Sonoda Race 11 - Race 11 - 1400
DON KA PONO (7) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1400m at this track last time out. Sound record at this distance with four wins and nine minor placings from 19 runs and is sure to go well. ONE WAY TO HELL (3) finished fourth over 1200m at Niigata Dirt at his most recent appearance on May 17. Looks a winning chance. Z SPUNKY (9) lines up for the first time since May 24. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Comes here with definite top-three claims. DRAGON GOKU (8) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when sixth over 1400m at this track after he gave away a big start. Can feature in the finish.

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on August 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Shen Hu with 55kg at $92.10. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Marino Estela with 53kg at $45.90. Happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $92.10 |
| 9/9 | 23/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $24,150.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:31.30 | 7-8-9 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $45.90 |
| 11/12 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 9-10-11 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $43.60 |
| 5/12 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:21.20 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $13.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:22.60 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.70 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.40 | 4-1-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $40.90 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt May 31 over 1400m, 15 len behind Picara carrying 53.0kg at $294.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Kasamatsu May 14 over 1400m defeating Lead Actor with 55kg at $14.90. Will need this run.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 31/05/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3 | $136,780.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:23.70 | 7-10-11 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $294.30 |
| 1/9 | 14/05/2026 | 173 | COND 3 | $11,109.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $14.90 |
| 13/16 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:24.80 | - | 12 |
| 19.6L | $260.20 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Niigata Dirt May 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Supervisor with 56.0kg at $7.10. When resuming last campaign eighth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Geber carrying 58.0kg at $6.30. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.10 |
| 5/15 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:11.70 | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/16 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:11.70 | - | 12 |
| 5.4L | $31.10 |
| 8/16 | 14/03/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:12.30 | - | 9 |
| 5.6L | $6.30 |
| 6/16 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 11 |
| 8.7L | $14.90 |
| 6/16 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:11.40 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $59.50 |

Jockey: Ousuke Tayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kyoei Se Leve carrying 58.0kg at $10.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Nakayama Dirt April 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sayono Jamboree with 58.0kg at $6.20. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:25.00 | 5-6-10 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $10.50 |
| 6/13 | 19/04/2026 | 216 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:10.70 | - | 12 |
| 5.6L | $6.20 |
| 3/16 | 15/09/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:10.80 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $37.30 |
| 12/13 | 02/08/2025 | 202 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 10-11-12 | 12 |
| 25.7L | $43.30 |
| 13/16 | 12/01/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:24.10 | - | 8 |
| 14.5L | $34.80 |
| 1/16 | 21/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:26.60 | 12-4-1 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on August 6 over 820m, 7 len behind Jhang Maghiana carrying 54kg at $405.50. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on July 22 over 820m, 10 len behind Love Love Four carrying 56kg at $526.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $23,972.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 0:50.10 | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $405.50 |
| 12/12 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | B1B2 3U | $28,980.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 0:49.30 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $526.60 |
| 8/12 | 09/07/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $22,540.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:19.30 | 10-10-8 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $174.70 |
| 8/12 | 19/06/2026 | 16 | B1B2 4U | $28,371.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 0:49.70 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $397.20 |
| 10/12 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | B2 4U | $22,067.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 5-8-10 | 8 |
| 28.8L | $457.60 |
| 8/11 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | B1 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 0:50.30 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $203.30 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt May 31 over 1400m, 18 len behind Picara carrying 57.0kg at $53.20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Star Moon Night with 57.0kg at $16.10. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $136,780.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 3-3-12 | 10 |
| 18.0L | $53.20 |
| 1/14 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:12.60 | 3-3-1 | 13 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 2/14 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:12.10 | - | 14 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/16 | 22/03/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:25.10 | - | 16 |
| 12.8L | $16.10 |
| 15/16 | 09/11/2025 | 140 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 8-8-15 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $18.90 |
| 8/10 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:37.20 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $19.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on July 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Virya with 57kg at $4.20. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Maruka Iguazu with 57kg at $134.70. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 22 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 | 29/07/2026 | 26 | A1A2 3U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | A1 4U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $134.70 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2026 | 32 | A1A2 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $22.20 |
| 7/12 | 04/05/2026 | 139 | COND 4U | $317,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 12-8-7 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $108.90 |
| 3/8 | 16/12/2025 | 33 | A1 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/11/2025 | 28 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 11-9-8 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Futoshi Komaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 7 at this track on July 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Virya with 57kg at $35.90. Before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on July 17 over 1230m, 6 len behind Genius Lennon with 57kg at $193. Possesses a big finish.
Last Starts 22 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 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | A1A2 3U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $35.90 |
| 8/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | A1A2 3U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:18.10 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $193.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | A1 4U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $172.70 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2026 | 29 | A1 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 10-6-5 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $54.20 |
| 6/8 | 07/05/2026 | 30 | A1 4U | $63,481.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $92.70 |
| 8/12 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | A1 4U | $65,699.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 11-12-8 | 12 |
| 8.4L | $37.60 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 15 at Niigata Dirt May 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Rickey Style carrying 55.0kg at $15. First up last campaign second of 15 at Hanshin Dirt March 21 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Taisei Diamant with 58.0kg at $9.30. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:11.40 | 13-12-7 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/15 | 09/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:12.30 | 15-15-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $12.40 |
| 6/16 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:11.70 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $6.30 |
| 2/15 | 21/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:12.20 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $9.30 |
| 8/15 | 17/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:25.00 | - | 1 |
| 6.1L | $23.10 |
| 6/16 | 07/12/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 58kg | 1:24.60 | - | 15 |
| 2.8L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 6 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sapphire Tesoro carrying 56.0kg at $419.40. When resuming last campaign ninth of 15 at Fukushima Dirt April 26 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Yujuana with 54.0kg at $35.40. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 06/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 9-9-13 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $419.40 |
| 9/15 | 26/04/2026 | 70 | ALLOW FM 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:46.00 | 7-6-9 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $35.40 |
| 14/14 | 15/02/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 2:42.30 | 5-12-14 | 12 |
| 18.1L | $37.30 |
| 11/15 | 06/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW F 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:54.20 | 7-8-11 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.40 |
| 3/15 | 09/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:45.70 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $43.60 |
| 4/13 | 13/10/2025 | 92 | ALLOW F 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:52.20 | 6-3-4 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $31.80 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on August 12 over 1870m, 8 len behind Aspiracion carrying 53kg at $11.60. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 30 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind San Miguel carrying 54kg at $43.60. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Last Starts 8 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 | 12/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 2:07.80 | 7-7-7 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $11.60 |
| 5/12 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:55.30 | 6-10-5 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $43.60 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 2:05.50 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $21.30 |
| 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 |