Kanazawa Race 6 - Race 6 - 1500
RYUNO TITAN (2) brings the clearest winning profile after successive wins at this venue, first by six lengths and then by three lengths as a heavily backed odds-on runner. The Yoshihara combination is unbeaten from four goes and his track-and-distance record gives the form extra substance. LAYOVER (3) is the obvious threat on current consistency, having won two of four in the past 12 months and placed in the other two, including a half-length win at this track last start. He is well suited again and has a strong record with Masaya Matsudo. SUNADOKEI (5) is next after a third behind Muscle Back and a late-closing win over Hakusan Hanabi two starts back; her long-term 1500m record and proven partnership with Masayoshi Aoyagi keep her in the argument. EL AURENS (4) has been beaten as or near favourite lately but keeps holding placings, and two wins plus a placing from three at this track and distance make him a solid contender for the minors.

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth at this track last start, beaten over 10 lengths by Muscle Back after settling rearward and making no impression late. The start prior was better, a fourth behind Sunadokei beaten two and a half lengths, and he does have four wins at around 1500m. Even with class relief and a leading local rider back aboard, recent form says he must lift sharply.
Last Starts 11 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 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Shizuo Oki | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $222.80 |
| 4/9 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $9.60 |
| 7/10 | 31/08/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Shizuo Oki | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 3-3-7 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $108.50 |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $92.20 |
| 7/11 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 4-5-7 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $34.10 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $37.40 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made it back-to-back wins at this venue last start, beating Derma Susobarai by three lengths after holding a commanding lead and kicking away as a very short odds-on chance. That followed a six-length 3yo A2 win over Das Orchester, and the H Yoshihara pairing is four from four. With two wins from four at this track and distance and class relief in play, he sets the standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/09/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/11 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | A2 3 | $8,794.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | A1 3 | $17,580.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $21.40 |
| 7/12 | 18/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $19,888.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 4-4-7 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $21.20 |
| 4/8 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | A2 3 | $8,790.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 8-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $7.70 |
| 7/7 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND | $35,778.00 | Kanazawa | 1900m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 2:07.30 | 1-7-7 | 6 |
| 46.2L | $98.60 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept his excellent campaign rolling when leading and beating Aquilone by half a length at this track last start, backed near the top of betting. He had been second to Maria Diosa two weeks earlier when unable to quicken, but his profile at this venue and trip is strong: two wins and three placings from six. Fourth-up and in winning form, he looks the main danger.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2026 | 324 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/11 | 11/10/2025 | 11 | B2 3U | $7,972.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 4/9 | 30/09/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,493.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $10.30 |
| 2/10 | 07/09/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,493.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been holding form well, finishing second to Muscle Back at this track last start after being run down late, beaten two and a half lengths. He was also placed behind Sunadokei as an odds-on favourite the start prior, so the consistency is there even if the winning edge has dulled. A perfect three-from-three placing record at this track and distance keeps him in the mix for minors.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 15/09/2026 | 58 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 19/07/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 07/07/2026 | 23 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/11 | 14/06/2026 | 43 | B2 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 8/16 | 02/05/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:25.00 | 4-3-8 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $103.70 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from a rearward spot for third behind Muscle Back at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths at double-figure odds. That followed a late-closing win over Hakusan Hanabi, so her finishing strength is holding up. Eight wins and nine placings around 1500m, plus a strong rider-horse record, make her a genuine each-way player.
Last Starts 11 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 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $10.90 |
| 1/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Satoshi Yonekura | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 6-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $9.30 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 5-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $6.60 |
| 1/10 | 18/08/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 7-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.20 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a fair fifth behind Muscle Back at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths at big odds, but he was never a serious winning threat. The prior sixth in 3yo+ A2 grade behind Acute Girl was also safely held. He has the old 1500m grounding, yet an unplaced seven-start season leaves him looking for a far stronger finish.
Last Starts 11 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 | 29/09/2026 | 16 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 3-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $49.80 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $11,725.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $6.60 |
| 4/12 | 24/08/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $8,950.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:38.40 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $23.70 |
| 8/12 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $8,950.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $10.80 |
| 4/9 | 27/07/2026 | 27 | B2 3U | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Eito Sakai | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $13.90 |
| 6/8 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $9,016.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had been in winning form before finishing fourth to Muscle Back at this track last start, beaten five lengths after being near the top of an open market. The previous win over Nine Power was comfortable as a prohibitive odds-on favourite, and his overall record is excellent. Even so, he profiles more as an outside place hope against sharper current form.
Last Starts 11 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 | 29/09/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.70 |
| 1/7 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,255.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $11,720.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.30 |
| 2/11 | 14/07/2026 | 93 | B2 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $8,276.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten over 12 lengths when second last behind Muscle Back at this track last start, having too much ground to make up and never looking likely at big odds. The Sonoda run prior was no better, tenth behind T O Harrison and beaten over 13 lengths. Despite a career record with plenty of placings, class relief alone is not enough to offset that recent slide.
Last Starts 11 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 | 29/09/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 11-6-10 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $153.30 |
| 10/12 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.40 | 5-6-10 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $66.30 |
| 6/11 | 02/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 9-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $99.70 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 16.4L | $20.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $15.90 |
| 1/9 | 24/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 8-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for four weeks since a seventh behind Acute Girl in 3yo+ A2 company at this track, beaten just over four lengths after staying in touch without threatening. His previous third to Super Chando showed a better closing effort, and the class relief helps. The nine-year-old's 19-win career record commands respect, but he appeals more as a place chance than a win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/09/2026 | 41 | A2 3U | $11,725.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $13.60 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2026 | 41 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-8-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $24.30 |
| 5/11 | 23/06/2026 | 44 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/10 | 10/05/2026 | 222 | A2 3U | $13,093.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 9-4-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $16.60 |
| 12/12 | 30/09/2025 | 57 | COND 3U | $499,532.00 | Kanazawa | 2100m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 2:10.80 | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 69.7L | $731.50 |
| 6/7 | 04/08/2025 | 28 | A1 3U | $33,150.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $12.90 |