Sonoda Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
SMILE HERAKLES (8) brings the most consistent recent form, placing 3rd at Sonoda over 1400m last start and finishing 2nd at the same trip two runs back. PAJARO AZUL (6) was runner-up at Sonoda over 1400m last time, beaten 20L, and also ran 4th at the distance prior. SANNEN HANAGUMI (4) resumes after a 199-day break but was 2nd at Sonoda over 1400m on debut. GRAPHOS (7) comes off a 3rd at Sonoda over 1230m and has placed at this track. These four look the leading hopes based on recent placings and proven track form.
Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished well back in recent runs, including 9th of 12 at Sonoda over 1400m last start, beaten 39.27L at $101. Previous two starts also saw unplaced efforts at big odds. Draws barrier 1 for the first time. Needs to lift on recent form but can improve from the inside gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Shingo Ooyama | 56kg | 01:32.50 | - | 12 |
| 39.27L | $101.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 01:33.10 | - | 9 |
| 19.25L | $151.00 | |
| 12/12 | 18/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 01:32.00 | - | 3 |
| 25.57L | $301.00 | |
| 10/12 | 25/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 800m | HEAVY | Shingo Ooyama | 56kg | 00:51.40 | - | 10 |
| 18.1L | $151.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1500m | FIRM | Shingo Ooyama | 56kg | 01:45.10 | - | 3 |
| 6.55L | $41.00 | |
| 11/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 01:33.30 | - | 2 |
| 11.86L | $81.00 | |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 00:52.20 | - | 10 |
| 10L | $201.00 | |
| 11/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Shingo Ooyama | 55kg | 00:51.90 | - | 11 |
| 17.06L | $251.00 | |
| 5/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | GOOD | Shingo Ooyama | 55kg | 00:52.00 | - | 3 |
| 19.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd at Sonoda three starts back over 1230m, beaten 5L by Montsaint Veronica at $41. Last two runs have been midfield, most recently 6th of 12 at Sonoda over 820m, beaten 12.01L at $34. Steps up 580m in trip and draws well in barrier 2. Can improve with the rise in distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Souta Hijikata | 55kg | 00:49.80 | - | 7 |
| 12.01L | $34.00 | |
| 6/11 | 07/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Souta Hijikata | 55kg | 01:22.80 | - | 1 |
| 6.05L | $20.00 | |
| 2/11 | 24/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Souta Hijikata | 55kg | 01:23.60 | - | 5 |
| 5L | $41.00 | |
| 7/12 | 27/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Souta Hijikata | 55kg | 01:37.20 | - | 8 |
| 11.36L | $301.00 | |
| 8/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Souta Hijikata | 55kg | 01:38.00 | - | 7 |
| 8.05L | $151.00 | |
| 6/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Souta Hijikata | 55kg | 01:38.90 | - | 1 |
| 14.81L | $6.50 | |
| 5/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Hibiki Ishidou | 55kg | 01:33.50 | - | 5 |
| 14.25L | $13.00 | |
| 3/10 | 25/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | HEAVY | Souta Hijikata | 53kg | 01:21.60 | - | 7 |
| 8.75L | $15.00 | |
| 7/12 | 04/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Souta Hijikata | 53kg | 00:51.60 | - | 11 |
| 9.06L | $51.00 | |
| 12/12 | 05/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | GOOD | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 01:09.00 | - | 10 |
| 16.83L | $151.00 | |
| 6/10 | 21/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 01:03.20 | - | 6 |
| 6.1L | $151.00 | |
| 5/12 | 07/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 01:03.10 | - | 9 |
| 9L | $126.00 | |
| 8/12 | 23/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | GOOD | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:09.20 | - | 4 |
| 12.31L | $81.00 | |
| 6/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:02.00 | - | 2 |
| 13.76L | $151.00 | |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:03.50 | - | 4 |
| 8.26L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Sasada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has struggled in recent runs, finishing 8th of 12 last start at Sonoda over 1400m on 23 Apr, beaten 13.5L by Toshikun at $151. Also finished 8th at Sonoda two starts back over 820m. Yet to place from 12 starts and remains winless at this track and trip. Needs to lift to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 23/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 01:31.70 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $151.00 | |
| 8/12 | 02/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SOFT | Tomohiro Sasada | 56kg | 00:51.00 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $126.00 | |
| 7/12 | 19/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SOFT | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 00:51.60 | - | 6 |
| 6.56L | $301.00 | |
| 10/12 | 27/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Hibiki Ishidou | 56kg | 01:37.20 | - | 5 |
| 20.16L | $301.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | GOOD | Taizou Yamamotoya | 56kg | 01:36.60 | - | 10 |
| 20.15L | $126.00 | |
| 6/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Taizou Yamamotoya | 56kg | 01:37.40 | - | 6 |
| 10.81L | $18.00 | |
| 7/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Taizou Yamamotoya | 56kg | 01:33.30 | - | 8 |
| 9.05L | $151.00 | |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 00:52.20 | - | 1 |
| 15.75L | $201.00 | |
| 10/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 00:51.90 | - | 4 |
| 13.56L | $301.00 | |
| 12/12 | 25/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SOFT | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 01:22.20 | - | 8 |
| 36.81L | $151.00 | |
| 8/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | GOOD | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 00:53.90 | - | 3 |
| 7.11L | $11.00 | |
| 4/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | GOOD | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 00:52.00 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 199 days. Last start 2nd of 5 at Sonoda over 1400m on 17 Oct, beaten 1.5L by Peace Lucky with 54kg at $3.80. Steps up 1kg and draws barrier 4. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 54kg | 01:34.40 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th of 12 at Kawasaki over 1400m on 5 Feb, beaten 6.3L with 54kg at $61 behind Dere Handsome. Has placed once from three runs at this distance. Winless after eight starts but has shown some minor placings. Can improve with a softer run from barrier 5.
Last Starts 90 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 | 05/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | FIRM | Takafumi Hattori | 54kg | 01:33.40 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 | |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | GOOD | Takafumi Hattori | 53kg | 00:55.80 | - | 7 |
| 5L | $301.00 | |
| 6/8 | 15/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SOFT | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 01:40.50 | - | 4 |
| 8.6L | $18.00 | |
| 7/10 | 19/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | FIRM | Mikaeru Mishieru | 52kg | 00:55.10 | - | 3 |
| 8.55L | $21.00 | |
| 5/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SOFT | Ryou Nobata | 54kg | 01:34.00 | - | 7 |
| 8L | $7.00 | |
| 6/7 | 29/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | FIRM | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 01:38.30 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 | |
| 3/11 | 08/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | GOOD | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 01:34.10 | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $5.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | FIRM | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 00:55.20 | - | 9 |
| 4L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 12 at Sonoda over 1400m on 16 Apr, beaten 20L by Allan with 56kg at $15. Previous run finished 4th over the same trip on 18 Mar. Has placed in one of two starts at this track and distance. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 01:32.50 | - | 2 |
| 20L | $15.00 | |
| 4/12 | 18/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | FIRM | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 01:32.00 | - | 2 |
| 12.01L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Kazuyuki Watase
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at Sonoda over 1230m on 7 Apr, beaten 7.5L with 56kg at $20 behind Kakuhen. Ran 4th at Himeji two back over 800m on heavy ground. Steps up in trip and returns to 1400m, where he finished 5th here three starts ago. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | GOOD | Kazuyuki Watase | 56kg | 01:22.70 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $20.00 | |
| 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: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in three of six starts, including a last start 3rd of 12 at Sonoda over 1400m on 23 Apr, beaten 5.75L at $41 behind Toshikun. Runner-up over this trip two back at Sonoda, finishing 4L from Radiant Eye at $9. Has been consistent at this distance and track. Can feature with another honest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 23/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SOFT | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 01:31.70 | - | 6 |
| 5.75L | $41.00 | |
| 2/10 | 01/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | GOOD | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 01:33.50 | - | 6 |
| 4L | $9.00 | |
| 4/10 | 10/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1400m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 01:36.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.85L | $6.00 | |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Himeji | 1500m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 01:45.10 | - | 5 |
| 1.05L | $3.50 | |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | FIRM | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 01:22.70 | - | 8 |
| 5.55L | $11.00 | |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | GOOD | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 00:51.70 | - | 1 |
| 6.61L | $15.00 |