Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 820
BELLADONNA LILY (1) returned to winning form last start, scoring by half a length over this journey at this track. Has a good record at this trip with five wins and four minor placings. Top chance. LOVE LOVE FOUR (8) took advantage of the good draw and landed on the pace last start before tiring to finish sixth, beaten 6 lengths, over 820m at this track. Will be handy in the run and should prove hard to run down. WINDSOR ROAR (4) finished fourth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 1.3 lengths over 820m at this track. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. GRAND LEI HEART (6) showed good early dash and led for much of the way before weakening out of it when 13 lengths away in fifth over 1230m at this track. Among the chances.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track April 9 over 820m defeating Chutchu Ppoppo with 55kg at $3.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 820m, 1.75 len behind Meisho Masatsura with 55kg at $11.50. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside stall.
Last Starts 26 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 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:50.10 | 4-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 24/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $11.50 |
| 2/12 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:50.40 | 3-3-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:50.50 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 27/01/2026 | 200 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 0:50.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 0:50.40 | 4-5-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 820m, 6 len behind Sun Uikyo carrying 54kg at $33. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 26 over 820m, 6 len behind Sun Uikyo with 54kg at $5.10. No threat last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 0:49.90 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $33.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/03/2026 | 23 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 0:49.70 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.10 |
| 5/12 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 0:50.00 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $4.70 |
| 1/12 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:50.10 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $19.90 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 820m, 10 len behind Sun Uikyo carrying 56kg at $346.60. The run before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bonne Nouvelle carrying 57kg at $219.90. Tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 56kg | 0:49.90 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $346.60 |
| 8/12 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 11-7-8 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $219.90 |
| 7/7 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $34.90 |
| 6/12 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | M | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 11-11-6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $40.80 |
| 6/11 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | B2 4U | $23,359.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $19.40 |
| 3/9 | 20/01/2026 | 12 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 0:50.00 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $109.10 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track April 21 over 820m defeating Ena Fukukitaru with 57kg at $17.90. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 820m, 3 len behind Belladonna Lily with 56kg at $12.30. Capable of big final splits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 5-4-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $17.90 |
| 4/12 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:50.10 | 6-8-4 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $12.30 |
| 5/12 | 24/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:50.50 | 10-10-5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $102.30 |
| 6/12 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:50.40 | 7-6-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $38.70 |
| 7/12 | 17/02/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 0:50.10 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $171.30 |
| 7/12 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 0:50.60 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $45.60 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 820m, 8 len behind Sun Uikyo carrying 56kg at $40.40. Second run from a spell raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 820m, 21 len behind Sun Uikyo carrying 56kg at $156.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 0:49.90 | 4-4-11 | 4 |
| 21.7L | $156.40 |
| 4/11 | 26/03/2026 | 65 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 0:49.70 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $40.40 |
| 6/9 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:50.00 | 3-3-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $60.80 |
| 3/12 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:50.50 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $10.10 |
| 4/12 | 16/12/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 0:50.80 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $15.90 |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $128.60 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last in a small field at this track on April 9 over 1230m, 13 len behind Potenza with 55kg at $16.10. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Shonan Attrait carrying 55kg at $14.20. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $16.10 |
| 5/12 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 10-10-5 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $14.20 |
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.80 |
| 1/12 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 9-8-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $19.30 |
| 7/11 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 5-3-7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $8.50 |
| 7/12 | 30/12/2025 | 172 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 4-4-7 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 16 over 820m, 4.5 len behind Sun Uikyo carrying 54kg at $96.80. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 820m, 8 len behind Sun Uikyo with 54kg at $401.20. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 0:49.90 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $96.80 |
| 5/11 | 26/03/2026 | 22 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 0:49.70 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $401.20 |
| 7/10 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 3-5-7 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $153.90 |
| 10/12 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 5-3-10 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $147.70 |
| 7/12 | 04/02/2026 | 33 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.20 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $88.50 |
| 6/11 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | B2 4U | $24,069.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $76.60 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 820m, 6 len behind Sun Uikyo with 54kg at $10. The race before that won by 5 len at Ohi March 27 over 1000m defeating Sakaben Queen carrying 52kg at $1.70. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 16/04/2026 | 20 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 0:49.90 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3U | $19,466.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | M | Minami Sugiyama | 52kg | 0:59.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 7/13 | 13/03/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $32,444.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Minami Sugiyama | 51kg | 1:13.60 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $22.10 |
| 5/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Minami Sugiyama | 51kg | 1:14.50 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $5.60 |
| 2/9 | 28/01/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Minami Sugiyama | 51kg | 1:14.10 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 31/12/2025 | 26 | C1C2 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 53kg | 1:01.10 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 820m, 14 len behind Sun Uikyo carrying 54kg at $192.30. Before that second last of 11 at this track on March 26 over 820m, 15 len behind Sun Uikyo carrying 54kg at $70.90. Looks outclassed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 54kg | 0:49.90 | 11-11-9 | 12 |
| 14.7L | $192.30 |
| 10/11 | 26/03/2026 | 46 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 54kg | 0:49.70 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $70.90 |
| 15/15 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | ALLOW FM 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:46.90 | 3-15-15 | 9 |
| 52.1L | $215.10 |
| 14/14 | 01/02/2026 | 111 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 0:58.70 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $227.40 |
| 16/16 | 13/10/2025 | 88 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:19.20 | - | 8 |
| 22.4L | $152.10 |
| 1/11 | 17/07/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $11,441.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 0:50.90 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.20 |