Sonoda Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
SPUR CROSS (3) showed little early speed last start then lengthened in good style in the straight to finish third at this track over today's journey. Will drift back but is expected to be in the finish again. BRADSHAW (1) finished seventh over 1400m at Himeji at his most recent appearance on February 12. Well placed and looks a winning chance. BEAR MAY FEATHER (7) drifted back over 1400m here last time before winding up late to finish fourth. Must be included. WONDER SPEAR (2) is back at the races for the first time since January 4. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1400m at this track. Sure to make his presence felt.

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Himeji February 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lilies Bloom with 57kg at $4. On debut ninth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 10 2024 over 1200m, 15 len behind Yokai Disco with 57.0kg at $9.60. Definite winning hope.
Last Starts 105 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 | 12/02/2025 | 28 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-7 | 12 |
| 8.7L | $4.00 |
1/12 | 15/01/2025 | 16 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $10.80 |
2/10 | 30/12/2024 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:34.70 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.10 |
2/12 | 12/12/2024 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,773.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
2/12 | 21/11/2024 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
11/12 | 23/10/2024 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 1-3-11 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $248.20 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track January 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Coco Champagne with 56kg at $10.40. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at this track October 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind A La Mode Sienne with 56kg at $38.50. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 144 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 04/01/2025 | 17 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $10.40 |
3/10 | 18/12/2024 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $23.20 |
1/10 | 26/11/2024 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
6/10 | 12/11/2024 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,492.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 6-6-6 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $21.20 |
3/10 | 30/10/2024 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,631.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $40.40 |
3/9 | 10/10/2024 | 84 | C3 3U | $9,631.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 7-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $38.50 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 32 len behind Rich Hunter with 57kg at $5.30. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Curren Pump It Up with 56kg at $20.40. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 14/05/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 32.5L | $5.30 |
6/10 | 30/04/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $20.40 |
2/12 | 17/04/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 7-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
5/12 | 02/04/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 9-7-5 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $41.60 |
5/12 | 18/03/2025 | 33 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 10-9-5 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $9.60 |
5/12 | 13/02/2025 | 42 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 10-10-5 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $94.50 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Back Shoot with 55kg at $233.40. Before that second last of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Namura Haka with 55kg at $101.70. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 14/05/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 6-5-9 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $233.40 |
7/8 | 29/04/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $101.70 |
9/9 | 15/04/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,466.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $160.90 |
11/11 | 25/03/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,678.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 10-10-11 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $148.50 |
1/12 | 11/03/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:35.10 | 3-2-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
10/10 | 24/02/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:35.20 | 6-7-10 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $87.40 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 5th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Smart Result with 56kg at $101.20. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Jayden with 57kg at $11.20. Take on trust.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 05/05/2025 | 20 | C2C3 4U | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 10-9-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $101.20 |
5/11 | 15/04/2025 | 21 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $11.20 |
3/12 | 25/03/2025 | 19 | C3 4U | $10,143.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | S Kawahara | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 12-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $26.80 |
8/10 | 06/03/2025 | 22 | C2 4U | $12,710.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $75.10 |
12/12 | 12/02/2025 | 14 | C2 4U | $12,382.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 12-12-12 | 10 |
| 12.7L | $18.50 |
8/10 | 29/01/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,219.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $40.20 |

Jockey: Rina Shiotsu
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meisho Guts carrying 55kg at $123.70. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 19 len behind Curren Pump It Up carrying 55kg at $53.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 16/05/2025 | 16 | C3 4U | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $123.70 |
9/10 | 30/04/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 3-7-9 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $53.30 |
9/12 | 17/04/2025 | 16 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 11-12-9 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $79.60 |
2/12 | 01/04/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 2-3-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $13.10 |
7/12 | 18/03/2025 | 12 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 54kg | 1:34.50 | 2-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $7.20 |
2/8 | 06/03/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Himeji | 1400m | SP | Koichi Takahata | 54kg | 1:36.10 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $23.10 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start got back early 4th of 8 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Suehiro Inazuma carrying 55kg at $3.40. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shinzen Kotaro with 53kg at $28.90. Will be charging home late.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 15/05/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
3/9 | 30/04/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.80 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $28.90 |
8/12 | 16/04/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.90 | 8-9-8 | 11 |
| 36.4L | $79.50 |
7/12 | 02/04/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 8-10-7 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $194.50 |
10/12 | 19/03/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 1:34.30 | 8-10-10 | 5 |
| 21.2L | $160.30 |
7/8 | 05/03/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 52kg | 1:35.10 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $32.80 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ardito Cry with 55kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tomb Raider with 55kg at $5.50. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 08/05/2025 | 22 | C3 4U | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
2/12 | 16/04/2025 | 106 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
3/10 | 31/12/2024 | 68 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 10-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $36.40 |
3/11 | 24/10/2024 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,038.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $1.40 |
1/10 | 04/10/2024 | 43 | C3 3U | $9,631.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:34.30 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $3.30 |
5/10 | 22/08/2024 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,082.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Enzou Yonetamari
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lux Soleil carrying 52kg at $15.50. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 22 len behind Mononofuno Michi with 51kg at $4. Not one of the top selections.
Last Starts 35 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 | 23/04/2025 | 22 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yonetamari Enzo | 52kg | 1:33.30 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $15.50 |
12/12 | 01/04/2025 | 14 | C3 4U | $11,542.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 1:34.30 | 3-5-12 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $4.00 |
9/12 | 18/03/2025 | 13 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:34.10 | 2-3-9 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $9.20 |
2/8 | 05/03/2025 | 20 | C3 4U | $10,168.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:35.10 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
8/12 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | C3 4U | $9,905.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Ai Takahashi | 51kg | 1:34.30 | 2-4-8 | 12 |
| 12.6L | $10.40 |
3/12 | 28/01/2025 | 26 | C3 4U | $9,775.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:35.00 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track December 31 over 1230m, 10 len behind Sun Piano Sonata carrying 56kg at $39.10. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at this track November 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ecoro Kaiser with 56kg at $4.20. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 148 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 | 31/12/2024 | 12 | C2 3U | $13,962.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:21.70 | 7-7-11 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $39.10 |
7/10 | 19/12/2024 | 23 | C2 3U | $12,216.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $20.50 |
6/10 | 26/11/2024 | 107 | C2 3U | $11,866.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $4.20 |
9/14 | 11/08/2024 | 92 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:12.20 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $12.30 |
10/15 | 11/05/2024 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,290.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shota Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:12.40 | 4-4-10 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $4.10 |
3/15 | 27/04/2024 | 28 | MDN 3 | $106,310.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shota Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:11.40 | 6-6-3 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $2.10 |