Kanazawa Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
DERMA TOKACHI (4) gets the nod in a race where the main hopes all have some blemish. Her latest second at Kanazawa in 3yo B6 company was sound rather than dominant, beaten four lengths after being near the top of betting, but it was a clear improvement on her Chukyo run and she is lightly raced enough to progress again. WIN BLIZZARD (2) has the strongest market reference, having been sent out odds-on when second to La Luz here in 3yo B1 grade, although the six-length margin says he still has to find a sharper winning edge. MEISHO BONTEN (3) has put together a third and fourth at Kanazawa this campaign and appeals as the steadier place-based danger, while KYOEI CHROME (1) drops from a fifth in 3yo B5 grade and can be competitive for minor money if the 1400m suits better than her Chukyo 2000m failure.
Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into fifth in a 3yo B5 at Kanazawa last start, beaten seven and a half lengths behind Velocista, but the comment that she did not quicken keeps the win case measured. The previous 3yo Maiden at Chukyo over 2000m was plain, finishing 14th and beaten over 14 lengths at long odds. The class drop helps, yet an eight-start maiden still has to show a stronger closing response to be more than a place hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 15/09/2026 | 30 | B5 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $13.40 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after four weeks since finishing second in a 3yo B1 at Kanazawa, beaten six lengths by La Luz after being sent out an odds-on favourite. That defeat came with no real excuse, but it was still a sharp step up on his 12th at Sapporo over 2000m when unwanted in the market. He has placed at both the track and distance, so this is a suitable chance to convert if he produces a cleaner finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 31/08/2026 | 22 | B1 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |
| 12/16 | 09/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 2:01.60 | 14-13-12 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $90.70 |
| 7/16 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Y | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 2:44.20 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $31.40 |
| 10/16 | 28/06/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:39.30 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $24.10 |
| 10/16 | 24/05/2026 | 190 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 2:03.80 | 13-9-10 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $43.00 |
| 10/16 | 15/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 2:01.10 | 8-8-10 | 14 |
| 5.6L | $9.60 |
Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Held fourth in the same 3yo B5 won by Velocista, beaten six and a half lengths at big odds, and that followed a third here in 3yo B1 grade over 900m when he loomed but tired. The finishing strength still needs work, though he is race fit, fourth-up and has already placed from two Kanazawa starts. That profile gives him a realistic minor-money shape rather than a dominant winning look.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B5 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $24.40 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Taichi Suzuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply at Kanazawa last start when second in a 3yo B6, beaten four lengths by Coeur Et Sakurako after being near the top of betting. She only held on fairly late, so there is a genuine query about how strong the performance was, but it was a much better showing than her 13th at Chukyo over 2200m. Lightly raced and placed here with this jockey, she deserves top billing in an open contest.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 30 | B6 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 13/18 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 2:12.70 | 17-16-13 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $280.90 |
| 9/12 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 7-8-9 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $140.40 |
| 15/16 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:44.60 | 15-15-15 | 13 |
| 25.4L | $273.20 |
Jockey: Kunihisa Hirase
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed early speed before fading to fifth in a 3yo B8 here last start, beaten over 10 lengths by Dinky at long odds. His previous seventh behind Charity Chalice was weaker again, beaten over 13 lengths after never getting involved. With no placing from 22 starts overall and none from 15 runs at this track and distance, he needs a sizeable turnaround to threaten.
Last Starts 12 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 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B8 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 2-3-5 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $153.30 |
| 7/9 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | B8 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $488.80 |
| 7/9 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:40.00 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $263.50 |
| 7/9 | 04/08/2026 | 28 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $278.50 |
| 9/10 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B5 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $123.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | B7 3 | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 3-6-4 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $443.70 |
Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished tenth in the Velocista race at Kanazawa last start, beaten over 18 lengths after giving away a big start and never getting into the contest. The run prior was better when fifth behind Charity Chalice, beaten five lengths, but even that came at long odds in 3yo B8 grade. Unplaced in ten career starts, he has to rediscover that more competitive effort before being taken seriously.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B5 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:38.40 | 8-11-10 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $34.20 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Toi Asano
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was in touch early but dropped out to finish seventh behind Velocista last start, beaten over 13 lengths at long odds. That followed a run where she was never competitive and was beaten out of sight behind Moon Shade, so there is little recent momentum to support her. The light weight is a positive, but she must show far more under pressure to play a meaningful role.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B5 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Noboru Asano | 52kg | 1:38.40 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $236.50 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here third-up after finishing second last in a 3yo B5 at Kanazawa, beaten over 18 lengths by Velocista at big odds. The prior Chukyo Dirt run was also poor, as she found nothing and dropped out sharply when well beaten in a 3yo Maiden. The class drop gives her some hope of improvement, but current form leaves her needing plenty to fall her way.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 15/09/2026 | 38 | B5 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 3-8-11 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $50.50 |
| 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: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted last start when second in a 3yo B8 at Kanazawa, beaten five lengths by Dinky after starting an outside chance in the betting. That was a clear improvement on her sixth behind La Luz, where she was beaten over 20 lengths and also finished behind Win Blizzard here. She has placed at the distance, but the class and matchup evidence suggest a placing is more likely than a win.
Last Starts 12 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 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B8 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $10.70 |
| 6/7 | 31/08/2026 | 27 | B1 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $75.50 |
| 8/9 | 04/08/2026 | 28 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:41.10 | 4-5-8 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $25.90 |
| 8/9 | 07/07/2026 | 44 | B7 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 1-2-8 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $15.80 |
| 12/16 | 24/05/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:25.40 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $221.70 |
| 9/16 | 28/03/2026 | 77 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:11.50 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $413.30 |