Sonoda Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
SMART VENUS (8) has opened her career in good style with four minor placings from six starts. Finished second at her most recent appearance over 820m at this track. Great chance to break through. DANON GRAY (6) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished a disappointing 11th over 1400m at this track. Look for an improved run here. ROSA BANKSIAE (4) improved last start but found a couple better over 1230m at this track. Finds a suitable assignment and can take the next step and salute. KAITEKI CROWN (1) is a 10-start maiden who is knocking on the door, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1400m. Ideally placed to break the ice.

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cut Back with 55kg at $37.60. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 16 len behind Win Solennel carrying 55kg at $50.20. Watch for a big final furlong.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 14/05/2025 | 29 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 10-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $37.60 |
5/11 | 15/04/2025 | 27 | C1 3 | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 11-7-5 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $50.20 |
8/12 | 19/03/2025 | 34 | C1 3 | $14,525.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 12-9-8 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $103.30 |
11/12 | 13/02/2025 | 58 | C1 3 | $14,150.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $259.80 |
9/11 | 17/12/2024 | 12 | COND 2 | $15,707.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 11-10-9 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $501.80 |
7/12 | 05/12/2024 | 15 | COND 2 | $15,707.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 12-10-7 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $454.20 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cut Back with 52kg at $44. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 14/05/2025 | - | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:33.50 | 8-6-6 | 10 |
| 12.2L | $44.00 |

Jockey: Kazuma Ookaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 33 len behind Cut Back carrying 56kg at $327.30. Second run from a spell eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 25 len behind Cut Back carrying 56kg at $360.60. Nice draw but others preferred.
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 | 14/05/2025 | 22 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 11-10-9 | 7 |
| 26.0L | $360.60 |
11/11 | 22/04/2025 | 118 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $327.30 |
7/7 | 25/12/2024 | 8 | COND 2 | $27,923.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 34.0L | $178.60 |
11/11 | 17/12/2024 | 14 | COND 2 | $13,962.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 6-11-11 | 6 |
| 52.7L | $414.40 |
9/10 | 03/12/2024 | 14 | COND 2 | $13,962.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 25.6L | $283.20 |
5/6 | 19/11/2024 | - | COND 2 | $42,377.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 39.8L | $89.20 |

Jockey: Shunya Hasebe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1230m, 4 len behind Lily Heart with 55kg at $77.20. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1230m, 25 len behind Cherry Rise with 55kg at $70.30. Leading contender coming out of a very nice draw.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 14/05/2025 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 2-1-3 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $77.20 |
10/12 | 23/04/2025 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 25.6L | $70.30 |
10/10 | 09/04/2025 | 22 | C1C2 3 | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 6-9-10 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $16.50 |
8/8 | 18/03/2025 | 19 | C1C2 3 | $14,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 0:51.50 | 4-7-8 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $2.70 |
1/8 | 27/02/2025 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $14,150.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
2/5 | 12/02/2025 | - | COND 3 | $17,688.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Hibiki Ishido | 54kg | 1:36.60 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 16 len behind Valadon with 55kg at $10.20. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 11 at this track on May 8 over 820m, 11 len behind Victory Bridge carrying 55kg at $8.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 08/05/2025 | 22 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 11-10-6 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $8.60 |
4/10 | 16/04/2025 | 120 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 1-3-4 | 10 |
| 16.5L | $10.20 |
9/11 | 17/12/2024 | 12 | COND 2 | $17,452.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $114.60 |
10/12 | 05/12/2024 | 23 | COND 2 | $15,707.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 11-12-10 | 11 |
| 16.3L | $3.50 |
2/6 | 12/11/2024 | - | COND 2 | $42,377.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 23 len behind Tassel with 56kg at $67.20. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 25 len behind Win Solennel carrying 56kg at $2.40. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 07/05/2025 | 22 | C1 3 | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 10-10-11 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $67.20 |
9/11 | 15/04/2025 | 44 | C1 3 | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 8-8-9 | 11 |
| 25.4L | $2.40 |
16/16 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 6-5-16 | 12 |
| 18.2L | $4.40 |
7/15 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:28.40 | 11-10-7 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $16.20 |
3/12 | 01/02/2025 | 6 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 6-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.20 |
7/16 | 26/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | M Demuro | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 16-12-7 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $38.40 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 26 len behind Cut Back with 56kg at $334.30. Before that second last of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 28 len behind Cut Back with 56kg at $138.80. Needs to find several lengths 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 14/05/2025 | 22 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 12-12-10 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $334.30 |
10/11 | 22/04/2025 | 14 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 28.0L | $138.80 |
11/11 | 08/04/2025 | - | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 48.6L | $69.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on May 8 over 820m, 7 len behind Victory Bridge with 55kg at $4.30. The start before that failed to make an impression; 6th of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Four W D carrying 55kg at $6.30. Making headway. Likely to measure up 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 08/05/2025 | 30 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:50.70 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $4.30 |
6/11 | 08/04/2025 | 21 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $6.30 |
5/12 | 18/03/2025 | 21 | C2 3 | $10,894.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 1:36.20 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
2/12 | 25/02/2025 | 14 | C2 3 | $10,613.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 1:34.40 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
3/8 | 11/02/2025 | 146 | C2 3 | $10,613.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 1:42.80 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
2/5 | 18/09/2024 | - | COND 2 | $43,055.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 20 len behind Cut Back carrying 52kg at $86.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 20 len behind Cut Back with 55kg at $151.30. Looking to others in this race.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 14/05/2025 | 22 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-9-8 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $151.30 |
7/11 | 22/04/2025 | 147 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:33.60 | 6-7-7 | 10 |
| 20.8L | $86.60 |
9/10 | 26/11/2024 | 20 | COND 2 | $13,561.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:33.90 | 4-7-9 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $28.50 |
6/10 | 06/11/2024 | 28 | COND 2 | $13,561.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 3-5-6 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $57.30 |
4/5 | 09/10/2024 | - | COND 2 | $42,994.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 62.5L | $17.60 |

Jockey: Enzou Yonetamari
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 22 len behind Ailes D'espoir with 55kg at $309.90. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 15 over 820m, 11 len behind Shirozukinchan carrying 55kg at $85.10. Wide draw too testing.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 05/05/2025 | 20 | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 11-12-11 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $309.90 |
10/10 | 15/04/2025 | 14 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:52.10 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $85.10 |
10/11 | 01/04/2025 | 21 | C2 3 | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 2-10-10 | 8 |
| 38.9L | $150.90 |
8/12 | 11/03/2025 | 21 | C2 3 | $10,894.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 1-2-8 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $213.00 |
7/11 | 18/02/2025 | 21 | C2 3 | $10,613.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 0:51.40 | 9-9-7 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $137.00 |
6/7 | 28/01/2025 | 19 | C2 3 | $10,473.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $71.30 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 13 at Ohi on April 30 over 1200m, 12 len behind Seiten with 54kg at $237.50. The race before that 12th of 14 at Ohi on April 16 over 1200m, 12 len behind Bosch with 54kg at $137.50. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/13 | 30/04/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $34,626.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Masaki Segawa | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 7-8-9 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $237.50 |
12/14 | 16/04/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $34,626.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 9-12-12 | 14 |
| 12.5L | $137.50 |
5/14 | 26/03/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $53,697.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Masaki Segawa | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 7-7-5 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $193.90 |
9/14 | 13/03/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $53,829.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Masaki Segawa | 54kg | 1:28.60 | 7-8-9 | 10 |
| 15.0L | $235.00 |
9/13 | 20/02/2025 | 104 | COND 3 | $52,440.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Masaki Segawa | 54kg | 1:29.00 | 4-5-9 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $197.20 |
9/11 | 08/11/2024 | 23 | COND 2 | $57,433.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 7-9-9 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $119.60 |