Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
BOW VOGUE (11) gets out over more ground today on the back of some solid form of late, the most recent effort a sixth over 1200m at Monbetsu. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Sure to be in the finish. LONG LASTING (6) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over this track and trip three weeks ago. Sure to be further improved and can make it back-to-back wins. SAZAUKI (8) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth. Perfectly placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. POISON POLESTAR (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third here. Nicely placed to find winning ways.

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1400m, 48 len behind Tokai Ma Cherie carrying 55kg at $757.90. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on November 3 over 820m, 9 len behind Baishu carrying 53kg at $19.20. Nice draw and worth thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $535,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 48.9L | $757.90 |
| 4/7 | 03/11/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $25,000.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $19.20 |
| 1/9 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:52.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $8.30 |
| 11/12 | 17/09/2025 | 50 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 53kg | 0:51.30 | 7-8-11 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $7.10 |
| 11/12 | 29/07/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.30 | - | 2 |
| 15.9L | $86.80 |
| 12/12 | 17/07/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:03.30 | 2-3-12 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Kamomiya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, 30 len behind Southern Warrior with 55kg at $23.90. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on October 15 over 1700m, 6 len behind God Fencer with 55kg at $13.30. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/11/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $23.90 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $25,112.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $13.30 |
| 7/10 | 25/09/2025 | 41 | COND | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $29.40 |
| 1/12 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 6-1-1 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/12 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,881.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 8-8-3 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $14.80 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by a neck at this track November 13 over 820m defeating Shiawaseno Kutsu carrying 55kg at $8.10. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on November 26 over 1700m, 46 len behind Zeus Silhouette with 55kg at $134.70. Nice draw but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 26/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:56.80 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 46.9L | $134.70 |
| 1/11 | 13/11/2025 | 132 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.10 |
| 5/5 | 04/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $47,669.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 75.0L | $40.80 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on October 29 over 1400m, 19 len behind A Shin Iwahashiru with 55kg at $255.60. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on October 15 over 1700m, 9 len behind God Fencer with 55kg at $32.10. Has shown enough ability in the past to take this out.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | COND | $179,372.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $255.60 |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $25,112.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $32.10 |
| 3/5 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | COND 2 | $26,225.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:57.50 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $37.10 |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 5/11 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 10-2-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $18.50 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 7-7-6 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $26.90 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 9th of 12 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mild Evening with 50kg at $84.90. The run before that 9th of 11 at Monbetsu on November 12 over 1000m, 6 len behind Field Appeal carrying 54kg at $75.80. 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 | 02/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 50kg | 1:31.70 | 11-11-9 | 12 |
| 15.1L | $84.90 |
| 9/11 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:01.80 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $75.80 |
| 5/11 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 9-9-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $76.10 |
| 6/11 | 16/10/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 10-9-6 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $184.30 |
| 1/11 | 30/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:03.40 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.70 |
| 6/11 | 16/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ryuutarou Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4 len at this track November 25 over 1400m defeating Bevel carrying 55kg at $2.60. Can keep the momentum up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 16 len behind Mild Evening carrying 54kg at $142.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, 34 len behind Southern Warrior carrying 54kg at $215.20. Would rather see in something easier.
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 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 8-9-10 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $142.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/11/2025 | 18 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 34.4L | $215.20 |
| 1/11 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $24.70 |
| 3/11 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:34.70 | 11-7-3 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $137.20 |
| 6/10 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $7.40 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2025 | 38 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 7-6-8 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track November 12 over 1400m defeating Celeritas with 55kg at $4.50. Second-up 5th of 9 at this track on November 26 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Zeus Silhouette with 55kg at $4.80. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:56.80 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on November 26 over 1700m, 8 len behind Zeus Silhouette carrying 55kg at $20.40. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, 34 len behind Southern Warrior carrying 55kg at $134.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:56.80 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $20.40 |
| 6/10 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 10-10-6 | 2 |
| 34.2L | $134.30 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $56,197.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 32.0L | $69.40 |
| 9/12 | 17/09/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:51.30 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $106.70 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $22,376.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 0:51.60 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mild Evening with 55kg at $5.40. Before that 4th of 10 at Monbetsu on October 22 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Steel Fine carrying 56kg at $3.20. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 02/12/2025 | 41 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $5.40 |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $10,563.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.50 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 07/10/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.80 | 7-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/09/2025 | 49 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.70 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/12 | 31/07/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $20,720.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $13.40 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $43,167.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:03.70 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 14 at Monbetsu on November 3 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind God Baroque with 56kg at $7. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Monbetsu on October 2 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Special Chance with 56kg at $7.20. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 03/11/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $245,536.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | SP | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/14 | 02/10/2025 | 49 | COND | $169,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 3-3-3 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $7.20 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2025 | 51 | COND 2 | $50,658.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 24/06/2025 | 26 | COND | $88,022.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $13.10 |
| 4/7 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $53,454.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:14.20 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.20 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2025 | - | COND 2 | $53,454.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |