Kanazawa Race 11

1700

Prize Money: $14,397

FRANCORCHAMPS (8) In the money when 3rd last run at this venue. Tatsuya Nakajima and Ibi Kazuya enjoy a high success rate together. Been in the money each start this preparation. Should go close. SUNADOKEI (3) Missed by a narrow margin last time at the track. Shows good closing speed. In top racing shape since resuming from a spell. Has to be included. EL AURENS (6) Was fighting out the finish when winning last time at the track and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Likely to be well placed early. Very competitive this campaign. Will be around the mark at odds. RUNE FACTOR (1) Spaced the field to win by a margin of 3L last run at this venue and will appreciate a good alley. Will be competitive.

Distance: 1700m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: A2

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Hakusan Miracle (1) 2202836575
Trainer: Kazuyoshi Kato(Japan)
Jockey: Hirotaka Kouga
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $123,956
Win / Place: 5.88% / 41%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SILPORT (JPN)

Dam: ACROSS THE SHINE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 2-8-4

Distance

14: 0-4-3

Trk/Dst

13: 0-4-3

Track

20: 2-4-4

Season

15: 0-4-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

13: 0-3-0

Non-Metro

21: 2-5-4

Turf

10: 0-3-0

Good

9: 0-3-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

24: 2-5-4

Firm

10: 0-4-1

Clockwise

30: 2-7-4

Anti-Clockwise

4: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 1900m

Comments

Finished fifth behind Rune Factor in a B1 over 1900m at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths after having the drop on the leaders but failing to go on. The run prior was another safely held effort behind Mani Hero. He has placed often at this track and distance without winning, which gives him a minor place angle, but recent efforts leave him with plenty to find.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	11/10/26	Kanazawa	1900m	B1 3U	8	H Yoshihara	58kg	Fast	2:07.00	53.9 km/h	6.6L	4-5	$37	12	$14,625	-	1. Rune Factor 2. One Card Fellow 3. Garm Cat
7th of 8	29/9/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	4	H Yoshihara	57kg	M	1:53.70	53.8 km/h	5.7L	2-3	$16	16	$13,191	-	1. Mani Hero 2. Bisc Wizard 3. Borneo
5th of 8	13/9/26	Kanazawa	1500m	A2 3U	6	H Yoshihara	57kg	Fast	1:37.80	55.2 km/h	2.4L	5-5	$5.00	26	$11,725	-	1. Acute Girl 2. Garm Cat 3. Gold Bravo
6th of 10	18/8/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	6	Shoma Kato	57kg	Fast	1:53.30	54.0 km/h	4.1L	3-3	$3.50	14	$13,185	-	1. Kazu Laureato 2. Syn Schiene 3. Garm Cat
3rd of 10	4/8/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	6	H Yoshihara	57kg	Fast	1:53.40	54.0 km/h	0.6L	3-1	$26	15	$13,185	$1,438	1. Pantelleria 2. Mani Hero 3. Hakusan Miracle
8th of 10	20/7/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	8	Shoma Kato	57kg	Fast	1:53.60	53.9 km/h	10.9L	7-6	$13	13	$13,283	-	1. Pantelleria 2. Mani Hero 3. Minnade Gambaru

Sunadokei (2) 5273215132
Trainer: Kazuhiro Kato(Japan)
Jockey: Satoshi Yonekura
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $52,215
Win / Place: 23% / 52%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: LE VENT SE LEVE (JPN)

