Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 820
A SHIN JIKOKUTEN (1) has accrued three minor placings from four runs this preparation. Continued the trend last start when third over 820m at this track. Has the class to build on that encouraging effort last start. LA LA VANILLE (5) is going well with two minor placings from three starts this campaign. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when third over 1230m at this track after she was handy all the way. Has her share of talent and finds a suitable race. FUKU HUALIEN (7) gave a bold display over this course and distance last start, racing on the speed and boxing on well to finish second. Ideally placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. GROOVE GROOVE (6) was prominent into the straight last time but was claimed late to finish fourth over 820m at this track. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him.

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 10 len behind Romance Warrior with 56kg at $2.80. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1230m, 4 len behind Kakuhen carrying 56kg at $2.30. Leading contender coming out of the prized inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 0:49.80 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:36.10 | 4-2-5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 27/02/2026 | 135 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:02.90 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $2.10 |
| 5/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $16,963.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:00.40 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 28 len behind Shiawaseno Kutsu carrying 56kg at $88.40. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1230m, 6 len behind Future Light carrying 56kg at $124.50. Draws well but looks safely held.
Last Starts 9 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 | 28/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:36.10 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 28.8L | $88.40 |
| 7/10 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 3-3-7 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $124.50 |
| 10/11 | 24/03/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 3-9-10 | 11 |
| 20.2L | $27.30 |
| 11/12 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 10-10-11 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $141.10 |
| 10/11 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 5-7-10 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $17.60 |
| 10/12 | 27/01/2026 | 129 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 7-11-10 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 20 len behind Toshikun with 56kg at $69.30. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Toshikun with 56kg at $57. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 10-10-11 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $69.30 |
| 3/10 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $57.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:36.10 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $21.50 |
| 3/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 4-3-3 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $45.60 |
| 11/12 | 12/02/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 3-5-11 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $26.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 12 len behind Romance Warrior with 55kg at $95.90. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1230m, 19 len behind Kakuhen with 55kg at $112.90. Expected to be doing her best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:49.80 | 4-5-5 | 11 |
| 12.0L | $95.90 |
| 9/10 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 4-8-9 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $112.90 |
| 7/11 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $64.60 |
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 2-8-9 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $382.20 |
| 12/12 | 27/02/2026 | 36 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 2-11-12 | 7 |
| 52.8L | $27.00 |
| 12/12 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 1:45.30 | 13-13-12 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $448.70 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind Future Light with 53kg at $7. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Alan with 54kg at $10.40. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/04/2026 | 20 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.80 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 2-4-6 | 12 |
| 14.4L | $10.40 |
| 3/12 | 25/02/2026 | 180 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $24,241.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 0:50.10 | 7-9-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $12.10 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,618.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 0:50.80 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 11 len behind Romance Warrior with 56kg at $7.70. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Future Light with 56kg at $84.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 0:49.80 | 2-3-4 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $7.70 |
| 4/10 | 07/04/2026 | 55 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $84.80 |
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 1-3-8 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $37.50 |
| 10/12 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 0:52.10 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $48.40 |
| 11/12 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 8-8-11 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $16.50 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 0:51.90 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $30.70 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 10 len behind Romance Warrior with 55kg at $14.90. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1230m, 9 len behind Future Light carrying 55kg at $8.20. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:49.80 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $14.90 |
| 8/10 | 07/04/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:22.80 | 4-3-8 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $8.20 |
| 4/12 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $14.80 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 27 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $16.80 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $24.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 19 len behind Romance Warrior with 55kg at $202. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 49 len behind Toshikun carrying 55kg at $177.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 22/04/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:49.80 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $202.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/04/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 5-10-10 | 8 |
| 49.3L | $177.60 |
| 11/12 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:51.60 | 11-10-11 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $202.90 |
| 12/12 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 11-12-12 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $324.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $316.80 |
| 9/12 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 0:52.10 | - | 1 |
| 11.7L | $117.80 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 25 len behind Bellagio Kamuy carrying 55kg at $54. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 50 len behind Alan carrying 55kg at $137.30. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 16/04/2026 | 37 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 7-9-10 | 1 |
| 50.2L | $137.30 |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2026 | 179 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $54.00 |
| 11/11 | 12/09/2025 | 64 | COND 2 | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 4-11-11 | 8 |
| 74.1L | $43.70 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:50.80 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at Himeji on March 10 over 1400m, 17 len behind Bellagio Kamuy with 55kg at $39.30. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 45 len behind Alan with 52kg at $41.90. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 16/04/2026 | 37 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:32.50 | 1-3-7 | 8 |
| 45.9L | $41.90 |
| 7/10 | 10/03/2026 | 243 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $39.30 |
| 5/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 0:50.80 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Shiawaseno Kutsu carrying 55kg at $9. Before that ran last of 8 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1400m, 20 len behind Samburu with 54kg at $75.70. Watch for her late in the piece.
Last Starts 9 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 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Ryo Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $75.70 |
| 9/11 | 16/03/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 53kg | 0:49.10 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $22.60 |
| 3/11 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 0:56.20 | 5-6-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $34.60 |
| 10/10 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Niihara Shuma | 53kg | 0:47.60 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $74.40 |
| 11/12 | 06/02/2026 | 77 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 4-8-11 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $131.90 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 87 len behind Alan with 55kg at $115.50. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on April 2 over 820m, 12 len behind Summer Park carrying 55kg at $112. Not doing enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 2-10-12 | 3 |
| 87.2L | $115.50 |
| 11/12 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 12-12-11 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $112.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.60 | 4-6-12 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $155.60 |
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 9-8-10 | 2 |
| 73.6L | $332.20 |
| 12/12 | 12/02/2026 | 167 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 7-11-12 | 10 |
| 24.1L | $77.40 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 0:51.60 | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $3.70 |