Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
BEST MARIA (6) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 1400m at this track, scoring by a nose. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and she should be in the finish. SUCCESS BREAK (9) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1400m at this track after being in contention all the way. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. CATCH MY EYE (7) finished out of the money when fourth in a 1230m contest at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. DONALD POKER (10) is finding the breakthrough elusive, finishing seventh at his latest appearance over 1230m at this track. Has the early speed to cross from out wide. Solid claims on best form.

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at this track September 19 over 1700m, 6 len behind Siena Max with 55kg at $12.10. On debut third of 8 at Monbetsu May 1 2025 over 1100m, 6 len behind Bow Vogue carrying 55kg at $7.60. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 258 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 19/09/2025 | 30 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:57.50 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $12.10 |
| 4/5 | 20/08/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $9.30 |
| 5/5 | 07/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2025 | 51 | COND 2 | $20,720.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:15.10 | 7-4-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $11.70 |
| 1/7 | 27/05/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $8,909.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2025 | - | COND 2 | $53,454.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1230m, 6 len behind Future Light with 56kg at $13.20. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Siena Sky carrying 55kg at $19.50. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 20/05/2026 | 22 | C1C2 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 4-3-6 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $13.20 |
| 2/9 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 8-6-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $19.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/03/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 10-8-4 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $35.30 |
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 32.1L | $8.90 |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1230m, 10 len behind Future Light carrying 57kg at $11. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 18 len behind Siena Sky carrying 56kg at $11.70. Would be better placed in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/05/2026 | 22 | C1C2 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:22.10 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 10.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 5-7-8 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $11.70 |
| 2/12 | 15/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:22.30 | 6-6-2 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $13.40 |
| 5/12 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $102.20 |
| 10/11 | 17/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 3-9-10 | 9 |
| 20.5L | $5.20 |
| 7/12 | 25/02/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 3-4-7 | 11 |
| 15.9L | $93.00 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 24 over 1800m, 14 len behind Horner with 55.0kg at $164.20. Returned from break 10th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 25 over 1700m, 10 len behind Gold Dresser with 52.0kg at $220.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 25/04/2026 | 91 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:47.70 | 6-10-10 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $220.40 |
| 15/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:57.10 | 12-15-15 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $164.20 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last of 16 at Kokura on February 22 over 1800m, 21 len behind Song Of The Bird carrying 55.0kg at $82. Returned from break ran last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 2 over 1800m, 45 len behind Mia Luce with 52.0kg at $297.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 02/05/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:54.80 | 14-15-15 | 9 |
| 45.2L | $297.50 |
| 16/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 16-16-16 | 15 |
| 21.1L | $82.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by a nose at this track May 6 over 1400m defeating Taishin with 55kg at $4.70. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 12 len behind Toshikun with 55kg at $74.80. Another win cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 29 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 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.70 |
| 6/12 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 12-12-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $74.80 |
| 5/10 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 9-5-5 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $28.40 |
| 2/10 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 8-6-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $34.90 |
| 7/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 9-7-7 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1230m, 5 len behind Future Light carrying 56kg at $47.90. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Flight Magic carrying 55kg at $28.20. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 20/05/2026 | 29 | C1C2 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 1-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $47.90 |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $28.20 |
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | 36 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.80 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $43.60 |
| 10/11 | 04/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Kasumi Kamio | 51kg | 1:30.50 | 11-11-10 | 10 |
| 49.6L | $307.80 |
| 9/12 | 06/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Wataru Fujie | 53kg | 0:54.60 | 12-11-9 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $259.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 51kg | 1:14.50 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $247.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 20 len behind Sachino Megumi carrying 56kg at $62.10. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1230m, 15 len behind Brioni with 56kg at $32.30. Would rather see in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 17 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 4-7-8 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $62.10 |
| 6/12 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:22.30 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $32.30 |
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $19.90 |
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $80.30 |
| 9/11 | 24/03/2026 | 26 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 4-8-9 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $131.40 |
| 8/10 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sachino Megumi carrying 55kg at $12.60. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, neck behind Yota Wood Tail carrying 55kg at $21.70. Progressing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 18 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $12.60 |
| 2/10 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 9-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $21.70 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $15.70 |
| 5/8 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $24.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:22.60 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $38.40 |
| 4/12 | 12/03/2026 | 73 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:35.90 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $81.80 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1230m, 21 len behind Brioni carrying 56kg at $5.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, head behind Kairi with 56kg at $1.70. Nicely placed to bounce back.
Last Starts 30 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 | 05/05/2026 | 26 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:22.30 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2026 | 23 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $15.40 |
| 6/12 | 03/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 5/12 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-5 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 13th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1800m, 38 len behind Leather And Lace with 55.0kg at $51.60. The run before that 6th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 7 len behind A Gray Beauty carrying 55.0kg at $130.50. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 3-3-13 | 9 |
| 38.8L | $51.60 |
| 6/15 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $130.50 |
| 13/16 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 3 |
| 15.0L | $74.10 |
| 4/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 8 |
| 11.8L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Kyoto Dirt February 14 over 1800m, 29 len behind Reach Glory with 55.0kg at $303.50. On debut ran last of 15 at Kyoto January 31 over 2000m, 44 len behind Balios with 52.0kg at $166.80. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 11-13-12 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $303.50 |
| 15/15 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 2:03.40 | 15-15-15 | 1 |
| 44.2L | $166.80 |