Dam: STAR ROSE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 8-5-5

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

24: 8-5-5

Season

18: 4-3-5

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

8: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

26: 8-5-5

Dirt

34: 8-5-5

Firm

8: 2-2-1

Clockwise

30: 8-5-5

Anti-Clockwise

4: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1700m

Comments

Went very close last start when second to El Aurens in a B1 over 1500m at this track, beaten a neck after being pipped late. That followed a sound third behind Muscle Back, so the current form has substance. The query is the step back to 1700m, where her previous record is bare, but she is racing well enough to be considered for the multiples.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	11/10/26	Kanazawa	1500m	B1 3U	5	Masayoshi Aoyagi	55kg	Fast	1:38.30	54.9 km/h	0.3L	6-5	$12	12	$8,291	$1,709	1. El Aurens 2. Sunadokei 3. Ryuno Titan
3rd of 11	29/9/26	Kanazawa	1500m	B1 3U	5	Masayoshi Aoyagi	55kg	M	1:37.80	55.2 km/h	3.5L	7-6	$11	14	$10,259	$1,119	1. Muscle Back 2. El Aurens 3. Sunadokei
1st of 9	15/9/26	Kanazawa	1400m	B1 3U	8	Satoshi Yonekura	55kg	R	1:30.60	55.6 km/h	0.5L	6-5	$9.30	14	$10,259	$6,218	1. Sunadokei 2. Hakusan Hanabi 3. El Aurens
5th of 8	1/9/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	8	Shoma Kato	55kg	Good	1:52.20	54.5 km/h	5.9L	5-6	$6.60	14	$13,185	-	1. Syn Schiene 2. Minnade Gambaru 3. Imperial Moat
1st of 10	18/8/26	Kanazawa	1500m	B1 3U	1	Masayoshi Aoyagi	55kg	Fast	1:38.60	54.8 km/h	0.1L	7-6	$7.20	29	$8,053	$4,883	1. Sunadokei 2. Zeloso 3. Highest Point
2nd of 7	20/7/26	Kanazawa	1400m	B1 3U	4	Shoma Kato	55kg	Fast	1:32.00	54.8 km/h	3.0L	4-3	$4.00	13	$8,113	$1,673	1. Sakura Salute 2. Sunadokei 3. My Love Jack

Aoi Mimosa (3) 6001637092
Trainer: Kazuyoshi Kato()
Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $195,936
Win / Place: 13% / 27%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DREFONG (USA)

Dam: AOI SUNSHINE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 3-2-1

Distance

6: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

6: 1-1-1

Track

7: 1-1-1

Season

11: 1-1-1

1st Up

6: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

15: 2-1-0

Non-Metro

7: 1-1-1

Turf

5: 0-0-0

Good

5: 0-0-0

Dirt

17: 3-2-1

Firm

3: 0-1-0

Clockwise

16: 1-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

6: 2-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1700m - 2100m

Comments

Bounced back sharply last start when second to Chomechome at this track, beaten half a length after taking a narrow advantage and fighting hard to the line. The prior A1 run was too plain to ignore, but he has a win and two placings from six starts at this track and distance and has already beaten Whitehead in recent company. With that latest effort as the guide, he sets the standard.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	13/10/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	2	H Yoshihara	57kg	Fast	1:51.10	55.1 km/h	0.5L	1-1	$4.90	21	$13,574	$2,797	1. Chomechome 2. Aoi Mimosa 3. Flap Cygnus
9th of 9	22/9/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A1 3U	4	Shoma Kato	57kg	Good	1:51.10	55.1 km/h	12.3L	1-1	$24	49	$21,984	-	1. Sai And Ko 2. Kurfurst 3. Never Let You Go
49 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 10	4/8/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	10	Shoma Kato	57kg	Fast	1:53.40	54.0 km/h	14.8L	2-5	$2.80	7	$13,185	-	1. Pantelleria 2. Mani Hero 3. Hakusan Miracle
7th of 11	28/7/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A1 3U	5	Kohei Katsurayama	57kg	SP	1:51.20	55.0 km/h	10.9L	1-3	$4.40	30	$22,138	-	1. Sakura Toujours 2. Illuminator 3. Hakusan Tsukimitei
3rd of 6	28/6/26	Kanazawa	1700m	COND	4	H Yoshihara	57kg	M	1:52.10	54.6 km/h	8.5L	2-2	$2.20	28	$35,026	$3,503	1. Sin Limites 2. Diamond Line 3. Aoi Mimosa
6th of 11	31/5/26	Kanazawa	2100m	COND 3U	1	Yuma Shibata	58kg	Fast	2:18.30	54.7 km/h	34.2L	6-6	$9.80	30	$140,105	-	1. Namidano Kiss 2. Ryuno Break 3. Mangan

Orentano (4) 3960578586
Trainer: Atsushi Ikeda(Japan)
Jockey: Kenshin Uozumi
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $92,833
Win / Place: 8.86% / 36%

6 yo Grey Horse

Sire: CAPE BLANCO (IRE)

Dam: SNOW BOARD ROMAN (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

79: 7-7-15

Season

18: 0-2-2

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

79: 7-7-15

Dirt

79: 7-7-15

Firm

57: 5-3-11

Clockwise

71: 7-7-14

Anti-Clockwise

8: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Comments

Was beaten over 16 lengths in a B5 at Kasamatsu last start after conceding a big start and never getting into the race. His previous effort at the same venue was also plain, finishing eighth and beaten nine and a half lengths at big odds. A different venue and slightly kinder setup may help, but he will have to turn recent form around dramatically.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	7/10/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B5 3U	2	Ken Takagi	57kg	Fast	1:28.70	56.8 km/h	15.8L	6-5	$119	13	$7,404	-	1. Bellagio Phantom 2. Picasso Jasper 3. Incroyable
8th of 10	24/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	COND 3U	9	Kyoka Fukazawa	55kg	Fast	1:30.70	55.6 km/h	9.7L	5-9	$29	16	$7,994	-	1. Hollyhock 2. Mo Mo Rainbow 3. Ailes Minerva
5th of 9	8/9/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	A4B2 3U	4	Kyoka Fukazawa	55kg	R	1:32.20	54.7 km/h	4.0L	6-5	$118	14	$11,192	-	1. Chateau Periotto 2. Meiner Warrior 3. Sunset Very
8th of 8	25/8/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B2 3U	4	Tsutsui Yusuke	57kg	Fast	1:30.90	55.4 km/h	10.4L	7-7	$70	34	$7,192	-	1. A Shin Yatagarasu 2. King Of World 3. Trepak
34 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	22/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	B2 3U	3	Tsutsui Yusuke	57kg	Fast	1:31.50	55.1 km/h	10.8L	8-8	$57	14	$7,245	-	1. Feel My Way 2. Supreme Arrow 3. Sunset Color
5th of 8	8/7/26	Kasamatsu	1400m	A4B2 3U	5	Tsutsui Yusuke	57kg	Fast	1:30.30	55.8 km/h	8.8L	7-6	$43	14	$11,270	-	1. Win Creed 2. Mill Mill 3. Backpack

El Aurens (5) 00x8112321
Trainer: Shigeru Sato(KANAZAWA)
Jockey: Taiga Kurihara
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $129,276
Win / Place: 21% / 47%

Jockey / Horse Combo

4 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (USA)

Dam: GOLD KARURA (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 4-2-3

Track

6: 3-2-1

Season

8: 3-2-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-1

Metro

13: 1-0-2

Non-Metro

6: 3-2-1

Dirt

19: 4-2-3

Firm

3: 2-1-0

Clockwise

12: 4-2-3

Anti-Clockwise

7: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 3-2-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1500m

Comments

Dug in to win a B1 over 1500m at this track last start, beating Sunadokei by a neck after being well found in an open market. That followed a second to Muscle Back, so he arrives in reliable form rather than off a one-off spike. His track record is excellent, with three wins and three placings from six starts, and that consistency gives him a sound place profile.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	11/10/26	Kanazawa	1500m	B1 3U	4	Taiga Kurihara	57kg	Fast	1:38.30	54.9 km/h	0.3L	3-2	$6.10	12	$8,291	$5,027	1. El Aurens 2. Sunadokei 3. Ryuno Titan
2nd of 11	29/9/26	Kanazawa	1500m	B1 3U	2	Taiga Kurihara	57kg	M	1:37.80	55.2 km/h	2.5L	2-1	$3.70	14	$10,259	$2,114	1. Muscle Back 2. El Aurens 3. Sunadokei
3rd of 9	15/9/26	Kanazawa	1400m	B1 3U	3	Taiga Kurihara	57kg	R	1:30.60	55.6 km/h	2.0L	1-1	$1.70f	58	$10,259	$1,119	1. Sunadokei 2. Hakusan Hanabi 3. El Aurens
58 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 11	19/7/26	Kanazawa	1400m	A2 3U	5	Taiga Kurihara	57kg	Fast	1:32.10	54.7 km/h	1.5L	1-1	$1.20f	12	$13,283	$2,737	1. Seraphinite 2. El Aurens 3. Gold Bravo
1st of 10	7/7/26	Kanazawa	1500m	B1 3U	8	Taiga Kurihara	57kg	Good	1:38.40	54.9 km/h	7.0L	1-1	$1.01f	23	$8,113	$4,919	1. El Aurens 2. Romance Gray 3. Rise Taiga
1st of 11	14/6/26	Kanazawa	1500m	B2 3U	4	Taiga Kurihara	57kg	Fast	1:37.80	55.2 km/h	4.0L	1-1	$1.70f	43	$7,942	$4,816	1. El Aurens 2. Miyagi Road 3. Whitehead
43 Day Freshen-Up

Garm Cat (6) 3456434253
Trainer: Kazuhiro Kato(Japan)
Jockey: Yuuma Shibata
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $146,655
Win / Place: 14% / 41%

6 yo Dark Bay Horse

Sire: HEART'S CRY (JPN)

Dam: PATH OF DREAMS (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 7-6-7

Distance

7: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

7: 0-0-1

Track

27: 6-5-5

Season

20: 0-5-5

1st Up

8: 0-1-0

2nd Up

8: 2-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-1

Metro

18: 1-0-1

Non-Metro

30: 6-6-6

Turf

17: 1-0-1

Good

16: 1-0-1

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

31: 6-6-6

Firm

15: 3-3-3

Clockwise

40: 6-6-7

Anti-Clockwise

8: 1-0-0

Steeple

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 1900m

Comments

Was third behind Rune Factor in a B1 over 1900m at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths, but the run was more honest than threatening. Two back he finished fifth behind Mani Hero, beaten two and a half lengths after settling rearward. His overall career record is respectable, yet one placing from seven track-and-distance tries leaves him short of the main chances.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	11/10/26	Kanazawa	1900m	B1 3U	10	Masayoshi Aoyagi	58kg	Fast	2:07.00	53.9 km/h	3.3L	1-1	$9.50	12	$14,625	$1,463	1. Rune Factor 2. One Card Fellow 3. Garm Cat
5th of 8	29/9/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	8	Shoma Kato	57kg	M	1:53.70	53.8 km/h	2.5L	7-6	$7.40	16	$13,191	-	1. Mani Hero 2. Bisc Wizard 3. Borneo
2nd of 8	13/9/26	Kanazawa	1500m	A2 3U	5	Tatsuya Nakajima	57kg	Fast	1:37.80	55.2 km/h	0.5L	8-7	$4.20	12	$11,725	$2,416	1. Acute Girl 2. Garm Cat 3. Gold Bravo
4th of 8	1/9/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	4	Tatsuya Nakajima	57kg	Good	1:52.20	54.5 km/h	2.9L	7-2	$3.80	14	$13,185	$1,039	1. Syn Schiene 2. Minnade Gambaru 3. Imperial Moat
3rd of 10	18/8/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	10	Tatsuya Nakajima	57kg	Fast	1:53.30	54.0 km/h	0.5L	10-4	$6.30	14	$13,185	$1,438	1. Kazu Laureato 2. Syn Schiene 3. Garm Cat
4th of 10	4/8/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	3	Yuma Shibata	57kg	Fast	1:53.40	54.0 km/h	1.6L	10-9	$26	15	$13,185	$1,039	1. Pantelleria 2. Mani Hero 3. Hakusan Miracle

Francorchamps (7) 8813313x13
Trainer: Kazuya Ibi(KANAZAWA)
Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $133,303
Win / Place: 27% / 47%

Jockey / Horse Combo

3rd Up Record

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: MAKFI (GB)

Dam: MADAME GIROUETTE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 10-1-6

Distance

8: 3-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

13: 7-1-5

Season

9: 3-0-4

1st Up

7: 2-0-0

2nd Up

7: 2-0-2

3rd Up

4: 2-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-1-0

Metro

8: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

28: 9-1-6

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

35: 10-1-6

Firm

15: 4-0-3

Clockwise

33: 10-1-6

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 5-1-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1500m

Comments

Finished third to Ora Veritas over 1400m at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths as a well-supported favourite, but the late work was strong. He won the start prior by two lengths from Candleberry, also at this venue, and now reaches a trip where he has three wins and a placing from eight attempts. Third-up, with a perfect track record for placing, he is a major winning threat.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	28/9/26	Kanazawa	1400m	A2 3U	3	Masaya Matsudo	57kg	R	1:31.60	55.0 km/h	5.2L	8-6	$2.30f	28	$13,191	$1,439	1. Ora Veritas 2. Gold Bravo 3. Francorchamps
1st of 10	31/8/26	Kanazawa	1400m	A2 3U	7	Tatsuya Nakajima	57kg	M	1:31.30	55.2 km/h	2.0L	4-3	$11	113	$13,185	$7,991	1. Francorchamps 2. Candleberry 3. Gold Bravo
113 Day Spell
3rd of 10	10/5/26	Kanazawa	1400m	A2 3U	4	Tatsuya Nakajima	57kg	Fast	1:32.40	54.5 km/h	3.3L	3-4	$2.90	9	$13,093	$1,428	1. Balmy Weather 2. Meiner Cisneros 3. Francorchamps
1st of 11	1/5/26	Kanazawa	1500m	B1 3U	5	Tatsuya Nakajima	57kg	M	1:39.90	54.1 km/h	4.0L	4-3	$3.30	12	$10,183	$6,172	1. Francorchamps 2. Illuminator 3. Garm Cat
3rd of 11	19/4/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	6	Tatsuya Nakajima	57kg	Fast	1:56.40	52.6 km/h	2.8L	5-5	$3.00f	16	$13,551	$1,478	1. Isamu Sanka 2. Hakusan Miracle 3. Francorchamps
3rd of 8	3/4/26	Kanazawa	1400m	A2 3U	5	Taiga Kurihara	57kg	M	1:34.80	53.2 km/h	3.0L	5-4	$5.90	22	$13,551	$1,478	1. Flap Cygnus 2. June No Look 3. Francorchamps

Famous Dandy (8) 0x11718908
Trainer: Shigeru Sato(KANAZAWA)
Jockey: Kunihisa Hirase
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $338,451
Win / Place: 27% / 45%

8 yo Bay Horse

Sire: DANON LEGEND (USA)

