Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1870
ENA ANIMAL (10) held on well to finish third last start over 1700m at this track, beaten 0.6 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. LIGHT PILLAR (4) scored by 1.5 lengths first up from a spell last time out over 1700m at this track. Excellent record here having never missed the placings in 12 starts, including six wins and six placings. Expect a bold showing. SUNRISE WAVE (7) was below his best last time, finishing sixth and beaten 13 lengths over 1870m at this track. Has the class to figure prominently. SATONO STRASSE (6) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on March 15, finishing seventh and beaten 11 lengths over 2400m at Nakayama Dirt. Has switched to the Ikkoo Tanaka yard. Definite top-three chance.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on May 15 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Light Pillar with 58kg at $8. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1870m, 1.5 len behind Zendan Sky carrying 56kg at $3.90. Fully tested.
Last Starts 18 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 | 15/05/2026 | 31 | B1B2 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:54.10 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck at this track May 13 over 1700m defeating Iza Green Light carrying 54kg at $8.70. Before that won by a head at this track April 23 over 1870m defeating Bellagio Haruka carrying 54kg at $14.60. Might just find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/05/2026 | 20 | A2B1 4U | $44,437.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:54.20 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.70 |
| 1/9 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 2:02.40 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $14.60 |
| 3/10 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $24,637.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 1:54.60 | 10-6-3 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $65.60 |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 2:02.10 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 32.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 2:17.20 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $11.90 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $58.10 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1870m, 13 len behind A Shin Leo with 55kg at $217.10. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1870m, 15 len behind Zendan Sky with 58kg at $85.20. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 26 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 | 07/05/2026 | 23 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $217.10 |
| 7/9 | 14/04/2026 | 27 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 2:06.20 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $85.20 |
| 8/10 | 18/03/2026 | 28 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:55.00 | 9-10-8 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $101.10 |
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 58kg | 2:05.30 | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $28.10 |
| 8/8 | 28/01/2026 | 28 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 7-6-8 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $94.50 |
| 4/11 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $67,033.00 | Sonoda | 2400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 2:45.10 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 34.3L | $95.50 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track May 15 over 1700m defeating Transcendence carrying 56kg at $2.10. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track November 6 over 1870m defeating Epoeposan carrying 55kg at $1.80. Another win looks on the cards. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 18 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 | 15/05/2026 | 85 | B1B2 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on May 13 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Ray And Dance with 56kg at $19.90. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Wonder Bling with 56kg at $26.60. Others offer greater appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/05/2026 | 15 | A2B1 4U | $44,437.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $19.90 |
| 6/11 | 28/04/2026 | 27 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $26.60 |
| 2/10 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $46.60 |
| 6/10 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:55.00 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $14.30 |
| 7/12 | 05/03/2026 | 29 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:33.90 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $22.90 |
| 5/12 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:32.50 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $51.40 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Nakayama Dirt March 15 over 2400m, 11 len behind Long Way Home with 58.0kg at $15.90. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt January 4 over 1800m, 13 len behind Grande Plage with 58.0kg at $23.90. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $274,420.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 2:35.00 | 6-5-7 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $15.90 |
| 7/16 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Rachel King | 58kg | 2:11.90 | 7-3-7 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $33.30 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 10-10-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $18.40 |
| 11/13 | 04/01/2026 | 504 | ALLOW 4U | $291,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:52.40 | 4-4-11 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $23.90 |
| 3/13 | 18/08/2024 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $303,690.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 2:11.90 | 1-1-3 | 13 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/06/2024 | 64 | G3 OPEN 3 | $749,570.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 11-8-9 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1870m, 13 len behind A Shin Leo carrying 55kg at $33.70. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1870m, 1.75 len behind Zendan Sky with 58kg at $8.50. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 26 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 | 07/05/2026 | 23 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $33.70 |
| 4/9 | 14/04/2026 | 27 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 2:06.20 | 2-1-4 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 18/03/2026 | 28 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 1:55.00 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | 37 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 58kg | 2:05.30 | 7-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 12/16 | 12/01/2026 | 72 | ALLOW 4U | $292,070.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 2:35.80 | 13-14-12 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $246.20 |
| 8/11 | 01/11/2025 | 19 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Soft | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:18.80 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $39.60 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on May 13 over 1700m, neck behind Ray And Dance carrying 58kg at $28.70. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind King Spica carrying 58kg at $27.50. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $44,437.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 1:54.20 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $28.70 |
| 6/12 | 22/04/2026 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 58kg | 1:18.80 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $27.50 |
| 8/10 | 01/04/2026 | 27 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 59kg | 1:31.70 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $6.90 |
| 1/12 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:33.90 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 22 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:05.30 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.40 |
| 2/10 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:33.10 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at this track on May 13 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Ray And Dance carrying 58kg at $66.20. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1870m, 21 len behind Zendan Sky with 58kg at $25.30. Will be tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/05/2026 | 29 | A2B1 4U | $44,437.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | S Kawahara | 58kg | 1:54.20 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $66.20 |
| 8/9 | 14/04/2026 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | S Kawahara | 58kg | 2:06.20 | 1-3-8 | 1 |
| 22.0L | $25.30 |
| 10/10 | 24/03/2026 | 103 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 2-7-10 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $172.20 |
| 8/12 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 2-4-8 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $359.70 |
| 12/12 | 13/11/2025 | 42 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 4-10-12 | 1 |
| 36.5L | $190.60 |
| 6/6 | 02/10/2025 | 27 | COND 3U | $168,592.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 36.3L | $134.50 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on May 13 over 1700m, 0.6 len behind Ray And Dance carrying 58kg at $2.90. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 3.5 len at this track March 31 over 1700m defeating Anthracite carrying 58kg at $2.40. One of the prime contenders in a suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/05/2026 | 43 | A2B1 4U | $44,437.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:54.20 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $24,637.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 6-4-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | 19 | B1B2 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 58kg | 2:02.10 | 7-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:17.20 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 7/12 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 11-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $9.30 |
| 1/10 | 07/01/2026 | 29 | B1B2 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |