Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
T O NEWTON (7) made progress last time out, finishing second when he worked home well at the end of 1400m at this track. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. COSMO CAPITAO (8) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 1400m at this track, scoring by a nose. Winning rider Osamu Shimohara sticks and he is a solid top-three hope. YUINO OTOKOYAMA (6) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. KIMON NICHOLAS (1) finished third over 1600m at Kochi two back then missed the frame last time out. Suited here and can sneak into the finish.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Kochi on April 4 over 1300m, 4 len behind Lemon Chiffon carrying 57kg at $29.30. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Kochi on March 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Serio Veloce with 57kg at $44.40. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn't hurt.
Last Starts 32 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 | 04/04/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,402.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:23.00 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $29.30 |
| 3/8 | 23/03/2026 | 6 | C3 3U | $9,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $44.40 |
| 3/12 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | C3 3U | $9,733.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $8.80 |
| 2/8 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $9,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:48.70 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $13.20 |
| 8/9 | 03/03/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $9,733.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:23.20 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $19.10 |
| 5/9 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | C3 3U | $10,011.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $25.40 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Satono Kairos with 55kg at $27. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Derma Saturn carrying 55kg at $50. Favour others today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $27.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 2-4-6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $50.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
| 4/10 | 10/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 2-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $17.90 |
| 3/10 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $14.50 |
| 10/10 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 1-4-10 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 8th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hagino Ka Noa with 55kg at $148.70. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sunrise Pride with 53kg at $30.20. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
Last Starts 56 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 | 11/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 2-1-8 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $148.70 |
| 9/10 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.70 | 1-2-9 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $30.20 |
| 5/10 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:35.80 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $14.90 |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $37.70 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 51 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 4-7-7 | 10 |
| 15.1L | $16.50 |
| 4/16 | 12/11/2025 | 6 | C3C4 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:15.40 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind T O Varnay with 54kg at $15.50. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 820m, 8 len behind Hornfels with 56kg at $23.30. Better off avoiding.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 2-4-3 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $15.50 |
| 10/12 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 0:50.80 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $23.30 |
| 7/12 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 0:50.20 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $25.70 |
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 0:51.00 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 0:50.90 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | 30 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 22 len behind T O Varnay with 57kg at $70.40. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on March 26 2025 over 1400m, 21 len behind Daishin Birth Day carrying 56kg at $31.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 23/04/2026 | 70 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 12-12-12 | 10 |
| 22.9L | $70.40 |
| 3/10 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 9-9-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $7.40 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 9-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $32.10 |
| 8/10 | 07/01/2026 | 9 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $40.30 |
| 6/7 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $32.60 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $29.30 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meisho Sonic carrying 57kg at $10. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Do Anything carrying 57kg at $13.50. Nicely placed to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $11.10 |
| 4/10 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 6-7-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $19.50 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 2 len behind Kairashi with 57kg at $3.30. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hagino Ka Noa carrying 57kg at $12.30. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 36 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 11/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $12.30 |
| 3/10 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 8-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.70 |
| 6/9 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $10.60 |
| 6/10 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 3-5-6 | 9 |
| 4.4L | $9.20 |
| 8/12 | 17/12/2025 | 310 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 6-6-8 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months won by a nose at this track April 14 over 1400m defeating Smart Izanami carrying 57kg at $12.10. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Monbetsu on July 30 2024 over 1100m, 6 len behind Kura Passion with 55kg at $18. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 22 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 | 14/04/2026 | 118 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $12.10 |
| 4/9 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $152.40 |
| 10/12 | 04/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 5-11-10 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $519.80 |
| 9/10 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 2-5-9 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $374.90 |
| 12/12 | 24/10/2025 | 37 | C1 3U | $17,937.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 8-6-12 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $208.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $46.60 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 36 len behind Sulfur carrying 57kg at $24.10. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Olivia Sunrise with 57kg at $21.20. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 36.0L | $24.10 |
| 3/10 | 17/03/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $21.20 |
| 11/12 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 10-10-11 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 8-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $16.30 |
| 3/10 | 07/01/2026 | 49 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $25.10 |
| 6/10 | 19/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $51.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 22 len behind Two Piece carrying 55kg at $266.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meisho Sonic with 55kg at $49. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | COND 4U | $31,740.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $266.20 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $49.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $40.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 5-7-7 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $42.90 |
| 6/10 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 5-6-6 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $12.60 |
| 5/12 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:41.60 | 5-7-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $69.20 |