Dam: OH CAROL (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 13-4-5

Distance

6: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

6: 2-1-0

Track

36: 11-4-3

Season

8: 3-0-0

1st Up

10: 1-0-3

2nd Up

7: 4-0-0

3rd Up

6: 0-1-0

4th Up

3: 3-0-0

Metro

12: 2-0-2

Non-Metro

36: 11-4-3

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

47: 13-4-5

Firm

20: 8-3-2

Clockwise

43: 11-4-5

Anti-Clockwise

5: 2-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1700m

Comments

Was beaten out of sight last start behind Ora Veritas at this track and finished behind Francorchamps and Aoi Mimosa in the same race. The start prior was also well below the mark, beaten over 18 lengths at long odds in A1 company. His older track-and-distance record is sound, but current form is too far below what is required in this field.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 8	28/9/26	Kanazawa	1400m	A2 3U	2	Akihiro Yoshida	57kg	R	1:31.60	55.0 km/h	40.3L	2-5	$7.30	62	$13,191	-	1. Ora Veritas 2. Gold Bravo 3. Francorchamps
62 Day Spell
10th of 11	28/7/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A1 3U	6	Akihiro Yoshida	57kg	SP	1:51.20	55.0 km/h	18.2L	2-7	$148	28	$22,138	-	1. Sakura Toujours 2. Illuminator 3. Hakusan Tsukimitei
9th of 9	30/6/26	Kanazawa	1400m	A1 3U	9	Akihiro Yoshida	57kg	Good	1:29.10	56.6 km/h	20.0L	2-5	$22	16	$22,138	-	1. Continuar 2. True Barows 3. Weathercock
8th of 11	14/6/26	Kanazawa	1400m	COND	5	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:30.30	55.8 km/h	9.2L	5-6	$44	20	$84,063	-	1. Cumulonimbus 2. Ryuno Break 3. Tablao
1st of 12	25/5/26	Kanazawa	1400m	A2 3U	2	Akihiro Yoshida	57kg	Fast	1:31.10	55.3 km/h	2.0L	1-1	$16	26	$13,093	$7,935	1. Famous Dandy 2. Balmy Weather 3. Illuminator
7th of 10	29/4/26	Kanazawa	1400m	A2 3U	5	Akihiro Yoshida	57kg	Fast	1:33.20	54.1 km/h	9.3L	1-3	$2.70f	12	$13,551	-	1. June No Look 2. Imperial Moat 3. Gold Bravo

Whitehead (9) 76x1311x14
Trainer: Koji Fujita()
Jockey: Masayoshi Aoyagi
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $603,162
Win / Place: 15% / 37%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Track Specialist

3rd Up Record

10 yo Grey Horse

Sire: DUNKIRK (USA)

Dam: WANNA BE THE BEST (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 12-9-8

Distance

14: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

6: 4-0-1

Season

11: 4-1-1

1st Up

13: 4-0-2

2nd Up

12: 0-2-2

3rd Up

10: 4-0-0

4th Up

9: 1-0-2

Non-Metro

77: 12-9-8

Dirt

77: 12-9-8

Firm

34: 5-3-3

Clockwise

35: 9-2-5

Anti-Clockwise

42: 3-7-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 3-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1700m

Comments

Could not quicken when fourth to Chomechome at this track last start, beaten just under five lengths after being near the top of betting. The run prior was much stronger, winning a COND over 1400m by four lengths as a dominant short-priced favourite. His record at this venue is excellent and he has a proven distance profile, so third-up improvement keeps him in the winning discussion.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	13/10/26	Kanazawa	1700m	A2 3U	4	Masayoshi Aoyagi	57kg	Fast	1:51.10	55.1 km/h	4.8L	5-5	$3.50	21	$13,574	$1,069	1. Chomechome 2. Aoi Mimosa 3. Flap Cygnus
1st of 11	22/9/26	Kanazawa	1400m	COND 3U	8	Masayoshi Aoyagi	57kg	Good	1:32.00	54.8 km/h	4.0L	3-1	$1.40f	64	$14,212	$8,883	1. Whitehead 2. Buonasera 3. Agito
64 Day Spell
1st of 11	20/7/26	Kanazawa	1400m	B1 3U	5	Masayoshi Aoyagi	57kg	Fast	1:32.20	54.7 km/h	2.0L	3-1	$1.60f	15	$10,331	$6,261	1. Whitehead 2. Romance Gray 3. Peace Ocean
1st of 8	5/7/26	Kanazawa	1400m	B1 3U	2	Masayoshi Aoyagi	57kg	R	1:32.20	54.7 km/h	1.5L	4-4	$2.90f	21	$8,113	$4,919	1. Whitehead 2. Mcgillis 3. Machiavelli
3rd of 11	14/6/26	Kanazawa	1500m	B2 3U	2	Masayoshi Aoyagi	57kg	Fast	1:37.80	55.2 km/h	5.5L	5-3	$3.20	28	$7,942	$867	1. El Aurens 2. Miyagi Road 3. Whitehead
1st of 12	17/5/26	Kanazawa	1400m	B2 3U	3	H Yoshihara	57kg	Fast	1:32.40	54.5 km/h	1.5L	3-1	$1.70f	81	$7,274	$4,408	1. Whitehead 2. Sakura Salute 3. Aio Lanakila
81 Day Spell

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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