Sonoda Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
HOKUZAN SIEG (3) resumes after a 72-day break and brings strong credentials, having won his last two starts over this trip. BELLAGIO KAMUY (7) is in top form with back-to-back wins, including a last-start victory at this distance. ALOHA MAU LOA (8) has been ultra-consistent, finishing runner-up in her last four runs, all at 1400m. OTOKONO ROMAN (5) also rates well, coming off a close second and a win two starts back. These four shape as the main contenders in a competitive 1400m event.

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled 4th and finished 4th of 8 at Sonoda over 1400m on 24 Mar, beaten 7.25L by El Gran Golazo at $8. Previous run was 8th of 12 at Himeji over the same trip. Draws barrier 1 for Takanori Nagai and trainer Tetsuharu Kuribayashi. Can improve from the inside gate.
Last Starts 30 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 | 24/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 01:33.20 | - | 4 |
| 7.25L | $8.00 | |
| 8/12 | 10/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 01:35.20 | - | 2 |
| 4.62L | $9.00 | |
| 9/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SOFT | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 02:04.70 | - | 5 |
| 17.25L | $301.00 | |
| 4/9 | 03/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 01:35.00 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $22.00 | |
| 8/11 | 03/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 01:32.50 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $126.00 | |
| 7/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | FIRM | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 01:54.80 | - | 3 |
| 17.25L | $251.00 | |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 01:32.60 | - | 9 |
| 6.05L | $51.00 | |
| 1/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 01:34.70 | - | 2 |
| 0.01L | $21.00 | |
| 5/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 01:32.50 | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Settles in barrier 2 for Wataru Hirose and Norio Tanaka. Last start finished 6th of 8 at Sonoda over 1400m on 26 Mar, beaten 13.55L at $4.50. Placed two runs back at Himeji over this trip, finishing 2nd by 0.3L behind El Gran Golazo at $4.33. Has placed twice from six runs at Sonoda over 1400m. Each-way claims if she finds her best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Wataru Hirose | 54kg | 01:33.20 | - | 8 |
| 13.55L | $4.50 | |
| 7/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SOFT | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 02:06.70 | - | 1 |
| 27.05L | $9.00 | |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 01:36.60 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 | |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:31.50 | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $9.00 | |
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Serei Sasaki | 52kg | 01:33.40 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 | |
| 3/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 01:32.50 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 | |
| 11/12 | 04/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Teppei Kotani | 52kg | 00:51.10 | - | 5 |
| 8.9L | $51.00 | |
| 5/12 | 05/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | FIRM | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 01:22.30 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 | |
| 5/11 | 24/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Kaisei Shinjou | 53kg | 00:51.00 | - | 10 |
| 8.75L | $17.00 | |
| 4/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 01:34.70 | - | 9 |
| 5.51L | $22.00 | |
| 7/12 | 17/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Toyokazu Tano | 54kg | 00:51.30 | - | 9 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 | |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Serei Sasaki | 52kg | 00:50.10 | - | 4 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 | |
| 2/12 | 08/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | GOOD | Enzou Yonetamari | 51kg | 00:50.50 | - | 12 |
| 6L | $29.00 | |
| 10/12 | 17/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | HEAVY | Enzou Yonetamari | 51kg | 01:33.00 | - | 11 |
| 20.61L | $51.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SOFT | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 00:51.80 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off back-to-back wins at Himeji over 1400m, most recently scoring by 4L on 10 Feb with Tomohiro Yoshimura aboard at $4.40. Also won two starts ago by 2.5L at the same track and trip as a $1.28 favourite. Has shown best form away from Sonoda and is proven at this distance. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 01:36.40 | - | 1 |
| 4L | $4.40 | |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 01:38.90 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.28 | |
| 7/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 55kg | 01:34.20 | - | 2 |
| 3.11L | $41.00 | |
| 5/11 | 18/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 55kg | 01:35.40 | - | 9 |
| 5.25L | $41.00 | |
| 5/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Tasuku Nagao | 55kg | 00:51.40 | - | 4 |
| 10.25L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Serei Sasaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th of 8 at Sonoda over 1870m on 8 Apr, beaten 13.5L with 55kg at $81. Drops back to 1400m and gets a 2kg weight relief. Won three starts ago at Himeji over 1500m, defeating Honkito Kaite Maji. Can improve with the distance drop.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | FIRM | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 02:05.60 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 | |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Tatsuya Takemura | 55kg | 01:33.20 | - | 6 |
| 8L | $21.00 | |
| 1/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1500m | GOOD | Hibiki Ishidou | 56kg | 01:43.40 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $29.00 | |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Hibiki Ishidou | 55kg | 01:36.80 | - | 2 |
| 7.75L | $61.00 | |
| 15/16 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 01:55.50 | 16-15-15-15-15 | 1 |
| 44.81L | $251.00 | |
| 9/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 01:25.40 | 12-13-9 | 3 |
| 22.05L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a close 2nd of 9 at Sonoda over 1230m on 31 Mar, beaten 0.3L by Oro Vento at $1.24. Won his previous start at Himeji over 1400m by 4L, defeating Go Go Power at $1.03. Has a perfect record at this distance from one attempt. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Komaki Futoshi | 56kg | 01:21.90 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.24 | |
| 1/12 | 12/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Komaki Futoshi | 56kg | 01:35.90 | - | 9 |
| 4L | $1.03 | |
| 8/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 01:46.90 | 9-9-8-7-8 | 11 |
| 17.55L | $3.50 | |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 01:47.40 | 2-3-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.35L | $11.00 | |
| 5/11 | 20/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1000m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 00:58.40 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $1.80 | |
| 2/5 | 06/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1000m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:01.50 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 8th of 9 at Sonoda over 1870m on 25 Mar, beaten 29.8L with 57kg at $34. Placed at Himeji two runs ago over 1400m, finishing 3rd and beaten 1.55L at $3.60. Drops back in trip and carries 56kg from barrier 6. Has place claims if recapturing best form.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SOFT | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 02:06.20 | - | 9 |
| 29.8L | $34.00 | |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SOFT | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 02:06.70 | - | 5 |
| 20L | $10.00 | |
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 01:36.60 | - | 9 |
| 1.55L | $3.60 | |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1500m | FIRM | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 01:42.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $81.00 | |
| 9/12 | 08/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 01:33.30 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 | |
| 2/12 | 29/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 01:33.40 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $71.00 | |
| 9/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 01:32.50 | - | 8 |
| 11.06L | $23.00 | |
| 7/12 | 03/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 01:33.60 | - | 6 |
| 11.55L | $7.00 | |
| 2/12 | 18/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 01:35.20 | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $61.00 | |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 01:34.90 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 | |
| 9/12 | 17/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 01:33.20 | - | 8 |
| 12.6L | $126.00 | |
| 3/9 | 26/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 01:32.50 | - | 3 |
| 23L | $71.00 | |
| 7/10 | 12/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 01:35.30 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 | |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 00:51.00 | - | 6 |
| 15.6L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Takemura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a win at Sonoda over 1400m on 31 Mar, defeating Grand Mais by 0.75L at $9 from barrier 11. Also scored at Himeji two starts back over this trip at big odds. Has now won 2 of his last 3 and boasts a solid 1400m record. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 31/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Komaki Futoshi | 56kg | 01:33.30 | - | 11 |
| 0.75L | $9.00 | |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 01:36.10 | - | 10 |
| - | $91.00 | |
| 11/12 | 27/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 01:37.20 | - | 4 |
| 22.66L | $101.00 | |
| 4/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Tatsuya Takemura | 56kg | 01:37.40 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 | |
| 12/12 | 29/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Takashi Nakata | 55kg | 01:34.90 | - | 5 |
| 20.87L | $7.00 | |
| 11/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 01:34.20 | - | 7 |
| 26.36L | $6.50 | |
| 9/12 | 09/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Yuuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 01:02.60 | - | 2 |
| 13.36L | $14.00 | |
| 3/12 | 23/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Yuuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 01:03.40 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 | |
| 2/11 | 09/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Yuuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 01:03.10 | - | 5 |
| 1L | $126.00 | |
| 12/12 | 26/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Yuuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 01:03.20 | - | 5 |
| 21.12L | $14.00 | |
| 9/11 | 05/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | SOFT | Yuuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 01:07.40 | - | 7 |
| 25.4L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished runner-up in her last four starts, including a 2nd at Sonoda over 1400m on 9 Apr, beaten 0.75L by Sky No Haru at $13. Consistent at this distance and track, with two seconds from two attempts at Sonoda 1400m. Toyokazu Tano takes the ride from barrier 8. Genuine place claims again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 09/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 01:31.00 | - | 12 |
| 0.75L | $13.00 | |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | HEAVY | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 01:34.10 | - | 4 |
| 7L | $5.00 | |
| 2/12 | 28/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 01:35.30 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.57 | |
| 2/12 | 08/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 55kg | 01:33.30 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 | |
| 6/14 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 01:13.20 | 11-13-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $151.00 | |
| 13/14 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 01:24.70 | 12-12-13 | 12 |
| 15.3L | $201.00 | |
| 6/12 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 01:25.40 | 12-11-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $201.00 | |
| 10/13 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 01:24.00 | 9-9-10 | 1 |
| 24.75L | $151.00 | |
| 12/16 | 17/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 01:26.10 | 7-8-12 | 16 |
| 18.86L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Shuuhei Kotani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled back and finished 4th of 9 at Sonoda over 1230m on 31 Mar, beaten 6.3L at $14 behind Oro Vento. Two runs ago was 6th at Himeji over 1400m, then placed 3rd at the same track and trip prior. Has been around the mark without breaking through, and steps up to 1400m again from barrier 9. Each-way claims with a repeat of his better efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Shuuhei Kotani | 56kg | 01:21.90 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 | |
| 6/12 | 10/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 01:35.20 | - | 4 |
| 3.86L | $7.00 | |
| 3/12 | 25/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | HEAVY | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 01:34.10 | - | 12 |
| 8.25L | $3.10 | |
| 2/9 | 03/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 01:35.00 | - | 3 |
| 3L | $2.62 | |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 01:31.50 | - | 2 |
| 3.35L | $31.00 | |
| 4/12 | 04/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 00:51.10 | - | 6 |
| 6.25L | $6.00 | |
| 4/12 | 13/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | GOOD | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 00:51.30 | - | 11 |
| 8.5L | $2.40 | |
| 9/9 | 09/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | FIRM | Ryou Nobata | 55kg | 01:14.10 | - | 4 |
| 10.81L | $5.50 | |
| 7/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 01:12.70 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.65L | $16.00 | |
| 3/11 | 20/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1000m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 00:58.40 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 12L | $8.50 | |
| 3/5 | 06/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1000m | STANDARD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:01.50 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $16.00 |