Kanazawa Race 5 - Race 5 - 1500
WAVE MOON (3) Was a comprehensive winner by 5L last run at this venue. Should be going forward early. Looks a winning hope. MAR DORADO (1) Ran 4th last run at this venue. May see an upturn in form and has drawn the rails. Won't be far away during the run. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. KUTSUWA FAMILY (6) Disappointing outing when 5th last time at this venue. Exotics chance. PRETTY DENEUVE (7) Came in 2nd last start at the track. Don't overlook.

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home late two runs back when fourth behind Super Nany at this track, having been unwanted in the market, then was only fair to the line when fourth again behind Leesan Burning last start. His record around 1500m is sound enough for this level, with one win and eight placings from 20 attempts, and five placings from seven at this track and distance gives him a clear minor-money profile. A stronger finish is required to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,782.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/09/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $47.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $12.20 |
| 5/8 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $7.30 |
| 6/12 | 27/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 1-3-6 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $30.40 |
| 8/9 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shizuo Oki | 57kg | 1:40.80 | 1-4-8 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led but weakened badly when seventh behind Drive Tosho last start, beaten over 12 lengths at big odds. That followed a ninth behind Colors Ring when she again gave ground after leading into the lane, so the recent pattern is a concern. She has won with Tatsuya Nakajima before and has a prior track-and-trip win, but the latest form says she must find much more late strength to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,782.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 1-3-7 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $119.80 |
| 9/11 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 1-3-9 | 10 |
| 15.0L | $12.70 |
| 6/9 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 33.0L | $3.70 |
| 7/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 2-3-7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $24.40 |
| 5/10 | 11/08/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 05/07/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $7,075.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 0:57.20 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $35.20 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the standout last-start figure when winning by five lengths over 1500m at this track, beating Win Love Song as a prohibitive odds-on favourite and maintaining a clear margin in a dominant display. The start prior at Chukyo in a Mdn was only fair after settling well back, but the return to this venue brought sharp improvement. One from one at the track, trip and with Taiga Kurihara, he is the horse to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/10/2026 | 44 | C1 3U | $6,782.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 9/18 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:58.90 | 5-5-9 | 17 |
| 4.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/16 | 01/08/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:59.40 | 3-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $13.60 |
| 13/16 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 7-5-13 | 12 |
| 20.9L | $13.50 |
| 4/15 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.40 |
| 4/13 | 25/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 2:12.80 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $18.90 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned to the placings when third behind Ureshii Gosan at this track last start, but the detail is less flattering, with a four-runner field and a seven-and-a-half-length margin after she could not quicken late. Her previous run in a COND over 2000m was a well-beaten second last at long odds. With no placings from seven at this track and distance, she looks more a place hope than a winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 05/10/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,782.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $16.40 |
| 11/12 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $56,848.00 | Kanazawa | 2000m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 2:12.50 | 11-12-11 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $616.70 |
| 7/12 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3 | $8,790.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $265.70 |
| 8/10 | 17/08/2026 | 29 | A3 3 | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $330.20 |
| 7/10 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3 | $8,855.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 8-9-7 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $175.40 |
| 7/11 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | COND | $57,245.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 11-11-7 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $524.30 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last behind Colors Ring at this track last start, beaten over 18 lengths after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The run prior was also last behind Daphnis, where he was tailed off and weak through the line. His older track and distance credentials are respectable, but the current form has fallen away sharply and a major turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 22/09/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 7-7-11 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 45.9L | $9.10 |
| 8/9 | 11/08/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 6-9-8 | 6 |
| 37.9L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 7-7-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $12.40 |
| 2/12 | 28/06/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 7-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/06/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:42.20 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race two starts ago when third behind Super Nany at this track, beaten two and a half lengths at big odds, but did not build on it when fifth behind Leesan Burning last start and beaten nine and a half lengths. He has plenty of 1500m experience, with two wins and 15 placings from 59 tries around the trip, yet recent form leaves him chasing a sharper finishing effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,782.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $18.40 |
| 3/10 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $40.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:40.40 | 3-2-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $32.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-9-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $164.20 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $56.60 |
| 7/12 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 8-10-7 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $226.90 |

Jockey: Toi Asano
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Fought hard when second to Gene Chen over 1500m at this track last start, beaten a length after holding a narrow lead and only conceding late. That was a clear rebound from a plain seventh behind Solemn Parade, and the light weight is a useful positive in a race that lacks depth beyond the favourite. She has placed six times from 20 at this track and distance, so she has the profile to make Wave Moon work.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,782.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:41.10 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $10.50 |
| 7/10 | 22/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:41.30 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $9.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 9 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/08/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $54.60 |
| 6/9 | 27/07/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $30.40 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:43.00 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $28.30 |

Jockey: Kunihisa Hirase
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Offered little from just behind the leaders when last behind Drive Tosho last start, beaten over 15 lengths and unwanted in the market. Two back she was eighth behind Colors Ring, again safely held after having her chance to improve into the race. Her jockey-horse record and past track-and-trip placing figures offer limited support, but the recent margins make her hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,782.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kunihisa Hirase | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 2-5-9 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $163.70 |
| 8/11 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kunihisa Hirase | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 2-3-8 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $22.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Kunihisa Hirase | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-6 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kunihisa Hirase | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 1-4-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $25.30 |
| 2/9 | 28/07/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Kunihisa Hirase | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $19.90 |
| 9/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kunihisa Hirase | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 1-3-9 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $123.60 |