Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
MONT THE SECOND (2) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, leading throughout and putting 7 lengths on his rivals. Wataru Hirose who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Major player. GRAND LIVE (8) was handy in the run last time out before fading late to finish seventh over this trip at Morioka Dirt. Can bounce back. SUMMER PARK (6) turned in a modest performance when seventh last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Anticipating a better run this time. YOTA WOOD TAIL (1) ran a better race last start, finishing 1.75 lengths away in fourth over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sachino Megumi carrying 56kg at $18.90. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mont The Second carrying 52kg at $9.30. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $18.90 |
| 5/8 | 29/05/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 52kg | 1:32.10 | 6-8-5 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $9.30 |
| 1/10 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2026 | 38 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.20 |
| 16/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuma Ito | 57kg | 1:34.00 | - | 10 |
| 52.9L | $409.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Summer Park carrying 56kg at $3.40. Last start won by 7 len at this track May 29 over 1400m defeating Buchi A Kone carrying 56kg at $2.80. Shows promise. Will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/05/2026 | 70 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | C1 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:37.40 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 7/12 | 01/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $41.30 |
| 5/8 | 15/12/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Niihara Shuma | 55kg | 1:40.50 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $36.20 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on June 10 over 1230m, 3 len behind Blanc Belle carrying 54kg at $26.10. Before that ran second last of 12 at this track on May 28 over 820m, 10 len behind Edel Ritter carrying 54kg at $108.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $20,490.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | S Kawahara | 54kg | 1:21.90 | 4-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $26.10 |
| 11/12 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $20,631.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 0:49.90 | 10-10-11 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $108.30 |
| 4/12 | 07/05/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:21.30 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $15.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:21.90 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $38.60 |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 1:21.50 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $18.10 |
| 3/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 0:50.90 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $77.40 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track on June 10 over 1230m, 13 len behind Blanc Belle carrying 50kg at $15.70. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 820m, 6 len behind Edel Ritter carrying 54kg at $114.50. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $20,490.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:21.90 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $15.70 |
| 6/12 | 28/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $20,631.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 54kg | 0:49.90 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $114.50 |
| 9/12 | 13/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $20,631.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:19.30 | 3-6-9 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $293.50 |
| 7/9 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.10 | 1-2-7 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $113.20 |
| 12/12 | 14/04/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:19.70 | 1-8-12 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $577.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:20.70 | 2-7-8 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $28.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sachino Megumi carrying 56kg at $10.20. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Tesshin carrying 56kg at $13.80. Others favoured.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/06/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $10.20 |
| 4/12 | 20/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 9-8-4 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $13.80 |
| 8/12 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 12-10-8 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $10.40 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $32.70 |
| 4/8 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $5.90 |
| 8/12 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 11-10-8 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bow Vogue carrying 56kg at $71.90. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track May 7 over 1230m defeating Mont The Second carrying 56kg at $7.60. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $20,631.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 8-9-7 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $71.90 |
| 1/12 | 07/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 3-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $7.60 |
| 1/12 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 3-4-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $14.90 |
| 6/12 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 0:51.60 | 6-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $15.80 |
| 8/12 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 800m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 0:51.40 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $96.60 |
| 7/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 10-9-7 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $23.30 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Poison Polestar with 56kg at $121.60. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 15 len behind Sky No Haru carrying 55kg at $100. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/04/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $121.60 |
| 9/12 | 09/04/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $100.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $11.90 |
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | 30 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 2:04.70 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $302.60 |
| 5/7 | 27/01/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 2:05.50 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $24.30 |
| 1/12 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 8-4-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Morioka Dirt on May 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Riko Hawk with 54kg at $3.60. The run before that 6th of 12 at Mizusawa on March 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sei Christina carrying 54kg at $6.80. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
Last Starts 37 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 | 18/05/2026 | 57 | B1 3 | $11,850.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 54kg | 1:26.40 | 3-3-7 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/12 | 22/03/2026 | 25 | COND | $52,992.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 5-3-6 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $6.80 |
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.10 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $13.40 |
| 1/12 | 04/02/2026 | 25 | C1C2 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 0:52.10 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:26.20 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $33.30 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |