Kanazawa Race 9 - Race 9 - 1500
AQUILONE (2) sets the standard despite a beaten-favourite fifth in a 3yo+ A2 here last time, where he still picked up in the straight after being heavily backed at very short odds. His prior win over Kenroku Charmant was strong, and his Kanazawa record with Akihiro Yoshida back aboard keeps him firmly on top. TOA KAFU (1) is the immediate danger after driving late to beat Shinto Tsubaki here, with an excellent track-and-distance profile supporting that win. IMMORTAL SOUL (5) brings the most decisive last-start result, scoring by five lengths from Donryu Star, though LAYOVER had his measure by a head the run before. LAYOVER (11) remains a genuine threat after a win and a second this campaign, but the latest five-length defeat leaves him needing to find a sharper response.

Jockey: Satoshi Yonekura
Weight: 55kgs
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Drove hard late to win by a length and a half from Shinto Tsubaki at Kanazawa three weeks ago, having been near the top of betting. That followed a fourth to Sunadokei, beaten just under a length, so the current form is well established. Her three wins and five places from eleven track-and-distance starts are a major asset, although the distance query keeps this from being completely clear-cut.
Last Starts 16 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 | 13/09/2026 | 26 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 8-3-4 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $5.60 |
| 2/6 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:39.70 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.10 |
| 2/9 | 30/06/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $65.90 |
| 9/11 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 4-6-9 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $31.30 |

Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Was expected to win last start when heavily supported into very short odds-on territory, but finished fifth in a 3yo+ A2 at Kanazawa, beaten just over four lengths behind Francorchamps. He had won impressively here the start prior, charging home to beat Kenroku Charmant by a length and a half as favourite. Back in B1 company, his track and jockey record make him a strong rebound prospect.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 31/08/2026 | 27 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $11,720.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 8-8-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/07/2026 | 59 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 12/16 | 16/05/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 55kg | 1:21.90 | 14-14-12 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $93.90 |
| 15/18 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $202,870.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 58kg | 2:02.80 | 3-5-15 | 13 |
| 5.7L | $175.80 |
| 10/15 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:48.40 | 9-7-10 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $33.40 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at his past two Kanazawa runs, most recently second last to Sunadokei when beaten nine and a half lengths after coming under pressure late. The run before was only fifth behind Kenroku Charmant, beaten five and a half lengths, and he was among the outsiders there. A class drop helps, but the recent evidence says he must lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 4-5-8 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $51.60 |
| 5/7 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,255.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $10.50 |
| 8/10 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-10-8 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $23.30 |
| 3/12 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $10.80 |
| 8/11 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $62.70 |
| 6/9 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $47.10 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kgs
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Worked home nicely from a rearward spot when fourth in a 3yo+ A2B1 over 900m at Kawasaki, beaten just over two lengths at long odds. His previous third at Funabashi over 1200m was also solid, though it came in a small field. The step to 1500m is the query given he is unplaced from one try at the distance, but he is racing well enough to be a minor-money player.
Last Starts 18 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 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | A2B1 3U | $63,955.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 0:54.60 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $35.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:14.50 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $13.20 |
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | 33 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $69.60 |
| 10/12 | 04/07/2026 | 252 | COND 4U | $121,646.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:13.20 | 8-9-10 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $213.60 |
| 4/7 | 25/10/2025 | 25 | COND 3U | $63,777.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:26.80 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $10.80 |
| 3/5 | 30/09/2025 | 62 | A2 3U | $93,662.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:13.60 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Shizuo Oki
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Produced the strongest last-start margin in the race when leading and beating Donryu Star by five lengths at Kanazawa. That backed up a narrow second to Layover, where he was beaten only a head as a well-supported favourite. His two wins and three places from seven starts at this track and distance give the form substance, and another bold showing is firmly within reach.
Last Starts 16 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 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 9-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $7.60 |
| 2/12 | 03/08/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 8-5-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $26.50 |
| 4/11 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $75.10 |
| 5/9 | 30/06/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Was never in the picture over 2000m in 3yo COND grade at Kanazawa last start, finishing eighth and beaten over 13 lengths after giving away a big start. He had passed a few late for third over 1900m two back, beaten just over four lengths by Amethyst Lord. Dropping back in trip may suit better, but he still needs to convert place form into a more competitive finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 13/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3 | $56,848.00 | Kanazawa | 2000m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 7-5-8 | 8 |
| 12.7L | $26.80 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 40 | COND | $35,778.00 | Kanazawa | 1900m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 2:07.30 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 09/06/2026 | 30 | COND | $140,105.00 | Kanazawa | 2000m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 2:15.40 | 10-6-3 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $43.90 |
| 4/12 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $49,374.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 9-8-4 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $54.60 |
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $10,539.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 56kg | 1:41.40 | 7-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $32.20 |
| 8/12 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | COND | $186,148.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $155.10 |

Jockey: Taichi Suzuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished ninth at his past two starts, the latest behind Maria Diosa at Kanazawa when beaten over 13 lengths at big odds after settling miles back. Two back in a 3yo+ A2 over 1700m, he was again second last and never looked likely. His track-and-distance record is respectable, but current form is well below what is required 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 | 15/09/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 11-9-9 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $27.20 |
| 9/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 9-8-9 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $22.20 |
| 11/12 | 04/08/2026 | 37 | B1 3U | $11,720.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 9-8-11 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/06/2026 | 19 | COND | $35,026.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:52.10 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $12.10 |
| 2/9 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,114.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/05/2026 | 202 | B1 3U | $7,997.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led at Kanazawa last start and stuck on for fifth behind Sunadokei, beaten four lengths at big odds. His second to Kenroku Charmant two runs back reads better, as he fought hard after holding a slender lead and was beaten two lengths. With two wins and one place from four track-and-distance starts, he has enough local substance to press for a placing.
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 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $25.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $10,255.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $16.70 |
| 5/6 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:39.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $26.90 |
| 9/10 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $52.20 |
| 5/9 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 9-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $48.30 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Could not close off when seventh to Sunadokei at Kanazawa last start, beaten eight lengths as an outside chance in betting. Her previous third behind Kenroku Charmant was better on paper, beaten just over two lengths, but she only battled on there. A good record with Masayoshi Aoyagi is a positive, yet she needs a more forceful finish to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 4-3-7 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $18.10 |
| 3/7 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,255.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.90 |
| 6/10 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $6.30 |
| 9/12 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $11,720.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-9 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $19.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Hirohisa Tachi
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after two plain Kochi runs, the latest a second-last finish in 3yo+ B3 company when beaten eight and a half lengths by Yukino Maria. He was beaten out of sight two back behind Snow Horn Road despite being near the top of betting. His career record is strong, but recent form leaves him with plenty to prove at his first Kanazawa attempt.
Last Starts 59 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 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 5-5-11 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $15.90 |
| 8/9 | 18/07/2026 | 117 | B3 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 4-7-8 | 2 |
| 49.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/12 | 23/03/2026 | 71 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $64.60 |
| 3/8 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | B3 3U | $20,630.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/01/2026 | 96 | B3 3U | $20,630.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $22,479.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran second to Maria Diosa at Kanazawa last start, beaten five lengths after failing to quicken, but his campaign still has merit. He beat Immortal Soul by a head here the run prior after a tight finish, and his season record of one win and one placing from two starts reads well. The wide draw is a practical concern, yet his recent form keeps him in the place mix.
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 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2026 | 324 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/11 | 11/10/2025 | 11 | B2 3U | $7,972.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 4/9 | 30/09/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,493.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $10.30 |
| 2/10 | 07/09/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,493.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.10 |
| 7/12 | 03/08/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:09.00 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $23.50 |