Kanazawa Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
ORANGE CAKE (5) returns from a spell of 12 weeks. Closed off last prep in great form including a dominant win over 1400m at this track at her most recent appearance. Has a formidable combination with Taiga Kurihara who has been aboard for her last two wins. Best form puts her right in this. ISABELLA SUNRISE (3) was safely held on the JRA circuit two back then appreciated the easier company last time when third over 1500m at this track. Finds a suitable assignment and is among the leading chances. FINE BLUE (6) was in contention on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. GUSTAV (2) finished fifth over 1500m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.

Jockey: Taichi Suzuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 30 len behind Dre Dre with 55kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 21 over 1200m, 16 len behind Nemes with 53.0kg at $741.90. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 81 | B3 3 | $6,381.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $4.20 |
| 12/16 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:12.90 | - | 11 |
| 16.9L | $741.90 |
| 12/13 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:09.90 | 8-9-12 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $64.60 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 6 len behind Garibata with 57kg at $1.80. Before that ran last of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 35 len behind Cymophane carrying 54.0kg at $258.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 11 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 | 12/03/2026 | 53 | B1 3 | $6,687.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:43.80 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $1.80 |
| 13/13 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:55.70 | 4-12-13 | 3 |
| 35.6L | $258.90 |
| 12/16 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:54.60 | 10-11-12 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $43.60 |
| 5/15 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:56.30 | 8-6-5 | 12 |
| 14.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 7 over 1700m, 19 len behind Mitilini with 53.0kg at $39.60. Second-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Garibata with 55kg at $3.40. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 11 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 | 12/03/2026 | 33 | B1 3 | $6,687.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:43.80 | 3-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $3.40 |
| 15/16 | 07/02/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:48.30 | 3-15-15 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $39.60 |
| 5/10 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:53.60 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $135.00 |
| 8/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:51.90 | 3-8-8 | 14 |
| 19.8L | $49.30 |

Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 19 len behind Garibata with 55kg at $134.70. Previously second-up second last of 11 at this track on October 28 over 1400m, 24 len behind M T Sieg carrying 55kg at $65.60. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 11 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 | 12/03/2026 | 74 | B1 3 | $6,687.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:43.80 | 6-8-9 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $134.70 |
| 10/12 | 28/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $14,112.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 10-11-10 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $57.30 |
| 4/5 | 16/12/2025 | 9 | COND 2 | $21,952.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $33.30 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $9,408.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $11.10 |
| 8/9 | 09/11/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $39,683.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $50.90 |
| 10/11 | 28/10/2025 | 29 | COND | $169,407.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 10-9-10 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $65.60 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since winning won by 3 len this track December 28 over 1400m defeating Queen's State carrying 55kg at $1.70. At her first start favourite; won by 2.5 len this track October 28 over 1400m defeating Das Orchester carrying 55kg at $1.30. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 85 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 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $14,112.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,408.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,524.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $11.80 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $39,683.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 3-5-9 | 5 |
| 23.0L | $11.70 |
| 1/10 | 28/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $9,567.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Allonsy Mande with 55kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Kokura on July 19 over 1800m, 18 len behind Dee Rerise with 55.0kg at $59.70. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 74 | B2 3 | $6,381.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/12 | 28/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $9,408.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $18.60 |
| 3/8 | 16/12/2025 | 31 | COND 2 | $9,408.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $5.40 |
| 9/11 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 8-11-9 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $365.70 |
| 12/14 | 08/11/2025 | 55 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:48.30 | 13-14-12 | 10 |
| 20.4L | $453.70 |
| 12/13 | 14/09/2025 | 57 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:24.00 | - | 11 |
| 27.3L | $255.60 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 28 len behind Passion Beat carrying 55kg at $103.80. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1200m, 22 len behind Quiet Eye carrying 55.0kg at $419. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/03/2026 | 73 | A2 3 | $8,922.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $103.80 |
| 12/12 | 28/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $14,112.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:29.10 | 12-12-12 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $139.50 |
| 10/10 | 16/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $9,408.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 62.0L | $162.40 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $9,524.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 2-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $57.30 |
| 8/8 | 28/10/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $9,567.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 4-7-8 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $16.90 |
| 4/7 | 12/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,567.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $8.30 |