Kanazawa Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
G T YUBI (7) Finished on top by 1 1/2L last time at this venue. Likely to be well placed early. Taiga Kurihara is very comfortable aboard. Strong claims. LET'S LIVE ON (5) Racing fresh after a break. Placed 3rd last start at this track. Yuuma Shibata does know the horse very well. Displays very good closing speed. Big chance. MEISHO HYUGA (6) Spaced the field to win by a margin of a distance last run at this venue. Made it 6 wins in succession. Looks to be value. RISE TAIGA (2) Honest race when 2nd last time at this venue and can find a nice position from the draw. One of the hopes.

Jockey: Kunihisa Hirase
Weight: 57kgs
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Turned in a plain ninth at this track last week, beaten just over nine lengths by Face Lift after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The run prior was much better, charging from an unlikely position to beat Ryuno Red Eye in B2 company at generous odds. His track-and-trip record is strong, but another rearward pattern leaves him requiring the race to fall his way.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 19/10/2026 | 27 | B2 3U | $8,291.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 11-9-9 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,328.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.10 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $28.70 |
| 2/10 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 10-9-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.60 |
| 6/11 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $98.70 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 57kgs
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Worked home from the rear for second at this track four weeks ago, beaten three lengths by Highest Point at generous odds. That was a clear return to form after a ninth to Immortal Soul when he tracked the speed but failed to quicken and was beaten over 12 lengths. With two wins and five placings from 13 starts at this track and distance, he profiles as a genuine place hope rather than a dominant winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/09/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $14.10 |
| 9/11 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 7-5-9 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $43.80 |
| 4/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $23.60 |
| 8/10 | 18/08/2026 | 42 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 5-5-8 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $45.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $10.70 |
| 3/10 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $23.20 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been soundly held in consecutive sixths at this track, most recently beaten seven and a half lengths by Face Lift in B2 grade after settling just off the lead. He was beaten a similar margin by Highest Point the start prior, so the recent figures are only fair. The quick back-up and past track-and-trip wins offer some support, but he will have to find sharper finishing form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 19/10/2026 | 21 | B2 3U | $8,291.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 5-3-6 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $129.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $8,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $33.40 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $7.10 |
| 6/10 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:38.70 | 1-4-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $30.40 |
| 5/9 | 20/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $33.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 57kgs
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Has struggled to make an impact at his past two starts, finishing last over 1900m at this track when beaten over 14 lengths by Rune Factor after being unwanted in the market. He was also second last to Highest Point the run prior, beaten over 10 lengths. Returning to 1400m is more suitable on his old record, but four unplaced runs at this venue leave him hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/10/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $14,625.00 | Kanazawa | 1900m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 2:07.00 | 6-9-10 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $226.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a six-month break after ending his last campaign with a third at this track, beaten just under three lengths by Never Let You Go as a short odds-on favourite. Before that, he beat Eight Beat Letter by a neck as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. His past 12 months have produced six wins and two placings from eight starts, and that consistency gives him a solid place platform fresh.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,107.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 12/05/2026 | 18 | B1 3U | $7,997.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 26 | B2 3U | $7,274.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/11 | 29/03/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $8,174.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 5-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 16/03/2026 | 104 | B2 3U | $7,435.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 02/12/2025 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,976.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:29.50 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Toi Asano
Weight: 54kgs
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Extended his winning run in dominant style at this track last start, beating Noble Genesis by a long way in B2 grade after being sent out an odds-on favourite. That followed a five-length C1 win over 900m, where he controlled the race and kicked clear. He is unbeaten in six starts at this venue, has five wins from nine starts around 1400m, and his current form makes him the one they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,541.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Noboru Asano | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 21/09/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $7,026.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 0:55.70 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,588.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:40.50 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/9 | 14/07/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 55kgs
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Returned to winning form at this track three weeks ago, beating Bogatyr by a length and a half in B2 grade as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. She had been pipped by Miracolo Eclat the start prior, so the recent form has been consistently strong. With two wins and a placing from three starts at this track and distance, plus a strong record with Taiga Kurihara, she is the main danger.
Last Starts 21 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 | 06/10/2026 | 43 | B2 3U | $7,541.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 24/08/2026 | 27 | B2 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/10 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:39.90 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:41.00 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $1.01 |