Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
A SHIN JIKOKUTEN (2) Ran well when 3rd last run at the track and returns to more ground. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Exhibiting good form this preparation. Fights on bravely so consider. SANNEN HANAGUMI (9) Finished 4th last run at this venue. Can make a comeback. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Tomohiro Yoshimura is highly regarded. Can go on with it. HIDEGAMI QUEEN (4) Looked good when 2nd last start at this track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Likely to settle back in the field. Must respect. A SHIN TIZNOW (3) Ran 5th last run at this track but back over more ground. Likely to be well placed early. Has scope so do not ignore.

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1230m, 23 len behind Brioni with 56kg at $69.30. The race before that struggled in the run home; 9th of 12 at this track on April 15 over 1230m, 7 len behind Steel Sonic with 56kg at $65. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn't hurt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 05/05/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:22.30 | 8-8-10 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $69.30 |
| 9/12 | 15/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:22.30 | 1-2-9 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $65.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/03/2026 | 12 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:23.60 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $7.30 |
| 10/12 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.90 | 3-2-10 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $99.80 |
| 6/10 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $153.40 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 5 len behind Fuku Hualien with 53kg at $5.10. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 10 len behind Romance Warrior carrying 56kg at $2.80. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kosuke Takahashi | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.10 |
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 0:49.80 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:36.10 | 4-2-5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 27/02/2026 | 135 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:02.90 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 7 len behind Fuku Hualien with 55kg at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 45 len behind Alan carrying 52kg at $41.90. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 16/04/2026 | 37 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Takahashi | 52kg | 1:32.50 | 1-3-7 | 8 |
| 45.9L | $41.90 |
| 7/10 | 10/03/2026 | 243 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $39.30 |
| 5/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 0:50.80 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Smile Herakles carrying 55kg at $5.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Kawasaki on September 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Acerola Lilie carrying 54kg at $3.50. Among the leading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/05/2026 | 90 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 5/12 | 05/02/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 10-11-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $72.30 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 53kg | 0:55.80 | 11-10-6 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $272.10 |
| 6/8 | 15/12/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:40.50 | 7-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $19.30 |
| 7/10 | 19/11/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $39,286.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 0:55.10 | 10-6-7 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $24.80 |
| 5/9 | 16/10/2025 | 17 | COND 2 | $39,462.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 9-1-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1230m, 23 len behind Brioni carrying 53kg at $156. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 17 len behind Mister N carrying 55kg at $245.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.30 | 10-11-9 | 9 |
| 23.6L | $156.00 |
| 12/12 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $245.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $152.30 |
| 10/11 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:22.60 | 11-11-10 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $236.60 |
| 11/12 | 10/03/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 12-11-11 | 11 |
| 43.8L | $177.80 |
| 12/12 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.30 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 28.8L | $429.40 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1230m, 10 len behind Brioni with 56kg at $76.30. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Flight Magic carrying 56kg at $86.50. Happy to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:22.30 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $76.30 |
| 7/7 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $86.50 |
| 11/12 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 5-7-11 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $59.30 |
| 5/12 | 12/03/2026 | 39 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 56kg | 1:35.90 | 4-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $12.90 |
| 13/15 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 57kg | 1:13.70 | - | 13 |
| 10.7L | $301.30 |
| 16/18 | 25/01/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 1:59.50 | 8-16-16 | 15 |
| 15.2L | $83.10 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 16 len behind Fuku Hualien carrying 56kg at $336.80. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 28 len behind Shiawaseno Kutsu with 56kg at $88.40. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 0:51.10 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $336.80 |
| 9/9 | 28/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:36.10 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 28.8L | $88.40 |
| 7/10 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 3-3-7 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $124.50 |
| 10/11 | 24/03/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 3-9-10 | 11 |
| 20.2L | $27.30 |
| 11/12 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 10-10-11 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $141.10 |
| 10/11 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 5-7-10 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $17.60 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 14 len behind Fuku Hualien with 52kg at $82.40. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 50 len behind Alan with 55kg at $137.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 0:51.10 | 9-11-10 | 9 |
| 14.4L | $82.40 |
| 10/12 | 16/04/2026 | 37 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 7-9-10 | 1 |
| 50.2L | $137.30 |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2026 | 179 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $54.00 |
| 11/11 | 12/09/2025 | 64 | COND 2 | $24,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 4-11-11 | 8 |
| 74.1L | $43.70 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 54kg | 0:50.80 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd in a small field at this track on October 17 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Peace Lucky with 54kg at $3.70. Returned from break sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Smile Herakles carrying 55kg at $2.70. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 | 201 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,843.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:34.40 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Smile Herakles carrying 55kg at $61.30. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 12 len behind Romance Warrior carrying 55kg at $28.10. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $61.30 |
| 6/12 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:49.80 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $28.10 |
| 6/10 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:22.80 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $16.20 |
| 2/11 | 24/03/2026 | 25 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 9-6-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $28.20 |
| 7/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 11-9-7 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $473.50 |
| 8/12 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $250.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 9 len behind Fuku Hualien carrying 55kg at $390.50. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 19 len behind Romance Warrior with 55kg at $202. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 07/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $390.50 |
| 11/12 | 22/04/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:49.80 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $202.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/04/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 5-10-10 | 8 |
| 49.3L | $177.60 |
| 11/12 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:51.60 | 11-10-11 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $202.90 |
| 12/12 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 0:51.40 | 11-12-12 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $324.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $316.80 |