Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
KURINO CHAMP (10) lines up on the back of a 6 length fourth at this course and distance. Runner-up in his other two runs of the campaign. Should be at peak fitness now. Ticks all the right boxes. HIGH RESILIENCE (9) did a great job to score by 2.5 lengths over this course and distance last start in a far better run. Looks well placed so expect another big run. TAGANO HASU BINAH (5) returns from a spell. Finished second at this track and distance at her only appearance last prep four-and-a-half months ago. Has five wins from nine starts at this circuit. Sure to be competitive. FLEUR NEIGE (2) will be fitter second up and draws well. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Meisho Sonic carrying 57kg at $23.20. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hercules Tower with 57kg at $12.90. Drawn to enjoy the perfect 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $23.20 |
| 4/10 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $12.90 |
| 2/9 | 19/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.70 |
| 3/9 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1230m, 45 len behind Victory Bridge carrying 56kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Urawa on February 27 2025 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Asterope with 51kg at $34.30. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 14/04/2026 | 228 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:19.40 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $6.60 |
| 1/12 | 29/08/2025 | 54 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 10-8-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.20 |
| 10/16 | 06/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 2:01.80 | 5-7-10 | 10 |
| 14.0L | $220.40 |
| 15/16 | 08/06/2025 | 50 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:24.40 | - | 8 |
| 21.2L | $252.90 |
| 9/16 | 19/04/2025 | 51 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:32.00 | - | 9 |
| 14.0L | $379.90 |
| 6/12 | 27/02/2025 | 45 | COND 3 | $56,186.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ko Nagahama | 51kg | 1:30.70 | 8-9-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $34.30 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Kairashi with 57kg at $85.50. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 45 len behind A Shin Karnabon carrying 57kg at $82.70. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/04/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $85.50 |
| 10/10 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 6-10-10 | 2 |
| 45.4L | $82.70 |
| 7/9 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 2-7-7 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $68.90 |
| 3/10 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 4-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $88.60 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $35.40 |
| 10/10 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 7-10-10 | 6 |
| 37.1L | $60.20 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind G T Eight with 57kg at $35.20. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hagino Ka Noa with 57kg at $11.70. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 35 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 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 8-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $35.20 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $11.70 |
| 5/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $11.40 |
| 3/12 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 2:06.40 | 9-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $36.10 |
| 5/12 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 2:05.40 | 10-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $110.50 |
| 8/12 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 11-5-8 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $151.90 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 9 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind G T True with 55kg at $24.70. When resuming last campaign 6th of 12 at this track on October 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Genius Lennon carrying 55kg at $58.40. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 128 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 | 23/12/2025 | 83 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $24.70 |
| 6/12 | 01/10/2025 | 75 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 7-5-6 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $58.40 |
| 6/9 | 18/07/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $10.70 |
| 3/12 | 25/06/2025 | 28 | C1 4U | $21,385.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 8-8-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/11 | 28/05/2025 | 112 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 8/12 | 05/02/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $19,457.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:41.00 | 2-4-8 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track December 31 over 1400m, 17 len behind Epsilon Number with 55kg at $162.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 15 at Chukyo August 17 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Cosmo Glory carrying 56.0kg at $9.10. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 120 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 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 10-8-7 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $162.40 |
| 8/12 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $33.10 |
| 4/10 | 25/11/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 4-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:19.90 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $16.90 |
| 5/10 | 15/10/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 03/10/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-2-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1230m, 15 len behind Victory Bridge carrying 54kg at $71.20. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1230m, 6 len behind Kirakirari carrying 57kg at $35.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:19.40 | 6-9-11 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $71.20 |
| 6/11 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:21.60 | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $35.40 |
| 8/10 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $37.50 |
| 6/10 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $76.90 |
| 4/10 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:35.10 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $8.20 |
| 6/10 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 0:50.70 | 6-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $50.70 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Otembamusume carrying 57kg at $80.60. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Vita Levis carrying 57kg at $11.30. Impossible to entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 3-9-10 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $80.60 |
| 6/9 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $11.30 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 6-8-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $16.50 |
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $11.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/01/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 58kg | 1:32.30 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $14.30 |
| 1/10 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track April 9 over 1400m defeating Miracle Ace carrying 57kg at $9. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cut Back with 57kg at $46.80. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 7-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 2-4-7 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $46.80 |
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 9-10-6 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $154.90 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $9.80 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 3-3-8 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $27.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Andermatt with 57kg at $4.20. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind G T Eight carrying 57kg at $11.70. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 5-1-4 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $11.70 |
| 2/9 | 03/03/2026 | 110 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/11/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 5-7-8 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $153.40 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $139.20 |
| 8/12 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-5-8 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $30.20 |