Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
Z SILVIA (9) kept coming only to just miss as favourite last start over 1400m at this track. Should be near her peak for this. Has a good record at this course and distance, including six wins. The engagement of F Komaki is a positive move. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CLIMB ANGEL (2) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1400m at this track at her latest appearance. Form here over today's trip is hard to fault. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Best form puts her right in this. WILL DUSK (5) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for third last start over 1400m at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Has a high cruising speed. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. CHATEAU EZE (7) has struggled to recapture his best form in two runs, the latest when ninth over 1400m at this track. Will strip fitter again and is worth including on best form.

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Smile Clark with 57kg at $113. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Cherrika with 57kg at $47.90. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-8-11 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $113.00 |
| 10/12 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-7-10 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $47.90 |
| 5/12 | 17/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 3-4-5 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $42.70 |
| 4/12 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 4-2-4 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $11.10 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $11.20 |
| 4/10 | 22/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Piena Fevre with 55kg at $3.40. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, neck behind Smile Clark carrying 55kg at $1.50. Should be right in the finish.
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 | 20 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 26/03/2026 | 29 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 04/02/2026 | 112 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:34.30 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 25/09/2025 | 351 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 47 len behind Cresco Yusha with 57kg at $136.70. Before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 9 len behind Makasenahare with 57kg at $19.80. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 23 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 | 14/04/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 8-11-11 | 9 |
| 47.1L | $136.70 |
| 7/9 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $19.80 |
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 2-4-7 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $12.10 |
| 4/12 | 12/02/2026 | 147 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $28.60 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 1-2-7 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $62.80 |
| 6/9 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 0:49.50 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $77.10 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Smile Clark carrying 52kg at $142.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cherrika with 55kg at $83.80. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:32.30 | 4-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $142.80 |
| 6/12 | 08/04/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 7-9-6 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $83.80 |
| 5/12 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 9-8-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $201.40 |
| 9/9 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 2:05.30 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.1L | $288.60 |
| 7/8 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 2:05.90 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $13.60 |
| 3/9 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 2:06.30 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind A Shin Jasper carrying 55kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Piena Fevre with 55kg at $2.50. Ready to find peak form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/04/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 26/03/2026 | 161 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 16/10/2025 | 22 | B2 3U | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/12 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $37,465.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.10 |
| 5/12 | 10/09/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 27/08/2025 | 21 | B2 3U | $24,241.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 3-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1700m, 10 len behind Eifer Cap with 57kg at $23.30. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ai Towa with 57kg at $31. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/04/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $23.30 |
| 6/9 | 01/04/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $13.10 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 9-7-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.40 |
| 3/10 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 10-8-3 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 11-10-4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $82.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 14 len behind A Shin Jasper carrying 57kg at $7.50. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 14 len behind Cresco Yusha carrying 57kg at $58.30. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 23 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 | 14/04/2026 | 19 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 3-4-9 | 10 |
| 14.6L | $58.30 |
| 10/12 | 26/03/2026 | 106 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 11-7-10 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $12.50 |
| 3/12 | 19/11/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 1:32.40 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/12 | 02/10/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 11 len behind Danon Oneup with 57kg at $248.80. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 21 len behind Cherrika carrying 57kg at $25.60. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 8 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 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-12 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $248.80 |
| 12/12 | 08/04/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 5-11-12 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $25.60 |
| 5/12 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 3-4-5 | 11 |
| 6.9L | $136.70 |
| 5/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 2-1-5 | 9 |
| 4.4L | $59.70 |
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:40.50 | 4-11-10 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $315.10 |
| 10/11 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 2-7-10 | 11 |
| 19.8L | $109.00 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Cresco Yusha with 56kg at $5.10. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Cherrika with 55kg at $1.70. Expected to go very well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 17/03/2026 | 104 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 6-5-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $5.10 |
| 1/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:31.50 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | 111 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 9/11 | 11/07/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $20,975.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 5-4-9 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming did the work up front then tired 9th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cherrika carrying 57kg at $4.10. Second-up ran last of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1700m, 11 len behind Eifer Cap carrying 54kg at $15.50. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:53.90 | 3-6-9 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $15.50 |
| 9/12 | 08/04/2026 | 243 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.10 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2025 | 23 | B2 3U | $24,241.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 16/07/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $24,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 7-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.90 |
| 4/11 | 26/06/2025 | 27 | B2 4U | $25,273.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $6.10 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2025 | 24 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |