Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1230
MYTHOS ODE (3) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten half a length into second at this course and distance when she was always up in the leading division. Looks well placed so expect another big run. BIO SAPPHIRE (7) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better at this track and trip. Nicely placed to feature in the finish again. GAMBARU FUTOSHI (10) finished fifth at this track and distance at his last appearance three-and-a-half months ago. Worth plenty of thought. A K RETURN (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start but is a likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Ichibamboshi with 57kg at $87.10. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Nordia carrying 57kg at $37.10. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside alley.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 07/04/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 0:51.40 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $87.10 |
| 8/12 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 0:51.30 | 11-10-8 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $37.10 |
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 5-5-2 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $5.30 |
| 5/12 | 03/02/2026 | 27 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $21.40 |
| 7/12 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $67.40 |
| 9/10 | 25/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 0:50.00 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Ichibamboshi with 57kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on August 1 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Daiboken with 57kg at $69.60. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 07/04/2026 | 146 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 0:51.40 | 3-4-9 | 12 |
| 5.7L | $2.90 |
| 11/12 | 12/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 11-11-11 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $68.60 |
| 9/12 | 23/10/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:51.30 | 2-3-9 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $5.10 |
| 2/12 | 01/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:51.40 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 28/08/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Weissklee carrying 55kg at $4.30. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Magoichi carrying 55kg at $4.80. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | 28 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:22.20 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 19/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.80 |
| 10/12 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 12-12-10 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $120.20 |
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $46.20 |
| 5/10 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 6-4-5 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $7.30 |
| 3/12 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Prime Tailor with 57kg at $48.80. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 14 len behind Esaltare with 57kg at $3.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 16 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 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-4-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $48.80 |
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 1-5-8 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $22.90 |
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $69.90 |
| 7/12 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $156.40 |
| 9/12 | 15/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 11-11-9 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $230.00 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 12 at this track on April 14 over 820m, 9 len behind Baikal carrying 55kg at $23.30. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 2025 over 1400m, 19 len behind Hard Seltzer with 51.0kg at $219.80. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 16 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 | 14/04/2026 | 102 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 0:51.20 | 8-10-11 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $23.30 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 57 | C2 4U | $15,473.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 9-7-9 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $42.10 |
| 4/12 | 06/11/2025 | 30 | C3C4 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.70 |
| 2/9 | 07/10/2025 | 33 | C4 3U | $6,785.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $6,785.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2025 | 15 | C4 3U | $6,754.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.30 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 5th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1230m, 9 len behind Weissklee carrying 55kg at $12.20. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Meet The Target carrying 55kg at $10.60. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:22.20 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $12.20 |
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:23.30 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.60 |
| 7/12 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $31.50 |
| 8/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 3-4-8 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $2.70 |
| 5/11 | 31/12/2025 | 9 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Guti with 55kg at $2.70. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Resplendor with 55kg at $5.90. Expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/04/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 9-3-4 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $5.90 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 9-9-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $15.30 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 10-6-3 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $13.30 |
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 10-10-6 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $13.10 |
| 7/12 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 12-11-7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $54.60 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meisho Aladdin with 55kg at $75.40. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 1.0 len behind Meet The Target carrying 55kg at $38.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/04/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 5-2-4 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $75.40 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:23.30 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $38.20 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $1.90 |
| 3/10 | 21/01/2026 | 62 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 9-6-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/12 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $75.50 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 20 len behind Meisho Aladdin carrying 56kg at $72.50. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Harusame carrying 56kg at $6.60. Draw no help to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/04/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 20.1L | $72.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 9-9-5 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $6.60 |
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | 29 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 10-6-4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $37.70 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 10-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $92.20 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $55.90 |
| 6/12 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:20.60 | 10-9-6 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $66.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at this track January 14 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind A Shin Pulsar with 57kg at $7.40. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at this track September 11 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Taiikusuwari carrying 57kg at $6.60. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 106 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 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.40 |
| 2/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 11-5-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 16/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:21.40 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $12.80 |
| 1/12 | 13/11/2025 | 29 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:22.30 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:21.90 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on April 7 over 820m, 1.1 len behind Ichibamboshi with 56kg at $48.20. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Meet The Target with 57kg at $16.70. No surprise if he was in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/04/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 9-9-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $48.20 |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:23.30 | 9-7-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $16.70 |
| 5/12 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $30.40 |
| 6/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $10.40 |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:51.80 | 5-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $30.70 |
| 11/12 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:51.50 | 11-10-11 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $40.40 |