Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1870
DANTE BAROWS (7) has strung together a couple of wins at this track, the latest on May 7 over 1870m when he scored by 0.8 lengths. Winning rider F Komaki retains the mount. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. SHIMME DAISY (2) went to the paddock after scoring at his only appearance last prep ten weeks ago over 2000m at Saga. H Yoshihara who has six wins when partnering stays on. Should be hard to stop. A SHIN LEO (6) scored by 1.75 lengths over this distance at this track last time out when returning from a break. Has a very good record here including 14 wins from 18 starts. Must be considered. INVERSION (10) is yet to find the winners' list this time in work but has three placings from six starts this preparation, finishing 0.8 lengths away in second most recently over 1870m at this track. Shapes as one to consider.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1870m, 10 len behind A Shin Leo with 57kg at $7.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on January 3 over 1600m, 9 len behind Alain Barows with 57kg at $172.70. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | 79 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $7.90 |
| 11/15 | 17/02/2026 | 26 | COND 4U | $116,796.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 9-9-11 | 14 |
| 11.2L | $94.40 |
| 7/9 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | COND 4U | $189,112.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $48.40 |
| 2/11 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | COND 4U | $220,630.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:40.60 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $172.70 |
| 9/10 | 16/12/2025 | 140 | COND 3U | $133,281.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 6-6-9 | 9 |
| 16.6L | $147.60 |
| 3/6 | 29/07/2025 | 19 | COND 3U | $114,407.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:53.40 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $62.80 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 1.5 len at Saga March 29 over 2000m defeating Vehement carrying 56kg at $1.50. First up last campaign 4th of 12 at Kanazawa on September 30 over 2100m, 9 len behind Jasper Robusto carrying 55kg at $3. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 29/03/2026 | 95 | COND 3U | $153,208.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 2:09.10 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/12/2025 | 41 | COND 3U | $499,804.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | R | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 2:06.20 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/11 | 13/11/2025 | 44 | COND 3U | $202,381.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 2:08.60 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.01 |
| 4/12 | 30/09/2025 | 90 | COND 3U | $499,532.00 | Kanazawa | 2100m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 2:10.80 | 4-3-4 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 9/13 | 02/07/2025 | 57 | COND 4U | $1,398,305.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 2:03.10 | 7-6-9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $17.40 |
| 2/12 | 06/05/2025 | 37 | COND 4U | $743,332.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | M | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 2:13.20 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Shouya Hozono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 14 at Funabashi on May 8 over 2200m, 22 len behind Kitasan Doshin with 56kg at $51.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on October 2 over 1700m, 2 len behind Maruka Iguazu carrying 57kg at $20.70. Needs more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 08/05/2026 | 93 | COND 4U | $95,221.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 2:24.90 | 6-13-14 | 8 |
| 22.6L | $51.50 |
| 9/12 | 04/02/2026 | 50 | COND 4U | $214,127.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 2:17.80 | - | 9 |
| 13.7L | $70.20 |
| 5/10 | 16/12/2025 | 33 | COND 3U | $133,281.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 10-8-5 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $17.30 |
| 5/11 | 13/11/2025 | 42 | COND 3U | $202,381.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:08.60 | 7-5-5 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $20.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/10/2025 | 36 | COND 3U | $168,592.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $20.70 |
| 6/9 | 27/08/2025 | 83 | COND | $256,397.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:51.10 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $101.50 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 16 at Ohi on April 16 over 1800m, 8 len behind Rebake Full City with 57kg at $46.50. Second-up 11th of 16 at Ohi on May 20 over 2000m, 14 len behind Saint Honore carrying 57kg at $56.10. Has to find improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 20/05/2026 | 34 | COND 4U | $581,908.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 2:04.20 | 6-7-11 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $56.10 |
| 6/16 | 16/04/2026 | 134 | COND | $225,842.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | M | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 6-5-6 | 15 |
| 8.1L | $46.50 |
| 7/12 | 03/12/2025 | 30 | COND 3U | $404,253.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:53.00 | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $10.80 |
| 11/13 | 03/11/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $1,636,905.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 8-11-11 | 8 |
| 48.4L | $238.80 |
| 7/16 | 13/10/2025 | 103 | COND 3U | $1,339,312.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $202.40 |
| 11/13 | 02/07/2025 | 84 | COND 4U | $1,398,305.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 2:03.10 | 9-9-11 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $106.00 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1870m, 16 len behind Dante Barows with 57kg at $11.10. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Himeji on March 12 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Geraldo Barows with 57kg at $102.70. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/05/2026 | 56 | A1 4U | $63,481.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $11.10 |
| 3/12 | 12/03/2026 | 49 | COND | $162,221.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 2:15.00 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $102.70 |
