Kanazawa Race 9 - Race 9 - 1500
KIMIGA ICHIBAN II (2) gets the nod in a race where recent Kanazawa form looks the key. His latest fifth in 3yo B2 grade was below his narrow second to Dreamers the start before, but he has already shown enough at this track and trip to be given another chance. SKY PRELUDE (4) is the main danger, coming off a well-held second to Moon Shade yet still bringing the right stable and rider profile for this field. SHADOW CRY (1) will be ridden from back in the field and needs the race to open up after grinding into second behind Embruxar. HELIODOR (5) has place claims on the previous third behind Phantom Grace, though the latest tailed-off run is a genuine concern. DAZZLING GAME (8) is consistent and closes off, but the wide draw and 1500m record temper the win case.
Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
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Worked into second at Kanazawa last start in a 3yo B9, but was still beaten eight lengths by Embruxar after having plenty to do and only grinding into the placings. The start prior at Kokura was much weaker, finishing second last in a 3yo Maiden and beaten over 17 lengths at big odds. From her backmarker pattern she needs the race to unfold kindly, so this looks more a rough minor-money scenario than a winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/08/2026 | 50 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $2.90 |
| 12/13 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 11-12-12 | 10 |
| 17.3L | $155.70 |
| 14/16 | 27/06/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1700m | SP | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:44.50 | 11-12-14 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $36.60 |
| 7/16 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 8-10-7 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $55.20 |
| 12/16 | 15/03/2026 | 91 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 6-8-12 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $24.10 |
| 6/11 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:46.40 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Satoshi Yonekura
Weight: 57kgs
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Had every chance to finish closer when fifth in a 3yo B2 at Kanazawa last start, beaten five and a half lengths by Onino Utage. His previous effort is the stronger reference, pipped a neck by Dreamers over the same grade after starting an outside chance in the betting. With a win already on the Kanazawa 1500m CV, he has the right profile to bounce back in a winnable race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 2-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2026 | 29 | B2 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $14.80 |
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | 12 | B3 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:41.50 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $56.40 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3 | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 0:56.50 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $9.10 |
| 7/11 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | B1 3 | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:40.30 | 4-3-7 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $22.80 |
| 3/10 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | B6 3 | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished seventh in a 3yo B6 here last start, beaten over 15 lengths after being unwanted in the market, and the even finish offered no obvious excuse. She had been second to Win Love Song the run prior, but was beaten six lengths and never seriously threatened the winner. The class relief and rider change are positives, yet she still needs a much sharper closing effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 1-4-7 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $23.10 |
| 2/9 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 04/08/2026 | 58 | B8 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $1.90 |
| 15/15 | 07/06/2026 | 147 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:47.00 | 13-10-15 | 13 |
| 10.5L | $16.10 |
| 18/18 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:49.20 | - | 18 |
| 30.1L | $20.10 |
| 6/18 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:35.50 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
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Improved sharply at Kanazawa last start when second in a 3yo B7, although he was finished well held behind Moon Shade after racing close enough and failing to trouble the winner. His Hakodate run prior was poor at big odds, beaten over 11 lengths in a 3yo Maiden, so the local run carries most weight. Back with a leading rider and already placed here at the trip, he remains a key winning chance despite the margin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/08/2026 | 43 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $2.70 |
| 13/16 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Y | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:10.70 | 12-12-13 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $158.90 |
| 15/16 | 04/07/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:08.40 | 8-10-15 | 13 |
| 8.1L | $103.80 |
| 9/16 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:10.20 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.50 |
| 5/16 | 19/04/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:08.40 | - | 7 |
| 2.9L | $9.60 |
| 7/10 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:27.60 | - | 10 |
| 12.5L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
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Was tailed off behind Moon Shade at Kanazawa last start in the same 3yo B7 where Sky Prelude finished ahead, and there was little excuse after settling handy. The better guide is her previous third to Phantom Grace in a 3yo B8, beaten three lengths after staying on honestly. That gives her a place line, but she has not yet shown the finishing strength to be rated above the main pair.
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 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 1-3-5 | 9 |
| 33.5L | $6.30 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B8 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 04/08/2026 | 30 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:41.10 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 12/16 | 05/07/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 14-14-12 | 8 |
| 5.7L | $364.40 |
| 18/18 | 24/05/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 3-3-18 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $497.60 |
| 12/16 | 08/03/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:12.20 | - | 6 |
| 15.8L | $144.80 |
Jockey: Chihiro Kaneko
Weight: 57kgs
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Ran fourth in a 3yo B8 at Kanazawa last start, beaten just under five lengths by Charity Chalice, but the key issue was that he did not quicken when the race demanded it. Two back he got into third at big odds after being beaten ten lengths by Daiyu Advance. He has placed here, yet remains unproven at the distance and needs more acceleration to trouble stronger chances.
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 | 13 | B8 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $11.50 |
| 3/9 | 18/08/2026 | 38 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $32.70 |
| 16/16 | 11/07/2026 | 209 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 16-16-16 | 16 |
| 13.1L | $393.60 |
| 15/15 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 56kg | 1:13.20 | - | 2 |
| 20.2L | $144.80 |
Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
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Held third behind Charity Chalice here last start, beaten just over three lengths after being run down late, which was a better effort than his previous fourth when beaten over 10 lengths by Daiyu Advance. The market has had some respect for him, and he has placed at this distance, but he still has to turn a minor placing profile into something more decisive.
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 | 13 | B8 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $8.80 |
| 4/9 | 18/08/2026 | 44 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $5.20 |
| 16/16 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:48.40 | 14-16-16 | 13 |
| 42.7L | $276.90 |
Jockey: Hirohisa Tachi
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after a strong-finishing third at Kanazawa in a 3yo B4, beaten a length and a half by Kyoei Art at long odds. She had also placed the start prior, closing from a difficult position to run third behind Hanthawaddy. The maiden record remains the knock, and she is unplaced in three track-and-distance attempts, but her consistency keeps her in the place mix.
Last Starts 42 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 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $78.10 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B5 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $18.10 |
| 5/12 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | B3 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 8-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $14.30 |
| 3/10 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | B3 3 | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $107.30 |
| 3/10 | 08/06/2026 | 13 | B5 3 | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $118.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | B4 3 | $6,242.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $131.30 |