Kanazawa Race 9 - Race 9 - 2000
SAKURA TOUJOURS (8) was well beaten in better company two back then tackled an easier race last time when a 6 length winner over 1700m at this track. Confidence restored and can continue the winning form. DANTE BAROWS (10) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks and comes here off the back of three straight wins. Comfortable winner last time and expected to be in the finish again. PREFLOP ALL IN (9) is back from a spell of three months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1900m at Kochi. Makes plenty of appeal. BEAR ANGEL (2) has not won for a long while. Last raced on August 11 when beaten 7 lengths into fifth at this track over 1500m after she gave away a big start. Good enough on her day and can run a bold race.

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on July 28 over 1700m, 6 len behind Sakura Toujours with 57kg at $42.90. Before that won by a neck at this track on June 22 over 1400m defeating Imperial Moat carrying 57kg at $1.50. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 28/07/2026 | 36 | A1 3U | $22,138.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | SP | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:51.20 | 8-4-2 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $42.90 |
| 1/9 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/06/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,114.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 25/05/2026 | 24 | A2 3U | $13,093.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 9-2-3 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $10,183.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:39.90 | 8-5-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | B1 3U | $10,539.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1500m, 7 len behind Scandinavia with 55kg at $192.90. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Hakusan Pioneer with 55kg at $130.50. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/08/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $71,029.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $192.90 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | COND | $42,934.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $130.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | COND | $42,934.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 6-5-5 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $27.20 |
| 4/6 | 28/06/2026 | 12 | COND | $35,026.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:52.10 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $27.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/06/2026 | 59 | A1 3U | $21,673.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $33.50 |
| 6/12 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | COND 4U | $69,349.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:29.50 | - | 10 |
| 10.8L | $30.20 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Nagoya April 7 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Meisho Taisetsu carrying 57kg at $28.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 15 at Ohi January 28 over 2600m, 6 len behind Gluhwurm carrying 56kg at $73.50. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 139 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 | 07/04/2026 | 62 | COND 4U | $186,148.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | SP | Akio Mikoshi | 57kg | 2:16.20 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $28.50 |
| 6/12 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | COND 4U | $214,127.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 57kg | 2:17.80 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $15.10 |
| 4/15 | 28/01/2026 | 80 | COND 4U | $393,983.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2600m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 56kg | 2:50.10 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $73.50 |
| 2/11 | 09/11/2025 | 53 | COND 3U | $158,730.00 | Kanazawa | 2600m | R | Akio Mikoshi | 57kg | 2:50.20 | 10-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $121.70 |
| 6/14 | 17/09/2025 | 119 | COND 3U | $515,142.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2400m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 2:35.30 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $271.40 |
| 10/15 | 21/05/2025 | 15 | COND 4U | $577,175.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 2:04.40 | 4-6-10 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $329.20 |

Jockey: Taichi Suzuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on August 10 over 1500m, 6 len behind Fine Topaz with 57kg at $24.10. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on July 28 over 1700m, 13 len behind Sakura Toujours with 57kg at $93.60. Recent form not good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $21,975.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $24.10 |
| 9/11 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $22,138.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | SP | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:51.20 | 10-9-9 | 9 |
| 13.2L | $93.60 |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $33,945.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $85.20 |
| 3/5 | 16/06/2026 | 35 | A1 3U | $21,673.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $39.30 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | A2 3U | $13,093.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.90 |
| 5/8 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $21,822.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 6-8-5 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at Kochi on August 2 over 1600m, 6 len behind Placer Gold with 57kg at $33.10. The start before that 5th of 12 at Kochi on June 20 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Sanono Espo carrying 57kg at $249.80. Prefer in something a bit easier.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/08/2026 | 43 | COND 3U | $47,234.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 8-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $33.10 |
| 5/12 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | COND 4U | $83,187.00 | Kochi | 1800m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $249.80 |
| 9/9 | 24/05/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $30,153.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:43.50 | 9-8-9 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $17.90 |
| 5/12 | 12/04/2026 | 67 | COND 4U | $173,373.00 | Kochi | 1900m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 2:03.30 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $84.40 |
| 11/12 | 04/02/2026 | 35 | COND 4U | $214,127.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 58kg | 2:17.80 | - | 11 |
| 18.2L | $97.70 |
