Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
EL HIERRO (1) is a veteran who has been well held at the last couple of outings, the latest when fifth over 1400m at this track. Well placed and can return to form. RING BELL GIRL (5) returns from a layoff of five-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 2000m at Urawa. Looks a winning chance. COEUR BRILLER (10) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when seventh over 1400m at this track after she got a long way back. Should be peaking now and can turn things around. SUMIRE BOUQUET (6) was unplaced last start over 1400m at this track when fifth. Better than recent efforts suggest and worth consideration here.

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 5th of 8 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Wonder Raiser carrying 57kg at $18.30. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sakura Top Seller carrying 56kg at $15.90. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 15 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 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $18.30 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $15.90 |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 10-10-4 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $35.30 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 10-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $38.90 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 8-8-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:42.60 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $324.50 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Vigor Sunrise with 57kg at $109.80. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 20 len behind Maestro Light with 57kg at $76.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 6-9-9 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $109.80 |
| 10/10 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 3-10-10 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $76.10 |
| 6/9 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 3-5-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $10.90 |
| 6/10 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 2-4-6 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $15.70 |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 9-10-6 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $50.20 |
| 9/12 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 4-6-9 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $107.60 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 20 len behind Meme Nishikori carrying 57kg at $194.50. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 18 len behind Explore Best with 57kg at $129.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 5-9-10 | 4 |
| 20.2L | $194.50 |
| 9/9 | 07/04/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 4-5-9 | 8 |
| 18.2L | $129.50 |
| 10/12 | 18/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 10-11-10 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $149.40 |
| 9/10 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 5-5-9 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $113.30 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:52.40 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $186.80 |
| 11/11 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:52.10 | 10-10-11 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $315.90 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Precious Stone carrying 52kg at $65.40. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 14 len behind Delicatessen carrying 52kg at $4.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:34.80 | 6-8-9 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $65.40 |
| 8/10 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:34.60 | 6-7-8 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $4.20 |
| 9/10 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.30 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.40 | 8-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $19.60 |
| 4/10 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:37.80 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:38.50 | - | 6 |
| 0.6L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track November 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind A Shin Scipio carrying 55kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Urawa February 27 2025 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind A Shin Hemera with 53kg at $10. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 162 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 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 4-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $5.10 |
| 9/10 | 05/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 6-7-9 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $33.20 |
| 2/10 | 15/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $79.10 |
| 6/10 | 24/09/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $25.40 |
| 9/12 | 29/08/2025 | 30 | C1 3U | $20,512.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 10-10-9 | 12 |
| 10.3L | $118.60 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $19,068.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $45.30 |

Jockey: Yuuta Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vigor Sunrise with 55kg at $46.90. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tasman Highway carrying 55kg at $76.70. Watch for her to be flashing home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $46.90 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yuta Yamada | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $76.70 |
| 11/12 | 18/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 0:50.60 | 12-12-11 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $233.90 |
| 8/10 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.70 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $196.30 |
| 11/12 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 2:06.40 | 11-12-11 | 11 |
| 28.5L | $417.70 |
| 12/12 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 2:05.40 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 51.7L | $502.50 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hunter Killer with 52kg at $20. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sakura Gracieux carrying 55kg at $95.40. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/04/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:34.90 | 1-3-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $20.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/03/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 7-10-7 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $95.40 |
| 5/10 | 11/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $128.20 |
| 10/11 | 18/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.90 | 6-6-10 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $180.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:37.40 | 2-3-9 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $162.90 |
| 8/10 | 07/01/2026 | 76 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:22.50 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $97.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1230m, 17 len behind T K Lino carrying 57kg at $188. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Prime Tailor with 57kg at $48.80. Needs to do more. Others better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 30/04/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:21.90 | 6-7-10 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $188.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-4-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $48.80 |
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 1-5-8 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $22.90 |
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $69.90 |
| 7/12 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 0:51.10 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $156.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Suehiro Vent carrying 55kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on January 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind In The Sky carrying 57kg at $14.60. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/04/2026 | 70 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-6-9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $13.50 |
| 9/9 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 4-5-9 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $14.40 |
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $14.60 |
| 10/10 | 24/12/2025 | 83 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $7.30 |
| 4/10 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 21 len behind Satono Kairos with 55kg at $18. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vigor Sunrise carrying 55kg at $26.60. Expected to perform well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/04/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $26.60 |
| 8/10 | 24/03/2026 | 68 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $18.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 12-11-10 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/12/2025 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 8-8-9 | 2 |
| 38.9L | $26.20 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 11-8-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $44.70 |
| 3/9 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 7-5-3 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |