KANAZAWA 21 Sep 2026
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Strong tempo with Nagisano Balcony and Kitano Dia leading the way over Kadoban Sokojikara. KITANO DIA (6) brings the clearest winning profile, having strung together two Kanazawa wins and most recently scoring by eight lengths in 3yo+ C1 company after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. This B2 assignment asks a deeper question, but the strength of that last win makes her the one to beat. NAGISANO BALCONY (9) is the main threat after a third to Rune Factor and a prior 3yo+ C1 win over Night Away, with proven Kanazawa 1500m form keeping her firmly in calculations. KADOBAN SOKOJIKARA (3) was plain late last time, yet his previous second to Ryuno Red Eye reads well enough for this and he has a sound track-and-distance base. KANNAGI (2) has been closing off honestly and owns two wins at this course and distance, though she must turn the tables on Nagisano Balcony to win.
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| 1 | 0x785 |
LANCE OF VENUS
Atsushi Ikeda 6YO DK B MARE 55.0KG Takanori Itsukage Finished fifth behind Divertision here last start, beaten five and a half lengths, and the race told a familiar story when she did not quicken at the business end. The start prior was more concerning, finishing second last to First Flower and beaten over 19 lengths after weakening sharply. A class drop and race fitness help only slightly, with the 1500m record still a genuine query. |
1 TAIGA KURIHARA |
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| 2 | 07834 |
KANNAGI
KOJI FUJITA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd. Closed off soundly for fourth behind Rune Factor here last start, beaten just over five lengths after making up good late ground. That followed a third to First Flower when she worked home evenly at big odds, so the recent pattern is honest rather than dominant. Two wins and one place from seven starts at this track and distance keep her in the each-way mix, though she needs the race to bring her into it. |
2 SHIZUO OKI |
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| 3 | 00424 |
KADOBAN SOKOJIKARA
SEIJI SUKITA 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Katsuya Haga Ran fourth behind Ifritia here four weeks ago, beaten four and a half lengths, but he did not finish it off after being an outside chance in betting. The stronger reference is his previous second to Ryuno Red Eye, beaten a length and a half after finishing strongly. With two wins and one place from seven starts at this track and distance, he has the right base if ridden close enough to use it. |
3 SHOMA KATO |
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| 4 | 88345 |
THREE OGI
YUKO TAKAHASHI 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Kept battling when fifth behind Rune Factor here last start, beaten six and a half lengths, but he was never a winning hope and started big odds. His fourth to First Flower before that was similar, beaten seven lengths after settling rearward. The class relief gives him some context, yet the recent margins and market profile suggest he needs a clear lift to trouble the better chances. |
4 KOGA HIROTAKA |
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| 5 | 12620 |
BRAVE ZEUS
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA 7YO DK B HORSE 54.0KG Finished last behind Miracolo Eclat here most recently, beaten just under eight lengths, and the in-running story offered little excuse after he was close enough before dropping out. His second to Gortys two back came by a nine-length margin, so the placing flatters him somewhat. He has placed twice from three at this track and distance, but current form still leaves him with work to do. |
5 NOBORU ASANO |
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| 6 | 89311 |
KITANO DIA
MASAYA SUZUKI 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Dominated a 3yo+ C1 here last start, beating Lucky Dragon by eight lengths after firming into very short odds-on territory. That backed up a three-length 3yo+ C2 win over Ecoro Dunes, so the form surge is clear and she has been putting races away decisively. Proven at this track and distance and likely to use her natural speed, she is the benchmark if that form carries into B2 grade. |
6 MASAYOSHI AOYAGI |
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| 7 | 59687 |
KAMINO MAGIC
MASAYA SUZUKI 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Was beaten over 11 lengths when seventh behind Rune Factor here last start after settling just off the lead, so there was no obvious excuse. The start prior was no better, finishing last to Ifritia and beaten over 14 lengths after making no impression late. Past track-and-distance form is noted, but his current form line is too plain to recommend with confidence. |
7 TAICHI SUZUKI |
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| 8 | 27254 |
HEART LOCK
KOJI FUJITA 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Paniolo Co. Ltd. Returns from a two-month break after a solid fourth behind Fraises Tarte here, beaten just under two lengths at generous odds after settling rearward. That was a clear improvement on his prior fifth to One Card Fellow, where he was handy enough but weakened out to be beaten nine lengths. His broader record is sound, and freshened, he profiles as a realistic place hope rather than a firm winning choice. |
8 SATOSHI YONEKURA |
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| 9 | 27213 |
NAGISANO BALCONY
KAZUMASA KANEDA 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mill Farm Co. Ltd. Finished third to Rune Factor here last start, beaten five lengths, after being right there before failing to quicken. That came off a 3yo+ C1 win over Night Away where she was well-supported favourite and extended to score by a length and a half. With one win and two places from five at this track and distance, she brings the right recent substance despite needing to find a little more late. |
9 JUNKI MOCHIZUKI |
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| 10 | 25242 |
DON TAKAMI
MASAYA SUZUKI 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Shigeru Murata Worked home evenly for second behind Divertision here last start, beaten a length and a half, and that was a more encouraging run after being near the top of betting. The concern is the start prior, when she was a well-supported favourite but finished fourth to Yuino Kokyu, beaten eight lengths. Her track-and-distance record is reliable enough for place claims, though winning remains harder to sell. |
10 KENSHIN UOZUMI |
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| 11 | 72366 |
ALMA INANNA
KAZUHIRO KATO 9YO GREY MARE 55.0KG Koutomic Racing Finished sixth behind Rune Factor here last start, beaten nine and a half lengths, after giving away too much ground in the lane and never getting into the race. Her previous sixth to Ifritia was also plain, beaten six and a half lengths after failing to finish off. The strong Kanazawa 1500m and jockey-horse records are positives, but recent form demands a much sharper response. |
11 TATSUYA NAKAJIMA |
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| 12 | 76243 |
MY BOY
Hiromitsu Horiba 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Kohei Koreeda Worked home evenly for third behind Divertision here last start, beaten four and a half lengths, which was a useful result given he was among the outsiders. His previous fourth to Style Yourself was less persuasive, beaten eight lengths after being unwanted in the market. The winning rider returns and he has placed with this jockey before, so minor-money claims look fair without overplaying the win angle. |
12 HIROHISA TACHI |
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