Kanazawa Race 4 - Race 4 - 1500
MEISHO BONTEN (8) is the first reference point after lifting sharply to run third in a 3yo B1 here over 900m, with the extra 1500m the main new question after he tracked the lead and tired late. HARU KAORU (1) brings stronger central form than most, beaten just over three lengths in a 3yo Maiden at Niigata, and the class drop offsets the rise in trip. TAWAWA (3) is harder to trust off two heavy defeats, but also drops from 3yo Maiden grade and could improve second-up if the longer run gives her time to build. NAC REGINA (6) maps handier than the other key hopes and was third here last start, though she was beaten nine lengths as a well-regarded runner. VELOCISTA (11) has the off-pace profile to be running on if the race opens up, but must rebound from a plain Niigata Dirt return.
Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing tenth in a 3yo Maiden over 1200m at Niigata, beaten just over three lengths behind Gem Silica after being in touch but unable to threaten. She had been sixth at Fukushima, beaten just over six lengths behind Gold Parade, so the form is plain rather than poor. The class drop is important, though 1500m remains the question. She has one of the stronger profiles if she runs it out.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:08.80 | 9-8-10 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $16.50 |
| 6/15 | 05/07/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $19.20 |
| 8/15 | 10/05/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:12.80 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $51.40 |
| 12/15 | 21/02/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:26.50 | - | 16 |
| 13.0L | $43.40 |
| 5/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:39.70 | - | 14 |
| 9.5L | $38.40 |
Jockey: Toi Asano
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was tailed off at Kanazawa last start in a 3yo B7 behind Moon Shade after being unwanted in the market and failing to come into the race. Her second here two weeks earlier reads better, but she was still beaten nine lengths by Daiyu Advance after holding a narrow lead. The light weight and rider familiarity help only so much; she needs a substantial turnaround to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Noboru Asano | 52kg | 1:39.20 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 40.5L | $109.10 |
| 2/9 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Noboru Asano | 52kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $161.10 |
| 9/9 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B8 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 1-3-9 | 3 |
| 55.5L | $255.60 |
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B9 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:41.30 | 1-3-6 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $88.70 |
| 7/9 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B7 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $82.70 |
| 6/6 | 22/06/2026 | 37 | B8 3 | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after being well beaten by 27 lengths in a 3yo Maiden at Chukyo Dirt, where she was close enough before finding nothing and dropping out sharply. The previous Kyoto run was also well held, beaten over 10 lengths behind Kishar at long odds. A class drop and second-up improvement offer some hope, but she must show far more before being treated as a reliable winning chance.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 08/08/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 8-11-15 | 16 |
| 27.2L | $150.50 |
| 15/18 | 16/05/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 5-6-15 | 11 |
| 10.2L | $50.70 |
| 11/18 | 01/02/2026 | 111 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:07.80 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $13.80 |
| 6/16 | 13/10/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:20.90 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $32.30 |
| 5/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:10.20 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $44.90 |
Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off from an impossible position when sixth in a 3yo B6 at Kanazawa last start, but the margin was still beaten over 14 lengths behind Kokorozasuno. She had placed here before that in a 3yo B7, beaten nine lengths after settling rearward, and owns only one placing from 17 starts overall. The class drop is noted, but her long maiden record keeps the ceiling low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $93.60 |
| 3/9 | 18/08/2026 | 29 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $98.10 |
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B7 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:41.40 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $77.20 |
| 5/11 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B6 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:42.60 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $33.50 |
| 7/9 | 22/06/2026 | 26 | B7 3 | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $34.40 |
| 7/9 | 27/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,186.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:15.50 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $94.90 |
Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for fifth in a 3yo B8 at Kanazawa last start, beaten five lengths by Charity Chalice after being sent out at long odds. That was a cleaner effort than his previous fifth in a 3yo B7, when he led but was beaten over 13 lengths behind Win Love Song. The class drop and weight relief bring him into calculations, though he still has to turn consistent midfield runs into a sharper finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | B8 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $38.20 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:40.00 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $58.70 |
| 4/9 | 04/08/2026 | 22 | B8 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-7-4 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $108.50 |
| 8/12 | 13/07/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 4-9-8 | 12 |
| 43.1L | $38.80 |
| 16/16 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:18.30 | 9-11-16 | 6 |
| 30.2L | $336.10 |
| 15/16 | 24/05/2026 | 161 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:10.60 | 13-14-15 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $287.30 |
Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled handy and ran third in a 3yo B9 at Kanazawa last start, beaten nine lengths by Embruxar after starting near the top of betting. That followed a well-held 12th over 1800m at Niigata Dirt, so the local placing is clearly the better reference. She can race closer than many of these, but being easily accounted for as a fancied runner means she profiles more as a place hope than a dominant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/08/2026 | 37 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.40 |
