Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
BECOME KING (2) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish one length away in third over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. EIYU MAX (8) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten half a length into second over 1400m at this track. Awkwardly drawn and might need a little luck early. Likely improver. BIG REVERSAL (6) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1230m at this track. Well placed and in the mix. ADONE (1) improved last start when second up from a break, finishing fourth over 1400m at this track. Well placed to run a big race.

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up faded in the straight second last of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Otembamusume carrying 57kg at $17.20. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cosmo Sanvitalia carrying 57kg at $14.10. Worth thought from inside alley.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $14.10 |
| 9/10 | 09/04/2026 | 142 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-9 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $17.20 |
| 10/12 | 18/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,857.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 6-7-10 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $67.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/11/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $76.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:07.40 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 38.4L | $26.90 |
| 7/12 | 18/09/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-5-7 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming couldn't go on with it; 5th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Moon Garden carrying 57kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Cosmo Sanvitalia with 57kg at $3.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/9 | 31/03/2026 | 313 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2025 | 21 | C1 4U | $19,676.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,774.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.01 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2025 | 229 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 12/16 | 24/08/2024 | 41 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 1-2-12 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $27.10 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 13 at Hanshin Dirt December 20 over 1200m, 13 len behind Meisho Drive with 57.0kg at $31.90. On debut ninth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt December 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Rafale with 54.0kg at $109.90. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 144 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:11.70 | - | 11 |
| 13.5L | $31.90 |
| 9/16 | 13/12/2025 | - | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:24.00 | - | 15 |
| 9.1L | $109.90 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hercules Tower carrying 55kg at $3.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Jo Black with 55kg at $8.70. Better off investing elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/04/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.70 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2026 | 119 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $23.80 |
| 4/10 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $13.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/10/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/10 | 01/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 8-2-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track January 13 over 1230m, 15 len behind Elpizo with 55kg at $9.70. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at this track December 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind G T True with 55kg at $4.90. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 120 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 | 13/01/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 7-8-7 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $9.70 |
| 5/9 | 23/12/2025 | 75 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2025 | 30 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 7/10 | 30/07/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-7 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Tapuchan with 57kg at $3.40. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 33 len behind Sulfur carrying 57kg at $23.90. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:22.50 | 4-5-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 07/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 33.5L | $23.90 |
| 3/10 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.60 |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | 31 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-7-9 | 10 |
| 25.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/01/2026 | 118 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $26.80 |
| 12/12 | 01/10/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $18,732.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-9-12 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $29.90 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Gentatsu carrying 55kg at $5.40. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind G T Eight with 55kg at $4.30. Others preferred at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $5.40 |
| 5/10 | 14/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 8-10-5 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 01/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $27.60 |
| 3/9 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $126.60 |
| 5/9 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $37.20 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 9-7-5 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $267.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Hagino Inspire with 57kg at $6.20. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Cosmo Sanvitalia with 57kg at $3.50. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 23/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2026 | 112 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.20 |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:20.10 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $41.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $17,640.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:20.10 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $13.80 |
| 9/12 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 6-6-9 | 12 |
| 10.2L | $47.90 |
| 5/12 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $31.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a 14 months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Chukyo Dirt March 23 2025 over 1800m, 23 len behind Kastrom Pupu carrying 57.0kg at $7.80. On debut fifth of 10 at Kyoto Dirt February 23 2025 over 1800m, 9 len behind Omega Drive carrying 57.0kg at $2.10. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 416 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 23/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $7.80 |
| 5/10 | 23/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:57.70 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Smile Clark carrying 55kg at $193.50. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cherrika with 55kg at $69. Can't see him troubling these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $193.50 |
| 7/12 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 12-9-7 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $69.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 6-8-9 | 8 |
| 12.2L | $41.10 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 8-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | B2C1 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 58kg | 1:41.30 | 9-12-11 | 10 |
| 44.1L | $102.90 |
| 9/10 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:40.90 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $160.60 |