| 10/11 | 22/01/2026 | 121 | COND 4U | $61,891.00 | Kasamatsu | 1900m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 2:06.10 | 7-9-10 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $11.80 |
| 1/9 | 23/09/2025 | 39 | COND 3U | $67,437.00 | Kasamatsu | 1900m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 2:07.10 | 9-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/08/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $186,471.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:52.60 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $24.70 |
| 3/12 | 18/07/2025 | 43 | A1 3U | $57,203.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 2:05.10 | 9-5-3 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track May 7 over 1870m defeating Walrus carrying 57kg at $1.20. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Himeji January 22 over 1800m defeating Dondengaeshi carrying 58kg at $1.01. Impossible to fault and expected to go close again. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 86 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | S Kawahara | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | A1A2 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 2:15.20 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 22/01/2026 | 29 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | S Kawahara | 58kg | 2:06.30 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/9 | 24/12/2025 | 131 | B1 3U | $29,988.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | S Kawahara | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 4/12 | 15/08/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $186,471.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | S Kawahara | 54kg | 1:52.60 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 17/07/2025 | 20 | B1B2 3U | $28,602.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | S Kawahara | 59kg | 1:51.30 | 8-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by a neck at this track March 24 over 1700m defeating A Shin Resume with 58kg at $1.40. Second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track May 7 over 1870m defeating Inversion with 58kg at $1.60. Racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 44 | A1 4U | $63,481.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:03.60 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/03/2026 | 100 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 1:53.40 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 11/16 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $451,980.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57.5kg | 1:51.70 | 8-8-11 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $19.30 |
| 2/15 | 16/11/2025 | 120 | LR OPEN 3U | $457,540.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:45.30 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN 3U | $447,250.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57.5kg | 1:43.80 | 7-4-6 | 13 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 06/07/2025 | 85 | LR OPEN 3U | $486,230.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:43.30 | 6-7-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Kokura March 1 over 2860m, 13 len behind Highway Star with 60.0kg at $11.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 14 at Nakayama December 21 over 2880m, soft track; 12 len behind Danon Rocky carrying 60.0kg at $43.30. Will need this run.
Last Starts 94 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 | 01/03/2026 | 36 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:16.00 | 7-5-7 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $11.60 |
| 0/11 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Taiga Tamura | 60kg | 3:14.40 | - | 1 |
| 99.0L | $33.60 |
| 8/14 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Taiga Tamura | 60kg | 3:21.10 | 7-9-8 | 12 |
| 19.5L | $73.90 |
| 6/14 | 21/12/2025 | 64 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Soft | Taiga Tamura | 60kg | 3:16.20 | 7-11-6 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $43.30 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,840.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Taiga Tamura | 60kg | 3:18.00 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $22.10 |
| 5/11 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | MSTPLE 3U | $166,930.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Taiga Tamura | 60kg | 3:17.10 | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Nagoya on May 19 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Gaju Nori White carrying 57kg at $6.90. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Nagoya on May 6 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Luxe Drefong with 57kg at $30.90. Will be winding up strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/05/2026 | 13 | A6 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.90 |
| 2/10 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $17,986.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $30.90 |
| 9/12 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | A4 3U | $18,615.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 2-9-9 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $30.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | A4 3U | $18,615.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $52.40 |
| 8/12 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $35,238.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 4-9-8 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $181.40 |
| 11/11 | 11/03/2026 | 47 | A2 3U | $27,578.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 3-11-11 | 6 |
| 44.6L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1870m, 0.8 len behind Dante Barows carrying 57kg at $3.10. The run before that didn't finish the race at this track April 21 over 1700m. Not far away last start. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 16 | A1 4U | $63,481.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 0/7 | 21/04/2026 | 40 | A1A2 4U | $59,129.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:52.70 | - | 4 |
| 40.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/12 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | COND | $162,221.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:15.00 | 4-2-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $8.70 |
| 2/9 | 10/02/2026 | 38 | A1A2 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:15.20 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/01/2026 | 23 | COND 4U | $257,880.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:03.80 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 11/12/2025 | 301 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |