Kanazawa Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
KAFUJI UVA (3) Ran 5th last run at the track. Should improve from the last run. Masayoshi Aoyagi takes the reins today. A win wouldn't surprise. SMILE MOON (10) Looked good when 3rd last start at the track. Jockey Tatsuya Nakajima and trainer Katou Kazuhiro deserve respect as a team. Key player. SPECIAL SUNDAY (5) Ran well when 2nd last time around here and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Should muster plenty of early speed. Solid each way claims. LOT (1) Scored a victory by 2L last start at this track and has drawn to do little work. Junki Mochizuki and Kazumasa Kaneta work well together. One at a decent price.

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Won with authority at this track last start, extending clear to beat Ureshii Gosan by two lengths in 3yo A3 company as a dominant odds-on favourite. That followed a sound second to Trusted when she travelled well and kept working to the line. Third-up now, drawn barrier 1 and already a winner at this track and distance, she brings the strongest recent form and looks very hard to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | A3 3 | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 31/08/2026 | 106 | B1 3 | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | M | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 0:55.20 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/16 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 15-15-4 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $22.50 |
| 4/14 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:39.00 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $191.20 |
| 8/16 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 11-10-8 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $75.40 |
| 5/15 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:56.60 | 12-9-5 | 13 |
| 5.6L | $443.60 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths by Sakura D'Or after being sent around at big odds, and there was little in the run to suggest excuses. His previous third behind Shelterbelt was better, though still six lengths from the winner. Has placed often at this track and distance, but recent figures leave him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $82.30 |
| 3/7 | 06/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 6-7-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $17.10 |
| 4/7 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:40.50 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $9.90 |
| 2/8 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 27/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $15.20 |
| 2/8 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:40.90 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a fifth at this track behind Sakura D'Or, beaten over 12 lengths after settling rearward, so he has to show sharper race-day intensity second-up. His record at this track and distance is useful, with two wins and a placing from six attempts, and Masayoshi Aoyagi has had success on him. Even so, he must lift noticeably on the fresh run to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 22/09/2026 | 79 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 6-5-5 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $19.10 |
| 4/10 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 8-6-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $11.30 |
| 7/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:40.00 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $34.80 |
| 3/11 | 09/06/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:41.80 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,242.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 7-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/05/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,242.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:40.60 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept grinding when fifth at this track last start behind Isamu Diamond, beaten just under five lengths, which was a better sight than the previous last placing behind Style Yourself. She has a win and seven placings around 1400m and a solid record with Akihiro Yoshida, but her good-track statistics are plain. More a place prospect than a strong winning push.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 22/09/2026 | 79 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $8.90 |
| 10/10 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 4-9-10 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $28.10 |
| 9/11 | 23/06/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 6-7-9 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $113.30 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:41.00 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/10 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,242.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 8-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $11.20 |
| 8/8 | 03/05/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,242.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned to form with a second at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths by Super Nany after having enough control before being outfinished. Two back he was only just under two lengths from Link Arms, so the recent form is sound. His six wins around 1400m and proven track-and-distance record give this veteran a genuine winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $14.60 |
| 5/10 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:40.40 | 1-2-5 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $4.40 |
| 6/7 | 24/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:40.50 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $12.40 |
| 7/10 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Noboru Asano | 54kg | 1:41.40 | 1-1-7 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $43.90 |
| 8/8 | 28/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 40.3L | $3.30 |
| 10/10 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:40.60 | 1-9-10 | 3 |
| 48.0L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at this track last start, tracking the speed and working home evenly for second behind One More Chance, beaten a length and a half. The prior sixth behind Big Gate was also not far away at just under three lengths. She has been a better placegetter than winner, but her current consistency and track-and-distance grounding make her a serious chance again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/09/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 6/10 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:39.60 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $18.10 |
| 4/9 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:40.80 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $16.70 |
| 4/6 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:42.00 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:40.20 | 5-6-8 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $20.30 |

Jockey: Hirohisa Tachi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was plain at this track last start when last behind Sakura D'Or, beaten over 17 lengths at long odds, and there was no obvious excuse. The run prior was far more competitive, finishing fourth to Piena Paprika and beaten just under a length after being overrun late. Her 12-month record carries some merit, but she must rebound to be an each-way factor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-6-11 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $83.40 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:40.80 | 2-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $20.10 |
| 7/9 | 11/08/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 3-5-7 | 1 |
| 35.9L | $53.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 3-3-9 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $8.70 |
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes in off a deserved win at this track, beating Meisho Rocky by a length and a half in 3yo+ C2 company after starting a well-supported favourite. She had earlier run second to Pretty Deneuve as favourite, so the recent pattern is positive. The wider draw is not ideal, but she is in form, handles this trip and profiles as a genuine place chance with upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
| 8/9 | 09/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $41.80 |
| 3/7 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $33.80 |
| 6/11 | 14/07/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Noboru Asano | 52kg | 1:33.70 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $70.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:41.40 | 6-7-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $31.90 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out of contention at this track last start, finishing second last behind Sakura D'Or and beaten over 17 lengths after giving away a big start in the lane. The prior third behind Presto Barows came with a huge beaten margin, so the placing flatters the bare result. With no win in the past 12 months and limited track-and-distance impact, others make stronger appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 8-11-10 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $54.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $43.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $18.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:41.40 | 9-9-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $54.40 |
| 5/9 | 28/07/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/07/2026 | 58 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 6-6-5 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $80.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fought on for third at this track last start behind Isamu Diamond, beaten just under four lengths after tracking the leader, though she was sent out favourite and could not sustain the effort. Two back she led before fading to second last behind Noel. The booking of Tatsuya Nakajima is a positive, but she profiles as a place chance rather than the safest win option.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 10/11 | 06/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,600.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 1-1-10 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $14.90 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:41.40 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $17.10 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 27/07/2026 | 40 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:40.50 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:02.10 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $73.70 |