Kanazawa Race 3 - Race 3 - 1500
MEISHO BARISTA (3) sets the standard after going under by just under a length at this track when a prohibitive odds-on favourite, and his two placings from two runs at this venue and distance give him the strongest overall profile. NAC CANDLE (2) has also built a reliable local record, placing at her past two runs at this venue and showing enough fight after leading last time to remain a genuine danger under the class-drop setup. LOVECA NEW (4) is more of a place-leaning winning chance, with consecutive placings at this track offset by a mixed 1500m profile. DEA ATHENA (1) brings a class drop, race fitness and a leading local rider, but she was only even at Mizusawa last time and tackles 1500m for the first time.

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home only evenly when sixth at Mizusawa last start, beaten eight and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. The start prior was stronger, a fourth at Morioka Dirt when backed into very short odds-on territory and only beaten two and a half lengths. The class drop and race fitness help, but 1500m is new ground and she profiles more as a place hope than a confident winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 14/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $7,461.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | SP | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:21.90 | 3-5-6 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/08/2026 | 29 | C2 3 | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Takamatsu | 54kg | 1:13.50 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $1.40 |
| 6/16 | 19/07/2026 | 224 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 3-2-6 | 15 |
| 8.9L | $28.40 |
| 7/10 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $13.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together consecutive thirds at this venue and that consistency reads well for this. She led last start before being claimed and battling on, finishing third to Meiner Schlacht when near the top of betting, and her previous third in 3yo B5 grade came at big odds after working into the frame. Twice placed at this distance, with the class drop and winning rider back giving her a strong winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/12 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B5 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 5-5-3 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $76.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 58 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $15.70 |
| 13/15 | 04/07/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:47.20 | 14-14-13 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $197.50 |
| 15/16 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:33.70 | - | 3 |
| 19.1L | $238.90 |

Jockey: Hirohisa Tachi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went very close at this track last start, tracking the leader and fighting hard when second to Joanne's Best, beaten just under a length as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. He had been well found in betting the run prior as well, and his record of two placings from two runs at both this venue and the distance is the key. The beaten-favourite tag is the small reservation, but this looks an excellent chance to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:41.70 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2026 | 30 | B6 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 34.0L | $3.10 |
| 12/15 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 4-5-12 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $32.40 |
| 7/15 | 25/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:12.40 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $128.80 |
| 11/16 | 16/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:19.40 | 15-12-11 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $43.70 |
| 10/16 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Shibata | 57kg | 1:11.80 | - | 5 |
| 13.0L | $66.80 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through two solid placings at this track, the latest a third to Derma Tokachi when beaten five lengths at big odds after working home evenly. She was also second to Dinky the run prior, again beaten five lengths, so the current form is honest without being dominant. Her record at this distance is the query, but recent consistency keeps her firmly in the minor-money discussion.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $51.90 |
| 2/11 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B8 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $10.70 |
| 6/7 | 31/08/2026 | 27 | B1 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $75.50 |
| 8/9 | 04/08/2026 | 28 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:41.10 | 4-5-8 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $25.90 |
| 8/9 | 07/07/2026 | 44 | B7 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 1-2-8 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $15.80 |
| 12/16 | 24/05/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:25.40 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $221.70 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent margins are not flattering, with a fifth at this track last start still beaten over 12 lengths after being handy enough and unable to finish off. The run prior was weaker again when seventh to Luna Cacao in 3yo B4 grade, beaten over 18 lengths and unwanted in the market. The class drop and one placing from two tries at the distance give some hope, but she must sharpen up late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 5-3-5 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $13.10 |
| 7/12 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B4 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $39.10 |
| 9/11 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 18.6L | $30.30 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/9 | 04/08/2026 | 31 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:41.10 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 13/16 | 04/07/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:08.30 | 8-8-13 | 14 |
| 9.6L | $146.30 |

Jockey: Shizuo Oki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at this track most recently, beaten a long way by Nac Regina after settling with many lengths to make up and never looking likely. That followed a ninth to Survival True where she finished a distant last, so the form pattern is difficult to endorse. She has placed once at this track and distance, but the recent evidence says she has a sizeable task despite the class drop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 24.2L | $70.80 |
| 9/11 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B9 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 7-6-9 | 7 |
| 43.3L | $17.50 |
| 11/11 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 11-10-11 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $366.50 |
| 9/9 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | B5 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:41.90 | 3-3-9 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $10.60 |
| 6/10 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shizuo Oki | 55kg | 1:41.00 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $17.10 |
| 4/9 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B6 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 1-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after six weeks, following a tenth in a 3yo Maiden at Niigata Dirt where he was beaten over 18 lengths at long odds and made no headway. His previous fifth at the same venue was better, beaten seven and a half lengths after picking up nicely in the straight, but he remains unplaced from four starts overall. The drop back to 1500m does not look enough on its own.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $125.00 |
| 5/14 | 01/08/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 9-10-5 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $151.30 |
| 5/9 | 07/07/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $14,758.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $15.80 |
| 10/16 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:26.20 | 8-8-10 | 15 |
| 15.0L | $63.80 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well held at this track last start, finishing seventh to Nac Regina at big odds after settling a long way back and making no impression. She had also been beaten over 14 lengths by Dinky the run prior when unwanted in the market. With no win from 24 starts and unplaced in eight attempts at this track and distance, she is hard to recommend with confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $82.40 |
| 7/11 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B8 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $68.20 |
| 10/11 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 8-8-10 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $77.50 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | B5 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:41.90 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $204.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:41.00 | 6-7-7 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $94.40 |
| 9/9 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B6 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 8-8-9 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $136.80 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to fourth at this track last start behind Feine Krone, but was still beaten nine and a half lengths at long odds and lacked the turn of foot to threaten. Two back he finished tenth to Luna Cacao and was beaten a long way, so the overall profile remains modest. The class drop is a small assist, but an 11-start maiden record leaves him with plenty to prove.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $111.80 |
| 10/12 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B4 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 7-7-10 | 10 |
| 23.1L | $196.40 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 32.8L | $122.70 |
| 4/9 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:40.00 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $30.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B8 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $34.60 |
| 5/8 | 20/07/2026 | 20 | B9 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 5-7-5 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $35.80 |