.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 3 len behind It's My Business with 57kg at $6.70. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:21.60 | 4-7-11 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $19.90 |
| 10/12 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 0:51.20 | 3-4-10 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/12 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 0:51.40 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 0:50.90 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.90 |
| 11/12 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 1-1-11 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $57.10 |
| 11/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 1-2-11 | 12 |
| 10.1L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, neck behind Kirakirari with 55kg at $4.70. Before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind I'm A Queen with 55kg at $8.50. Nicely placed to score.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 5-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 7-10-7 | 12 |
| 8.1L | $25.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track March 25 over 1400m defeating Meisho Sonic carrying 55kg at $41.30. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Himeji on March 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind One Of Us with 55kg at $18.70. Another win is on the cards.
Last Starts 29 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 | 25/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 5-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $41.30 |
| 3/9 | 03/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $18.70 |
| 10/10 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 1-6-10 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $32.70 |
| 5/10 | 21/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $25.30 |
| 6/9 | 31/12/2025 | 41 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $16.30 |
| 6/7 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $31.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 23 len behind Smile Clark carrying 57kg at $15.20. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 13 len behind Victory Bridge with 57kg at $56.60. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 6-6-10 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $56.60 |
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 121 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-7-10 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $15.20 |
| 7/11 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:20.20 | 1-1-7 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $7.20 |
| 6/12 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 3-3-6 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $11.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:21.50 | 5-7-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $12.80 |
| 3/12 | 24/09/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,972.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:19.90 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $28.50 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 3 len behind Buffe with 57kg at $47.10. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 820m, 6 len behind It's My Business with 58kg at $8.70. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 7-8-5 | 12 |
| 2.9L | $47.10 |
| 11/12 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 0:51.20 | 12-11-11 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $8.70 |
| 1/12 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 0:51.70 | 5-4-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 4-4-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $8.20 |
| 7/10 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $4.70 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 6-4-6 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $40.90 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 5 len behind Hornfels with 55kg at $102. The run before that 8th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 5 len behind Hiro Shige Sunrise with 54kg at $4. Others have better credentials.
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 | 01/04/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $102.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:51.70 | 4-5-8 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.40 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $17.70 |
| 9/12 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:50.90 | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $25.50 |
| 1/12 | 30/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:52.00 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 09/12/2025 | 102 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 1-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 15 len behind A Shin Karnabon with 57kg at $319.20. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 13 len behind Victory Bridge carrying 57kg at $149.90. Has to find improvement.
Last Starts 23 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 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 5-8-9 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $319.20 |
| 9/12 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 5-7-9 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $149.90 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $96.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $61.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/12/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 4-3-8 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hercules Tower with 57kg at $121.90. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1230m, 11 len behind Victory Bridge with 57kg at $31.40. Might need easier race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/04/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 10-7-8 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $121.90 |
| 7/12 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $31.40 |
| 9/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 4-8-9 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $72.20 |
| 9/10 | 18/02/2026 | 196 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:34.30 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $83.40 |
| 1/12 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 10-4-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $27.70 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $28.60 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 800m, 9 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo carrying 55kg at $24.50. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 11 len behind Buffe with 54kg at $78.90. Has claims if anywhere near her best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:51.00 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $78.90 |
| 6/12 | 12/03/2026 | 162 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $24.50 |
| 1/12 | 01/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/12 | 18/09/2025 | 41 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.20 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $5.30 |
| 2/12 | 08/08/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 0:50.20 | 5-5-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 24/07/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 9 len behind Hornfels with 57kg at $254. Before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 800m, 11 len behind Chutchu Ppoppo carrying 57kg at $137.30. Tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.80 | 8-8-11 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $254.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:50.20 | 5-5-10 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $137.30 |
| 9/12 | 19/02/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 5-4-9 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $238.90 |
| 1/11 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:52.10 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/12/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 3-3-9 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $73.60 |
| 8/12 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 3-4-8 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $44.50 |