| 7/12 | 31/12/2025 | 11 | COND 3U | $352,803.00 | Kochi | 2400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 2:48.00 | 7-5-7 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on June 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Continuar carrying 57kg at $20.10. The run before that 12th of 14 at Funabashi on May 8 over 2200m, 17 len behind Kitasan Doshin carrying 56kg at $118. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 55 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 | 30/06/2026 | 53 | A1 3U | $22,138.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $20.10 |
| 12/14 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $95,221.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 2:24.90 | 11-10-12 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $118.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/04/2026 | 119 | COND 4U | $124,099.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 57kg | 2:07.30 | 5-11-11 | 12 |
| 18.8L | $171.60 |
| 7/16 | 25/12/2025 | 35 | COND 3U | $123,481.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2600m | R | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 2:47.90 | 16-10-7 | 11 |
| 20.0L | $126.70 |
| 5/10 | 20/11/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $107,143.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Akira Harita | 57kg | 2:18.10 | 6-7-5 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $58.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/10/2025 | 92 | COND 3U | $213,752.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 2:06.50 | 6-5-6 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $21.10 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Kochi on July 25 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Mikawa with 57kg at $14.10. Before that 2nd of 12 at Kochi on July 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Collier D'or with 57kg at $14.80. Should go well in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $14.10 |
| 2/12 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 8-7-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $14.80 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 96 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:43.80 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $14.50 |
| 10/11 | 23/03/2026 | 34 | B2 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $42.60 |
| 5/7 | 17/02/2026 | 23 | B2 3U | $20,022.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:47.10 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2026 | 24 | COND 3U | $34,384.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:46.00 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $30.70 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 15th of 17 in the G1 Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo on June 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sixpence with 58.0kg at $197.40. Second run from a spell scored a big 6 len win at this track on July 28 over 1700m defeating Illuminator carrying 57kg at $1.70. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 27 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 | 28/07/2026 | 51 | A1 3U | $22,138.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | SP | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:51.20 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $1.70 |
| 15/17 | 07/06/2026 | 105 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,040,980.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:32.10 | 10-9-15 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $197.40 |
| 13/16 | 22/02/2026 | 12 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,697,260.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Rachel King | 58kg | 1:35.40 | - | 8 |
| 14.4L | $74.10 |
| 9/16 | 10/02/2026 | 247 | G3 OPEN 4U | $723,950.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:32.20 | - | 9 |
| 2.1L | $32.80 |
| 8/18 | 08/06/2025 | 119 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,752,670.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Damian Lane | 58kg | 1:32.70 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $72.10 |
| 15/16 | 09/02/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $812,610.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Rachel King | 58kg | 1:32.60 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Kochi May 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lyra Bond with 57kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. Kochi April 12 over 1900m defeating Point Forward with 57kg at $4.10. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/05/2026 | 42 | COND | $201,023.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 12/04/2026 | 364 | COND 4U | $173,373.00 | Kochi | 1900m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 2:03.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/12 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | COND 4U | $192,369.00 | Kochi | 1900m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 2:02.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $36,313.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 56kg | 1:44.10 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 4/11 | 16/02/2025 | 28 | COND | $212,257.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:45.40 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $6.90 |
| 11/12 | 19/01/2025 | 73 | COND | $209,467.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 2-9-11 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Futoshi Komaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation post a big 3.5 len win. Sonoda June 4 over 1870m defeating Inversion with 57kg at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Sonoda March 24 over 1700m defeating A Shin Resume with 58kg at $1.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 81 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 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | COND 4U | $189,142.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:02.50 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 44 | A1 4U | $63,481.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | F Komaki | 58kg | 2:03.60 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/03/2026 | 100 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 58kg | 1:53.40 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 11/16 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $451,980.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57.5kg | 1:51.70 | 8-8-11 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $19.30 |
| 2/15 | 16/11/2025 | 120 | LR OPEN 3U | $457,540.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:45.30 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN 3U | $447,250.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57.5kg | 1:43.80 | 7-4-6 | 13 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |