Kanazawa Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
LAND SUR (3) Sub-standard effort when 7th last run at the track. Expected to rebound. One of the major hopes. FESTIVE KAREN (2) Was agonizingly close last start at this venue and will try to take advantage of the alley. Jockey Taiga Kurihara is very comfortable steering. Expect to go close. PRIME LINE (1) Ran 7th last time at this track. May see an upturn in form and drawn well. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. One of the major players. ODEN OPAL (5) Finished 4th last run here. Should bounce back. Might be ridden for luck. Watch betting.

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been safely held at his past two starts, finishing seventh in a 3yo+ COND at this track last time when beaten nine and a half lengths by Whitehead after starting an outside chance. The run prior was only a moderate fifth behind Yuino Kokyu. Barrier one can help him hold a handy position, and his three wins from six at this track and distance keep him in the mix, but he must lift sharply on recent figures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/09/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $14,212.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 2-4-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 5-2-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 11/08/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:39.50 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $6.70 |
| 11/11 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:40.00 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 20.1L | $24.30 |
| 2/10 | 08/06/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 55kgs
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Went very close at this track last start, finishing second in a 3yo+ C1 and beaten only a neck by Laurel Runway after being pipped late. That was a clear return to form after she had been unwanted in the market and well held behind Yuino Kokyu the run before. She is a three-time winner at this track and distance, gets Taiga Kurihara back aboard, and this looks a strong chance to convert.
Last Starts 28 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 | 06/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
| 7/12 | 25/08/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $21.10 |
| 5/9 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/07/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $31.90 |
| 9/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 6-5-9 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $9.60 |
| 6/12 | 28/06/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $7,224.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 9-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing last at this track, beaten over 12 lengths by Style Yourself when close enough in the run but unable to finish off. He was also only fifth at long odds behind Noble Genesis the start prior. The positives are his strong track-and-distance record and the return of a winning rider, so a place finish is within reach if he restores his better venue form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/08/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $16.60 |
| 5/10 | 27/07/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $47.30 |
| 5/10 | 12/07/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $58.10 |
| 1/11 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:41.00 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.70 |
| 5/10 | 09/06/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $14.90 |
| 7/8 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | C1 3U | $6,542.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a five-month break after ending her last campaign with a well-beaten sixth in a 3yo COND at this track, where she was unwanted in the market and made no headway. She had also finished last on good ground at her previous run. Her overall record is sound for a lightly raced filly, but she resumes with recent race form to repair against fitter rivals.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $14,548.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $58.30 |
| 12/12 | 07/04/2026 | 27 | COND | $186,148.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 9-12-12 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $161.10 |
| 3/7 | 11/03/2026 | 28 | A2 3 | $8,922.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $2.90 |
| 10/11 | 11/02/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $40,044.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 4-5-10 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:15.00 | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |
| 4/12 | 08/12/2025 | 69 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 55kgs
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Was respected in an open market last start and finished fourth in a 3yo+ C1 at this track, beaten just over six lengths by Meisho Gorushi after settling back. Her better reference is the previous second to Ka Noa Lady, where she finished strongly and was beaten just under a length. With one win and six places from twelve rides under Kenshin Uozumi, she profiles as a genuine place chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/09/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $6.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/08/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 10-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $17.30 |
| 6/9 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $40.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 35 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $10.20 |
| 9/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,926.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $13.40 |
| 3/10 | 09/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:39.80 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $42.50 |