Kanazawa Race 12 - Race 12 - 1400
EL AURENS (3) brings the cleanest recent form, having been run down late by Seraphinite in 3yo+ A2 company after a seven-length Kanazawa win over Romance Gray. The two-month gap is the small reservation, but his record here gives him the right platform. SUNADOKEI (8) is the main danger back from 1700m after failing to threaten behind Syn Schiene, with her nose win over Zeloso two starts ago and strong Kanazawa 1400m record keeping her firmly in the race. SAKURA SALUTE (6) was sound rather than sharp when third behind Kenroku Charmant and maps to be involved early. HAKUSAN HANABI (1) has excellent track-and-trip credentials but must rebound from a midfield finish, while UMETARO (4) is the seasoned danger with seven wins at this course and distance.

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 55kgs
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Worked home without threatening when sixth in a 3yo+ A2 here last start, beaten five and a half lengths by Francorchamps after settling too far back. She had been second to One Card Fellow the run prior, but only battled on there. Her Kanazawa 1400m record is strong and the class drop helps, yet she needs to put herself into the race earlier to be a genuine threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $12.30 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 42 | B1 3U | $10,255.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.20 |
| 7/11 | 07/07/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $10,331.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 25/05/2026 | 36 | B1 3U | $7,997.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 19/04/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $8,276.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Noboru Asano | 52kg | 1:40.70 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh in a 3yo+ A2 at Kanazawa last start, beaten five and a half lengths by Francorchamps after sitting close enough but failing to quicken. His previous sixth behind Super Chando was also at big odds and beaten six and a half lengths. The class drop and track win offer some background, but recent form leaves him with a clear task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 31/08/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Shizuo Oki | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 3-3-7 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $108.50 |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $92.20 |
| 7/11 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 4-5-7 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $34.10 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $37.40 |
| 4/9 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $8.10 |
| 4/6 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $22.80 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after two months off the back of a strong second in 3yo+ A2 grade at Kanazawa, where he was backed into very short odds-on territory and was only run down late by Seraphinite. That followed a dominant seven-length win over Romance Gray. His track record is excellent, though the 1400m record is not as convincing, so he profiles as a major hope rather than an absolute certainty.
Last Starts 57 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 | 19/07/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 07/07/2026 | 23 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/11 | 14/06/2026 | 43 | B2 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 8/16 | 02/05/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:25.00 | 4-3-8 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $103.70 |
| 15/16 | 01/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Shibata | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 15 |
| 18.6L | $172.60 |
| 11/16 | 28/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | N Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:12.00 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Has been holding his form well in stronger 3yo+ A2 races, finishing fourth to Francorchamps last start after being swamped late and third behind Imperial Moat two back when closing off strongly. The veteran owns seven wins and five places from 22 starts at this track and distance, and his record with Yuma Shibata is sound. From a handy map, he appeals as a serious winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.10 |
| 3/10 | 17/08/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/07/2026 | 27 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 1-5-10 | 3 |
| 41.2L | $38.30 |
| 11/11 | 23/06/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 2-6-11 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $29.30 |
| 1/10 | 26/05/2026 | 25 | B1 3U | $7,997.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $28.80 |
| 4/11 | 01/05/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $10,183.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:39.90 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Fought on well when second to Kenroku Charmant here last start, beaten two lengths at generous odds after holding a narrow lead until late. The run prior was plainer, finishing fifth behind Thalj in a small field when unable to quicken. He has placed twice from seven starts at this track and distance without winning, so another honest effort looks more likely than a breakthrough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/09/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $10,255.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $16.70 |
| 5/6 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:39.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $26.90 |
| 9/10 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $52.20 |
| 5/9 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 9-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $48.30 |
| 5/8 | 25/05/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $7,997.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $23.50 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept finding enough for third behind Kenroku Charmant here last start, beaten just over two lengths after being well found in betting. The concern is that she only battled on, and her previous sixth in 3yo+ A2 grade behind Imperial Moat was safely held. She should be prominent in running, and her jockey-horse record is useful, but the winning case needs a cleaner finishing response.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,255.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.90 |
| 6/10 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $6.30 |
| 9/12 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $11,720.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-9 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $19.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $13.30 |
| 5/11 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 5-2-5 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth to Kenroku Charmant here last start, beaten five and a half lengths after being among the outsiders. His earlier eighth behind Imperial Moat in 3yo+ A2 company was a bigger concern, beaten over 10 lengths after never looking likely. The class drop and Shoma Kato booking help a little, but he is unplaced in six starts at this track and distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,255.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $10.50 |
| 8/10 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-10-8 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $23.30 |
| 3/12 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $10.80 |
| 8/11 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $62.70 |
| 6/9 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $47.10 |
| 3/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,114.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Satoshi Yonekura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back from 1700m after finishing fifth to Syn Schiene in 3yo+ A2 grade, beaten just under six lengths after giving herself too much to do but not folding. The shorter trip is important, as she won here two starts ago by a nose from Zeloso and has two wins and six places from eleven Kanazawa 1400m starts. With strong recent-season form, she is a key winning player if she settles close enough.
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 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 5-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $6.60 |
| 1/10 | 18/08/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 7-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.20 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 7/10 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $8.80 |
| 2/9 | 08/06/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 7-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a serious factor when eighth to Francorchamps in 3yo+ A2 company last start, beaten six lengths after settling well back and closing only mildly. Her previous Kanazawa win over Immortal Soul showed she can finish hard when the race is run to suit, and six wins at this track and distance command respect. From a rearward pattern, she needs the leaders to bring her into it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/08/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 10-10-8 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $58.50 |
| 1/12 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 10-9-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $17.50 |
| 8/11 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,331.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 11-10-8 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $18.20 |
| 5/11 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,331.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 11-9-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $60.40 |
| 4/11 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $22.10 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |