Kanazawa Race 8 - Race 8 - 1500
POUPEE EN BISCUIT (9) Tailed off to finish 10th last run at Hanshin. Giving another chance here. Tatsuya Nakajima and Ibi Kazuya are usually competitive together. Displays good finishing speed. Looks well suited in this race. SHADOW CRY (8) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at this track. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . DAIHYO KIRK (1) Close up last run at the track and can save some energy from the barrier. Should come to hand quickly. Each way value. SKY PRELUDE (4) Came in 4th last time at this track. Sound chances.

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went very close at this track last start, finishing second to Meisho Barista and beaten a neck after letting down nicely. That was a clear rebound from his fourth the start prior, when beaten over 11 lengths despite again being near the top of betting. He is still a maiden and has only one placing from four attempts around 1500m, but the latest run gives him the strongest winning platform here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 1-4-4 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $2.70 |
| 10/15 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $125.00 |
| 5/14 | 01/08/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 9-10-5 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $151.30 |
| 5/9 | 07/07/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $14,758.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $15.80 |
| 10/16 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:26.20 | 8-8-10 | 15 |
| 15.0L | $63.80 |

Jockey: Daichi Hattori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing at this track last start, finishing second last and beaten over 20 lengths after tracking the speed and failing to quicken. The run prior was better, a third behind Laurel Martini when sent out odds-on favourite, although he was still beaten five lengths. His two placings from four starts at this track and distance give him a place case if he can forgive the latest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/10/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Hattori Daichi | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 3-6-9 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $76.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Toi Asano
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground at this track last start when fourth to Purple Wind, though the margin was still over 12 lengths and she was at long odds. Her previous run was much weaker, finishing second last and well beaten by 28 lengths behind Kutsuwa Eternal. Carries only 52kg, but with no win from 25 starts and one placing from ten at this track and distance, she has plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Noboru Asano | 52kg | 1:40.20 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $70.30 |
| 10/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 8-11-10 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $253.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:40.60 | 6-8-6 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $39.90 |
| 4/12 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B7 3 | $8,794.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 8-9-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $37.80 |
| 5/10 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | B5 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 7-8-5 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $78.40 |
| 8/10 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | B4 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:41.10 | 10-10-8 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $304.00 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth at this track last start behind Nac Candle, beaten over 13 lengths, and the in-running note was simply that he did not quicken. He had been sixth the start prior behind Coeur Et Sakurako, again well beaten after settling handy. The better side of his profile is two placings from four starts at this track and distance, so he can run into a minor placing without looking a strong win threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $19.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Shizuo Oki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at his past two runs at this track, most recently beaten over 15 lengths by Nac Candle after failing to finish it off. The start prior had more merit, beaten just over eight lengths behind Hakusan Suono after leading and working home evenly. He has placed twice from ten starts overall, but recent finishing strength leaves him short of the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 2-6-5 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $41.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Akihiro Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the race at this track last start, finishing last behind Nac Candle and well beaten by 26 lengths after conceding a huge start. The run prior at Funabashi in a COND over 1200m was similar, again last and beaten over 15 lengths by Stocktaking. Unplaced in all nine starts in the past 12 months, he would have to find a sharp reversal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/10/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Akihiro Yoshida | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 8-8-10 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $144.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Hirohisa Tachi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Held a narrow lead and tried hard when third at this track last start, but was still beaten ten lengths by Purple Wind. Before that she came from well back for fifth behind Kutsuwa Eternal at big odds, never looking likely to feature. The positive is that she has won at this track and distance, so she has the right venue profile for a minor cheque.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:40.20 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $209.60 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $142.30 |
| 3/11 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B9 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 30.3L | $69.80 |
| 9/10 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | B5 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 4-5-9 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $33.30 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | B5 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hattori Daichi | 55kg | 1:41.90 | 6-8-7 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $343.70 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at this track last start but the substance is mixed, with the report saying she was never competitive and beaten out of sight behind Meisho Barista. She was also well held the run prior behind Lia Artesian, though she was fair to the line. The distance suits and she has three placings from twelve starts overall, but having lost to Daihyo Kirk recently, she profiles as a place hope rather than the one 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 30.3L | $7.10 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,472.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $27.40 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | B3 3 | $6,289.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Koga Hirotaka | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 31/08/2026 | 50 | B9 3 | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $2.90 |
| 12/13 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 11-12-12 | 10 |
| 17.3L | $155.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing tenth as favourite in a Mdn at Hanshin Dirt, beaten seven and a half lengths by Ittare Ittare when only fair through the line. The stronger reference is her second to Sesshu at Chukyo Dirt the start prior, and she now comes here third-up with a class drop. With the top-ranked jockey and trainer at this track, she has the right support to bounce back strongly.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 12/09/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:25.60 | 8-7-10 | 15 |
| 7.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/16 | 30/08/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:24.90 | 10-6-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $12.90 |
| 7/18 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:20.80 | - | 18 |
| 6.3L | $33.90 |