Kanazawa Race 1 - Race 1 - 1500
NAC CANDLE (7) In the money when 2nd last start at this venue. In top racing shape since coming back from a break. Top prospects against this opposition. WIN BLIZZARD (2) Looked good when 3rd last run at the track and will try to take advantage of the draw. Strong chance. ZEPHYRIA (5) Did well when 2nd last run at this track. Tatsuya Nakajima and Katou Kazuhiro are usually competitive when they team up. Always seems to find the line well. A win wouldn't surprise. MORONO DIAMANTE (8) Finished 5th last time at the track. Happy to overlook that run. Jockey Taiga Kurihara and trainer Kouji Fujita have shared plenty of success together. Open to improvement and has a show in this field.

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing last start when sixth at this track, beaten over 16 lengths after settling handy and failing to quicken, with no clear excuse. The run prior was much better in B3 grade when sent out favourite and second to Keiai Gillis, beaten two lengths. He has placed twice from three starts at this track and distance, but remains winless from ten starts, so the place case is stronger than the winning one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $8.60 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B3 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 31/08/2026 | 43 | B7 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $2.70 |
| 13/16 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Y | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:10.70 | 12-12-13 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $158.90 |
| 15/16 | 04/07/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:08.40 | 8-10-15 | 13 |
| 8.1L | $103.80 |
| 9/16 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:10.20 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has built a solid platform with placings at his past two runs, most recently third at this track when beaten three and a half lengths by Lia Artesian after working home evenly. Before that he was second to Derma Tokachi, beaten two lengths, and his three starts at this venue have all produced placings. Zephyria had his measure recently, but his consistency keeps him right among the winning chances.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.80 |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2026 | 22 | B1 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |
| 12/16 | 09/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 2:01.60 | 14-13-12 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $90.70 |
| 7/16 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Y | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 2:44.20 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $31.40 |
| 10/16 | 28/06/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:39.30 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $24.10 |

Jockey: Daichi Hattori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Held a narrow lead and kept trying last start, but was well beaten late when third to Laurel Martini as an odds-on favourite. That followed a second-last finish in B2 company, beaten over 15 lengths after coming under pressure late. He has placed twice from three starts at this track and distance, yet the overall winless profile leaves him looking more a place hope than a strong winning play.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:41.90 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 5-5-8 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $5.30 |
| 4/11 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 18/08/2026 | 37 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
| 15/15 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:59.80 | 3-8-15 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $47.10 |
| 5/16 | 27/06/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $125.00 |

Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at Funabashi in recent runs, finishing last in a COND over 1200m when unwanted in the market and beaten over 15 lengths after conceding a huge start. He was also safely held there two back at big odds. The class drop offers some help, but he has one unplaced attempt around 1500m and will have to lift sharply to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 01/10/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $19,744.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:16.90 | 11-11-12 | 7 |
| 14.7L | $101.60 |
| 7/9 | 27/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:17.00 | 6-5-7 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $32.40 |
| 6/11 | 04/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $104.80 |
| 10/11 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 10-8-10 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $69.30 |
| 8/12 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:16.20 | 12-12-8 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $70.10 |
| 7/12 | 07/05/2026 | 85 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $32.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been knocking on the door with consecutive seconds at this track, most recently beaten two lengths by Lia Artesian after tracking the leader into the straight and fighting on as a well-supported favourite. She had earlier run second to Meiner Schlacht at short odds, and that recent form includes beating Win Blizzard and Nac Candle. With the leading track jockey aboard, she commands respect.
Last Starts 16 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 | 11/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 7/15 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 10-9-7 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $24.90 |
| 10/15 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 8-9-10 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $16.90 |
| 11/16 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 5-5-11 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $11.30 |
| 5/15 | 23/05/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 10-8-5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $95.90 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned a minor placing last start when second to Meisho Bonten at this track, though the nine-length margin at generous odds keeps the performance in perspective. Two back she conceded a big start and was fifth behind Derma Tokachi, beaten over 11 lengths. She has placed once from two starts at this distance, but must produce more to trouble the main winning chances.
Last Starts 16 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 | 11/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $19.20 |
| 5/12 | 15/09/2026 | 30 | B5 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $13.40 |
| 14/18 | 16/08/2026 | 39 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:57.70 | 8-8-14 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $481.10 |
| 4/12 | 08/07/2026 | 53 | COND 3 | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $15.20 |
| 14/16 | 16/05/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 5-4-14 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $183.20 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished strongly for second at this track last start, beaten two lengths by Dea Athena, and that backed up a third to Meiner Schlacht when she led and battled on. She has now placed in three of six starts overall and is three from three for placings at this track and distance. Although Zephyria has a recent edge over her, this setup looks ideal and she has the profile to go one better.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 6-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/12 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B5 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 5-5-3 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $76.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 58 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $15.70 |
| 13/15 | 04/07/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:47.20 | 14-14-13 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $197.50 |
| 15/16 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:33.70 | - | 3 |
| 19.1L | $238.90 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and worked home evenly when fifth at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths by Hakusan Suono, after being near the top of an open market. His previous third behind Nac Regina came with a beaten margin of over 13 lengths, so the form is only fair. He has placed at this track and distance before, but a sharper finish is required.
Last Starts 16 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 | 11/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 2-5-5 | 9 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:39.30 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $7.30 |
| 5/9 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B2 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $26.80 |
| 5/11 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 4-5-5 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $68.80 |
| 4/9 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B6 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $17.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/08/2026 | 38 | B8 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Hirohisa Tachi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was again safely held last start when seventh to Hakusan Suono at this track, beaten just under nine lengths at big odds after giving away too much start. The run prior was weaker still in B4 grade, finishing eighth behind Luna Cacao and beaten a long way. With no placings from 16 starts overall or four at this track and distance, others appeal far more.
Last Starts 16 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 | 11/10/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $128.40 |
| 8/12 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B4 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 12-11-8 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $309.30 |
| 6/10 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | B5 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 9-10-6 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $26.10 |
| 6/10 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | B4 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:41.10 | 9-7-6 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $129.30 |
| 4/11 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | B5 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:40.50 | 7-8-4 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $99.50 |
| 7/10 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | B5 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $211.90 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly without ever looking a threat when sixth to Hakusan Suono at this track, beaten eight and a half lengths at long odds. His fourth behind Laurel Martini two back was better, with a strong finish from a hopeless position, but the long-term record is a major anchor. Still unplaced from 32 starts, he has to find more than recent figures suggest.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 9-9-6 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $116.90 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:41.90 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $68.10 |
| 5/12 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:40.30 | 12-8-5 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $87.60 |
| 4/6 | 01/09/2026 | 9 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 23/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:40.70 | 12-12-8 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $265.50 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:40.20 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $26.90 |