Kanazawa Race 8 - Race 8 - 1900
MUSCLE BACK (1) sets the standard after resuming with a commanding win at this track, beating El Aurens by two and a half lengths as an odds-on favourite. He was safely held at Sapporo before that, but the return to this venue clearly suited and he has enough 1900m background to stay prominent. ONE CARD FELLOW (7) is the main danger, unbeaten in four starts at this venue and coming off dominant 1500m wins by eight lengths and four lengths. Can continue his winning ways. RUNE FACTOR (3) is just as appealing on current form, with five wins from five starts at this track and a proven record around 1900m, though he comes through easier company. Can make the jump in grade though and can't be discounted GARM CAT (10) has been close in stronger races and owns a solid track profile, highlighting his chances in this event.

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed in excellent order at this track, looming up and kicking away to beat El Aurens by two and a half lengths as an odds-on favourite. That was a sharp return after being well held in 3yo+ ALLOW grade at Sapporo Dirt, and he has already won at this venue. The 1900m record is mixed rather than dominant, but the class drop and latest win give him the strongest winning platform.
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 | 66 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 8/11 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $272,270.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 58kg | 1:45.40 | 6-9-8 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $204.60 |
| 8/14 | 04/07/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $272,810.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 58kg | 1:45.50 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $235.80 |
| 11/14 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $278,860.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 58kg | 1:23.20 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $109.40 |
| 7/9 | 08/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 58kg | 1:54.90 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $27.80 |
| 7/10 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $40.70 |

Jockey: Hirohisa Tachi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had every chance when seventh behind Muscle Back at this track last start, beaten seven and a half lengths after being big odds. The run prior reads much better, finishing second in 3yo+ A2 grade when beaten just under a length by Syn Schiene. His overall record is sound, but three unplaced tries around 1900m temper the winning case and point more to a place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 29/09/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $10,259.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 6-6-7 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $25.20 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:52.20 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.60 |
| 7/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 5-4-7 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 3-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $6.70 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has built a powerful winning sequence, most recently beating Shinatsuhime by two and a half lengths in 3yo+ B2 company at this track. He had been just as decisive over 1400m the start before, scoring by three lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. Five wins from five starts at this venue and a winning 1900m record make him a serious danger again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 14/07/2026 | 149 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:40.00 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 10/12 | 15/02/2026 | 133 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:15.90 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 25.9L | $143.20 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last at this track last start, beaten over 10 lengths by Highest Point after settling a long way back and never threatening. His fifth to Toa Kafu the run prior was more competitive, but still came at long odds and he has no wins or placings from five starts around 1900m. The class drop is only a small help on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/09/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $44.20 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 26 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $57.30 |
| 10/10 | 18/08/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 5-10-10 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $8.70 |
| 11/14 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Chida | 56kg | 1:28.10 | 14-13-11 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $136.10 |
| 11/12 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $41,860.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | SP | Hiroshi Chida | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 7-9-11 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $162.30 |
| 12/14 | 12/06/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $26,795.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Hiroshi Chida | 56kg | 1:28.10 | 12-14-12 | 13 |
| 8.7L | $193.30 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground from well back when fifth at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths by Highest Point at big odds. That was better than his previous sixth to Toa Kafu, where he failed to finish it off. He has won twice at this venue, but this is his first look around 1900m and the recent figures leave him with a sizeable task.
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 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-9-5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $89.40 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.10 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $79.10 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $28.70 |
| 6/11 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,331.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $18.80 |
| 6/11 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,331.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $139.00 |

Jockey: Toi Asano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when fourth in 3yo+ A2 grade at this track last start, beaten six lengths by Ora Veritas after settling rearward. His earlier second to Imperial Moat, beaten a neck, shows he can be competitive at this level of form. A strong track record is in his favour, but two unplaced runs around 1900m keep him in the place bracket.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/09/2026 | 42 | A2 3U | $13,191.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Noboru Asano | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $16.20 |
| 2/10 | 17/08/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |
| 5/11 | 19/07/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 7-5-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $18.40 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $9.30 |
| 7/11 | 23/06/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 3-5-7 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $6.60 |
| 4/12 | 25/05/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,093.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break in outstanding form, having won four straight this campaign at this track. His latest victory was dominant, beating Hakusan Hanabi by four lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite, and the start before he made all to score by eight lengths. Four wins from four starts at this venue with Tatsuya Nakajima aboard make him a leading winning chance.
Last Starts 53 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 | 18/08/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $10,255.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 14/07/2026 | 35 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 86 | C1 3U | $6,926.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 0:55.80 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 14/15 | 15/03/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Y Shibata | 58kg | 1:53.40 | 12-13-14 | 10 |
| 17.3L | $97.90 |
| 14/16 | 20/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:59.90 | 11-14-14 | 12 |
| 19.3L | $15.20 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled handy but did not quicken when seventh in 3yo+ A2 grade at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths by Mani Hero. He had been closer when fifth to Acute Girl the run before, beaten two and a half lengths in an open market. His track and jockey records are respectable, but recent form leaves him short of the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/09/2026 | 16 | A2 3U | $13,191.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 2-3-7 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $16.40 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 26 | A2 3U | $11,725.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $25.80 |
| 8/10 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 7-6-8 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $13.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home without threatening when sixth behind Ora Veritas at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths at big odds. The run prior was weaker again, finishing sixth and beaten over 11 lengths by Syn Schiene after having too much to do. She has won at this venue before, but recent A2 form says others bring stronger claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/09/2026 | 27 | A2 3U | $13,191.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $41.40 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 4-8-6 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $41.80 |
| 5/10 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $21.50 |
| 6/11 | 28/07/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $22,138.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | SP | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $139.40 |
| 7/8 | 12/07/2026 | 19 | COND | $42,934.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $167.80 |
| 8/11 | 23/06/2026 | 23 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $45.30 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was not far away when fifth to Mani Hero in 3yo+ A2 grade at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths after settling rearward. Two back he was pipped by Acute Girl over 1500m when near the top of betting. His six wins at this venue and a previous 1900m win keep him in calculations, particularly for exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/09/2026 | 16 | A2 3U | $13,191.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.40 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $11,725.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 8-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:52.20 | 7-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 10-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 4/10 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $13,185.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 10-9-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $25.70 |
| 6/10 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,283.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 9-10-6 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $55.90 |