Kanazawa Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
HEART LOCK (3) Came in 5th last time at this track. Has the potential to improve sharply. Has the ability to take this out. LUMINOUS FLUX (6) Handy enough when winning by 2L last time at this track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Has plenty of early speed. Respect against this field. DAIYU BOMBER (7) Honest race when 3rd last time at the track. Have to respect the recent stable form. Tatsuya Watanabe is a pivotal booking. Deserves consideration. ECLAIR (8) Solid effort when winning by 1L last start here and getting better in recent performances. Ibi Kazuya has been training plenty of winners recently. Can threaten if right today.

Jockey: Shizuo Oki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well held at this track last start, finishing eighth behind Estimate and beaten over 14 lengths after giving away a big start and never threatening. The start prior was no better, with a last placing behind Kitano Dia when beaten over 16 lengths. She has won at this track and trip, but the current form leaves a sizeable gap to bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/10/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,541.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Shizuo Oki | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 14.2L | $235.20 |
| 12/12 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Shizuo Oki | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 9-5-12 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $41.20 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Shizuo Oki | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $7.80 |
| 3/9 | 24/08/2026 | 24 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shizuo Oki | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $25.60 |
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | C2C3 3U | $23,972.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 53kg | 2:15.30 | 4-6-8 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $139.50 |
| 7/7 | 10/07/2026 | 22 | C2C3 3U | $24,150.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 53kg | 2:18.30 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $66.80 |

Jockey: Toi Asano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely beaten at both recent runs, finishing seventh behind Estimate last start and beaten over 12 lengths after never looking a winning hope. He was ninth behind Kitano Dia the run prior, again well held after coming under pressure late. The track-and-distance record is sound, but he has to find far more than recent efforts show.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/10/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,541.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Noboru Asano | 54kg | 1:38.00 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $196.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/09/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Noboru Asano | 54kg | 1:38.80 | 2-5-9 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $20.90 |
| 10/10 | 24/08/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 4-8-10 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $35.80 |
| 2/9 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $10.60 |
| 6/10 | 27/07/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Satoshi Yonekura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced some late work when fifth behind Nyan Taro last start, but the margin was still over 12 lengths and he was sent out at long odds. His previous fifth behind Kitano Dia was also plain, beaten over 10 lengths after only holding his ground late. A strong track-and-distance history keeps him in calculations for improvement, though others have sharper recent form.
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 | 06/10/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,541.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $51.90 |
| 5/12 | 21/09/2026 | 56 | B2 3U | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 6-9-5 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $11.20 |
| 4/10 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $12.10 |
| 5/11 | 14/07/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $76.60 |
| 2/12 | 28/06/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $7,224.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
| 7/11 | 16/06/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $7,224.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 3-4-7 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $14.40 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished strongly at this track last start when second to Pine Peach, beaten half a length at generous odds, and that was clearly his best recent effort. The start prior in a COND was only fair, finishing fifth behind Whitehead and beaten nine lengths after being unwanted in the market. He is an experienced track-and-trip winner and profiles as a realistic placing chance again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $7,541.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $12.20 |
| 5/11 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $14,212.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $33.70 |
| 8/8 | 06/09/2026 | 26 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $36.70 |
| 8/9 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $17.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/07/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:40.00 | 8-9-3 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:40.60 | 6-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fourth behind Nyan Taro at this track last start but still beaten over 11 lengths after settling rearward, so the finishing position reads better than the margin. She had also been well held behind Kitano Dia two back at long odds. Her 12-month record shows three wins, but recent figures leave her with work to do against the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/10/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,541.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $47.50 |
| 8/12 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 11-10-8 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $117.70 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $31.80 |
| 6/8 | 24/08/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 6-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:39.60 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.40 |
| 2/9 | 27/07/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 7-6-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a strong win at this track in C1 grade, beating Garibata by two lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. That followed a head second to Sakura D'Or, also in C1, when he was pipped late at long odds. He has placed at all three starts at this venue and is proven at the distance, so the current form gives him a solid winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,782.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:38.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/11 | 22/09/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/08/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 7-9-10 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $10.40 |
| 4/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/9 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-6 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third behind Nyan Taro last start, though the margin of over 11 lengths keeps that placing in perspective. The prior run was stronger, winning a C1 at this track by a neck from Andare as favourite after getting clear and holding on. Her consistency and track-and-trip record make her a place hope rather than a standout 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,541.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $16.20 |
| 1/11 | 22/09/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $9.10 |
| 4/9 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 9-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.80 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:40.50 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Chihiro Kaneko | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 8-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Won first-up at this track last start in C1 grade, beating Last Yommaru by a length after driving hard late, and she was respected near the top of betting. Her previous run before that campaign break was a narrow fourth at Nagoya behind Mattina in B5 company. She is lightly raced compared with most of these and has enough upside second-up to be a strong winning threat.
Last Starts 28 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 | 21/09/2026 | 123 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:40.10 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.60 |
| 6/12 | 06/05/2026 | 156 | B6 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $30.40 |
| 6/8 | 01/12/2025 | 27 | B6 3U | $7,938.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 04/11/2025 | 261 | B4 3U | $8,036.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $1.40 |
| 2/18 | 16/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:09.60 | - | 18 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing fifth behind Juggernaut over 1600m at Kochi, beaten six and a half lengths when working home fairly without threatening. The run prior was better, fourth to Adler at Kochi after picking up nicely at big odds. He is new to this track and has a modest winning record, but this setup gives him place prospects.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:47.20 | 4-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $19.30 |
| 4/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:24.70 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $72.70 |
| 7/12 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-3-7 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $13.20 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $43.20 |
| 6/12 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 8-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $6.70 |
| 6/10 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $74.90 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together two strong seconds at this track, most recently chasing Prime Line and finishing a length away after picking up impressively in a small field. She was beaten only a neck by Laurel Runway in C1 grade the run prior, so her form reads consistently well. With three wins at this track and distance and Taiga Kurihara back aboard, she looks the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 04/10/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $7,541.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
| 7/12 | 25/08/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $21.10 |
| 5/9 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,325.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/07/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $31.90 |
| 9/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 6-5-9 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $9.60 |