Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
KICHI FIGHTER (9) lines up on the back of a fourth over 1400m at this track. Among the leading chances. A SHIN ANIMO (3) finished 1.75 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1400m at this track in an improved run. Nicely placed to get the prize. BONNE NOUVELLE (1) was comfortably accounted for when ninth last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Can bounce straight back. AGNES RYU (6) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish second over 1230m at this track. Deserves respect on best figures.

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Yodono Taiyo with 56kg at $30. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track April 2 over 1400m defeating Nanan with 55kg at $12.10. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/04/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 7-8-9 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $30.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/04/2026 | 23 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 5-5-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $12.10 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 2:02.10 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 33.3L | $96.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 54kg | 2:17.20 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $24.60 |
| 1/9 | 27/01/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 2:06.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.80 |
| 7/9 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Predestinare carrying 57kg at $22. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 56kg at $15.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 28/04/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $22.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/04/2026 | 19 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 9-8-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $15.60 |
| 10/11 | 19/03/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $32,444.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $96.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:34.80 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 8-4-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $20.30 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Yodono Taiyo with 57kg at $7.30. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1700m, 8 len behind Ena Animal carrying 56kg at $4.60. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 22/04/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.30 |
| 6/10 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $24,637.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:54.60 | 3-3-6 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:40.90 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:06.40 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Predestinare carrying 57kg at $95.80. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on April 9 over 1230m, 16 len behind Potenza with 57kg at $22.50. Not among the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 7-8-9 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $95.80 |
| 6/6 | 09/04/2026 | 27 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:20.00 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $22.50 |
| 9/14 | 13/03/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:28.20 | 12-14-9 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $138.40 |
| 14/14 | 18/02/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Shunsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.10 | 13-14-14 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $486.80 |
| 13/13 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Shunsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:43.20 | 12-13-13 | 10 |
| 15.1L | $348.10 |
| 9/11 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $34,384.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Shunsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $228.90 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Predestinare with 55kg at $477.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 55kg at $271.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 28/04/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 11-10-8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $477.50 |
| 10/12 | 07/04/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 6-11-10 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $271.80 |
| 8/12 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $178.60 |
| 7/11 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $160.20 |
| 5/12 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:33.20 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $150.50 |
| 7/11 | 21/01/2026 | 13 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $188.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on April 29 over 1230m, 2 len behind High Love Song with 57kg at $22.10. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track on April 9 over 1230m, 8 len behind Potenza with 57kg at $35.20. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/04/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 9-7-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $22.10 |
| 4/6 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:20.00 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $35.20 |
| 7/12 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 3-5-7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $18.10 |
| 4/12 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 800m | M | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.70 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | B2 4U | $23,359.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 0:50.90 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $3.60 |
| 6/10 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:19.40 | 4-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Yodono Taiyo carrying 57kg at $16.40. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meisho Kaikon with 57kg at $17.20. Has failed to show 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $16.40 |
| 4/12 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 10-8-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $17.20 |
| 4/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 9-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $12.10 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:40.50 | 7-4-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/12 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 1:33.20 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Yodono Taiyo carrying 52kg at $30.70. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bons Duqqa with 55kg at $99. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/04/2026 | 28 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:30.90 | 1-4-10 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $30.70 |
| 7/12 | 25/03/2026 | 26 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $99.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/02/2026 | 30 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.10 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $5.80 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 85 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:33.40 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $14.40 |
| 3/11 | 04/11/2025 | 26 | B2 3U | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | B2 3U | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:32.20 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Merry Sense carrying 57kg at $7. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, long-neck behind Bons Duqqa carrying 57kg at $8.40. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/03/2026 | 28 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-4-3 | 12 |
| 0.4L | $8.40 |
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/01/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |