Kanazawa Race 9 - Race 9 - 1500
HAKUSAN HANABI (10) returns from a spell of 11 weeks. Closed off last prep in great form including a dominant win over 1500m at this track at her most recent appearance. Has never missed the frame at this venue, including six wins. Leading contender. PEDUNCLE ARCH (6) last appeared when he finished seventh over 1400m at this track on December 28. Has found the right race. MITEKURE KONO ASHI (7) finished fifth at this track and distance at his last appearance three months ago. Can make his presence felt. SOUL YUNIBANSU (8) closed last campaign with three consecutive minor placings and is back today after a break of 11 weeks. Form here at the trip is sound with two wins and three minor placings from six runs. Can figure in the outcome.

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Nagoya on February 13 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Neung Rutile with 55kg at $17.60. Before that faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Nagoya on January 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Kuromehyo carrying 55kg at $69.50. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 2-3-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $17.60 |
| 6/11 | 30/01/2026 | 52 | C5 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-6 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $69.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/12/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $10.60 |
| 3/8 | 23/11/2025 | 77 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $27.40 |
| 9/12 | 07/09/2025 | 53 | A2 3 | $9,158.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 12-11-9 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $8.60 |
| 8/15 | 16/07/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $28,602.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | M | Shohei Takahashi | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 13-12-8 | 15 |
| 8.6L | $62.80 |

Jockey: Kouhei Katsurayama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track December 27 over 1400m, 18 len behind Noble Genesis carrying 57kg at $331.40. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Urawa February 25 2025 over 1400m, 8 len behind King Bullseyes with 54kg at $5.90. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:28.80 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $331.40 |
| 7/9 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | C1 3U | $7,507.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | R | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 0:55.20 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $373.90 |
| 8/9 | 09/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 4-8-8 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $56.70 |
| 7/8 | 24/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 41.0L | $101.90 |
| 11/12 | 04/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,333.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Good | Hidetoshi Abe | 56kg | 1:00.10 | 12-10-11 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $109.60 |
| 10/12 | 21/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $10,045.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Tokoro Hotaru | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $232.20 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at Himeji on February 17 over 800m, 15 len behind Anya Wakuwaku carrying 51kg at $141.90. Before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on January 28 over 1400m, 42 len behind Meisho Kaikon carrying 55kg at $211.80. Hard to recommend on recent form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:50.50 | 9-11-11 | 11 |
| 16.0L | $141.90 |
| 12/12 | 28/01/2026 | 32 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-12-12 | 1 |
| 42.9L | $211.80 |
| 3/12 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $115.70 |
| 7/10 | 19/12/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:28.70 | 2-4-7 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $48.50 |
| 7/8 | 08/12/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 2-4-7 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $95.40 |
| 6/7 | 25/11/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Shizuo Oki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Nagoya January 4 over 1500m, 13 len behind Rose Felicia carrying 55kg at $17.10. First up last campaign third of 10 at Nagoya December 20 2024 over 1500m, 6 len behind Sept Couleurs with 52kg at $65.60. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 4-5-10 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $17.10 |
| 2/11 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.60 |
| 4/12 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.50 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 20/11/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.90 | 2-1-4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $16.80 |
| 7/12 | 10/11/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:31.50 | 4-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $17.70 |
| 4/12 | 29/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:31.00 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at this track December 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind War Hammer carrying 57kg at $26.20. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at this track December 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mission Rail with 57kg at $71.10. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 77 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 | 28/12/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:28.00 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $26.20 |
| 7/11 | 16/12/2025 | 63 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $71.10 |
| 10/10 | 14/10/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,972.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 5-10-10 | 9 |
| 16.6L | $14.40 |
| 5/12 | 29/09/2025 | 16 | B2 3U | $9,158.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $10.50 |
| 4/11 | 13/09/2025 | 54 | B2 3U | $8,326.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 9-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $86.90 |
| 5/9 | 21/07/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $8,475.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $41.90 |

Jockey: Hirohisa Tachi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track December 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kamicha carrying 57kg at $3.90. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Funabashi September 26 2024 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Sun Caprice with 56kg at $13.10. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 7-5-7 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | B2 3U | $8,624.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:29.50 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2025 | 12 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/11 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:28.20 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $4.70 |
| 2/10 | 11/11/2025 | 17 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | 33 | B2 3U | $7,972.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of three months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at this track December 16 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Miyagi Road with 57kg at $10.60. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at this track March 17 over 1400m, 10 len behind Famous Grace with 56kg at $104. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 89 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 | 16/12/2025 | 8 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $10.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/12/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:38.70 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.30 |
| 9/11 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 4-4-9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $56.40 |
| 3/8 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $29.10 |
| 2/8 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | C1 3U | $7,175.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $73.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/10/2025 | 11 | B2 3U | $7,972.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 5-6-9 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $109.40 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track December 28 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Kamicha carrying 57kg at $24.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track July 8 over 1400m defeating Vehement Blast carrying 57kg at $1.20. Best form gives him a decent chance.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 9-8-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $24.90 |
| 3/10 | 19/12/2025 | 10 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 8-6-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/6 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/11 | 25/11/2025 | 16 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $18.60 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2025 | 28 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/10/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,972.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Kunihisa Hirase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track December 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hakusan Sakuyahime with 55kg at $44.40. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track December 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sunadokei with 55kg at $46.90. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 77 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 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 55kg | 1:28.10 | 2-1-6 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $44.40 |
| 1/6 | 19/12/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 08/12/2025 | 92 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $46.90 |
| 2/9 | 07/09/2025 | 42 | C1 3U | $7,493.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $34.80 |
| 6/8 | 27/07/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,627.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 39.5L | $15.30 |
| 1/9 | 08/07/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $7,267.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Taichi Suzuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation to post a big 6 len win. This track December 27 over 1500m defeating Intarsia carrying 55kg at $1.10. First up last campaign seventh of 16 at Niigata July 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Isla Corazon carrying 51.0kg at $55.70. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | 26 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/7 | 11/11/2025 | 17 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/10/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $7,175.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.01 |
| 2/8 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,281.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:28.10 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 23/09/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $7,139.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |