Sonoda Race 10 - Race 10 - 1700
LIGHT PILLAR (8) returns from a break of 12 weeks. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 2000m at Himeji. Ideally placed to score while fresh. EIFER CAP (6) finished second two runs back here then improved last time out to score by 2 lengths as public elect over 1700m at this track. Meets a stronger field but he is good enough to figure in the finish. TRANSCENDENCE (4) fought on for third last start over 1870m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths to add to some fine recent form. Finds a suitable race and can make it to the winner's circle. ANTHRACITE (1) very honest galloper who has placed at his past two starts each in similar company to this. Chased solidly at this track last start when third. Winning rider back aboard. Rates highly.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on April 23 over 1870m, 5 len behind Ray And Dance carrying 58kg at $2.90. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Ena Animal with 57kg at $2.80. Genuine hope on best 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:02.40 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $24,637.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:02.10 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:17.20 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $4.90 |
| 6/12 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 9-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:54.00 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1870m, 7 len behind Zendan Sky with 57kg at $30.80. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Dia Graf with 57kg at $176.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/04/2026 | 27 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 8-7-6 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $30.80 |
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $176.50 |
| 10/12 | 05/03/2026 | 29 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 1:33.90 | 9-11-10 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $64.10 |
| 7/12 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 1:32.50 | - | 9 |
| 8.6L | $283.60 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 1:18.90 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $255.70 |
| 8/12 | 30/12/2025 | 28 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:18.80 | 9-11-8 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $209.50 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 23 over 1870m, 5.5 len behind Ray And Dance carrying 54kg at $37. The race before that won by 1.3 len at this track April 7 over 1870m defeating Eifer Cap with 55kg at $87.20. Better off looking to others.
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 | 23/04/2026 | 16 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 54kg | 2:02.40 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $37.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 2:07.80 | 9-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $87.20 |
| 4/9 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 9-9-4 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $44.30 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $64.40 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 2:05.30 | 9-7-4 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $44.20 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | 26 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 2:05.90 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1870m, 1.5 len behind Zendan Sky carrying 56kg at $3.90. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Dia Graf with 56kg at $6.60. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/04/2026 | 27 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 2:06.20 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 18/03/2026 | 28 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:55.00 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.60 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 56 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 2:05.30 | 2-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $6.80 |
| 3/9 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $29,988.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Shunya Hasebe | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | A2B1 3U | $40,572.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 2:06.30 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.70 |
| 5/11 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 58kg | 1:56.10 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on April 23 over 1870m, 13 len behind Ray And Dance carrying 54kg at $18.90. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1700m, 8 len behind Ena Animal with 54kg at $79.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 2:02.40 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $18.90 |
| 7/10 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $24,637.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:54.60 | 9-6-7 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $79.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 2:02.10 | 3-8-8 | 6 |
| 47.1L | $9.30 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 35 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 54kg | 2:17.20 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $24.10 |
| 9/11 | 15/01/2026 | 37 | COND | $137,536.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 11-10-9 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $132.60 |
| 7/7 | 09/12/2025 | 40 | B1B2 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 2:06.30 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at this track April 22 over 1700m defeating Grun Wald with 57kg at $2.10. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1870m, 1.3 len behind Moon Rey De O with 57kg at $5.30. Hard to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 25/03/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:06.40 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 185 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-5-4 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on April 23 over 1870m, 11 len behind Ray And Dance with 56kg at $8.60. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track March 25 over 1700m defeating Eifer Cap with 57kg at $2. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | 29 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 2:02.40 | 9-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $8.60 |
| 1/9 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.90 |
| 3/12 | 25/02/2026 | 139 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/8 | 09/10/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $179,372.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 40.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/09/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $65,564.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Oyama Ryutarou | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 7-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 0.8 len Himeji February 19 over 2000m defeating Ena Animal carrying 55kg at $1.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at this track October 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Wonder Bling with 55kg at $5. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 2:17.20 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/12 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 2:04.50 | 7-4-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | 29 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 2:06.40 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/12 | 04/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 2:05.70 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 06/11/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 2:07.10 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2025 | 110 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 16 at Kokura on February 28 over 2600m, 20 len behind Birthright carrying 58.0kg at $13.20. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on April 23 over 1870m, 6 len behind Ray And Dance carrying 58kg at $2.70. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 23/04/2026 | 54 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:02.40 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
| 15/16 | 28/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $206,250.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 2:41.40 | 11-5-15 | 14 |
| 20.2L | $13.20 |
| 14/18 | 13/12/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:11.00 | 15-14-14 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $7.50 |
| 9/11 | 12/10/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:24.90 | 2-5-9 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2025 | 426 | ALLOW 3U | $221,280.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 2:12.50 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $40.20 |
| 5/10 | 23/06/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $146,240.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 54kg | 2:39.80 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $9.60 |