Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1400
MEISHO SHIMATO (1) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate his win at this track when returning from a spell last prep. Should be right in the finish. WONDER BLING (11) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by a head last time out over 1400m at this track. Has the gate speed to cross from out wide. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. WAR IS OVER (9) started at $6 last time on the back of a win at Himeji two starts ago but was below his best, finishing fifth over 1400m at this track. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MADAM HAWK (4) improved last start but found one better over 1400m here. Should be in contention again.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 2 len this track January 13 over 1230m defeating Schnell Queen carrying 58kg at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len this track December 2 over 1400m defeating A Shin Harrier carrying 57kg at $2.10. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 105 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 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 58kg | 1:18.90 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | A2 3U | $40,572.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2025 | 109 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 9/12 | 15/08/2025 | 42 | COND 3U | $186,471.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 4-7-9 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $25.10 |
| 1/12 | 04/07/2025 | 21 | A2 4U | $43,856.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:18.20 | 7-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 13/06/2025 | 122 | B1 4U | $29,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 58kg | 1:31.70 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start faded in the straight 7th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Riko Seawolf with 57kg at $9.40. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Iza Green Light carrying 57kg at $11. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/04/2026 | 27 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-7 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $9.40 |
| 5/12 | 05/03/2026 | 29 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.50 | - | 11 |
| 13.7L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/01/2026 | 20 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:29.00 | 3-4-9 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $124.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/12/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $529,204.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 51kg | 1:27.70 | 2-6-10 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $636.60 |
| 7/9 | 10/12/2025 | 36 | A2 3U | $40,572.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $108.60 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track April 8 over 1230m defeating One Voice with 57kg at $21.20. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind King Spica carrying 57kg at $6.10. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
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 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $21.20 |
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 13 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.10 |
| 5/11 | 04/03/2026 | 292 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/05/2025 | 22 | A1A2 4U | $59,029.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:18.20 | 8-9-4 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $229.30 |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2025 | 14 | A1A2 4U | $57,711.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $153.60 |
| 10/11 | 10/04/2025 | 102 | A1A2 4U | $57,711.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 8-10-10 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $162.50 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Riko Seawolf carrying 56kg at $46.60. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1700m, 4 len behind Dia Graf carrying 56kg at $14.30. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $46.60 |
| 6/10 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:55.00 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $14.30 |
| 7/12 | 05/03/2026 | 29 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $22.90 |
| 5/12 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:32.50 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $51.40 |
| 5/11 | 15/01/2026 | 22 | COND | $137,536.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $129.10 |
| 4/8 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | A2 3U | $40,572.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:52.90 | 2-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $40.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Z Karen with 56kg at $15.70. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Iza Green Light carrying 56kg at $121.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 34 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 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:20.10 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $15.70 |
| 4/12 | 05/03/2026 | 29 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $121.40 |
| 11/12 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:32.50 | - | 4 |
| 43.8L | $105.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | COND 4U | $51,576.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 53kg | 0:49.80 | 8-8-12 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $96.10 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 4U | $60,172.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 53kg | 0:49.70 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $61.80 |
| 2/8 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $40,572.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takashi Nakata | 56kg | 1:19.60 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $27.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 7 at Himeji on February 25 over 1800m, 20 len behind Smart Victor carrying 57kg at $13.30. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Riko Seawolf carrying 58kg at $11.20. Not for ours.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/04/2026 | 35 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $11.20 |
| 7/7 | 25/02/2026 | 307 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1800m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 20.6L | $13.30 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2025 | 28 | A1A2 4U | $57,711.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 3-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $11.60 |
| 5/12 | 27/03/2025 | 29 | A1A2 4U | $48,903.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 6-5-5 | 12 |
| 3.1L | $11.90 |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2025 | 27 | A1 4U | $47,758.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.10 |
| 9/12 | 30/01/2025 | 270 | COND | $139,645.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 8-8-9 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $53.30 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on April 15 over 1230m, 6 len behind Lux Meteor carrying 55kg at $279.70. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1700m, 7 len behind Dia Graf carrying 58kg at $190.40. Rather invest elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/04/2026 | 28 | A1A2 4U | $59,129.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:19.00 | 7-8-7 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $279.70 |
| 10/10 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 1:55.00 | 10-9-10 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $190.40 |
| 12/12 | 05/03/2026 | 16 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 1:33.90 | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $191.70 |
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | A1A2 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:40.10 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $275.60 |
| 7/8 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $411.90 |
| 7/10 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 1:18.90 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $218.60 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 7 len behind Grand Rutile with 55kg at $254. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1230m, 6 len behind Shonan Attrait with 56kg at $98. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/04/2026 | 20 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 10-7-10 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $254.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 11-8-8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $98.00 |
| 9/12 | 03/03/2026 | 28 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 0:50.00 | 11-10-9 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $112.20 |
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $69.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 21 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:19.40 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $24.50 |
| 6/12 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:18.90 | 9-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Himeji March 12 over 1400m defeating Tagano Tetsu with 57kg at $5.30. Last start 5th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Riko Seawolf with 58kg at $6. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:31.70 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 12/03/2026 | 120 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.30 |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | 40 | A2 3U | $41,071.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2025 | 16 | A1A2 3U | $56,197.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $12.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2025 | 34 | A2 3U | $43,085.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $9.70 |
| 1/12 | 14/08/2025 | 15 | B1 3U | $27,971.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1870m, 27 len behind Zendan Sky carrying 58kg at $375.70. Before that second last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Riko Seawolf with 58kg at $157.40. Hard to make a winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 14/04/2026 | 13 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 2:06.20 | 5-9-9 | 2 |
| 28.0L | $375.70 |
| 9/10 | 01/04/2026 | 15 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 1:31.70 | 5-8-9 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $157.40 |
| 5/5 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $72.30 |
| 9/12 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:33.90 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $316.80 |
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 27 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 2:05.30 | 4-6-8 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $86.10 |
| 4/5 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 2:06.30 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $35.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
On a nine run winning streak. Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a head at this track March 19 over 1400m defeating Leesan Hunter with 57kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; won by 3 len at Himeji February 17 over 1400m defeating Green Theater with 58kg at $1.20. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 40 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 | 19/03/2026 | 30 | COND 4U | $32,444.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 17/02/2026 | 28 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | B2 4U | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |