Kanazawa Race 9 - Race 9 - 1500
ELAINE ASTI (8) has scored at her last four starts, most recently by 5 lengths over 2100m at Nagoya as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with four wins from five starts. Big chance once again. MARUKA RAPID (1) raced on the speed from the outset when resuming last start and finished third, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 1400m at Kasamatsu. Goes up a rung or two but she is good enough to make a big impact. COPANO EMILIA (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1870m at Sonoda, beaten 11 lengths into fifth. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. KISLING (11) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 2 lengths at Kasamatsu over 1400m. Must be included.

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Kasamatsu on April 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Kisling with 54kg at $2.60. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track November 16 over 1400m defeating Kisling with 55kg at $3.10. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/04/2026 | 85 | A1 3U | $36,135.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 54kg | 1:27.90 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 7/9 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | A1 3U | $34,384.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 9/12 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | COND 3U | $58,310.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:27.00 | 1-6-9 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/12 | 16/11/2025 | 31 | COND | $55,556.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:26.90 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 9/12 | 16/10/2025 | 74 | COND 3U | $152,466.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 6-6-9 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $15.90 |
| 12/16 | 03/08/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $368,070.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:24.10 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $85.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Sonoda on April 1 over 1870m, 11 len behind Memoria Cafe with 55kg at $104.60. The start before that 6th of 10 at Nagoya on February 13 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Ernani carrying 56kg at $4.40. Low draw and expected to go well.
Last Starts 46 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 | 01/04/2026 | 47 | COND 4U | $492,746.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 2:03.60 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $104.60 |
| 6/10 | 13/02/2026 | 44 | A1 3U | $47,275.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 2:18.50 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 31/12/2025 | 34 | COND 3U | $158,761.00 | Kasamatsu | 2500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 53kg | 2:47.80 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/11/2025 | 34 | COND 3U | $225,000.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 53kg | 1:26.20 | 10-12-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.10 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $125,561.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:06.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.10 |
| 5/10 | 02/10/2025 | 106 | COND 3 | $515,142.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 4-2-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $60.30 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start faded in the straight 5th of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind June No Look with 55kg at $10.80. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on April 21 over 1700m, 18 len behind Tablao carrying 55kg at $30.90. Needs to do more. Others better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 29/04/2026 | 8 | A2 3U | $13,551.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.80 |
| 7/7 | 21/04/2026 | 27 | A1 3U | $22,584.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $30.90 |
| 7/13 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Yoichi Ando | 54kg | 1:43.00 | 1-2-7 | 13 |
| 9.3L | $115.80 |
| 10/11 | 11/03/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 54kg | 1:27.80 | 10-10-10 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $93.70 |
| 6/13 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | C1C2 3U | $33,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Yoichi Ando | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 1-1-6 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $77.70 |
| 9/14 | 29/01/2026 | 17 | C1C2 3U | $34,384.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1650m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 1-1-9 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $59.40 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on May 3 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Sunadokei carrying 55kg at $2.30. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1500m, 30 len behind Sin Limites carrying 55kg at $15.40. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/05/2026 | 23 | B2 3U | $7,274.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,528.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $15.40 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 90 | B2 3U | $7,435.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:41.00 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $5.20 |
| 10/12 | 28/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $54,880.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $272.60 |
| 8/8 | 08/12/2025 | 22 | A1 3U | $17,248.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:28.10 | 3-7-8 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $61.30 |
| 8/12 | 16/11/2025 | 63 | COND | $55,556.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:26.90 | 6-6-8 | 12 |
| 16.8L | $41.70 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at this track on May 3 over 2000m, 9 len behind Sin Limites carrying 56kg at $29.20. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on April 12 over 1700m, 7 len behind Hakusan Tsukimitei carrying 55kg at $75.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | COND | $49,374.00 | Kanazawa | 2000m | R | Kenshin Uozumi | 56kg | 2:14.70 | 9-6-4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $29.20 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2026 | 27 | COND | $36,500.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 10-8-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $75.50 |
| 6/10 | 16/03/2026 | 78 | A1 3U | $29,740.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 9-7-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $21.10 |
| 4/12 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $54,880.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 12-9-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $81.40 |
| 3/10 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $156,801.00 | Kanazawa | 2000m | SP | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 2:07.70 | 10-7-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $146.80 |
| 6/12 | 16/11/2025 | 20 | COND | $55,556.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:26.90 | 11-10-6 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $57.80 |

Jockey: Satoshi Yonekura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run settled well back; won by 0.8 len at this track April 29 over 1400m defeating Imperial Moat with 55kg at $4.70. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, nose behind Famous Dandy carrying 55kg at $4.70. Racing well and can win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/04/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $13,551.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 10-8-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,551.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2026 | 10 | A2 3U | $13,551.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-6-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $29.10 |
| 5/11 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,383.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 9-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $7.30 |
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Takami Riku | 54kg | 1:28.60 | 7-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $11.90 |
| 7/14 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Sho Yoshii | 54kg | 1:44.50 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Kasamatsu on May 1 over 1580m, 5.5 len behind Milan Milan with 55kg at $3.40. The race before that won by 3 len at Kasamatsu April 3 over 1400m defeating Galway Girl carrying 55kg at $1.80. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 16 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 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $12,696.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | M | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:43.10 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,140.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $15,411.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.30 |
| 10/10 | 19/02/2026 | 28 | COND | $75,083.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:43.10 | 4-4-10 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $174.40 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | A3 3U | $13,754.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:45.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/12/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $31,752.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 56kg | 1:27.20 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
On a four run winning streak. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 5 len at Nagoya April 7 over 2100m defeating Switchblade carrying 55kg at $1.60. Before that favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Nagoya March 12 over 1400m defeating Heritage Song carrying 55kg at $1.10. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $40,332.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 2:17.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $35,238.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 10/02/2026 | 26 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:50.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 168 | BC 3U | $32,474.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 2:12.10 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 18/07/2025 | 44 | COND 3 | $39,619.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:48.20 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Takayuki Morishima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Kasamatsu on April 17 over 1900m, 42 len behind Hifumi Bandam with 56kg at $24.50. The run before that won by 4 len at Kasamatsu March 20 over 1600m defeating Kurotchi carrying 55kg at $2.90. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $18,067.00 | Kasamatsu | 1900m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 56kg | 2:05.90 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 42.8L | $24.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $12,978.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Morishima | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/10 | 06/03/2026 | 65 | A2 3U | $15,411.00 | Kasamatsu | 1800m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 54kg | 1:59.30 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $37.10 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | A3 3U | $14,112.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 55kg | 1:44.60 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.30 |
| 5/10 | 17/12/2025 | 33 | A4 3U | $12,348.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Takayuki Morishima | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | 78 | A3 3U | $14,286.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:44.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tablao carrying 55kg at $68.40. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 20 len behind Flap Cygnus with 55kg at $101.40. Tested from a wide gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $21,822.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $68.40 |
| 8/8 | 21/04/2026 | 24 | COND 3U | $51,100.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $101.40 |
| 6/6 | 28/03/2026 | 123 | COND 3U | $31,723.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 37.1L | $64.30 |
| 9/9 | 25/11/2025 | 37 | A1 3U | $31,746.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 53kg | 1:27.30 | 2-6-9 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $26.20 |
| 5/9 | 19/10/2025 | 26 | COND 3 | $79,721.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Taiga Kurihara | 56kg | 1:27.60 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/12 | 23/09/2025 | 16 | COND 3 | $19,981.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Most recently won by 2 len at Kasamatsu April 3 over 1400m defeating Kotoshiro with 55kg at $8.70. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Kasamatsu on March 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Ultimate Saga carrying 55kg at $3.60. No reason she cannot salute again.
Last Starts 44 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 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $36,135.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.70 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $15,411.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $15,851.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 29 | A1 3U | $33,370.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $29.80 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | A1 3U | $34,384.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $60.90 |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2025 | 31 | A2 3U | $16,758.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:27.30 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |