Kanazawa Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
SEVEN MAKE HAPPY (9) gets top billing after turning a 3yo+ B2 over this course and distance into a neck win from Lily Bright three weeks ago, and his past 12 months read well enough to say that was no fluke. HIGHEST POINT (5) is the most reliable danger, with two thirds this campaign, a strong Kanazawa record and enough respect in the market last start to keep him firmly in the argument. DONRYU STAR (3) brings consecutive placings and looks the next safest option, though being beaten five lengths when second last start says he still has to find a little more to win. CHALDEA (1) is the value type for exotics after improving to fifth behind Toa Kafu, with his distance record offering some support despite mixed recent form.

Jockey: Taichi Suzuki
Weight: 57kgs
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Improved on a plain prior run when fifth at Kanazawa last start, beaten just under four lengths by Toa Kafu after settling rearward and starting among the outsiders. The start before, he was last behind Sunadokei and beaten over 10 lengths, so the rebound was important. Two wins and one place from seven starts at this distance keep him in the place mix, but he needs to produce that latest level again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 26 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $57.30 |
| 10/10 | 18/08/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 5-10-10 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $8.70 |
| 11/14 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Chida | 56kg | 1:28.10 | 14-13-11 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $136.10 |
| 11/12 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $41,860.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | SP | Hiroshi Chida | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 7-9-11 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $162.30 |
| 12/14 | 12/06/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $26,795.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Hiroshi Chida | 56kg | 1:28.10 | 12-14-12 | 13 |
| 8.7L | $193.30 |
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $26,979.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Hiroshi Chida | 56kg | 1:27.40 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $59.80 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not finished it off at his past two Kanazawa runs, most recently sixth behind Toa Kafu when beaten just over five lengths at long odds. His previous seventh behind Passion Beat was weaker again, with the market giving him little support. He has placed once from ten attempts at this track and distance, so the set-up is not hopeless, but the recent finishing effort must improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.10 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $79.10 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $28.70 |
| 6/11 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,331.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $18.80 |
| 6/11 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,331.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $139.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/06/2026 | 8 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:41.20 | 7-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Put two solid placings together at Kanazawa, latest running second to Immortal Soul when beaten five lengths at long odds after having his chance. The prior third behind Layover was sound, beaten just over three lengths after being run down late. A past win with Kenshin Uozumi adds a useful rider angle, and his consistency gives him a genuine top-three profile here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $33.40 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $7.10 |
| 6/10 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:38.70 | 1-4-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $30.40 |
| 5/9 | 20/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $33.20 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $15.30 |
| 3/9 | 22/06/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:41.20 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Has been well beaten at consecutive Kanazawa starts, finishing seventh behind Toa Kafu last time after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. That followed a last behind Passion Beat, where she was beaten out of sight and unwanted in the market. A class drop is some help, but unplaced from four at this track and distance leaves her with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $146.50 |
| 8/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 38.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,255.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $41.10 |
| 2/9 | 03/08/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 5-1-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $87.70 |
| 10/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $156.80 |
| 8/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Noboru Asano | 52kg | 1:32.60 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $167.50 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Maintained his consistent profile with a third behind Passion Beat at Kanazawa four weeks ago, beaten four and a half lengths after lacking the dash to trouble the winner. He was stronger two back when a well-supported favourite and beaten just over half a length by Sunadokei. With two wins and four places from six starts here, the veteran has the right credentials to take serious beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 3-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/08/2026 | 85 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 4-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 25/05/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $7,997.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,997.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 3-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/04/2026 | 11 | B2 3U | $7,528.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:41.00 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $7,528.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 30.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has gone backwards in his past two Kanazawa runs, latest finishing ninth behind Immortal Soul and beaten over 12 lengths after tracking the speed without quickening. The previous fourth behind Maria Diosa was only fair, beaten six and a half lengths when unwanted in the market. His career record is respectable, but current form says he needs a clear lift to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 7-5-9 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $43.80 |
| 4/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $23.60 |
| 8/10 | 18/08/2026 | 42 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 5-5-8 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $45.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $10.70 |
| 3/10 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $23.20 |
| 7/7 | 08/06/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:38.70 | 4-4-7 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted slightly when fourth behind Immortal Soul at Kanazawa last start, but she was still beaten just over eight lengths and started at long odds. The run prior, she was sixth behind Maria Diosa after settling handy and failing to quicken despite being near the top of betting. Her two wins and five places from 16 at this track and distance give her some each-way interest, not a strong winning push.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 1-2-4 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $55.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 3-3-6 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $18.60 |
| 5/12 | 03/08/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:41.20 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has slipped from a closer sixth behind Sunadokei to a plain seventh behind Immortal Soul, beaten nine and a half lengths after being in touch without threatening. His Kanazawa 1400m record is much stronger, with four wins and five places from 20 starts, but the latest run offered no clear excuse. He is capable on his day, though recent evidence makes him hard to push strongly.
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 | 13/09/2026 | 26 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $28.90 |
| 6/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $20.30 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $6.10 |
| 1/9 | 30/06/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $7,224.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $20.70 |

Jockey: Satoshi Yonekura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned to winning form at Kanazawa three weeks ago, taking a 3yo+ B2 over this course and distance by a neck from Lily Bright at long odds. That followed a fourth behind Amethyst Lord, where he again picked up nicely late, so the improvement was well flagged. One win and six places from 16 at the track and trip and a strong recent-season record make him a deserved leading player.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/09/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 7-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $22.90 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $32.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:40.00 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $8.20 |
| 3/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,926.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 4-4-3 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $6.20 |