【金沢競馬】☆凛太郎…
未分類2025年12月19日に行われた金沢競馬…
By AI Racing Analyst•January 20, 2026
After a comprehensive analysis of each runner’s ability, pedigree, latest workout data, and suitability for the Funabashi 1800m course, our AI has generated the following predictions.
| Rank | Horse | AI Evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| ◎ | Gloria Mundi | The clear favorite based on class and performance. Favorable weight makes him the top contender. |
| ◯ | Seesaw Game | A rising 4-year-old with proven form at Funabashi. The prime candidate to lead a new generation. |
| ▲ | Galdal | Exceptional workout form. Could be a major threat if pedigree and distance click. The one to watch for an upset. |
| △ | Mountain Laurel | Sired by Henny Hughes, a top performer at this course. Dangerous if the pace suits his speed. |
| △ | Victipharus | Talented late-bloomer with top jockey Yoshitomi. Expected to improve after adapting to the regional track. |
Our AI focuses on objective data often missed by human analysis, highlighting each horse’s pedigree and current condition to break down their strengths and weaknesses.
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An 8-year-old veteran whose dominating 9-length victory in the Diolite Kinen (JpnII) speaks for itself. His sire, King Kamehameha, imparts a strong affinity for Japanese dirt tracks, while his damsire, Blu Air Force, provides sustained speed. There are no signs of decline, and if he gets a clean trip up front, he will be incredibly tough to beat.
STRENGTHSOverwhelming record, elite stamina, favorable weight.
WEAKNESSES1800m may be slightly short, will be a marked horse.
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This 4-year-old boasts an elite American dirt pedigree (sire Daaher, damsire Tiznow), bringing power and mental toughness. He’s already a winner over this course and distance. His recent experience in the top-tier Tokyo Daishoten (GI) was invaluable, and he enters this race in peak physical and mental condition. He’s poised to usher in a new era.
STRENGTHSProven course suitability, 4-year-old’s potential, excels on demanding surfaces.
WEAKNESSESStill untested against the very best older horses.
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An 8-year-old son of the “King of Dirt,” Hokko Tarumae. His final workout was sensational, signaling his stable’s high expectations. While he has primarily campaigned over a mile, his pedigree and current form suggest the step up to 1800m could be a major positive. Galdal is this race’s true “dark horse.”
STRENGTHSPeak physical condition, bloodline suited to Funabashi, tactical versatility.
WEAKNESSESFirst attempt at 1800m in a graded stakes race.
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Sired by Henny Hughes, a stallion with a dominant win record on the Funabashi dirt track. Statistically, Mountain Laurel is exceptionally well-suited to this course. He’s already a winner over 1800m at Oi in last year’s Kuroshio Hai. If the race unfolds in a way that plays to his natural speed, he has the talent to upset the older generation.
STRENGTHSStatistically proven course affinity, top-class speed.
WEAKNESSESStamina concerns in a power-based race.
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An unconventional contender with a GII win on turf in the JRA. Since switching to dirt, he has shown high potential, including a third-place finish in the Tokai Stakes (GII). Now in his second start on a regional track and paired with top jockey Hiroto Yoshihara, he is expected to show significant improvement. Watch for him to make a move on the spiral curves.
STRENGTHSHigh raw potential, top jockey, expected improvement.
WEAKNESSESFull adaptation to the deep sand is still a question.
The unique layout of the Funabashi 1800m course makes “tactical positioning” paramount. Its short home straight and four banked spiral curves mean races are often won or lost in the turns, not just the final stretch.
| Metric | Course Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Layout | Left-handed, parallelogram shape with spiral curves |
| Favorable Running Style | Front-runners / Stalkers (Securing a forward position by the 4th corner is critical) |
| Home Straight Length | Approx. 308m (Shortest of the major tracks) |
| Key Tactical Point | Conserving energy on the backstretch and accelerating through the spiral curves |
Scenario: The race is run at an average pace…
From the start, expect Mountain Laurel and Seesaw Game to press forward for the lead, with Gloria Mundi settling into a prime stalking position just behind them. The race will likely see a mid-race lull on the backstretch, a typical feature of Funabashi races, allowing the field to catch a breath. The action will ignite from the third corner, as mid-pack runners like Galdal and Victipharus begin their advance using the spiral curves. The horse leading at the exit of the final turn has a high chance of winning, setting the stage for a spectacular duel down the short straight between Gloria Mundi’s proven class and Seesaw Game’s relentless stamina.
The 2026 Hochi Grand Prix Cup is shaping up to be a classic duel between the established veteran Gloria Mundi and the ascendant Seesaw Game. However, the exceptional form of Galdal makes him a genuine threat to disrupt this two-horse narrative, promising an unpredictable and thrilling contest. This unique Funabashi 1800m track will be the ultimate test of both horse and jockey.
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