Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
ARCHAIC (5) Came in 4th last run at this track. Likely to bounce back. Will be in the finish. TAISHIN (1) Competed in a tight contest last time at this track and can save some energy from the alley. Should be going forward early. Must respect in this event. TRUE BEAUTY (3) Underperformed when 9th last start at the track but stepping back up in distance. Definite claims. SUN AND THE MOON (8) Average at best when 6th last run at the track. Looks to be value.

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, nose behind Best Maria with 56kg at $17.90. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1230m, 12 len behind Kakuhen with 56kg at $69.80. Leading player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/05/2026 | 29 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $17.90 |
| 7/10 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $69.80 |
| 7/10 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $22.70 |
| 5/12 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $81.20 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:51.70 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Best Maria carrying 55kg at $71.60. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 45 len behind Alan carrying 55kg at $219. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/05/2026 | 20 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $71.60 |
| 8/12 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 4-6-8 | 10 |
| 46.0L | $219.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 24.2L | $99.90 |
| 8/10 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $98.20 |
| 12/12 | 25/02/2026 | 174 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 11-11-12 | 11 |
| 19.9L | $77.10 |
| 9/9 | 04/09/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 73.6L | $221.30 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 10 len behind Fuku Hualien with 53kg at $12.60. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Shiawaseno Kutsu with 55kg at $9. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 3-6-9 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $12.60 |
| 7/9 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Ryo Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $75.70 |
| 9/11 | 16/03/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 53kg | 0:49.10 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $22.60 |
| 3/11 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 0:56.20 | 5-6-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $34.60 |
| 10/10 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Niihara Shuma | 53kg | 0:47.60 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $74.40 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Best Maria with 56kg at $191.20. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 49 len behind Romance Warrior with 56kg at $156.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $191.20 |
| 12/12 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 0:49.80 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 49.9L | $156.10 |
| 10/10 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 22.2L | $439.30 |
| 11/11 | 24/03/2026 | 19 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 11-11-11 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $235.10 |
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 62.1L | $214.60 |
| 10/12 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 12-12-10 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $355.20 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Best Maria with 52kg at $1.80. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Toshikun with 53kg at $72.50. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:35.10 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $1.80 |
| 4/12 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $72.50 |
| 4/10 | 01/04/2026 | 127 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $23.10 |
| 8/12 | 25/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tomohiro Sasada | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 5-8-8 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $108.50 |
| 6/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Himeji January 20 over 800m, 12 len behind La Reina De Oro carrying 55kg at $62.60. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at this track November 13 over 820m, 11 len behind Rinno Homare carrying 54kg at $44.90. Prepared to watch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | 12 | C2 3 | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $62.60 |
| 11/11 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 5-10-11 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $73.40 |
| 7/10 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Oyama Ryutarou | 54kg | 1:21.60 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $87.40 |
| 10/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 54kg | 1:33.60 | - | 12 |
| 14.6L | $217.90 |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | 64 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 0:53.90 | 3-6-9 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $44.90 |
| 7/8 | 10/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 0:51.00 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $39.20 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 14 len behind Best Maria with 55kg at $35.40. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 45 len behind Alan carrying 55kg at $132.80. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/05/2026 | 20 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 1-3-7 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $35.40 |
| 6/12 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 45.8L | $132.80 |
| 10/10 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-10-10 | 1 |
| 54.2L | $35.20 |
| 9/12 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 12-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $89.30 |
| 8/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 8-6-8 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $89.90 |
| 3/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 5-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $60.30 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shiawaseno Kutsu carrying 55kg at $12.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 37 len behind Alan with 56kg at $37.50. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
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 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | C2 3 | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $12.40 |
| 5/12 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 9-8-5 | 7 |
| 37.8L | $37.50 |
| 8/10 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $102.10 |
| 7/12 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 6-7-7 | 10 |
| 14.7L | $69.70 |
| 6/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $45.20 |
| 4/12 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 15 len behind Fuku Hualien carrying 55kg at $160.80. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 87 len behind Alan with 55kg at $115.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 3-6-11 | 12 |
| 15.4L | $160.80 |
| 12/12 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 2-10-12 | 3 |
| 87.2L | $115.50 |
| 11/12 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 12-12-11 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $112.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.60 | 4-6-12 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $155.60 |
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 9-8-10 | 2 |
| 73.6L | $332.20 |
| 12/12 | 12/02/2026 | 167 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 7-11-12 | 10 |
| 24.1L | $77.40 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 27 len behind Toshikun carrying 56kg at $139.50. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 20 len behind T O Harrison carrying 55kg at $167. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 23/04/2026 | 98 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 10-10-12 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $139.50 |
| 8/11 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 9-10-8 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $148.50 |
| 10/12 | 29/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 12-10-10 | 4 |
| 20.2L | $167.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $20.90 |