Race Overview
 
KANAZAWA   23 September 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 12:00 Race 1 1500m
HAKUSAN HANABI (3) did a great job to score by 30 lengths over today's course and distance last start. Sure to go well again. SATTOOR (8) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1500m at this track. Will need a good ride from Yuma Shibata off the awkward draw but can feature again. SASUKE PETAL (6) was in the money two starts back but missed the frame last time over 1500m at this track. Shapes well and is among the main hopes. NOBLE GENESIS (5) turned in a modest performance when seventh last time out over 1500m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. One of the main hopes.
2 12:35 Race 2 1500m
COTTON FLOWER (4) broke through for her maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Shaping up nicely and she is a leading contender. UWAIN (8) is a last-start winner two weeks ago, scoring by 2 lengths over 1400m at this track. This looks an ideal assignment. KAZUNO MARIA (1) scored two runs back then was well in commission last time but could only manage to finish ninth over the same trip at this track. Has her share of ability and finds a suitable race. CHONO YONI MAU (5) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when sixth. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
3 01:10 Race 3 1400m
CLAPPERBOARD (6) resumes from a spell of nine weeks. Could only manage to finish seventh at the latest run over 1500m at this track. Rates well and is a great chance to break through. AMYGDALA (5) is still a maiden after 15 starts. Finished fourth last time out over 1400m at this track following a minor placing at this track over 1500m the run prior. Likely to be about the money. JACKAL'S SON (8) ran a strong race last time out over 1500m at this track, finishing third. Top three prospects. RIKEA DIMBULA (4) showed good early speed last start before boxing on well and finishing second over today's trip at this track. In the mix.
4 01:45 Race 4 1400m
LUX DELPHI (10) held on well to finish second last time out over 1500m at this track after leading for much of the way. Will take catching. BELLE ARBRE (6) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Niigata. Strips fitter and can take this easier race out. TOA KAFU (9) improved last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to feature. WONDERFUL GUY (5) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, leading throughout and putting 2 lengths on his rivals. Must be included.
5 02:20 Race 5 1500m
GORTYS (2) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to find winning ways. LUMINA VICTOR (4) ran a nice race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing second. Sure to appreciate the extra journey and looms as a significant player. A SHIN SERAPHIM (5) is backing up quickly after finishing in the money at this track over 1500m just 10 days ago. Nice run last time and should be in the finish. DASTIE (9) returned from a spell a week-and-a-half ago when he was fourth over 1400m at this track. Fitter and has claims.
6 02:55 Race 6 1500m
KANNAGI (10) met with solid support last time out but could only manage to finish fifth over 1400m at this track in a disappointing performance. Tough to beat if near her best. MIYUKI JO OSAMA (1) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when fifth over 1400m at this track. Will strip fitter and well-placed is a key runner. DAWN COSMO (5) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last time over 1500m at this track when resuming from a spell. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. PEACE OCEAN (11) has been in the market at her last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest sixth at this track over 1400m. Expecting improvement.
7 03:35 Race 7 1400m
HAKUSAN SAKUYAHIME (5) has really found form this campaign scoring two wins on end, including an effortless 2 lengths win over 1500m at this track last time. Will go close again on recent form. LUCKY DRAGON (8) ran a strong race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing second over 1400m at this track. Fitter and looks a leading player again. MUSIC MAN (1) has been safely held at his last couple of runs, the latest when eighth over 1700m at Sapporo Dirt. Has struggled on the JRA circuit recently but is better placed here. Can feature. NAC RAINBOW (6) missed the placings last start when seventh over 1500m at this track. Suitably placed and can turn things around.
8 04:10 Race 8 1400m
CANTA CANARITO (5) was prominent from the outset and fought on well for second last start over 1500m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Making headway and likely to measure up again. EIGHT BEAT LETTER (8) had been in top form when landing two consecutive wins but last start missed the frame when fourth over 1500m at this track. Taiga Kurihara who has two wins when partnering stays on. Likely to feature. CANZONE (2) was out of the money last start when she settled well back over 1400m here, finishing eighth. Has the talent to take care of this field. NEO CROWN (4) was fourth over 1400m at this track last time out. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
9 04:45 Race 9 1500m
EIYU SABRINA (4) has really found form lately, easily winning again last start over 1400m at this track. Can measure up again. NAMURA KAMIKAZE (8) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start third at this track over 1500m. Capable of ending the long drought. DERMA GARNET (5) is near a win after three minor placings in a row, the latest a close second over 1400m at this track. Sure to run well. KURINO FRONTIER (2) was last at the races when he finished seventh over 1400m at Nagoya on April 25. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Kazuhiro Kato. Has found the right race and is worth including.
10 05:20 Race 10 1500m
FREEZING FOG (2) finished fourth last start over 1400m at this track. Form over this journey is strong, boasting three wins from five starts. Has a high cruising speed. Among the leading chances. BEAUTY HONEY (4) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when sixth. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. REGIUS (5) ran below expectations last time at this track over 1400m, finishing fourth. Top strike rate at the journey with three wins and a placing from four starts and is a prime contender. GOOD LUCK STAR (6) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1400m here. Masayoshi Aoyagi gets the best out of this eight-year-old mare. Finds a nice race and can play a big role again.
11 05:55 Race 11 1500m
IMPERIAL MOAT (9) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when sixth over 1400m at this track. Well placed to bounce back to form. MOZU MAZOKU (2) turned things around last start and got the job done by 3 lengths over 1700m at this track. Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. COEUR DE REINE (4) improved last time out to score by 0.8 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has her share of ability and finds a suitable race. CORNIGLIA (1) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1700m at this track. Winning rider Masaya Matsudo sticks. Must be respected.
12 06:30 Race 12 1400m
SHOGA MATTA NASHI (10) finished sixth last time out at this track over 2000m. Boasts excellent form at today's trip with six wins from eight starts. Taiga Kurihara who has eight wins when partnering stays on. Right in this. NEGAIWA KANAU (6) was second last time out over 1400m at this track. Finds a tougher race but can feature again. GOLD PURSE (7) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing second over 2000m at this track. Tatsuya Nakajima gets the best out of this three-year-old filly. Perfectly placed and can give this a shake. DANNAI (1) is on a quick turnaround after a moderate 11th over 1500m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. No surprise to see him back in form this time.