Kanazawa Race 11 - Race 11 - 1400
TEIKOKU (5) appeals as the horse with the clearest winning profile after being beaten a neck by Imperial Moat at Kanazawa last start. The six-week gap and a genuine 1400m query temper the confidence slightly, but the form is solid and the 54kg impost helps. FRANCORCHAMPS (3) is the obvious danger, having resumed with a two-length Kanazawa win over Candleberry and bringing an excellent track-and-distance record into this. GOLD BRAVO (4) is holding form well, coming off consecutive thirds and only missing by just over half a length last time, though she was also behind FRANCORCHAMPS recently. ORA VERITAS (8) resumes from a three-month break after back-to-back Kanazawa wins and has the right track-and-trip credentials, but the layoff makes him a touch harder to price as a winning force.

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a very plain return in 3yo+ A1 company at Kanazawa, where he was near the top of betting but finished a distant last behind Never Let You Go. His previous start was a 3yo+ COND win at Kochi, leading and beating Danon Glister by a length over 1600m, so there is ability in the record. He can race handy, but he must produce a far sharper effort here.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/09/2026 | 441 | A1 3U | $29,299.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 2-5-8 | 2 |
| 38.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $31,105.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:44.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2025 | 15 | A3 3U | $31,105.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 24/05/2025 | 41 | AB 3U | $31,482.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 3-3-8 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $30,779.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:42.20 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 4/11 | 23/03/2025 | 76 | COND 3U | $28,979.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:30.90 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a three-month break after two heavy defeats in 3yo+ A1 company at Kanazawa, most recently second last and beaten over 18 lengths behind Sakura Toujours as one of the outsiders. He was also last behind Continuar the run prior after being unwanted in the market. A proven track-and-trip profile and strong record with Akihiro Yoshida help, but recent form keeps him to a rough minor chance.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 28/07/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $22,138.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | SP | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:51.20 | 2-7-10 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $148.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/06/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $22,138.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 2-5-9 | 9 |
| 20.0L | $21.80 |
| 8/11 | 14/06/2026 | 20 | COND | $84,063.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $43.80 |
| 1/12 | 25/05/2026 | 26 | A2 3U | $13,093.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $15.80 |
| 7/10 | 29/04/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $13,551.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 1-3-7 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | 24 | A2 3U | $13,551.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
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Returned in excellent order at Kanazawa, finishing powerfully to beat Candleberry by two lengths after starting among the outsiders. That followed a sound third behind Balmy Weather here, beaten just over three lengths after working home evenly. Four wins and four places from eight starts at this track and distance is a major asset, and that latest win makes him a strong threat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31/08/2026 | 113 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $10.80 |
| 3/10 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | A2 3U | $13,093.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/11 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $10,183.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:39.90 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | A2 3U | $13,551.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | A2 3U | $13,551.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.90 |
| 1/9 | 12/03/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $8,174.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:40.80 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 55kgs
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Has put two solid placings together, most recently third at Kanazawa when beaten just over half a length by Acute Girl after travelling close enough and lengthening into the finish. She was also third to Francorchamps here the start prior, beaten just over two lengths at long odds. The jockey-horse record is strong, but the lack of a win this season makes her look more a reliable place contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $11,725.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 5-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $21.10 |
| 5/10 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.60 |
| 4/8 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $10.10 |
| 3/11 | 19/07/2026 | 27 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $25.60 |
| 5/9 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Toi Asano
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after going within a neck of Imperial Moat at Kanazawa, where he was pipped right on the post. His previous fifth behind Seraphinite was also respectable enough, beaten just over three lengths after only working home fairly from a big price. He drops to 54kg and has placed four times from nine at this track and distance, so the set-up gives him a strong winning chance despite the trip query.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/08/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |
| 5/11 | 19/07/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 7-5-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $18.40 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $9.30 |
| 7/11 | 23/06/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 3-5-7 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $6.60 |
| 4/12 | 25/05/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,093.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,183.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:39.50 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
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Worked home fairly without ever threatening when second last to Francorchamps at Kanazawa, beaten six and a half lengths. The run before was a seventh behind Super Chando, beaten seven lengths after lacking a change of gears despite being near the top of betting. His 23 career wins command respect, but an unplaced track-and-distance record leaves him needing a clear form reversal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 31/08/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $14.70 |
| 7/8 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/11 | 19/07/2026 | 42 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/06/2026 | 98 | A3 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:27.10 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $25.40 |
| 3/7 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 5-6-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.10 |
| 4/7 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:44.80 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes back from 1700m after finishing sixth at Kanazawa, beaten over 11 lengths by Syn Schiene at big odds when unable to close the race off. The start prior was better, finishing fifth to Kazu Laureato and beaten two and a half lengths from another long price. She has won here and owns two distance wins, but recent efforts say she must improve sharply to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 4-8-6 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $41.80 |
| 5/10 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $21.50 |
| 6/11 | 28/07/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $22,138.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | SP | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $139.40 |
| 7/8 | 12/07/2026 | 19 | COND | $42,934.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $167.80 |
| 8/11 | 23/06/2026 | 23 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $45.30 |
| 7/7 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $21,673.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $149.50 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a three-month break after ending last campaign with consecutive Kanazawa wins, the latest by a length over Never Let You Go in an open market. He had earlier won a 3yo+ B1 by three lengths from Syn Schiene, showing a decisive turn of foot. Three wins and two places from six starts at this track and distance is compelling, but the fresh run makes him a place-first prospect.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,114.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.50 |
| 9/10 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,107.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $9.20 |
| 5/12 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | B1 3U | $7,997.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:39.60 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 05/05/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $7,997.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $5.90 |