Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1230
TOP VIVID (2) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 2.5 lengths away in second over 1230m at this track. Should be prominent again from the low draw. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. SOLEA (5) finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 820m at this track, an improvement on her ninth at Kawasaki the run before. Likely improver with strong prospects. POTENZA (11) went forward last start and gave a great sight when second over 1400m at this track. Will be close to the pace despite the draw. Has found the frame at all four visits to this track, including a win. Strong claims on his best form. SCHNELL QUEEN (6) is back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Closed last campaign with a narrow defeat over 1400m at Himeji. Boasts a first-up record of two wins and four placings from eight starts. Has switched to the Nishikawa Shinya stable. Makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at this track on May 5 over 820m, 1.3 len behind Akaza carrying 53kg at $4.60. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 6 len behind Grand Rutile with 53kg at $33. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside stall.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 05/05/2026 | 27 | B1 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 0:50.30 | 1-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 9/12 | 08/04/2026 | 20 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:20.40 | 2-1-9 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $33.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 54kg | 1:20.70 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $13.10 |
| 2/12 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Takanori Nagai | 58kg | 0:50.00 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 54kg | 0:50.00 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $85.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:19.40 | 2-2-10 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $53.10 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 2 len behind Grand Rutile with 57kg at $3.80. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on April 30 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Kikuno Le Meilleur with 57kg at $1.60. Expected to go very well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | B1 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 3/12 | 08/04/2026 | 140 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 3-1-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 19/11/2025 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $41,071.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 57kg | 1:20.10 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 23/10/2025 | 29 | A2 3U | $41,256.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/12 | 24/09/2025 | 33 | A2B1 3U | $43,085.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 58kg | 1:18.30 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $14.90 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $27,971.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at this track on April 30 over 1230m, 14 len behind Kikuno Le Meilleur carrying 58kg at $7.40. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Harrier carrying 57kg at $28.30. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/04/2026 | 105 | B1 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 58kg | 1:20.30 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $7.40 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:19.40 | 7-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.40 |
| 5/9 | 29/12/2025 | 25 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $28.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2025 | 153 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $17.70 |
| 7/12 | 04/07/2025 | 44 | A2 4U | $43,856.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:18.20 | 11-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $86.40 |
| 8/10 | 21/05/2025 | 42 | A1A2 4U | $68,868.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 0:49.60 | 9-7-8 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 820m, 6 len behind Akaza carrying 55kg at $72.10. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 5 len behind Grand Rutile carrying 55kg at $76.10. Others have better prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 05/05/2026 | 27 | B1 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:50.30 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $72.10 |
| 8/12 | 08/04/2026 | 20 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $76.10 |
| 6/12 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 2-6-6 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $125.40 |
| 10/12 | 03/03/2026 | 19 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 0:50.00 | 7-7-10 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $115.30 |
| 6/9 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 800m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 0:50.20 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $22.10 |
| 10/12 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | COND 4U | $51,576.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 50kg | 0:49.80 | 5-7-10 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $58.10 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 820m, 2.75 len behind Akaza with 52kg at $22.30. The run before that second last of 10 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 900m, 6 len behind Sun Dubuque with 56kg at $3.90. Well placed to take this out.
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 | 05/05/2026 | 28 | B1 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 0:50.30 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $22.30 |
| 9/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | B3 3U | $34,492.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 0:55.30 | 3-5-9 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $3.90 |
| 1/14 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Manato Hida | 53kg | 1:01.50 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $18.30 |
| 4/14 | 11/03/2026 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 53kg | 1:01.70 | 1-1-4 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $10.70 |
| 12/14 | 10/02/2026 | 34 | B3 3U | $45,050.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:01.40 | 2-2-12 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $10.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/01/2026 | 28 | B3C1 3U | $51,576.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 0:47.70 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Himeji February 4 over 1400m, a neck behind Windy Palace with 56kg at $3.60. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at this track November 19 over 1230m, 1.0 len behind A Shin Temujin carrying 54kg at $2.60. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 105 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 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:32.50 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:18.90 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $40,572.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:19.60 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 4/11 | 19/11/2025 | 83 | A2B1 3U | $41,071.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:20.10 | 6-7-4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/11 | 28/08/2025 | 141 | A2B1 3U | $42,888.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:19.20 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 09/04/2025 | 13 | A2B1 4U | $44,245.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:18.80 | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bons Duqqa with 57kg at $245.80. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vuela Fuerte carrying 57kg at $303. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 06/05/2026 | 15 | B1 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-8-9 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $245.80 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | 19 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $303.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 16 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $409.70 |
| 9/10 | 17/03/2026 | 13 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $306.90 |
| 8/11 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $242.60 |
| 9/10 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 9-10-9 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $127.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ozmopolitan carrying 57kg at $67.30. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 24 len behind Genius Lennon carrying 57kg at $195.40. Prepared to overlook against this line-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $67.30 |
| 10/12 | 15/04/2026 | 22 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $195.40 |
| 8/8 | 24/03/2026 | 19 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $46.70 |
| 11/12 | 05/03/2026 | 16 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 3-10-11 | 12 |
| 13.1L | $118.20 |
| 7/10 | 17/02/2026 | 13 | B1 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 6-9-7 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $49.30 |
| 8/12 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:32.50 | - | 2 |
| 13.6L | $216.70 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1230m, 7 len behind King Spica carrying 56kg at $25.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1230m, 49 len behind Hokuzan Burly carrying 57kg at $2.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/04/2026 | 154 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:18.80 | 3-4-8 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $25.50 |
| 6/11 | 19/11/2025 | 26 | A2B1 3U | $41,071.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 1:20.10 | 3-3-6 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $22.10 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | B1 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:21.00 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 02/10/2025 | 20 | B1 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $28,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-8 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | B1 3U | $27,971.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $14.30 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on April 30 over 1230m, 6 len behind Kikuno Le Meilleur with 57kg at $5.20. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1230m, 4 len behind Grand Rutile carrying 57kg at $4.20. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | B1 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.20 |
| 7/12 | 08/04/2026 | 20 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 6-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 4-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $9.70 |
| 5/11 | 27/02/2026 | 106 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 58kg | 1:34.10 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $5.80 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | 39 | B1 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 4-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.30 |
| 12/12 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 2:00.10 | 11-12-12 | 3 |
| 41.4L | $239.80 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cresco Yusha carrying 53kg at $6.60. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, nose behind Vuela Fuerte with 57kg at $8. Expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | B2 4U | $22,218.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.70 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:20.00 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/03/2026 | 13 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.80 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $58.10 |
| 4/7 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $25.90 |
| 4/12 | 26/02/2026 | 8 | B2C1 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 58kg | 1:41.30 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $13.60 |