Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
RIC MAIN (2) looks close to a win after finishing in the placings at the last couple of runs, the latest when third over 1870m at this track. Comes back in journey but draws well ands looks ready to win. WONDER DUEL (6) was out of the money but solid when resuming from a spell last start at this track and trip, beaten 4.5 lengths. Has a very strong second up record. Likely improver with strong prospects. NORTH GLORIA (7) finished seventh first up last time out over this course and distance after coming from an outside draw. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Fitter so may improve. KURINO ENISHI (3) finished sixth at this track and distance at his last appearance four months ago. Has to be respected.

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind A Shin Karnabon with 58kg at $145.40. The run before that won by 2.5 len at this track April 7 over 1400m defeating Tambaffe with 57kg at $16.60. Others appeal more heading into this.
Last Starts 12 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 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 1:31.60 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $145.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 7-4-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $16.60 |
| 7/10 | 24/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:34.10 | 10-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $131.20 |
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 10-7-8 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $81.60 |
| 1/9 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 6-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on April 21 over 1870m, 8 len behind Riposino with 55kg at $4. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1870m, neck behind Hagino Ka Noa carrying 55kg at $3.50. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:05.40 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:10.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $5.10 |
| 3/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:06.20 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.30 |
| 6/12 | 11/02/2026 | 124 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:06.40 | 6-3-6 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2025 | 48 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track December 31 over 1400m, 15 len behind Epsilon Number carrying 57kg at $81.60. When resuming last campaign 16th of 18 at Kyoto April 27 2025 over 1600m, 13 len behind Shine Beck with 57.0kg at $235.40. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $81.60 |
| 6/12 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $149.10 |
| 8/9 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 37.8L | $52.40 |
| 6/12 | 05/11/2025 | 62 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 12-12-6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $27.30 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 8-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/11 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 11-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 5th of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1230m, 5 len behind Tapuchan carrying 55kg at $155.40. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on April 15 over 820m, 9 len behind Kawakitaborderless with 55kg at $362. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $155.40 |
| 11/12 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 12-11-11 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $362.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $692.90 |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 7-10-10 | 3 |
| 44.1L | $326.60 |
| 10/12 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 8-8-10 | 8 |
| 26.6L | $328.20 |
| 10/12 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $307.80 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 20 len behind Emergence with 55kg at $454.50. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Dinan with 55kg at $134.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 6 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 | 28/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $454.50 |
| 8/10 | 15/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 3-7-8 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $134.90 |
| 7/9 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.80 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $238.10 |
| 8/9 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.00 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $134.80 |
| 11/11 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $241.10 |
| 8/12 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 10-11-8 | 11 |
| 25.0L | $211.50 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind A Shin Karnabon carrying 56kg at $7.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on September 4 over 1400m, neck behind Bouquet De Grace carrying 57kg at $7.30. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 12 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 | 22/04/2026 | 210 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 3-4-4 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $7.70 |
| 6/12 | 24/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $29,972.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:19.90 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/12 | 04/09/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2025 | 315 | C1 3U | $18,647.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 5-3-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/6 | 03/10/2024 | 15 | B1 3U | $25,797.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 4-3-6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $5.90 |
| 10/11 | 18/09/2024 | 19 | B2 3U | $22,389.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 9-6-10 | 9 |
| 26.2L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months struggled in the run home; 7th of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 17 len behind Emergence carrying 57kg at $2.30. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1700m, 10 len behind Deserve You carrying 56kg at $10.20. Likely improver.
Last Starts 6 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 | 28/04/2026 | 104 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-2-7 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/12 | 14/01/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 3-3-6 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $7.60 |
| 3/12 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 1:53.70 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $8.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $14.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 43 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $8.40 |
| 11/12 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:54.80 | 5-5-11 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 6th of 8 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 36 len behind Andermatt carrying 52kg at $82.50. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Epoca Rina carrying 55kg at $91. Not today.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:32.30 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 36.8L | $82.50 |
| 8/10 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 10-9-8 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $91.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $38.10 |
| 10/10 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $245.80 |
| 9/9 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 2:06.30 | 5-8-9 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $18.80 |
| 5/11 | 03/01/2026 | 26 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 7-6-5 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $106.30 |