Kanazawa Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
K BALLADE (6) closed last campaign with three consecutive minor placings and is back today after a break of ten weeks. Sure to be in the finish. ASTER DIMBULA (1) is a distance specialist who improved last start to finish third over 1300m at Saga. Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. ILLUMINATOR (3) is back from a spell of 12 weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1700m at this track. Should be prominent. TRAIL RIDGE (2) was beaten for early speed and didn't come into contention when a disappointing seventh over 1400m at Nagoya most recently. Well placed and should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Saga on January 31 over 1300m, 3 len behind Sun Bringer carrying 56kg at $8.20. Before that 5th of 11 at Saga on January 18 over 1300m, 12 len behind Hustler carrying 56kg at $19.20. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.20 |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 6-7-5 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $19.20 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 7-6-4 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $17.40 |
| 6/11 | 06/12/2025 | 76 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 6-6-6 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $14.30 |
| 1/9 | 21/09/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,744.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,744.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Satoshi Yonekura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 7th of 12 at Nagoya on February 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Jaldabaoth with 51kg at $26.70. Before that 4th of 12 at Nagoya on February 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Stella Del Cielo carrying 55kg at $18.10. Drawn well and is among the chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | A4 3U | $18,910.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:29.60 | 11-11-7 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $26.70 |
| 4/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | A6 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 9-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $18.10 |
| 9/10 | 26/01/2026 | 13 | A6 3U | $16,237.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 2:15.10 | 4-3-9 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $40.40 |
| 6/11 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | A6 3U | $16,237.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:51.40 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $23.90 |
| 7/12 | 31/12/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,232.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:27.40 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,232.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:27.60 | 6-4-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track December 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hakusan Pioneer with 57kg at $4.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track March 17 over 1700m defeating Hagane carrying 56kg at $3.70. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/12/2025 | 24 | A1 3U | $31,360.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:27.70 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/11/2025 | 21 | A1 3U | $31,746.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:27.30 | 9-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $14.70 |
| 1/9 | 04/11/2025 | 42 | A2 3U | $11,905.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:28.00 | 8-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.60 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2025 | 10 | A2 3U | $14,986.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Koga Hirotaka | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $28.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2025 | 54 | A1 3U | $18,316.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:48.30 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $28.40 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2025 | 20 | A1 3U | $18,644.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:48.90 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Masaya Matsudo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 1500m, 11 len behind Eurosita Beat with 56kg at $72.80. The race before that 8th of 12 at Urawa on December 22 over 1500m, 6 len behind Arabian Rain carrying 56kg at $34.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/01/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 9-10-9 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $72.80 |
| 8/12 | 22/12/2025 | 34 | C1 3U | $31,752.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $34.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/12 | 30/10/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 2-3-5 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 25/09/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 1-4-8 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $6.80 |
| 2/14 | 09/09/2025 | 50 | COND 3 | $29,972.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 2-2-2 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track December 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Al Satwa carrying 57kg at $7.60. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Chukyo Dirt March 29 over 1800m, 17 len behind Baldanza carrying 58.0kg at $61.70. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/12/2025 | 13 | A2 3U | $14,112.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:28.10 | 7-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.60 |
| 11/11 | 02/12/2025 | 15 | A2 3U | $14,112.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:49.60 | 2-11-11 | 11 |
| 45.3L | $23.60 |
| 6/12 | 17/11/2025 | 12 | A2 3U | $14,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Kunihisa Hirase | 57kg | 1:28.50 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $15.90 |
| 4/10 | 05/11/2025 | 22 | A2 3U | $14,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $11.90 |
| 6/7 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | A1 3U | $17,539.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | R | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/09/2025 | 15 | A2 3U | $14,986.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at this track December 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Kamicha with 57kg at $2.60. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Kochi March 5 2024 over 1600m, 17 len behind Mist Breaker carrying 56kg at $4.50. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 19/12/2025 | 10 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/11 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,840.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $11.10 |
| 4/11 | 25/11/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:28.20 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $6.70 |
| 3/11 | 10/11/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $7,972.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Urawa November 26 over 1400m, 16 len behind Grace Carillon carrying 54kg at $187.50. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Kochi October 26 2024 over 1300m, 5 len behind Lover's Eye carrying 54kg at $64. Hard to have.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:28.90 | 2-10-10 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $187.50 |
| 10/12 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 7-9-10 | 12 |
| 10.3L | $64.70 |
| 11/12 | 28/10/2025 | 51 | C1 3U | $23,318.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 3-8-11 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $37.40 |
| 9/11 | 07/09/2025 | 43 | C1 3U | $16,859.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 1-5-9 | 7 |
| 19.8L | $46.70 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,161.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 1-3-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,161.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $16.50 |

Jockey: Chihiro Kaneko
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track December 28 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Kamiyaga Ruler with 55kg at $6. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at this track March 16 over 1500m, 13 len behind Viva Rosita with 54kg at $36.80. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 24/11/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Taichi Suzuki | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 5-3-6 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $97.40 |
| 2/8 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $25.40 |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | C1 3U | $7,175.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $7.10 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $7,175.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track December 14 over 1500m, 10 len behind Umetaro carrying 55kg at $4. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track July 29 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Shinto Tsubaki carrying 55kg at $4. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/12/2025 | 40 | B1 3U | $8,624.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Taiga Kurihara | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 5-6-8 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/11/2025 | 29 | B1 3U | $8,730.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 10-9-10 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $7.70 |
| 6/11 | 06/10/2025 | 16 | B1 3U | $11,656.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 5-4-6 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $37.20 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2025 | 13 | B1 3U | $16,651.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 2-5-6 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 07/09/2025 | 40 | B1 3U | $16,651.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2025 | 317 | B1 3U | $11,864.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Akihiro Yoshida | 55kg | 1:35.80 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Taichi Suzuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track December 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind War Hammer carrying 57kg at $5.70. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track December 16 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Miyagi Road carrying 57kg at $2.40. May need the run.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 28/12/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:28.00 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/9 | 16/12/2025 | 79 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 16/16 | 28/09/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:11.50 | - | 1 |
| 15.7L | $500.50 |
| 12/15 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:08.90 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $78.50 |
| 9/14 | 29/06/2025 | 154 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 0:57.90 | 12-11-9 | 9 |
| 13.9L | $228.90 |
| 10/16 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:11.90 | - | 12 |
| 10.5L | $43.00 |

Jockey: Hirohisa Tachi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation won by 1.5 len this track December 14 over 1500m defeating Lemurian Seed carrying 57kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at this track December 1 over 1500m, 17 len behind Mani Hero with 57kg at $34.40. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | 13 | B1 3U | $8,624.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 01/12/2025 | 155 | B1 3U | $8,624.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Hirohisa Tachi | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 2-4-8 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $34.40 |
| 12/12 | 29/06/2025 | 12 | A2 3U | $12,960.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 3-9-12 | 10 |
| 39.8L | $15.10 |
| 9/10 | 17/06/2025 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,552.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Satoshi Yonekura | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 8-7-9 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/06/2025 | 28 | B1 3U | $17,280.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 58kg | 1:28.60 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 05/05/2025 | 29 | A2 3U | $13,118.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuma Shibata | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $10.60 |