Kanazawa Race 7 - Race 7 - 1500
TOMOJA CHIC (3) is the top selection despite plain recent steeplechase form, with the key appeal being the sharp class drop, weight relief from his latest runs and a return to a much shorter 1500m assignment. SYN SCHIENE (6) brings the cleanest current form, having led and won here over 1700m as favourite after being beaten a head the run before, and she is the obvious danger if she controls the race. IMPERIAL MOAT (2) has a solid recent Kanazawa profile, winning two back and then finishing third behind SYN SCHIENE, while his perfect distance record keeps him in the discussion. PURNABHADRA (5) can roll forward with SYN SCHIENE, which should ensure an honest enough tempo, but he must rebound from a last-start collapse. REVE DE ANGE (1) maps midfield from barrier one and has distance form, making her a place-leaning chance.
Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing sixth in a 3yo+ ALLOW at Chukyo Dirt, beaten five lengths behind Mill Minerva at long odds. She had the job ahead but kept going, which was sound without being a winning threat. The Nagoya second before that, beaten three lengths by Tomoja Zan, reads better, and one win and one place from two starts at this distance keeps her in the minor-money mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 15/08/2026 | 73 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $182.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/06/2026 | 52 | COND 3U | $38,704.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 9/10 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:51.80 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $160.50 |
| 10/15 | 29/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:33.70 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $321.40 |
| 15/18 | 14/02/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:08.10 | 16-17-15 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $159.30 |
| 12/16 | 07/12/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:24.60 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $125.50 |
Jockey: Toi Asano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third behind Syn Schiene at Kanazawa two weeks ago, beaten just under three lengths in 3yo+ A2 company. The run prior was stronger, scoring here by a neck over Teikoku at generous odds. He is back to a distance where he is unbeaten from three starts, but that recent head-to-head leaves him with ground to make up on the main danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:52.20 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.60 |
| 1/10 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $12.10 |
| 6/10 | 04/08/2026 | 30 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 3-5-6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $108.10 |
| 8/9 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 6/8 | 08/06/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 6-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $52.00 |
Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing last in a 3yo+ Steeplechase at Fukushima, beaten a long way behind Millennium Heroine at long odds. He was also tailed off in a 4yo+ Steeplechase at Niigata, so the recent form is hard to dress up. The counter is a notable class drop and weight relief from 60.0kg to 57.0kg. The sharp back in trip is the query, but this is a much more suitable assignment.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | STPLE 3U | $237,570.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 2:56.60 | 2-9-10 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $27.30 |
| 8/13 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 3290m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:35.50 | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 46.8L | $42.60 |
| 10/11 | 02/05/2026 | 97 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:12.50 | 9-8-10 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/12 | 25/01/2026 | 56 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 59kg | 3:10.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $61.30 |
| 13/16 | 30/11/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 3-6-13 | 9 |
| 12.7L | $225.70 |
| 2/9 | 05/11/2025 | 87 | COND 3U | $35,714.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 2:04.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $16.60 |
Jockey: Kyousuke Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell following a tenth in a 4yo+ ALLOW at Hanshin Dirt, beaten nine and a half lengths after settling well back and making no impression. He had been 11th at Chukyo Dirt before that, again at big odds and beaten seven and a half lengths. The class drop and return to a winning distance help, but recent evidence says he needs a sizeable turnaround.
Last Starts 163 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:11.70 | - | 9 |
| 9.7L | $349.40 |
| 11/16 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:12.30 | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $141.40 |
| 11/15 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:12.30 | - | 10 |
| 5.7L | $245.60 |
| 12/15 | 25/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:12.80 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $466.30 |
| 16/16 | 14/12/2025 | 127 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:25.10 | - | 1 |
| 17.7L | $167.60 |
| 9/14 | 09/08/2025 | 11 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 6 |
| 8.9L | $265.90 |
Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after leading and folding out to last in a 3yo+ ALLOW at Chukyo Dirt, beaten over 12 lengths behind Lead Principal. His Kawasaki fifth beforehand was more competitive, beaten just under three lengths after leading. He can race on pace again, but the rise from 1200m to 1500m is a genuine question if he does not settle better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 09/08/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:12.20 | 1-1-16 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $25.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/07/2026 | 59 | COND 3U | $64,401.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:45.20 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $15.80 |
| 16/16 | 09/05/2026 | 161 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:11.50 | 12-15-16 | 11 |
| 16.7L | $73.60 |
| 12/12 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $305,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | 1:37.40 | - | 10 |
| 47.8L | $88.00 |
| 1/14 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:20.30 | - | 16 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and found plenty to win a 3yo+ A2 at Kanazawa over 1700m two weeks ago, beating Minnade Gambaru by just under a length as favourite. She had been beaten only a head by Kazu Laureato here the start before, so the form line is very solid. With three wins and five places from eight starts at this track and distance, she should press forward and take plenty of running down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 18/08/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $4.70 |
| 5/10 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,331.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,114.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing second last in a 3yo+ ALLOW at Kokura Dirt, beaten over 15 lengths by Bad Ragaz and unwanted in the market. He settled rearward and weakened, leaving no obvious excuse. His previous fifth at Kokura Dirt was fairer, but he was still beaten seven lengths. Class relief helps only if he produces a sharper finish.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 18/07/2026 | 139 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:44.50 | 5-14-13 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $139.60 |
| 5/16 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $7.70 |
| 3/13 | 15/02/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 9-11-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $10.40 |
| 6/15 | 22/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 13-10-6 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $58.00 |
| 13/15 | 18/10/2025 | 125 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 3-8-13 | 9 |
| 24.1L | $39.10 |
| 8/16 | 15/06/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:51.40 | 1-4-8 | 16 |
| 10.8L | $49.70 |
Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing 14th in a 3yo+ ALLOW at Chukyo Dirt, beaten over 20 lengths by Pod Ripple at big odds. The start prior was also weak, finishing second last at Niigata Dirt and beaten over 13 lengths behind Falcon Minoru. He has one win from 20 starts overall, and the class drop is not enough to offset that recent form.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 26/07/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:24.50 | 4-5-14 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $223.30 |
| 8/9 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:53.70 | 3-4-8 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $23.50 |
| 6/13 | 02/05/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 58kg | 1:24.40 | 4-1-6 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $31.50 |
| 2/11 | 19/03/2026 | 222 | COND 4U | $32,444.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $24.40 |
| 7/14 | 09/08/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:24.70 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $370.90 |
| 10/14 | 17/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Soft | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:23.50 | - | 4 |
| 8.7L | $125.00 |