Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
KAWAKITA HOKU LEA (4) went forward and proved too strong when resuming last time out, scoring by 3 lengths over 1400m at this track. Meeting a deeper field this time but she is good enough to play a major role. AS YOU LIKE (11) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by half a length over 1400m at this track. Breaks from a wide alley but she cannot be underestimated. A SHIN KARNABON (2) started at $3.40 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths at this track over 1400m after being in contention on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. JET AIR (9) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished third, beaten 6 lengths, over 1870m at this track. Meets some better types this time but he has the talent to test this line-up.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 20 over 820m, 17 len behind June Comet with 51kg at $167. The start before that second last of 11 at Saga on April 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Py Wolf carrying 54kg at $233.90. Has the inside gate but looks tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 20/05/2026 | 25 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:50.00 | 10-10-11 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $167.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 9-8-10 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $233.90 |
| 7/9 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $78.80 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:24.80 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $70.10 |
| 5/10 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:30.80 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $146.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $111.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start struggled in the run home; 5th of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Epoca Rina carrying 57kg at $3.40. Before that won by a neck at this track April 22 over 1400m defeating Tsukimusubi with 58kg at $1.50. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/12 | 22/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:31.60 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 31/03/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 9-3-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 361 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/16 | 09/03/2025 | 84 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:11.60 | 2-1-3 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $8.90 |
| 6/16 | 15/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 56kg | 1:13.10 | - | 4 |
| 6.7L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on May 21 over 1700m, 11 len behind Emergence carrying 57kg at $17.60. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind G T Eight carrying 57kg at $13.10. Nice draw but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $17.60 |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $13.10 |
| 4/9 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 1-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $15.10 |
| 6/9 | 07/04/2026 | 12 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $59.40 |
| 7/11 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 5-7-7 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $17.30 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Shouya Hozono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by 3 len at this track May 15 over 1400m defeating Lady Pegasus with 55kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 2025 over 1800m, 8 len behind Lord Florizel carrying 55.0kg at $285.70. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/05/2026 | 143 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $10.10 |
| 8/12 | 19/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $6.10 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | 53 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/14 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:45.90 | 11-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $154.00 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Epoca Rina with 57kg at $130.10. The race before that got back early 6th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Epoca Rina with 57kg at $211.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/05/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 8-7-6 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $130.10 |
| 6/11 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 11-11-6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $211.60 |
| 10/12 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 39.5L | $25.60 |
| 7/11 | 10/03/2026 | 28 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $66.20 |
| 1/9 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 7-5-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Kochi on May 3 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Mozu Life Saver carrying 57kg at $26.10. The race before that 7th of 11 at Kochi on April 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sokko Tarumaka carrying 57kg at $126. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 31 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 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:22.10 | 7-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $26.10 |
| 7/11 | 18/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:30.20 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/04/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 2-5-8 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $34.10 |
| 1/11 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.40 |
| 5/12 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $17.60 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Epoca Rina with 57kg at $76.50. The run before that 7th of 12 at Nagoya on April 23 over 1500m, 13 len behind Destiny Hope carrying 57kg at $16.10. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/05/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $76.50 |
| 7/12 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 12-6-7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $16.10 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 18 | B9 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 10-7-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $65.30 |
| 10/12 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 9-11-10 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $14.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 11-9-8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $86.80 |
| 6/12 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $57.30 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on May 20 over 1870m, 6 len behind Deserve You with 54kg at $19.50. The run before that won by 7 len at this track May 4 over 1400m defeating Namura Duran with 53kg at $3.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 54kg | 2:06.20 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $19.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/05/2026 | 32 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:35.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2026 | 30 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $79.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $6.10 |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Riposino with 57kg at $28.40. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Epoca Rina carrying 57kg at $31.20. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 19 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 | 15/05/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $28.40 |
| 3/11 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 9-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $31.20 |
| 3/12 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 30.2L | $61.30 |
| 1/10 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.80 |
| 9/12 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 11-10-9 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $90.50 |
| 12/12 | 04/02/2026 | 27 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:39.70 | - | 5 |
| 18.0L | $241.80 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track May 14 over 1400m defeating Earth Grazer with 55kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 4th of 18 at Hanshin on June 22 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Fate Line carrying 55.0kg at $4.60. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/05/2026 | 243 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 1-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 11/18 | 13/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:45.40 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/18 | 31/08/2025 | 50 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 1:59.10 | 8-6-2 | 18 |
| 0.5L | $11.20 |
| 9/16 | 12/07/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $2.40 |
| 4/18 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 13 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/18 | 08/06/2025 | 98 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:46.50 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $27.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 14 len behind Epoca Rina carrying 57kg at $148.70. The run before that ran last of 8 at Kochi on April 5 over 1600m, 38 len behind Deep Gildong with 54kg at $56.10. Wide draw too testing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/05/2026 | 38 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-5-10 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $148.70 |
| 8/8 | 05/04/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:45.50 | 4-8-8 | 7 |
| 38.8L | $56.10 |
| 9/11 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:21.80 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $35.40 |
| 6/9 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $54.80 |
| 9/9 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:42.70 | 6-7-9 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $80.90 |
| 4/6 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $12.20 |