Kanazawa Race 2 - Race 2 - 1500
BUENOS OPTIMA (5) Below par when 9th last start at this track. Happy to overlook that run. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. No shock to see a win. MEISHO MEIBOKU (7) Underperformed when 12th last run at this track. Should muster plenty of early toe. One of the major players. B B BUILDER (9) Did well when 3rd last time at this venue. Key player. JAMBOREE QUEEN (1) Sub-standard effort when 10th last run at the track but has drawn the rails. Underrated.

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has gone backwards at her past two, finishing tenth at this track last start when unwanted in the market and beaten over 17 lengths after settling rearward. The run prior was no better, last of seven and beaten over 20 lengths by Kitano Dia. She does own a win from five starts at this track and distance, but current form leaves her with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 6-10-10 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $34.80 |
| 7/7 | 06/09/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $62.90 |
| 6/10 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 6-6-6 | 9 |
| 11.9L | $19.10 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2026 | 122 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:40.60 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.90 |
| 4/7 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,687.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:42.70 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $23.30 |
| 8/10 | 11/03/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $7,129.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $102.80 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has struggled to make any impact this campaign, last of seven over 900m at this track last start after settling back and failing to improve. He was favourite the run prior but finished a distant last behind Presto Barows, which is a major concern. Returning to a distance where he has won helps, yet his recent figures make him hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,026.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 0:55.70 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $14.50 |
| 7/9 | 08/09/2026 | 59 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $2.80 |
| 16/16 | 11/07/2026 | 167 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:07.80 | 16-16-16 | 13 |
| 19.3L | $734.90 |
| 15/15 | 25/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:12.80 | - | 11 |
| 17.2L | $819.40 |
| 15/16 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:12.50 | - | 9 |
| 12.2L | $778.30 |
| 12/13 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 58kg | 1:11.90 | - | 8 |
| 19.6L | $560.70 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after two very poor efforts at this venue, most recently last of ten and beaten a long way by First Flower after conceding a huge start. The start prior was another distant last behind Invariance. His older track and distance record reads well enough, but recent form is too weak to carry much confidence.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:39.70 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 53.1L | $40.10 |
| 11/11 | 28/07/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 3-8-11 | 11 |
| 51.4L | $21.20 |
| 8/8 | 01/07/2026 | 12 | A2B1 4U | $45,081.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 58kg | 1:54.00 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 45.5L | $185.40 |
| 12/12 | 19/06/2026 | 23 | A1A2 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:17.60 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 29.4L | $376.70 |
| 9/9 | 27/05/2026 | 14 | A2 4U | $44,437.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:28.00 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 72.9L | $189.60 |
| 7/8 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $44,437.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 58kg | 1:54.20 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 35.9L | $93.40 |

Jockey: Hirohisa Tachi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a better run two starts ago when fifth at this track, beaten just over four lengths by One More Chance after making late ground from a long way back. He was seventh last start behind Isamu Diamond, beaten just under nine lengths, and again gave himself too much to do. The maiden record remains the obvious ceiling, but he can be competitive for a placing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:40.30 | 11-11-7 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $10.40 |
| 5/10 | 08/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 10-10-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $21.70 |
| 4/12 | 23/08/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:40.70 | 11-8-4 | 11 |
| 4.1L | $8.10 |
| 7/10 | 11/08/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 10-10-7 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $105.20 |
| 6/10 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:39.50 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $153.90 |
| 9/11 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:41.60 | 7-9-9 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back from two stronger three-year-old races, beaten over 15 lengths in 3yo A2 company last start and over 16 lengths in 3yo A1 grade the run before. Those margins are plain, but the class drop is meaningful and her broader profile is sound, with one win and three places from ten starts. She can rebound enough to press for a placing.
Last Starts 22 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 | A2 3 | $8,794.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 8-4-9 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $12.80 |
| 7/9 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | A1 3 | $17,580.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | A3 3 | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 03/08/2026 | 23 | B1 3 | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 0:57.20 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 10/13 | 11/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:42.90 | 4-7-10 | 12 |
| 10.9L | $21.50 |
| 3/13 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:55.60 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Daichi Hattori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted last start when fourth behind Colors Ring at this track, beaten six lengths after having a lot to do and closing off in eye-catching style at big odds. Her previous run was plain after leading and fading, but she is a proven track-and-distance mare with one win and four places from 16 attempts. B B Builder has her measure on a recent line, though she still rates a strong winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 5-5-4 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $95.30 |
| 10/10 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $45.90 |
| 5/7 | 24/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:40.50 | 4-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $121.20 |
| 9/10 | 11/08/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 2-4-9 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $47.60 |
| 2/10 | 14/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 10/11 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:40.80 | 9-9-10 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $37.10 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held last start, finishing last of 12 behind Isamu Diamond and beaten over 20 lengths after fading late. Her third two runs back behind Rocket Body was much better, beaten just over two lengths, and she has a genuine 1500m base with five wins at around the trip. Even so, she must bounce back sharply to be more than an outside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 3-7-12 | 9 |
| 19.6L | $21.80 |
| 3/9 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:40.80 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $20.90 |
| 8/9 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 3-4-8 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/08/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 8-7-9 | 3 |
| 44.9L | $28.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 5-9-10 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $78.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:41.60 | 8-9-10 | 11 |
| 18.8L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Chihiro Kaneko
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Could not get into the race last start when eighth behind Isamu Diamond, beaten just over nine lengths after failing to make headway from back in the field. Her third at this track two runs ago was more encouraging, with a late push into the money, and she has placed seven times around 1500m. The lack of a win at this track and distance tempers the winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 10-7-8 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $52.80 |
| 3/10 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 9-8-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $48.40 |
| 7/9 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 4-6-7 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $78.40 |
| 4/10 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:41.40 | 7-7-4 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $69.40 |
| 6/8 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 7-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $26.20 |
| 3/10 | 14/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third behind Colors Ring at this track last start, beaten four lengths, and that followed a dominant 3yo+ C2 win by seven lengths from Namura Darius when a short odds-on favourite. His recent form is the strongest in the race, he has depth at around 1500m, and he beat Vehement Blast at this venue a couple of weeks ago. He looks the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 22/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $12.30 |
| 1/6 | 01/09/2026 | 9 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $33.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 8-7-9 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $42.60 |
| 7/9 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:40.50 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $88.70 |
| 6/10 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $19.30 |