Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
MALAIKA (10) is a daughter of California Chrome from the Group 3 winner Major Typhoon who makes her debut. Profiles strongly and expecting a strong performance. BLOOM THE DREAM (4) met with solid support when resuming last start over this journey at this track when sixth. Rates highly and expected to go close. CALLIGRAPHY (5) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fifth here. Has peaks that measure up and is worth some thought. SEIUN SUPERIOR (8) best of the rest.

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kawakita Orgo carrying 55kg at $103.20. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Smart Queen carrying 53kg at $130. Not one of the top selections.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:36.00 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $103.20 |
| 7/10 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 1:35.20 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $130.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $79.40 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 6-6-8 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $81.10 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 1:35.20 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 36.5L | $24.70 |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 6-8-9 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $31.30 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind T O Robinson carrying 55kg at $39.60. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on November 6 over 1400m, 14 len behind Ailes D'espoir with 55kg at $191.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $39.60 |
| 8/10 | 06/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 2-8-8 | 10 |
| 14.2L | $191.40 |
| 10/10 | 16/10/2025 | 112 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 2-10-10 | 8 |
| 45.9L | $208.90 |
| 10/10 | 26/06/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yonetamari Enzo | 52kg | 1:34.50 | 2-10-10 | 6 |
| 41.0L | $45.40 |
| 11/12 | 05/06/2025 | 21 | C2 4U | $13,608.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yonetamari Enzo | 52kg | 1:34.90 | 5-9-11 | 10 |
| 18.4L | $14.90 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2025 | 15 | C3 4U | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yonetamari Enzo | 52kg | 1:35.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Champion Seira with 57kg at $10.30. The start before that second last in a small field at this track on November 4 over 1700m, 8 len behind Smart Canon with 57kg at $8. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $10.30 |
| 5/6 | 04/11/2025 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/10/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $119.40 |
| 9/10 | 25/09/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 3-6-9 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $73.20 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $24.90 |
| 9/12 | 14/08/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Yamada | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 2-5-9 | 9 |
| 12.2L | $151.90 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Kamomiya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 10 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Con Spirito carrying 57kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shishi carrying 56kg at $3.10. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/12/2025 | 167 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:34.80 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 19/06/2025 | 13 | C2 3 | $11,664.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 11-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
| 4/12 | 06/06/2025 | 23 | C2 3 | $11,664.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 3-6-4 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/12 | 14/05/2025 | - | C2 3 | $11,806.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 7-5-5 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kawakita Orgo with 53kg at $4.80. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1230m, 13 len behind Rapida Nina carrying 55kg at $323.90. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:36.00 | - | 9 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 |
| 8/12 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:21.00 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $323.90 |
| 7/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 6-3-7 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $121.10 |
| 5/10 | 22/10/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $205.70 |
| 8/10 | 10/10/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 3-6-8 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $151.30 |
| 9/10 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $328.60 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1230m, 11 len behind Revaloir with 56kg at $98.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1230m, 11 len behind Kazutoshikun carrying 56kg at $41.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $98.50 |
| 6/12 | 05/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $41.70 |
| 11/12 | 15/10/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 11-10-11 | 12 |
| 12.2L | $37.60 |
| 10/11 | 26/09/2025 | 134 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 11-8-10 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $7.80 |
| 8/11 | 15/05/2025 | 23 | C2 4U | $15,741.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 10-9-8 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $23.30 |
| 4/11 | 22/04/2025 | 20 | C2 4U | $15,390.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 11-9-4 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $139.80 |

Jockey: Shunya Hasebe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on November 25 over 820m, 7 len behind A Shin Birman carrying 55kg at $19.70. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 820m, 7 len behind La La Kerria with 55kg at $14.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | R | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 0:52.30 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $19.70 |
| 9/12 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 0:53.30 | 6-6-9 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $14.90 |
| 3/12 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $24.50 |
| 7/12 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 0:51.90 | 5-5-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $37.90 |
| 7/12 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 5-7-7 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $8.20 |
| 7/12 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $11,188.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 4-3-7 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Manato Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cherry Time carrying 54kg at $6.20. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on September 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Colors Ring with 54kg at $17.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 70 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Ai Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 4-5-7 | 10 |
| 10.2L | $6.20 |
| 9/10 | 25/09/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 8-7-9 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $90.10 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $17.20 |
| 8/10 | 22/08/2025 | 285 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 4-5-8 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $9.30 |
| 6/15 | 10/11/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 8 |
| 10.6L | $142.60 |
| 9/15 | 27/10/2024 | 50 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:11.50 | - | 9 |
| 13.4L | $91.30 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Champion Seira with 57kg at $59.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Grand Rose with 57kg at $49.70. Capable of a big finish so don't write him off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 10-10-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $59.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 6-5-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $49.70 |
| 8/10 | 15/10/2025 | 19 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $96.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/09/2025 | 21 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $142.30 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 8-7-9 | 8 |
| 38.4L | $240.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/08/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,053.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 11-11-11 | 6 |
| 25.1L | $170.50 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by California Chrome out of Major Typhoon. Sure to be well fancied.