Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
SMART LEVAIN (2) struggled in a far tougher race two back but last time did much better in more suitable company when a head away in second at this track. Sure to go well on best form. ASPIRACION (6) is back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1400m at Himeji. Expect him to play a major role. EKVATOR (7) showed good early speed then led into the straight when fresh from a spell last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Bold showing expected. STAR OF ADAM (8) finished fourth over 1400m at Himeji at his most recent appearance on March 10. One to consider.

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Himeji March 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind A Shin Billboard carrying 54kg at $70.10. On debut second of 8 at this track August 27 over 820m, 7 len behind Maruka Bonheur with 53kg at $20.50. May need the run.
Last Starts 107 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 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:35.20 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $70.10 |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $20.30 |
| 8/12 | 20/01/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 1:34.80 | 11-10-8 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $292.30 |
| 5/12 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $88.70 |
| 8/12 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $28,224.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 1:20.90 | 10-11-8 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $238.50 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 1:21.30 | 7-7-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $273.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, head behind Success Break carrying 55kg at $1.70. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 13th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1800m, 38 len behind Leather And Lace with 55.0kg at $51.60. Doesn't need to improve much to salute.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/06/2026 | 33 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 4-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 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: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bellota with 51kg at $41.70. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 2 len behind Waroteru carrying 51kg at $82.60. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:33.90 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $41.70 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:22.60 | 3-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $82.60 |
| 12/12 | 07/05/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.30 | 10-12-12 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $345.40 |
| 10/11 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 51kg | 1:20.40 | 10-9-10 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $272.80 |
| 6/9 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $16,425.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.90 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $162.40 |
| 7/7 | 18/03/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 1:21.50 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $46.20 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meisho Hachimaki with 55kg at $9.10. The run before that got back early 11th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1700m, 21 len behind Bel Soteira carrying 53.0kg at $362.10. Possesses a big finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 53 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 7-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $9.10 |
| 11/15 | 19/04/2026 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:46.10 | 14-14-11 | 14 |
| 21.3L | $362.10 |
| 16/16 | 01/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 15 |
| 27.9L | $351.50 |
| 12/16 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 4 |
| 14.3L | $257.90 |
| 11/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:11.90 | - | 9 |
| 14.6L | $161.70 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on June 10 over 820m, 6 len behind Smart Freyja with 55kg at $30.10. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Waroteru carrying 55kg at $13. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $30.10 |
| 3/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-6 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $23.10 |
| 7/9 | 28/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 1-1-7 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 15/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:22.30 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $5.10 |
| 7/12 | 02/04/2026 | 167 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Himeji March 10 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind A Shin Billboard with 56kg at $2.70. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at Hanshin December 20 over 2000m, 11 len behind Basse Terre with 56.0kg at $132. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 107 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 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 4-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $2.70 |
| 4/12 | 25/02/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 10-5-4 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 27/01/2026 | 38 | C1 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:34.90 | 10-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 11/16 | 20/12/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 10-10-11 | 13 |
| 11.1L | $132.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 7-6-8 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $20.60 |
| 6/11 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $21.10 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months led but faded 2nd of 7 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind High Love Legend carrying 56kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on December 7 over 1800m, 23 len behind Libeccio with 56.0kg at $21.60. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/05/2026 | 83 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.30 |
| 14/14 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 11-13-14 | 9 |
| 29.8L | $282.90 |
| 10/11 | 21/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:26.90 | 9-11-10 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $516.90 |
| 12/13 | 01/02/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 3-5-12 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $240.20 |
| 10/13 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 7-9-10 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $21.60 |
| 6/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $103.70 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Himeji March 10 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind A Shin Billboard carrying 56kg at $5.90. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at this track January 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bellagio Focus with 56kg at $3.40. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 107 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 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $5.90 |
| 9/9 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 2-3-9 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:35.30 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |
| 6/12 | 08/01/2026 | 110 | COND 3 | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 10-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $3.40 |
| 13/14 | 20/09/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 2:01.60 | 13-12-13 | 10 |
| 14.4L | $86.70 |
| 9/11 | 14/09/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 21.1L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 18 len behind Success Break carrying 56kg at $38.90. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1230m, 21 len behind Brioni carrying 56kg at $5.50. Tested from a wide gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 05/06/2026 | 31 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 1-7-10 | 10 |
| 18.8L | $38.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Success Break with 56kg at $334.10. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1230m, 10 len behind Future Light carrying 57kg at $11. Cannot entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 7-2-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $334.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Success Break with 55kg at $49.40. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1230m, 6 len behind Future Light carrying 56kg at $13.20. Has failed to show enough.
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 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $49.40 |
| 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 |