Sonoda Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
QUEEN'S NOVA (6) scored by 3.5 lengths over this distance at this track last time out when fresh from a spell. Excellent record here having never missed the placings in four starts, including two wins and two placings. Must be respected. CHIEF IN THE SKY (4) bounced back last start and got the job done by 6 lengths over 1230m at this track. Finds a tougher race but another win beckons. FEEL HAPPINESS (2) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by a head when resuming last time out over 1400m at this track. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Finds a tougher race but this looks well within his grasp. PEISHA MEDALIST (7) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1230m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on June 17 over 1400m, 15 len behind Maroso with 53kg at $82.90. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track May 27 over 1400m defeating Keiai Manuka carrying 57kg at $2.60. Prefer to see.
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 | 17/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 1-4-10 | 12 |
| 15.8L | $82.90 |
| 1/10 | 27/05/2026 | 12 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/10 | 15/05/2026 | 115 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 0:51.00 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $39.90 |
| 4/10 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 5-3-4 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $5.80 |
| 5/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $47.30 |
| 4/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:34.80 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $34.50 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track June 17 over 1400m defeating Infini Wraith carrying 57kg at $5.30. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on September 12 over 1400m, neck behind Wide Orden with 56kg at $3.20. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/06/2026 | 225 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.30 |
| 5/10 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $4.70 |
| 1/10 | 16/10/2025 | 34 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 12/09/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/08/2025 | 268 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:34.10 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 7/10 | 26/11/2024 | 20 | COND 2 | $16,951.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $16.60 |

Jockey: Kou Takahashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 14th of 18 at Kyoto on May 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lien Mahina with 55.0kg at $347.10. First up last campaign 10th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 7 over 1700m, 8 len behind Mitilini with 55.0kg at $115.50. Others rate better.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 02/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 10-10-14 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $347.10 |
| 12/16 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:12.00 | - | 6 |
| 15.2L | $441.30 |
| 10/16 | 07/02/2026 | 112 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 12-8-10 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $115.50 |
| 13/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 3 |
| 22.4L | $92.30 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run scored a big 6 len win at this track June 18 over 1230m defeating Treasure Blue with 53kg at $4.60. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1230m, 5 len behind Accordance with 57kg at $25.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 19 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 | 18/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:20.50 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/11 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $25.90 |
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:21.40 | 3-5-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $19.60 |
| 7/10 | 30/04/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $160.90 |
| 11/12 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:19.40 | 6-9-11 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $71.20 |
| 6/11 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:21.60 | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $35.40 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Imagine Lennon carrying 57kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Pellestrina with 57kg at $2.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/05/2026 | 29 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 6-5-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $8.40 |
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $6.60 |
| 4/10 | 03/03/2026 | 21 | C3 4U | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 8-7-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track June 18 over 1400m defeating Ena Ascot carrying 55kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1400m, nose behind Karatsuno carrying 55kg at $1.10. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 19 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 | 18/06/2026 | 142 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 6-9-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 03/01/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 9-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/9 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 8-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.10 |
| 2/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 9-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1230m, 6 len behind Chief In The Sky with 53kg at $5.20. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Accordance carrying 53kg at $11.90. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 19 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 | 18/06/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:20.50 | 8-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $5.20 |
| 5/11 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:21.30 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $11.90 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $11.10 |
| 8/10 | 06/05/2026 | 56 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 1-1-8 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $62.70 |
| 8/10 | 11/03/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 2-1-8 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $148.70 |
| 9/10 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:35.70 | 1-2-9 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $30.20 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Imagine Lennon with 57kg at $14. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Epoeposan with 57kg at $35. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 6-5-7 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $35.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/05/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/10 | 21/04/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 4-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 01/04/2026 | 181 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-6-7 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 58kg | 1:33.20 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Tasuku Nagao
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on June 17 over 1400m, 18 len behind Maroso with 57kg at $193.90. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on June 4 over 1700m, 18 len behind The Times carrying 57kg at $220. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 11-12-12 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $193.90 |
| 10/10 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 5-10-10 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $220.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $45.90 |
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 1-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $29.40 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 7 at this track on June 17 over 1870m, 34 len behind Puff Of Wind with 57kg at $5.30. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, neck behind Ring Bell Girl with 57kg at $5.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/06/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 2:06.90 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 34.2L | $5.30 |
| 2/10 | 27/05/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 1/10 | 05/05/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | 141 | C3 4U | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.40 |
| 5/12 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-5-5 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $12.20 |