Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
VALADON (7) was a dominant winner last time at this track over the same distance. Goes well at this journey with five wins and two placings from seven starts and is expected to feature. TSUKIMUSUBI (9) turned in a solid run when resuming last start over this course and distance, finishing second and beaten only a neck. Among the winning hopes. GRAND CENTRE (8) reunites with Kenta Sugiura after scoring with ease over 1400m at this track last time. Has a high cruising speed. One of the main contenders. NORI WOOD TAIL (2) lifted strongly to salute by 3 lengths three runs back at this track before filling a minor placing at her last two starts. Form here at the trip is sound with four wins and 10 minor placings from 18 runs. Among the better hopes.

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 15 len behind Narita Victory with 55kg at $41.40. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 18 len behind Jo Black with 55kg at $113.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 21/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $113.90 |
| 9/10 | 08/04/2026 | 134 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:21.60 | 2-6-9 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $41.40 |
| 8/10 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $94.30 |
| 6/6 | 12/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $17.60 |
| 9/12 | 28/10/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 0:50.80 | 5-4-9 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $23.20 |
| 6/12 | 25/09/2025 | 37 | C2C3 3U | $18,732.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 0:48.20 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, neck behind Hello Angel carrying 55kg at $2.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Satono Kairos carrying 55kg at $2.90. In the finish last time and is a player.
Last Starts 7 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 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 9-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:42.10 | 7-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.90 |
| 9/12 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 2:06.20 | 11-10-9 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:41.30 | 12-12-6 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $135.90 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kurino Kuchan with 57kg at $23.20. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 12 len behind Epoca Rina carrying 57kg at $89.50. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 8-9-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $23.20 |
| 9/10 | 01/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $89.50 |
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 7-7-2 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $23.10 |
| 4/9 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 9-8-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $28.90 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 9-8-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $58.20 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $132.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hagino Inspire with 57kg at $19.20. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Jo Black carrying 57kg at $14.30. Fully tested on his recent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $14.30 |
| 5/10 | 08/04/2026 | 139 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $19.20 |
| 6/9 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $57.70 |
| 5/12 | 05/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 11-10-5 | 11 |
| 10.1L | $113.80 |
| 9/10 | 22/10/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 3-9-9 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $138.90 |
| 9/12 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 6-6-9 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $134.20 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track December 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind G T True carrying 57kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign third of 18 at Hanshin June 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind One Call Away carrying 57.0kg at $6.90. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 133 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 | 23/12/2025 | 26 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/11/2025 | 30 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 3-2-6 | 5 |
| 33.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 28/10/2025 | 51 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/16 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:25.50 | - | 10 |
| 1.9L | $7.10 |
| 3/16 | 31/08/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:25.40 | - | 14 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/16 | 06/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 2-1-7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track April 16 over 1400m defeating T O Newton with 53kg at $12.10. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1230m, 13 len behind Texas Twister carrying 53kg at $14.40. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.00 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $12.10 |
| 8/11 | 25/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:21.60 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $14.40 |
| 2/9 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.10 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $9.60 |
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.30 | 1-3-8 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.70 | 9-11-7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track March 26 over 1400m defeating Atarimae with 55kg at $1.01. Second-up favourite; won by 6 len at this track April 15 over 1400m defeating Io Sea One carrying 55kg at $1.10. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 26/03/2026 | 113 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.01 |
| 2/10 | 03/12/2025 | 138 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.40 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 18/07/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 20/06/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $19,441.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2025 | 36 | C1 3 | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 4 len at Himeji March 5 over 1400m defeating Face Nine with 57kg at $1.40. Second-up favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track April 8 over 1400m defeating Galbanum with 57kg at $2. Racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/04/2026 | 34 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/03/2026 | 286 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 4/12 | 23/05/2025 | 23 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 30/04/2025 | 22 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $6.70 |
| 4/11 | 08/04/2025 | - | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 9-2-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, neck behind A Shin Karnabon with 52kg at $4.30. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at this track on January 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind M T Estate carrying 55kg at $16.80. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 22/04/2026 | 105 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/11 | 07/01/2026 | 105 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 4-6-7 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $16.80 |
| 7/12 | 24/09/2025 | 28 | B2 3U | $37,465.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 11-12-7 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.20 |
| 5/12 | 27/08/2025 | 27 | B2 3U | $24,241.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 31/07/2025 | 22 | B2 3U | $24,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 6-9-7 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/07/2025 | 48 | B2 3U | $24,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently struggled in the run home; second last of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Valderrama carrying 57kg at $79.80. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 23 len behind Hagino Inspire carrying 57kg at $78.70. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 1-2-10 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $79.80 |
| 10/10 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-6-10 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $78.70 |
| 3/10 | 24/03/2026 | 25 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $20.20 |
| 4/11 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 4-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 0:50.50 | - | 3 |
| 7.1L | $31.80 |
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 1-3-10 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $9.10 |