Sonoda Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
EPOEPOSAN (1) has really found form lately, easily winning again last start over 1400m at this track. Rates well and looks tough to beat again. HERZ AS (2) has switched yards since finishing 16th three-and-a-half weeks ago over 2400m at Tokyo. Expecting a bright start for the new mentor. PELLESTRINA (6) pushed forward and was a determined winner by half a length over 1400m at this track last time out. Capable of testing this field. KURINO ENISHI (4) was disappointing over 1400m at this track last time out when in the market. That followed a good second the run before. Likely improver with strong prospects.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track June 4 over 1400m defeating Miya Griffon with 57kg at $1.50. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at this track April 29 over 1400m defeating Ridere with 57kg at $1.30. Strong chance from a low draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/06/2026 | 36 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 5-1-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 08/04/2026 | 127 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 2:06.50 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 06/11/2025 | 54 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 2:07.10 | 10-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 14/16 | 13/09/2025 | 48 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 15-14-14 | 15 |
| 32.4L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 13 at Fukushima on April 12 over 2600m, 28 len behind Vip Chase carrying 56.0kg at $25.30. Second run from a spell ran second last of 17 at Tokyo on May 24 over 2400m, 14 len behind Meiner Aurum with 56.0kg at $407.80. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 24/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 2:24.20 | 4-5-16 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $407.80 |
| 11/13 | 12/04/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $202,210.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 2:40.00 | 3-12-11 | 13 |
| 28.2L | $25.30 |
| 15/15 | 24/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 2:38.00 | 2-12-15 | 14 |
| 14.9L | $59.20 |
| 12/18 | 23/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 2:23.90 | 1-2-12 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $54.40 |
| 7/13 | 12/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 2:26.40 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $20.60 |
| 3/6 | 13/09/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $222,400.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 2:25.70 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $23.90 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Smart Izanami carrying 55kg at $20.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Namura Olivia with 55kg at $9.50. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $20.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 22/04/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $51.60 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.20 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 4-6-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, neck behind Ric Main carrying 57kg at $4.70. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mikiyo Wood Tail carrying 57kg at $2.10. Will be doing best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/06/2026 | 30 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 04/05/2026 | 124 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 6/10 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $81.60 |
| 6/12 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $149.10 |
| 8/9 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 37.8L | $52.40 |
| 6/12 | 05/11/2025 | 62 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 12-12-6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $27.30 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ball The Mahoney carrying 54kg at $27.50. The start before that did the work up front then tired 9th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nishino Benitoite carrying 55kg at $7. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $27.50 |
| 9/12 | 22/05/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-9 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | C2C3 4U | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 23/04/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $8.40 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track May 29 over 1400m defeating Working Asset with 55kg at $4.40. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Yasumasa carrying 55kg at $36.70. Big chance to go back-to-back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 29/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/10 | 06/05/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $36.70 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $27.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/03/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 2-4-6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $50.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
| 4/10 | 10/02/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 2-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 2 len behind Meisho Aladdin with 57kg at $62.70. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kawakita Hoku Lea carrying 57kg at $33.30. Other runners are much more appealing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $62.70 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 8-9-7 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $33.30 |
| 7/12 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 9-10-7 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $35.40 |
| 5/10 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 9-9-5 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $134.10 |
| 9/10 | 24/03/2026 | 271 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $30.90 |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-7-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cavalier Quest with 55kg at $70.90. The start before that ran second last of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 18 len behind Bomb Pot carrying 55kg at $92.20. Others are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $70.90 |
| 11/12 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 5-7-11 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $92.20 |
| 6/10 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $66.30 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.70 |
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 7-10-10 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $37.30 |
| 9/10 | 26/02/2026 | 230 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 6-9-9 | 9 |
| 46.8L | $79.90 |

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Smart Commander with 57kg at $99.50. Before that 8th of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mikiyo Wood Tail with 57kg at $236.70. Happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 8-8-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $99.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/05/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $236.70 |
| 5/7 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $97.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $186.00 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Smart Commander carrying 57kg at $10.50. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Nishino Benitoite carrying 57kg at $137.50. Will be winding up strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $10.50 |
| 7/12 | 22/05/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $137.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 10-10-7 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $94.60 |
| 4/9 | 21/04/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 8-9-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $23.20 |
| 9/10 | 01/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $89.50 |
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 7-7-2 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $23.10 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Smart Izanami carrying 55kg at $64.10. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nishino Benitoite with 55kg at $75.90. Wide draw too testing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/06/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $64.10 |
| 12/12 | 22/05/2026 | 17 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 9-8-12 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $75.90 |
| 4/10 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $122.60 |
| 9/11 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 4-8-9 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $57.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 1-4-10 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $11.70 |