Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
MIRACLE ACE (5) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 2.5 lengths into second over 1400m at this track when he was always up in the leading division. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out. DEMON SLAYER (2) lines up for the first time since August 17. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from three tries. Has switched to the Ishibashi Mitsuru stable. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. BRING JOY (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SMART CANON (4) turned in a fine effort to score by 6 lengths at this course and distance last start in a far better effort. Has his share of talent and finds another suitable race.

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1230m, 10 len behind Victory Bridge carrying 55kg at $11.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind G T Eight with 57kg at $2.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 14/04/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:19.40 | 1-3-4 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $11.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | 168 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
| 8/11 | 21/08/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $18,647.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.30 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2025 | 113 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Chukyo Dirt August 17 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Lead Principal carrying 56.0kg at $3.40. First up last campaign second of 16 at Hanshin Dirt June 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Dragon Taylor carrying 57.0kg at $5.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 271 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 17/08/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:12.80 | - | 16 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/16 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:12.60 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.20 |
| 3/14 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 0:59.10 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/14 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 0:58.40 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/16 | 07/06/2025 | 223 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:12.70 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/15 | 27/10/2024 | 78 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:11.50 | - | 13 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Valderrama with 57kg at $24.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dinan with 57kg at $38.30. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 22/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 8-5-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $24.80 |
| 4/10 | 02/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 9-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $38.30 |
| 5/10 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 10-9-5 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $81.90 |
| 12/12 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | S Kawahara | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 8-12-12 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $56.30 |
| 2/10 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:35.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $25.30 |
| 6/12 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 12-10-6 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $69.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track April 29 over 1400m defeating Miracle Zada with 57kg at $10.20. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1700m, 9 len behind The Times with 57kg at $69.50. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $10.20 |
| 10/12 | 08/04/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 10-8-10 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $69.50 |
| 9/9 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 6-9-9 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $81.50 |
| 11/11 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 10-10-11 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $115.10 |
| 10/11 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:42.60 | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $46.70 |
| 3/10 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:09.60 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind High Resilience with 57kg at $1.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Maidenhead with 57kg at $5.20. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 36 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 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 3/10 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $5.20 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 120 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/10 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/12 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:21.70 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.70 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 16 len behind Hello Angel with 55kg at $27. Before that won by a head at this track April 14 over 1400m defeating Variraptor with 55kg at $12.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 2-9-10 | 9 |
| 16.3L | $27.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $12.70 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $19.30 |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 4-9-9 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $23.80 |
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $54.30 |
| 6/10 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $122.30 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fukuno Fear None carrying 57kg at $24. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 13 len behind High Resilience carrying 57kg at $21.70. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 17 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 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $24.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-8-10 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $21.70 |
| 9/10 | 26/03/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 4-9-9 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $21.60 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 108 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 7-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $5.40 |
| 11/12 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 3-12-11 | 6 |
| 28.7L | $70.90 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Gentatsu with 55kg at $20.60. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Grand Centre with 53kg at $35.90. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $20.60 |
| 5/10 | 08/04/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.20 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $35.90 |
| 6/10 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.70 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $28.20 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.40 | 10-6-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:36.70 | 9-7-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $18.10 |
| 5/10 | 21/01/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 4-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 7 at this track on April 21 over 1870m, 18 len behind Riposino carrying 55kg at $129.40. Before that ran last of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1700m, 15 len behind Sweet Fairy with 57kg at $51.20. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 2:05.40 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $129.40 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:55.70 | 5-6-8 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $51.20 |
| 7/9 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 2:10.20 | 1-6-7 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $139.60 |
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 6-10-10 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $46.70 |
| 6/9 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $6.80 |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 28 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:38.50 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 13 len behind Gentatsu with 57kg at $13.90. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Rise carrying 57kg at $80.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 4-6-7 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $13.90 |
| 3/9 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $80.10 |
| 5/9 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 9-6-5 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $131.60 |
| 1/9 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 4-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 7/10 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $20.70 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:37.00 | 7-10-7 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $147.50 |