Kanazawa Race 2 - Race 2 - 1500
DEEP EFFECT (3) Below par performance when 7th last time at this track. Capable of bouncing back. Will be positive in the run early. Ibi Kazuya stable are on a hot streak. Will be competitive. URDA (2) Disappointing effort when 9th last start at this track but gets a favourable alley. Always seems to find the line well. Can give this a shake. IZU JO AZAYAKA (9) Back from a break. Gave nothing else a chance when winning by 5L last run at this venue. Racing for a new trainer. Has a nice turn of foot. Among better hopes. HANTHAWADDY (6) Competitive effort when 3rd last time around here. Won't be far away during the run. In good form since resuming from a spell. Don't overlook as is capable of a big run.

Jockey: Shizuo Oki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Safely held in recent runs and was second last in a 3yo+ COND at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths after coming under pressure late. The start prior was no better when last behind Smile Moon in 3yo+ C2 company. His record at this track and distance is genuine, but recent form says he has to lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/09/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $14,212.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 4-7-10 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $120.60 |
| 8/8 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 4-6-8 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $31.30 |
| 4/6 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 32.2L | $28.80 |
| 9/9 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:40.60 | 5-8-9 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $21.50 |
| 4/11 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 3-5-4 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $58.60 |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off without threatening when last behind Lot in a 3yo A3 at this track three weeks ago, beaten nine lengths after settling well back. The run prior was a much heavier defeat behind Champagne Star, so the form line is under pressure. She has won at this track and distance, but Diversity and Deep Effect have recent head-to-head edges over her.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | A3 3 | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 6-6-9 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $103.70 |
| 6/6 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | A3 3 | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 41.8L | $43.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/08/2026 | 29 | A3 3 | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 6-6-9 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $76.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2026 | 12 | B3 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:41.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B5 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 22/06/2026 | 44 | B7 3 | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up now after finishing seventh behind Lot at this track, beaten just over eight lengths when well enough found near the top of an open market. He had also led when seventh to Garibata before that, but the broader profile is stronger than those finishes: two wins from five at this venue and a win at the distance. A return to his better track form makes him a serious winning player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/09/2026 | 70 | A3 3 | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $5.20 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | A3 3 | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | A3 3 | $7,224.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 08/06/2026 | 13 | B2 3 | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 212 | B6 3 | $6,242.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:40.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 7/10 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:53.90 | 1-1-7 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $42.60 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Struggled to finish off when second last behind Shark Shiny at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths after looking in a position to challenge. His fourth to Smile Moon two back was sounder, and he owns two wins and two places from eight runs at this track and distance. That gives him some each-way shape, but he must rebound from a plain latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 2-3-8 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $9.70 |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $20.60 |
| 6/9 | 27/07/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:40.60 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:41.00 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2026 | 39 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,242.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:43.30 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Toi Asano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth behind Best Belle Chic at this track last start, beaten six lengths, after a much wider-margin seventh to Jamboree Queen the run prior. The market has not been keen at either recent appearance, but Noboru Asano has a win from three rides on him and he has done his racing around this distance. More a place hope than a genuine winning threat on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 48 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Noboru Asano | 54kg | 1:33.90 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $29.30 |
| 7/9 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Noboru Asano | 54kg | 1:40.60 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $37.40 |
| 1/10 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Noboru Asano | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $37.90 |
| 7/10 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $66.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 40.6L | $151.10 |
| 7/9 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 4-7-7 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $64.00 |

Jockey: Chihiro Kaneko
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through two consecutive thirds at this venue, with the better pointer being her close third to Onino Utage two runs ago when beaten just over a length. Last start she was third again behind Luna Cacao, albeit beaten over 11 lengths after settling back. Her overall place rate is strong and she has six placings from ten tries around 1500m, so she can hold a spot in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B4 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $10.70 |
| 3/11 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.1L | $4.30 |
| 9/12 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | A4 3 | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Noboru Asano | 52kg | 1:33.00 | 1-7-9 | 12 |
| 10.4L | $19.10 |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B5 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B4 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished seventh at his past two starts at this venue, most recently behind Shark Shiny when beaten just over nine lengths after finding little from a striking position. He was also beaten just over eight lengths behind Sakura Sole the run before. The track-and-distance record is respectable and Taiga Kurihara knows him well, but current form is short of what is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/09/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $89.40 |
| 7/9 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:40.30 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $18.10 |
| 10/10 | 27/07/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 3-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $6.10 |
| 1/10 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $12.40 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $22.80 |
| 3/12 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,242.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $81.70 |

Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to back up her win when seventh behind Best Belle Chic at this track last start, beaten eight lengths and sent out among the outsiders. Two starts ago she came from a long way back to beat Gemstone Power by a neck in 3yo+ C2 grade, showing she can still produce the right finish. As a veteran with deep track-and-distance exposure, she is an outside place chance if that sharper version returns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $43.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 9 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.80 |
| 9/10 | 23/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:40.70 | 4-4-9 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $74.40 |
| 9/11 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:40.60 | 5-7-9 | 10 |
| 18.2L | $278.10 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:41.60 | 7-9-7 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $42.30 |
| 8/10 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $95.10 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break off a dominant win at this track, where she beat Alm Lampsi by five lengths in a 3yo COND after unleashing a powerful finish. That followed a plain Hanshin Dirt maiden run, but her first try at this venue was a clear step in the right direction and she is one from one at the distance. From the leading stable, she sets the standard if ready to reproduce that last-start surge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $14,650.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 6-4-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.70 |
| 9/16 | 20/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $104.90 |
| 6/16 | 02/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:11.50 | 4-5-6 | 14 |
| 6.8L | $34.60 |
| 7/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:13.90 | - | 13 |
| 3.5L | $266.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home strongly for fifth behind Lot at this track three weeks ago, beaten just over seven lengths but making up ground from a difficult position. His previous second to Onino Utage was stronger, beaten a length after fighting on late at generous odds. He has never missed a place in four starts at this track and distance and has a favourable record with Tatsuya Nakajima, so he rates a major danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | A3 3 | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 5-7-5 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $22.90 |
| 2/11 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $34.30 |
| 10/12 | 17/08/2026 | 29 | A4 3 | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 7-10-10 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $87.40 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 12 | B3 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:41.50 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/11 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:39.50 | 8-7-3 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $7.30 |
| 1/10 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | B5 3 | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:42.00 | 7-4-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |