KANAZAWA   19 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 1500m

Track:      

Strong tempo, primarily from Gliese and K's Komakusa. LIKE SUGAR (5) was in a different class last time, registering a dominant 3 lengths win over 1400m at this track to make it two in succession. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Best form puts her right in this. A SHIN DIVA (4) resumed last time out and finished second over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Is rarely far away and has amassed two wins from her appearances. Looks to have an edge on most of these. ORANGE CAKE (3) started this preparation with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when 11th over 1400m at this track, beaten 18 lengths. This doesn't look as hard so she can return to the winners' list. PASSION BEAT (6) dropped out from the rails draw before closing late to finish fifth over 1400m at this track last start. Has ability and a bold showing is expected.
1 10x61 PIKAPIKA PIROKO
KAZUYA IBI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Kengo Nagahashi
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 39 days. Resuming 6th of 12 at Ohi on February 20 over 1600m, 6 len behind Non Fiction with 54kg at $6.10. Last start won by a nose at this track March 11 over 1500m defeating M T Sieg with 55kg at $25.10. Rather invest elsewhere.
1
MASAYA MATSUDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES , MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 21x36 GLIESE
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Pikapika Piroko with 56kg at $4.50. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mimosa No Kisetsu carrying 55kg at $22.70. Nice alley and worth including.
2
SATOSHI YONEKURA
RED, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Black cap
3 11x10 ORANGE CAKE
KOJI FUJITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 3 len at this track March 24 over 1400m defeating Isabella Sunrise carrying 55kg at $1.30. Second-up second last of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 18 len behind Mimosa No Kisetsu with 55kg at $9.50. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1500m.
3
TATSUYA NAKAJIMA
NAVY, WHITE STRIPES, GOLD SLEEVES, Red cap
4 x11x2 A SHIN DIVA
SHIGERU SATO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Like Sugar carrying 55kg at $3.10. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Kasamatsu November 19 over 1400m defeating Rose Impulse with 55kg at $1.20. Among the leading chances.
4
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 12011 LIKE SUGAR
KAZUYOSHI KATO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at this track April 7 over 1400m defeating A Shin Diva with 55kg at $1.40. The race before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track March 24 over 1400m defeating Dre Dre with 55kg at $7.40. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
5
SHOMA KATO
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 95155 PASSION BEAT
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mimosa No Kisetsu with 55kg at $214.90. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1500m, 19 len behind Namura Tiara with 55kg at $32.40. Among the winning hopes on best form.
6
YUMA SHIBATA
YELLOW, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, YELLOW COLLAR, Green cap
7 04x97 INESTIMABLE
HIROYUKI TAJIMA
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 67 len behind Pikapika Piroko with 55kg at $203.10. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1500m, 25 len behind Namura Tiara with 55kg at $248.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
7
AKIHIRO YOSHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, Green cap
8 12x42 K'S KOMAKUSA
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Pikapika Piroko carrying 55kg at $8.70. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1500m, 9 len behind Namura Tiara carrying 55kg at $8.10. Going well. Leading chance.
8
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 9x177 ALLONSY MANDE
MASAYA SUZUKI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on April 3 over 1500m, 9 len behind Buon Viaggio carrying 55kg at $39. The race before that second last of 8 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 17 len behind Like Sugar with 55kg at $45.20. Fully tested.
9
MASAYOSHI AOYAGI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 00x64 SILVER BAROWS
KINYA SUGAWARA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 7 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 22 len behind Passion Beat with 55kg at $145.40. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 16 len behind Like Sugar carrying 55kg at $209.40. Doesn't rate well enough.
10
KENSHIN UOZUMI
GREEN, RED STRIPES, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Pink cap
11 11x85 CAMPUS LADY
KINYA SUGAWARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 37 len behind Pikapika Piroko carrying 56kg at $21.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at this track on March 24 over 1500m, 21 len behind Glaciares with 55kg at $3.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
TAIGA KURIHARA
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES , RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap