Sonoda Race 12 - Race 12 - 1400
A SHIN KARNABON (7) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by a neck over 1400m at this track. Has the ability to test this field. EPOCA RINA (8) did a great job to score by 3 lengths over this course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Finds another suitable race and can maintain winning form. A SHIN ROSSONERI (1) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at Kasamatsu. Now under the care of new trainer Takeshi Kimura. Definite top-three chance. MONTSAINT OF LIGHT (2) ran well below expectations when fresh from a spell at this track over 1400m last time, finishing 11th. Deserves another chance.

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Kasamatsu January 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Goodbye Isaac carrying 57kg at $1.50. Previously first up; second of 8 at Kasamatsu August 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Enzo carrying 57kg at $2.10. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | B7 3U | $7,736.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 28 | C4 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 03/12/2025 | 27 | C5 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:30.10 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/9 | 06/11/2025 | 13 | C6 3U | $7,143.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $2.70 |
| 8/8 | 24/10/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $7,175.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 2-3-8 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 09/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $10,762.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 13 len behind Epoca Rina with 57kg at $8.60. At only start last preparation came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track January 15 over 1400m defeating Etre Doue with 57kg at $4.20. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 23/04/2026 | 98 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 4-8-11 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $8.60 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 112 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/12 | 25/09/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,606.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 3-5-7 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $25.80 |
| 5/9 | 10/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 1:21.60 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $10.30 |
| 2/10 | 21/08/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 30/07/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Kochi on April 5 over 1600m, 38 len behind Deep Gildong with 54kg at $56.10. The run before that 9th of 11 at Kochi on March 25 over 1300m, 17 len behind Steelopolis with 55kg at $35.40. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/04/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:45.50 | - | 7 |
| 38.8L | $56.10 |
| 9/11 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:21.80 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $35.40 |
| 6/9 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $54.80 |
| 9/9 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:42.70 | 6-7-9 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $80.90 |
| 4/6 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $12.20 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $27,507.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:23.70 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $37.30 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Predestinare carrying 53kg at $157.40. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 12 len behind Merry Sense carrying 55kg at $399. Needs to find extra to beat these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.80 | 9-9-10 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $157.40 |
| 8/8 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $399.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 10-11-10 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $272.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.90 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $83.00 |
| 12/12 | 25/02/2026 | 23 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | M | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:50.70 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $268.20 |
| 9/9 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,011.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $263.80 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Nagoya on April 23 over 1500m, 13 len behind Destiny Hope carrying 57kg at $16.10. Before that 3rd of 11 at Nagoya on April 10 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Piko Blue carrying 57kg at $65.30. Not among the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 12-6-7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $16.10 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 18 | B9 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 10-7-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $65.30 |
| 10/12 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 9-11-10 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $14.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 11-9-8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $86.80 |
| 6/12 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $57.30 |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 0:57.30 | 8-9-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $33.20 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on April 22 over 1700m, 9 len behind Eifer Cap carrying 57kg at $14.30. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 31 len behind Madam Igraine with 57kg at $20.10. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/04/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $14.30 |
| 5/12 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 31.2L | $20.10 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $6.90 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 388 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $27.70 |
| 11/16 | 05/01/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:02.20 | 16-9-11 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at this track April 22 over 1400m defeating Tsukimusubi with 58kg at $1.50. The race before that favourite; won by 4 len at this track March 31 over 1400m defeating Golden London with 57kg at $1.60. Best form should see him measure right up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:31.60 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 31/03/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 9-3-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 361 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/16 | 09/03/2025 | 84 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:11.60 | 2-1-3 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $8.90 |
| 6/16 | 15/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 56kg | 1:13.10 | - | 4 |
| 6.7L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at this track April 23 over 1400m defeating Master License carrying 57kg at $1.50. The start before that favourite; won by 4 len at this track April 1 over 1400m defeating Andermatt with 57kg at $1.01. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 4-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 32 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $1.01 |
| 5/13 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 11-10-5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $71.50 |
| 5/13 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 12-10-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $174.30 |
| 9/15 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:37.10 | - | 11 |
| 15.0L | $82.70 |
| 4/14 | 18/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:55.60 | 1-4-4 | 13 |
| 6.8L | $99.40 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Epoca Rina with 57kg at $211.60. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 39 len behind Madam Igraine with 57kg at $25.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 11-11-6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $211.60 |
| 10/12 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 39.5L | $25.60 |
| 7/11 | 10/03/2026 | 28 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $66.20 |
| 1/9 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 7-5-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $9.10 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-4-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Danon Oneup with 55kg at $50.20. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind Cresco Yusha carrying 54kg at $71.20. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 9-9-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $50.20 |
| 6/12 | 14/04/2026 | 19 | C1 4U | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 5-6-6 | 12 |
| 12.0L | $71.20 |
| 6/12 | 26/03/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $35.70 |
| 3/11 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 9-6-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/10 | 05/02/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $4.70 |
| 4/12 | 20/01/2026 | 109 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $32.90 |