Kanazawa Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
HAKUSAN PIONEER (8) Was competitive when 2nd last time at this venue. Jockey Hiroto Yoshihara and trainer Kazuyoshi Katou have shared plenty of success together. In the mix. TRUE BAROWS (10) Finished 5th last run at the track. Happy to overlook that run. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Must respect. SAKURA TOUJOURS (4) Finished 4th last time at this track. Happy to forgive that run. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. One of the major players. JACK ORANGE (5) Finished 3rd last start here. Gets a chance to win.

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with a plain tenth at Ohi, beaten over 11 lengths by Riko Sparrow after failing to finish it off. The start prior showed his better level when he won a B2 at Ohi by two and a half lengths from Sharp Mustang. He is one win and one place from three tries at this distance, but first look at this venue and that latest flop make him a risky proposition.
Last Starts 87 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 | 22/07/2026 | 40 | COND 3U | $221,377.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Wada Joji | 52kg | 1:38.50 | 2-3-10 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $16.20 |
| 1/11 | 12/06/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $72,504.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:40.60 | 7-6-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/10 | 21/05/2026 | 24 | B2 3U | $57,133.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:26.60 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/16 | 27/04/2026 | 257 | B3 3U | $65,699.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:27.10 | 7-9-1 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $9.60 |
| 8/12 | 13/08/2025 | 36 | COND 3 | $290,583.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:53.10 | 10-10-8 | 12 |
| 16.8L | $70.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/07/2025 | 26 | COND | $88,983.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 56kg | 1:11.30 | 7-5-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Comes here third-up with a strong 1400m base, having won six times and placed twice from 15 starts at the distance. His last-start sixth at Sonoda was never a winning threat, but he did work home fairly after giving away a big start. The stronger pointer is his A2 win two back, when he beat Sunrise Guts with something in reserve. With the winning rider back aboard, he has a genuine winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 25/09/2026 | 37 | COND | $111,920.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:27.40 | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $89.30 |
| 1/7 | 19/08/2026 | 68 | A2 3U | $44,748.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 9/12 | 12/06/2026 | 44 | A1A2 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 6-4-9 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $16.70 |
| 5/12 | 29/04/2026 | 22 | COND | $147,824.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:27.30 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $59.20 |
| 5/12 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | A1 4U | $65,699.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $66.80 |
| 9/12 | 12/03/2026 | 49 | COND | $162,221.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:15.00 | 10-12-9 | 11 |
| 12.4L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Drops back from consecutive A1 assignments at this venue, finishing fourth to Sai And Ko over 1700m last time after settling rearward and second to Rouge Mirage the run prior. His 1400m profile is the real appeal, especially three wins and three placings from seven starts at this track and distance. He may not have the sharpest winning edge, but he is well placed to run into the minor money.
Last Starts 25 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 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $21,984.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 9-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/7 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,312.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | R | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:51.80 | 7-5-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.30 |
| 8/10 | 25/08/2026 | 28 | COND | $142,058.00 | Kanazawa | 2000m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 2:11.60 | 9-7-8 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $100.10 |
| 2/11 | 28/07/2026 | 36 | A1 3U | $22,138.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | SP | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:51.20 | 8-4-2 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $42.90 |
| 1/9 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $13,004.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/06/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,114.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had his chance as a well-supported favourite at this track last start, looming before fading into fourth, beaten nine lengths by Cumulonimbus. He was also below his best over 2000m the run prior, yet the broader profile is stronger than those two results, with eight wins from 34 starts and a prior win at this venue. If he rebounds to his better form, he is still one of the main dangers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/09/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $42,636.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 1-3-4 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/08/2026 | 28 | COND | $142,058.00 | Kanazawa | 2000m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 2:11.60 | 1-3-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/07/2026 | 51 | A1 3U | $22,138.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | SP | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:51.20 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $1.70 |
| 15/17 | 07/06/2026 | 105 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,040,980.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:32.10 | 10-9-15 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $197.40 |
| 13/16 | 22/02/2026 | 12 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,697,260.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Rachel King | 58kg | 1:35.40 | - | 8 |
| 14.4L | $74.10 |
| 9/16 | 10/02/2026 | 247 | G3 OPEN 4U | $723,950.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:32.20 | - | 9 |
| 2.1L | $32.80 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third at this track in B1 grade last start, beaten three lengths by Layover after being sent out an odds-on favourite. That was sound without being decisive, and his previous fourth at Kawasaki had merit after he picked up late from well back at big odds. The distance has been flagged as a query, so he profiles as a place chance rather than a runner to take short odds about.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 29/09/2026 | 18 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 6-7-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 4/11 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | A2B1 3U | $63,955.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 0:54.60 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $35.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:14.50 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $13.20 |
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | 33 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $69.60 |
| 10/12 | 04/07/2026 | 252 | COND 4U | $121,646.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:13.20 | 8-9-10 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $213.60 |
| 4/7 | 25/10/2025 | 25 | COND 3U | $63,777.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:26.80 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after finishing fifth at Ohi, beaten just under four lengths by Blue Hisashin when handy but unable to finish off. He had been sixth at Funabashi beforehand and is unplaced from three starts at around 1400m, which is the central concern. His overall strike-rate is sound, but this fresh assignment asks for a sharper finish than he has shown lately.
Last Starts 66 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 | 12/08/2026 | 39 | COND 3U | $111,871.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:11.60 | 6-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $23.40 |
| 6/12 | 04/07/2026 | 38 | COND 4U | $121,646.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 4-3-6 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $2.80 |
| 5/13 | 27/05/2026 | 155 | COND | $203,668.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:26.80 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $60.80 |
| 11/13 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | COND | $501,274.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:26.40 | 8-10-11 | 13 |
| 9.6L | $32.10 |
| 2/10 | 02/12/2025 | 46 | COND 3U | $123,481.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:12.10 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/10/2025 | 24 | COND | $161,435.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:18.10 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-month break after a poor eighth at Kasamatsu, beaten over 11 lengths by K's Reve when giving nothing in the run home. He had won the start prior at Kasamatsu by a length from Tagano Escort, and his 1400m record is strong with four wins and one placing from eight starts. Even so, the first-up profile comes with risk after such a flat latest effort.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/05/2026 | 29 | COND 4U | $428,496.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:26.30 | 2-4-8 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $14.20 |
| 1/12 | 29/04/2026 | 77 | COND | $147,824.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:27.30 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $8.20 |
| 10/11 | 11/02/2026 | 31 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 5-9-10 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $10.20 |
| 9/11 | 11/01/2026 | 66 | COND 4U | $113,658.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 5-9-9 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 06/11/2025 | 63 | COND 3 | $357,143.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:29.00 | 7-7-3 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2025 | 32 | COND 3U | $505,776.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 53kg | 1:26.90 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $22.50 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together a strong campaign and was second at this track last start, beaten two lengths by Cumulonimbus after looking the winner for a long way. That followed another second at Nagoya, so his recent form is reliable. The key strength is his record at this track and distance, with eleven wins and five placings from 21 starts, while H Yoshihara knows him well. He sets the standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/09/2026 | 32 | COND 3U | $42,636.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/11 | 20/08/2026 | 25 | COND | $90,562.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 0:54.00 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $6.40 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2026 | 82 | COND | $42,934.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | H Yoshihara | 58kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.80 |
| 4/8 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $21,822.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 24 | COND 3U | $51,100.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |
| 4/6 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $31,723.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing second last at Ohi, beaten over 18 lengths by Riko Sparrow at big odds. His previous run was no better, again second last and beaten over 14 lengths by Nansei White after settling miles back. There is old depth in the record, including two wins around 1400m, but recent figures leave him with a significant task.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 22/07/2026 | 134 | COND 3U | $221,377.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:38.50 | 11-15-14 | 10 |
| 18.5L | $122.80 |
| 15/16 | 10/03/2026 | 40 | COND | $223,053.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 13-15-15 | 16 |
| 14.0L | $82.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $194,842.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $19.50 |
| 2/11 | 14/01/2026 | 45 | COND 4U | $130,659.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:11.80 | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $13.70 |
| 7/16 | 30/11/2025 | 85 | OPEN 3U | $419,540.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 60kg | 1:23.20 | 4-3-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $336.10 |
| 14/14 | 06/09/2025 | 111 | LR OPEN 3U | $479,130.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:22.70 | - | 7 |
| 25.3L | $179.70 |

Jockey: Satoshi Yonekura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made up good ground for fifth in A1 grade at this track two weeks ago, though the margin was still nine and a half lengths behind Continuar. Before that he was third to Cumulonimbus at this venue, beaten six lengths, and he meets Sakura Toujours through that line. The class drop and 1400m record are positives, but he looks better suited as a place chance than a winning anchor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $22,623.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $38.70 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $42,636.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $13.30 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2026 | 12 | A1 3U | $29,299.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.60 |
| 3/7 | 25/08/2026 | 30 | A1 3U | $21,975.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/9 | 26/07/2026 | 12 | COND | $42,934.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $33,945.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $9.20 |