KANAZAWA   03 Apr 2026
 
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Race 12 1700m

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Solid tempo with En Cloche leading from Sekkachi Cane and Love Bay. FIVE LETTER (10) was well held in stiffer company two back then appreciated the easier grade last time out over 1500m at this track, leading throughout to score by 2.5 lengths. In winning form now and should go well again. SEKKACHI CANE (5) kicked off this campaign with a win two runs ago. Not as effective last time out when fourth over 1400m here. Goes up a rung or two but he is up to the task. SERAPHINITE (2) was well supported when resuming last time out over 1500m at this track and proved too strong, scoring by 1.5 lengths. Open to plenty of improvement and is expected to run well again. ILLUMINATOR (3) returned from a spell three-and-a-half weeks ago when he was fourth over 1400m at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time.
1 584x5 TEIKOKU
KINYA SUGAWARA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Famous Dandy with 57kg at $4. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on January 30 2024 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Guest Principal with 56kg at $17.30. Must improve significantly.
1
HIROHISA TACHI
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, White cap
2 583x1 SERAPHINITE
KOJI FUJITA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track March 15 over 1500m defeating Song For You carrying 57kg at $3. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Himeji on January 28 2025 over 1800m, 7 len behind Blue Arrow with 57kg at $4.20. Solid top-three hope.
2
MASAYA MATSUDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES , MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 122x4 ILLUMINATOR
KOJI FUJITA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Green Sword
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Trail Ridge with 57kg at $2.20. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1700m, 11 len behind Namidano Kiss with 57kg at $4.30. Sure to run well.
3
KENSHIN UOZUMI
GREEN, RED STRIPES, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Red cap
4 00x89 HAKUSAN SONUS
KAZUYOSHI KATO
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Goichi Kawasaki
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 8 at this track on March 12 over 1700m, 22 len behind Rose Period carrying 55kg at $19.90. Second-up 9th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 21 len behind Cumulonimbus carrying 55kg at $247.40. Will be doing best work late.
4
NOBORU ASANO
ORANGE, BLACK CHECKS, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Blue cap
5 49x14 SEKKACHI CANE
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
7YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Mayumi Matsuda
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by a neck at this track March 11 over 1500m defeating Love And Lucky carrying 57kg at $3.20. Second-up 4th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cumulonimbus with 57kg at $19.40. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
5
MASAYOSHI AOYAGI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 26x00 ONLY MORGAN
KAZUYA IBI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind Trail Ridge with 55kg at $119.40. Second-up ran last of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 51 len behind Cumulonimbus with 55kg at $185.20. Happy enough to avoid.
6
KOHEI KATSURAYAMA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Green cap
7 28957 ANY THUNDER
KAZUMASA KANEDA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Toshiyuki Maekawa
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 17 len behind Cumulonimbus carrying 57kg at $64. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Trail Ridge with 57kg at $4.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
YUMA SHIBATA
YELLOW, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, YELLOW COLLAR, Orange cap
8 03x33 LOVE BAY
KAZUYOSHI KATO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Mani Hero with 55kg at $45.90. Second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Famous Dandy with 55kg at $20.60. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
8
TAICHI SUZUKI
RED, GREEN BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 1664x EN CLOCHE
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Urawa January 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind Suns carrying 54kg at $21.50. First up last campaign second of 13 at Urawa September 22 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Fubuki with 54kg at $10.60. Cannot enthuse.
9
SHOMA KATO
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Pink cap
10 x0x01 FIVE LETTER
KINYA SUGAWARA
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Shunichi Kumasaka
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind Adelante with 58.0kg at $371. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at this track March 28 over 1500m defeating Copano Francis with 57kg at $1.10. Should be right in the finish.
10
TAIGA KURIHARA
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES , RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap