Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1400
SATONO RUFFIAN (6) gave a bold display over this course and distance last start, racing on the speed and boxing on well to finish third and beaten 1.0 lengths. This is a suitable assignment and can find winning form. ZENDAN SKY (3) was a gutsy winner two runs back then ran third over 1400m at this track on April 30. Has a good record here at this journey with two wins and three minor placings from seven starts. Among the leading chances. VLAG (8) scored by a head over 1400m at this track when resuming from a spell last start. Has started nine times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. One of the main contenders. DAIJOBANAI (2) proved too strong two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when 11th over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can figure prominently.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1230m, 5 len behind Narita Shin with 57kg at $23.70. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Himeji on January 21 over 800m, 9 len behind Gold Bond carrying 58kg at $3.10. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 15/05/2026 | 93 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:19.10 | 3-1-8 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $23.70 |
| 8/11 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 1-2-8 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $59.40 |
| 11/12 | 21/01/2026 | 45 | COND 4U | $51,576.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 0:49.80 | 10-12-11 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $3.10 |
| 15/16 | 07/12/2025 | 63 | OPEN 3U | $414,450.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:10.60 | - | 10 |
| 5.9L | $66.60 |
| 10/16 | 05/10/2025 | 77 | OPEN 3U | $440,520.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | M | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:09.40 | - | 15 |
| 10.3L | $59.50 |
| 11/13 | 20/07/2025 | 85 | OPEN 3U | $447,250.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:07.30 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 21 len behind Vlag with 57kg at $70. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track March 17 over 1230m defeating Hanabusa carrying 57kg at $2.80. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 04/05/2026 | 48 | COND 4U | $317,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 1-8-11 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $70.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/03/2026 | 28 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 8/9 | 17/02/2026 | 37 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 1-3-8 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $54.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/01/2026 | 54 | COND 4U | $113,658.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $51.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/11/2025 | 15 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 03/11/2025 | 31 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 2-5-7 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Two Piece carrying 57kg at $9.20. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track April 14 over 1870m defeating Dia Graf carrying 58kg at $9.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 30/04/2026 | 16 | COND 4U | $31,740.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $9.20 |
| 1/9 | 14/04/2026 | 27 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 2:06.20 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.20 |
| 2/10 | 18/03/2026 | 28 | A2B1 4U | $37,311.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:55.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $12.10 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 27 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 2:05.30 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $18.30 |
| 3/5 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 2:06.30 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.30 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 29 | A2B1 4U | $39,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 58kg | 1:31.30 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1230m, 4 len behind Narita Shin with 57kg at $55.30. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 15 over 1230m, 5 len behind Lux Meteor with 57kg at $16.50. Would rather see in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 15/05/2026 | 30 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:19.10 | 3-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $55.30 |
| 4/9 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | A1A2 4U | $59,129.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:19.00 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $16.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 56 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 58kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $17.40 |
| 10/12 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 58kg | 1:32.50 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $49.90 |
| 8/12 | 14/01/2026 | 29 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:29.00 | 12-12-8 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $133.80 |
| 6/8 | 16/12/2025 | 151 | A1 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $37.70 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 820m, 1.5 len behind Generale with 57kg at $219.60. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Satono Ruffian carrying 57kg at $96.20. Possesses a big finish.
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 | 22/05/2026 | 45 | AB 4U | $63,481.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 0:49.80 | 12-11-5 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $219.60 |
| 6/12 | 07/04/2026 | 19 | A1 4U | $65,699.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $96.20 |
| 6/11 | 19/03/2026 | 9 | COND 4U | $32,444.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $14.80 |
| 6/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | A1 4U | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $70.90 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $20.70 |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Vlag carrying 57kg at $4.10. The race before that won by a neck at this track April 7 over 1400m defeating Tagano Escort carrying 58kg at $2.30. Went close last time. Leading player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 04/05/2026 | 27 | COND 4U | $317,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/12 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | A1 4U | $65,699.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2026 | 93 | A1 4U | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:31.80 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 12/16 | 07/12/2025 | 64 | OPEN 3U | $414,450.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 57kg | 1:10.60 | - | 13 |
| 5.1L | $18.00 |
| 8/16 | 04/10/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN 3U | $479,650.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:35.50 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $55.10 |
| 12/12 | 03/08/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $476,230.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 58kg | 1:52.10 | 4-4-12 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Himeji February 25 over 1800m, 12 len behind Smart Victor carrying 57kg at $48.80. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Hanshin Dirt September 15 over 1800m, 14 len behind Bastard Saffron with 54.0kg at $156.10. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/02/2026 | 28 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1800m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $48.80 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | 28 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $66.40 |
| 5/11 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $67,033.00 | Sonoda | 2400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 2:45.10 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 36.3L | $8.70 |
| 5/12 | 11/12/2025 | 40 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 12-11-5 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $33.10 |
| 12/13 | 01/11/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $351,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:49.40 | 8-12-12 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $297.40 |
| 8/14 | 15/09/2025 | 219 | ALLOW 3U | $369,030.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 1:51.60 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $156.10 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months came from midfield and won by a head at this track May 4 over 1400m defeating Omatsuri Otoko carrying 57kg at $38.30. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1870m, 8 len behind Odilon carrying 57kg at $111.40. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 04/05/2026 | 83 | COND 4U | $317,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 5-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $38.30 |
| 3/9 | 10/02/2026 | 38 | A1A2 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 2:15.20 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 37 | COND 4U | $257,880.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 2:03.80 | 9-4-6 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $12.70 |
| 5/12 | 27/11/2025 | 30 | COND 3U | $535,714.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 2:02.60 | 10-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $111.40 |
| 4/6 | 28/10/2025 | 74 | A1A2 3U | $53,812.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 2:04.20 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $4.90 |
| 3/12 | 15/08/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $186,471.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:52.60 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Satono Ruffian carrying 57kg at $31.90. Second-up 10th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Vlag carrying 57kg at $61.40. Take on trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 04/05/2026 | 27 | COND 4U | $317,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 7-7-10 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $61.40 |
| 3/12 | 07/04/2026 | 140 | A1 4U | $65,699.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $31.90 |
| 6/10 | 18/11/2025 | 27 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $12.80 |
| 5/11 | 22/10/2025 | 26 | A1A2 3U | $53,812.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Oyama Ryutarou | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $26.50 |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2025 | 56 | COND 3U | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $56.10 |
| 3/9 | 01/08/2025 | 29 | A1A2 3U | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 4-5-3 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1870m, 13 len behind Dante Barows with 57kg at $92.70. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Satono Ruffian carrying 57kg at $37.60. Not keen.
Last Starts 28 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 | 30 | A1 4U | $63,481.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $92.70 |
| 8/12 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | A1 4U | $65,699.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 11-12-8 | 12 |
| 8.4L | $37.60 |
| 3/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | A1 4U | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $34.90 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2026 | 34 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 9-8-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $56.90 |
| 7/12 | 14/01/2026 | 29 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:29.00 | 10-10-7 | 12 |
| 9.6L | $75.70 |
| 5/8 | 16/12/2025 | 28 | A1 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $27.30 |