| 12/15 | 25/07/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:57.00 | 5-3-12 | 10 |
| 24.5L | $47.60 |
| 11/15 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 4-5-11 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $19.90 |
Jockey: Taichi Suzuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing 14th in a 3yo Maiden over 2000m at Chukyo, beaten over 14 lengths behind Dako when unwanted in the market and never involved. Her earlier fourth at Kasamatsu was better on face value, even if the margin was still over 13 lengths behind Madame Camarade. The class drop is the chief positive, but the shorter 1500m asks her to sharpen up quickly.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 16/08/2026 | 39 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:57.70 | 8-8-14 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $481.10 |
| 4/12 | 08/07/2026 | 53 | COND 3 | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $15.20 |
| 14/16 | 16/05/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 5-4-14 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $183.20 |
| 8/16 | 29/03/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 12 |
| 7.7L | $186.70 |
| 14/17 | 08/02/2026 | 78 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:08.90 | - | 6 |
| 11.9L | $182.30 |
| 0/18 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:08.60 | - | 18 |
| 99.0L | $547.50 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply third-up when third in a 3yo B1 over 900m at Kanazawa, beaten nine lengths by Trusted after tracking the lead and looking ready to pounce before tiring late. Two back he was last at Kokura Dirt and beaten over 12 lengths, so the local switch clearly helped. The class drop, rider reunion and race fitness are positives, but the rise to 1500m is the hurdle he must clear.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/08/2026 | 44 | B1 3 | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 0:55.20 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $6.10 |
| 14/14 | 18/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 0:58.30 | 8-10-14 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $455.90 |
| 12/15 | 16/05/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:13.00 | 9-8-12 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $359.30 |
| 14/16 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 15 |
| 17.2L | $312.90 |
| 13/14 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:26.00 | - | 5 |
| 14.9L | $192.00 |
| 17/18 | 25/01/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 1:08.00 | - | 6 |
| 14.7L | $109.50 |
Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last in a 3yo B7 at Kanazawa last start, beaten over 18 lengths by Win Love Song after starting near the top of betting and failing to close off. The start prior was better when third in a 3yo B9 behind Kyoei Art, though she only battled home and was still beaten seven lengths. She has placed once from two attempts at the distance, but needs to restore market trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/08/2026 | 29 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 3-5-8 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/07/2026 | 30 | B9 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:41.30 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |
| 12/16 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 13-14-12 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $474.80 |
| 9/16 | 24/05/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:19.00 | 15-16-9 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $498.50 |
| 12/16 | 04/04/2026 | 59 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:12.00 | - | 7 |
| 14.0L | $432.40 |
| 7/12 | 04/02/2026 | 114 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 54kg | 1:32.30 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $136.30 |
Jockey: Daichi Hattori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth in a 3yo B8 at Kanazawa last start, beaten seven lengths behind Charity Chalice after a moderate final effort, and that followed another sixth here when beaten over 16 lengths behind Win Love Song. He remains unplaced in all eleven starts overall and is also unplaced in seven runs at the distance. The class drop is not enough to offset that exposed record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | B8 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $190.60 |
| 6/9 | 18/08/2026 | 18 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:40.00 | 5-7-6 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $177.70 |
| 7/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 1-3-7 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $594.50 |
| 11/12 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:51.90 | 11-10-11 | 12 |
| 13.5L | $171.80 |
| 10/12 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 9-9-10 | 4 |
| 40.2L | $207.80 |
Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a second-last finish in a 3yo Maiden over 1200m at Niigata Dirt, beaten over 15 lengths by Miesta after coming under pressure late. His previous Tokyo Dirt sixth over 1300m was more encouraging, as he picked up nicely despite being beaten just over eight lengths behind Feel My Plan. He is still winless from four starts, but the class drop gives him a minor-money path if he finishes off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 23/08/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:12.40 | 4-6-14 | 8 |
| 15.2L | $31.40 |
| 6/16 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:18.30 | 10-8-6 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $48.40 |
| 5/15 | 16/05/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:13.00 | 12-12-5 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $118.40 |
| 7/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:27.70 | - | 12 |
| 8.6L | $33.20 |
Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran fourth in a 3yo B9 at Kanazawa last start, beaten over 10 lengths by Embruxar after being sent out at generous odds. She was 13th at Fukushima Dirt before that, beaten over 15 lengths behind Original Apogee after being miles back and failing to improve. Third-up fitness and the class drop are positives on paper, but her three-start career has yet to produce a placing.
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 | 31/08/2026 | 58 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $15.70 |
| 13/15 | 04/07/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:47.20 | 14-14-13 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $197.50 |
| 15/16 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:33.70 | - | 3 |
| 19.1L | $238.90 |