Sonoda Race 3 - Race 3 - 1230
A SHIN JIKOKUTEN (5) Finished 5th last run at Himeji. Happy to forgive that run. Winning hope. PEACE AND LENNON (2) Initial race appearance 3yo by Mr Melody for trainer Ryouhei Hori and drawn nicely. Watch the market. KAKUHEN (8) Back from a break. Competitive effort when 2nd last time around here and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Tomohiro Yoshimura is a bonus. A win wouldn't surprise. GRAPHOS (9) Ran 4th last start at Himeji but facing a rise in trip. Capable of a big run.

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 2nd last start around here and drawn well. Stepping up in trip. Watch betting.
Last Starts 18 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 | 19/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SOFT | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 00:51.60 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 | |
| 4/12 | 04/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 800m | FIRM | Souta Hijikata | 55kg | 00:52.10 | - | 5 |
| 1.06L | $26.00 | |
| 10/12 | 18/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Ryuu Abe | 55kg | 01:15.70 | - | 2 |
| 12.6L | $51.00 | |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | GOOD | Ryuu Abe | 55kg | 01:09.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 | |
| 5/11 | 15/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Ryuu Abe | 55kg | 01:03.20 | - | 6 |
| 6.75L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo by Mr Melody having initial appearance for trainer Ryouhei Hori and has a positive stall. Keep your eye on the market.

Jockey: Shouichi Kawahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $46.00 and came in 7th last time at the track. Does take a while to get into stride. Looks hopeful at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 24/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Shouichi Kawahara | 55kg | 01:23.60 | - | 1 |
| 12.35L | $101.00 | |
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 01:36.10 | - | 7 |
| 22.5L | $301.00 | |
| 12/12 | 27/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:37.20 | - | 7 |
| 42.66L | $23.00 | |
| 12/13 | 22/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | FIRM | Wataru Fujie | 54kg | 01:45.30 | - | 7 |
| 23.3L | $301.00 | |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | GOOD | Takuto Iketani | 52kg | 00:55.80 | - | 5 |
| 10.85L | $301.00 | |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | GOOD | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 01:32.10 | - | 6 |
| 19L | $126.00 | |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | FIRM | Hiroto Itou | 54kg | 01:38.40 | - | 6 |
| 18.3L | $67.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SOFT | Kousuke Sakurai | 54kg | 01:34.00 | - | 1 |
| 13.55L | $15.00 | |
| 2/9 | 26/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | FIRM | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 01:34.90 | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $9.00 | |
| 5/10 | 04/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | FIRM | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 01:34.20 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 | |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | FIRM | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 00:55.90 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $11.00 and not up to scratch when 7th last start at Himeji. Will be positive in the run early. Struggle to recommend.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 01:36.60 | - | 7 |
| 7.7L | $16.00 | |
| 5/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 01:38.00 | - | 2 |
| 4.75L | $81.00 | |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 01:38.90 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 | |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | GOOD | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 00:51.70 | - | 5 |
| 6.61L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $1.30 and came in 5th last run at Himeji. Happy to forgive that run. Expect support.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 01:36.10 | - | 2 |
| 9.75L | $1.35 | |
| 2/12 | 27/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Taizou Yamamotoya | 56kg | 01:37.20 | - | 11 |
| 0.01L | $1.80 | |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 01:02.90 | - | 5 |
| 3.01L | $2.30 | |
| 5/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | HEAVY | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 01:00.40 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $71.00 and came in 6th last time at the track. Not threatening these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 24/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 01:23.60 | - | 3 |
| 8.85L | $201.00 | |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 56kg | 01:36.60 | - | 1 |
| 16.2L | $126.00 | |
| 9/12 | 27/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Tasuku Nagao | 56kg | 01:37.20 | - | 9 |
| 14.16L | $251.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1500m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 56kg | 01:45.10 | - | 6 |
| 5.05L | $17.00 | |
| 3/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 56kg | 01:38.90 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 | |
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Tasuku Nagao | 55kg | 01:34.90 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $67.00 | |
| 8/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 55kg | 00:51.90 | - | 10 |
| 8.56L | $14.00 | |
| 3/12 | 05/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 01:02.90 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $67.00 | |
| 7/12 | 21/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 01:03.20 | - | 12 |
| 10.06L | $6.00 | |
| 10/12 | 24/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Junichirou Agishi | 55kg | 01:15.20 | - | 11 |
| 14.42L | $201.00 | |
| 7/12 | 02/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SOFT | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 01:02.00 | - | 7 |
| 9.76L | $22.00 | |
| 9/12 | 26/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Toshihiko Inoue | 55kg | 01:03.20 | - | 1 |
| 8.12L | $201.00 | |
| 9/11 | 13/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Toshihiko Inoue | 55kg | 01:09.00 | - | 10 |
| 13.91L | $151.00 | |
| 10/12 | 29/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | SOFT | Toshihiko Inoue | 55kg | 01:15.70 | - | 9 |
| 15.4L | $501.00 | |
| 11/12 | 17/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 01:03.30 | - | 6 |
| 14.2L | $151.00 | |
| 11/11 | 19/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 01:02.00 | - | 1 |
| 24.9L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $81.00 and only fair when 11th last run at this venue. Struggling this campaign with no placings from 17 starts. Expected to settle towards the rear. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 24/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 01:23.60 | - | 6 |
| 20.85L | $201.00 | |
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1500m | GOOD | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 01:43.40 | - | 10 |
| 41.86L | $301.00 | |
| 10/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 01:38.00 | - | 1 |
| 13.8L | $301.00 | |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 800m | FIRM | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 00:52.00 | - | 3 |
| 16.9L | $151.00 | |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 00:52.20 | - | 5 |
| 12.25L | $201.00 | |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 00:51.90 | - | 7 |
| 11.06L | $501.00 | |
| 12/12 | 03/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 01:33.60 | - | 11 |
| 18.65L | $501.00 | |
| 7/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | GOOD | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 00:53.90 | - | 6 |
| 5.86L | $71.00 | |
| 9/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 01:34.90 | - | 3 |
| 16.1L | $51.00 | |
| 11/12 | 17/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 01:33.20 | - | 4 |
| 13.2L | $251.00 | |
| 5/9 | 26/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 01:32.50 | - | 5 |
| 23.6L | $151.00 | |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 01:35.30 | - | 6 |
| 10.6L | $151.00 | |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Enzou Yonetamari | 52kg | 00:51.60 | - | 4 |
| 11.8L | $67.00 | |
| 10/12 | 15/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 01:33.70 | - | 5 |
| 35.9L | $301.00 | |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 01:31.70 | - | 3 |
| 41.75L | $301.00 | |
| 9/11 | 04/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 01:33.60 | - | 12 |
| 22.1L | $201.00 | |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SOFT | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 00:51.80 | - | 4 |
| 22.25L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time here and form has been improving over recent runs. Jockey Tomohiro Yoshimura is a plus. Good prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 01:33.30 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 | |
| 5/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Shingo Ooyama | 56kg | 00:52.20 | - | 2 |
| 7L | $13.00 | |
| 6/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Shingo Ooyama | 55kg | 00:51.50 | - | 5 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $4.00 and came in 4th last start at Himeji but facing an increased distance. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 25/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 800m | HEAVY | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 00:51.40 | - | 12 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 | |
| 6/12 | 04/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 800m | FIRM | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 00:52.10 | - | 11 |
| 3.31L | $61.00 | |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 01:34.50 | - | 6 |
| 16.25L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $9.00 and finished 4th last start at this track. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 01:23.60 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $14.00 | |
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1500m | GOOD | Taizou Yamamotoya | 55kg | 01:43.40 | - | 9 |
| 43.61L | $101.00 | |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 01:38.60 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 | |
| 3/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 01:37.40 | - | 4 |
| 8L | $61.00 | |
| 9/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 01:33.30 | - | 1 |
| 11.55L | $41.00 | |
| 5/12 | 29/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Manato Takahashi | 53kg | 01:34.90 | - | 8 |
| 10.05L | $101.00 | |
| 7/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Manato Takahashi | 53kg | 00:51.90 | - | 9 |
| 6.81L | $71.00 | |
| 9/12 | 11/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | GOOD | Ryou Kosugi | 55kg | 01:09.20 | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 | |
| 9/10 | 29/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Ryou Kosugi | 55kg | 01:16.10 | - | 2 |
| 13.25L | $201.00 | |
| 6/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | GOOD | Ryou Kosugi | 55kg | 01:55.10 | - | 4 |
| 16L | $71.00 | |
| 9/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | GOOD | Ryou Kosugi | 55kg | 01:53.70 | - | 6 |
| 24.5L | $201.00 | |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | FIRM | Ryou Kosugi | 55kg | 01:47.00 | - | 4 |
| 19.5L | $81.00 | |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | GOOD | Ryou Kosugi | 55kg | 01:39.80 | - | 3 |
| 16.61L | $251.00 | |
| 10/11 | 20/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | SOFT | Kousei Akimoto | 55kg | 01:15.80 | - | 1 |
| 20L | $301.00 | |
| 11/12 | 05/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 01:02.80 | - | 10 |
| 12.7L | $201.00 | |
| 9/12 | 17/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Yuuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 01:03.30 | - | 7 |
| 11.7L | $201.00 | |
| 8/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:08.00 | - | 6 |
| 25.6L | $91.00 |