Race Overview
 
KANAZAWA   14 December 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 11:20 Race 1 1500m
ZUSSINO (7) ended up in third at this track two starts ago then finished fourth last time at this track. Will drift back but wind up late. Suited here and gets chance to break through. CLAPPERBOARD (5) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1500m at this track. Will drift back but wind up late. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KOIRALA (6) finished out of the money two starts back then he settled well back and was fifth over 1500m at this track two weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. SCHON STADT (2) is a long-time finding who is knocking on the door, the last run a commendable second at this track over 1400m after being in contention on the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
2 11:55 Race 2 1500m
LOULOUDI (1) resumes. Didn't make an impact at her only run last prep on August 10, finishing 11th 1400m at Chukyo Dirt. Has switched to the Hiroyuki Tajima yard over the break. Has found the right race dropping back in grade and can land the knockout blow. ALLIE WORK (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth after being in contention on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. KITOKITO (5) finished out of the money two starts back then was fifth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. KAPARAMIP (7) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, crossing the line in fourth. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
3 12:30 Race 3 1400m
HATTO MERRILY (8) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1500m at this track after being prominent from the outset. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. DELTA NEUTRAL (2) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish 2 lengths away in second over 1400m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot salute. LOPPIS (4) was on the speed from the rails draw last start and battled on well to finish third over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. DREAM SPURT (7) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1500m at this track, ending up in fourth. Capable of featuring prominently.
4 01:10 Race 4 1400m
MAR DORADO (5) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1500m at this track after being in contention all the way. Finds a suitable race and can make it to the winner's circle. RIKEA ASSAM (3) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1400m at this track at her latest appearance. Has never been out of the money in three starts at this course and distance. Shoma Kato has registered two minor placings when on board. Among the leading chances. SAMMARU EPOQUE (4) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing third last time over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. ODEN RUBY (2) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing sixth at this track over 1500m. Suitably placed so anticipating a bold performance.
5 01:50 Race 5 1500m
H N HARMONY (6) recorded a strong maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, getting there by 2 lengths. Shaping up nicely and his last start rating stands out. Can repeat the dose. ESPERANTO (3) showed good speed here last time over 1400m until tiring late and finishing sixth. Likely improver under this scenario today. DAIYU BOMBER (8) is a 16-start maiden who finished fifth at her most recent appearance over 900m at this track. Worth including in this suitable contest. ICE FIELD (7) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third over 1500m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out.
6 02:30 Race 6 1500m
PURE COLLECTION (7) stuck on well last start to finish second over 1400m at this track after showing good early speed. Nicely placed to play a major role. FESTIVE IRIS (3) has accrued five minor placings from six runs this campaign. Turned in another good performance at her most recent run when third over 1500m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ALLEZ CLAIRE (4) has five minor placings from six starts this time in work, the latest as favourite over 1500m at this track. She looks a top contender again. SOLEMN PARADE (1) was in the money two starts back at this track then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1400m at this track. Backmarker who keeps coming. Has ability and definitely worth including.
7 03:05 Race 7 1400m
BLADE DANCING (6) met with solid support last start over 1500m at this track when second, beaten 3 lengths. Certainly deserves another chance. NIKO (4) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when second over 1400m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot make amends. FELICIA MOON (8) got well back over 1400m at this track last time and never threatened, eventually finishing in sixth. Likely improver with strong prospects. GRAND VALEUR (1) ran fourth at her latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Has a win and one placing at this journey from four starts. Should be involved in the finish.
8 04:30 Race 8 1400m
MARK OF ZORRO (3) raced just off the lead before letting down nicely and scoring a one length win over this journey at this track last time. In great form and is well-placed to feature again. KADOBAN SOKOJIKARA (4) raced on the speed last start over this course and distance and stuck on well to finish second. Placed to advantage and can take this out. SYN SCHIENE (8) was in the firing line on the corner and finished second last start over 1500m at this track. Nicely placed to take this out. VIRTUAL IDOL (1) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fifth over 1400m at this track. Worth including.
9 05:05 Race 9 1500m
M T TOP (6) was always well out of her ground when tenth over 1400m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her sixth at this track the run before. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. UMETARO (8) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1500m at this track. Tatsuya Nakajima is a key engagement. Fitter so expect a better run this time. POD BULLET (3) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when ninth over 1400m at this track. Has the ability to take this out. HYAKUSHIKI (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1500m at this track, crossing the line in sixth. Capable of featuring prominently.
10 05:40 Race 10 1500m
GRACIANO (2) finds it hard to win with five victories from 53 starts. Was again denied last start when she found a couple better over 1500m at this track. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. SEVEN MAKE HAPPY (1) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was in contention on the corner before being beaten 3.5 lengths into fifth over 1400m at this track. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RAISE YOUR LIMIT (8) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start when he worked home well but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. The engagement of Masaya Matsudo is a positive move. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HEART LOCK (5) has four placings from seven runs this campaign and last start finished 1.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1500m at this track. One of the main contenders.
11 06:15 Race 11 1700m
WATASHIDE IIDESUKA (1) raced on the speed and lifted to score by a neck at today's track and distance last start in a far better run. Finds another suitable race and can maintain winning form. APOLLO MIRACLE (6) has been thereabouts since scoring at this track on September 20, the latest offering a fourth over 1400m at this track. Has five wins from 10 starts at this circuit. Likely to feature. REGIUS (2) gave away a start then stormed home to win over 1500m at this track last time out. Expected to be there at the business end. MELTEMIA (3) performed above expectations last time over 1700m at this track, finishing a neck from the winner in second after starting at huge odds. Hasn't broken through over this course and distance but has managed three minor placings. Has to be respected.