Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1870
EKVATOR (3) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 1.3 lengths over 1400m at this track. Drawn well close to the inside and another bold showing is expected. HERNANDEZ (7) met with strong support when he resumed a month ago over 1870m at this track and was only beaten 1.2 lengths into fourth. Second up record is very strong. Can measure up with the right run. M ZAK DREAM (9) was below her best last time when ninth over 1700m at this track. Capable of sharp improvement. GOLDEN LONDON (4) has not won for a while. Last raced on July 2 when fifth at this track over 1700m. Has ability and can break through on his best form.

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ekvator with 56kg at $5.90. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Himeji January 27 over 1400m defeating Number Theory with 56kg at $4.10. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 26/06/2026 | 108 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 11-6-8 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $5.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 7 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 32 len behind High Love Legend with 56kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track on June 17 over 1700m, 8 len behind T O Harrison carrying 56kg at $3.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/06/2026 | 26 | C1 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:55.00 | 6-7-4 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | 69 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 32.5L | $4.60 |
| 16/16 | 14/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 10-11-16 | 13 |
| 22.4L | $42.00 |
| 10/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:39.80 | 16-14-10 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $17.70 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind High Love Legend carrying 56kg at $5.30. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track June 26 over 1400m defeating La Pousse D'or carrying 56kg at $2. Impressed last start. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1700m, 38 len behind Imagine Lennon with 55kg at $19.40. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on June 17 over 1870m, 0.5 len behind Puff Of Wind with 54kg at $14.70. Sure to be about the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 7-5-5 | 11 |
| 38.1L | $19.40 |
| 2/7 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 2:06.90 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $14.70 |
| 5/10 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:56.30 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $45.90 |
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 2:06.20 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $16.90 |
| 3/5 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | C2 4U | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:58.30 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $9.80 |
| 6/10 | 28/04/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $25.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Kyoto Dirt May 10 over 1900m, 13 len behind Kailasa with 57.0kg at $30.40. On debut seventh of 13 at Chukyo Dirt December 14 over 1800m, 22 len behind Wolf with 56.0kg at $19.20. Needs more time.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 4-4-9 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $30.40 |
| 8/14 | 03/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 13-9-8 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $36.60 |
| 5/13 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:51.80 | 11-9-5 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $258.10 |
| 13/13 | 07/03/2026 | 61 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:30.20 | 7-6-13 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $334.30 |
| 9/16 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 14-12-9 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $209.10 |
| 7/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1700m, 30 len behind Imagine Lennon with 57kg at $8.70. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1700m, 3 len behind A Shin Animo carrying 57kg at $1.90. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 02/07/2026 | 125 | C2 4U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $8.70 |
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 2:05.30 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $58.10 |
| 10/12 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:39.70 | - | 4 |
| 13.2L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:06.40 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 30 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on June 17 over 1870m, 1.2 len behind Puff Of Wind with 57kg at $1.80. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track December 30 over 1870m defeating Lilies Bloom with 57kg at $4.20. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/06/2026 | 110 | C2 4U | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:06.90 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $18,354.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:05.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.70 |
| 1/12 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $13,348.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 2:06.40 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2026 | 30 | C2 4U | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:05.40 | 3-7-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $14,112.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 2:07.90 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 10/12/2025 | 160 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 17 over 1700m, 3 len behind T O Harrison with 57kg at $5.30. The start before that struggled in the run home; 5th of 7 at this track on June 5 over 1700m, 7 len behind Toshikun carrying 55kg at $75.30. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | C1 3 | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.30 |
| 5/7 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $63,047.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $75.30 |
| 8/12 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $22.10 |
| 5/8 | 29/04/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $21,352.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 10/12 | 30/03/2026 | 213 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:16.60 | 6-6-10 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1700m, 44 len behind Imagine Lennon with 51kg at $12. The race before that faded in the straight 5th of 7 at this track on June 17 over 1870m, 4 len behind Puff Of Wind with 53kg at $25.20. Can do much 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:54.30 | 1-5-9 | 12 |
| 44.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 2:06.90 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $25.20 |
| 4/10 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:56.30 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $53.10 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 18 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:21.60 | 1-4-7 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $114.20 |
| 10/11 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | C1 4U | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:50.10 | 11-11-10 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $185.20 |
| 11/12 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:21.50 | 6-11-11 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $131.40 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 10th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind Matenro Time with 57kg at $25.80. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 28 2025 over 2400m, 29 len behind Pistol Star carrying 53.0kg at $82.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 01/07/2026 | 298 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 11-12-10 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $25.80 |
| 9/15 | 06/09/2025 | 31 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:54.70 | 4-4-9 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $212.10 |
| 5/10 | 06/08/2025 | 39 | COND 3 | $46,618.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $6.90 |
| 12/12 | 28/06/2025 | 25 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 2400m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 2:34.20 | 5-11-12 | 12 |
| 29.2L | $82.50 |
| 5/12 | 03/06/2025 | 79 | COND 3 | $48,601.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:57.30 | 10-7-5 | 10 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 8/15 | 16/03/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 12-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $24.40 |