Nagoya Race 2 - Race 2 - 1500
NISHINO SAY YES (9) has been out of the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when 13th at Hanshin. Down in the weights this time. Likely to feature back at this level. SANONO THUNDER (6) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 10 lengths when sixth in a 1500m contest at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. SOUND CONNECT (1) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then settled well back last start when 48 lengths away in tenth over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Has the class to take this out. MIRACLE KAISER (7) has been safely held at his last couple of starts, the latest when always well back in 12th over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. In an easier race and should feature in the finish.

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up ran last of 7 at Kyoto on October 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Route Thirteen with 55.0kg at $46.50. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on November 15 over 1800m, 48 len behind Boom Bap Beat with 56.0kg at $34.10. Should be near his top.
Last Starts 48 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 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 4-10-10 | 7 |
| 48.9L | $34.10 |
| 7/7 | 18/10/2025 | 119 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:35.40 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $46.50 |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:22.60 | - | 9 |
| 9.8L | $65.40 |

Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on November 24 over 1150m, 25 len behind Lux Raymond with 52.0kg at $254.30. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at this track on December 22 over 1500m, 24 len behind Tama Colorin with 55kg at $19.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 11-10-10 | 7 |
| 24.9L | $19.80 |
| 16/16 | 24/11/2025 | 65 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:09.30 | - | 9 |
| 25.1L | $254.30 |
| 11/11 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ryota Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 7 |
| 22.0L | $104.20 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1500m, 22 len behind Fleur De Lune with 55kg at $318.30. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1500m, 22 len behind Blue Ruban carrying 55kg at $121.60. Looks tested despite the low draw.
Last Starts 37 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 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $11,806.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 12-12-9 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $318.30 |
| 12/12 | 12/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $11,806.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:39.70 | 10-12-12 | 10 |
| 22.4L | $121.60 |
| 6/10 | 28/10/2025 | 38 | COND 2 | $9,567.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 10-7-6 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $10.20 |
| 13/13 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Naota Kamizato | 52kg | 1:55.70 | 6-13-13 | 11 |
| 56.2L | $236.60 |
| 15/16 | 06/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Kamizato | 52kg | 1:12.50 | - | 2 |
| 24.9L | $88.80 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 16 len behind Anrakor with 56kg at $54.80. The race before that second last of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on November 24 over 1150m, 21 len behind Lux Raymond carrying 56.0kg at $226.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $16,660.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 4-6-8 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $54.80 |
| 15/16 | 24/11/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:09.30 | - | 1 |
| 21.1L | $226.70 |
| 16/16 | 05/10/2025 | 84 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Naota Kamizato | 53kg | 1:25.10 | - | 16 |
| 64.2L | $173.70 |
| 8/9 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 9 |
| 24.8L | $74.90 |
| 11/12 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:10.70 | - | 8 |
| 13.8L | $59.10 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran last of 12 at Nakayama on September 7 over 1800m, 16 len behind Forte Angelo with 55.0kg at $315.10. Went for a break before returning ran last of 14 at Chukyo on December 6 over 2000m, 40 len behind Acrophase with 52.0kg at $501.40. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 06/12/2025 | 90 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 2:01.30 | 14-14-14 | 11 |
| 40.0L | $501.40 |
| 12/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:48.90 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 16.9L | $315.10 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on November 23 over 1600m, 22 len behind Fulmine Blu carrying 54.0kg at $114.20. Second-up 6th of 11 at this track on December 22 over 1500m, 10 len behind Tama Colorin with 56kg at $34.30. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 22/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 10-7-6 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $34.30 |
| 15/15 | 23/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:38.80 | - | 3 |
| 22.4L | $114.20 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 6 over 1800m, 20 len behind Shonan Pathos carrying 56.0kg at $524.50. Before that 11th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on October 12 over 1600m, 21 len behind Thunder Wind with 56.0kg at $168.70. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 06/12/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:54.60 | 14-13-12 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $524.50 |
| 11/15 | 12/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:38.70 | - | 7 |
| 21.3L | $168.70 |
| 9/16 | 04/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:38.90 | - | 11 |
| 10.0L | $179.60 |
| 11/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 11-9-11 | 14 |
| 18.6L | $141.00 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 6 over 1800m, 22 len behind Shonan Pathos carrying 53.0kg at $382.40. The race before that second last of 10 at Niigata Dirt on October 26 over 1800m, 22 len behind Batucada with 53.0kg at $287.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 06/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:54.60 | 14-15-13 | 14 |
| 22.1L | $382.40 |
| 9/10 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 1:53.90 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $287.40 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:48.60 | - | 10 |
| 20.3L | $96.90 |
| 12/16 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:40.50 | - | 7 |
| 28.6L | $118.20 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 14 at Hanshin on December 13 over 1200m, 16 len behind Naxos carrying 55.0kg at $102. The start before that 14th of 18 at Chukyo on December 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Happy Lucky with 53.0kg at $140.20. Can turn around the recent ordinary efforts.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 10 |
| 16.2L | $102.00 |
| 14/18 | 06/12/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:09.30 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $140.20 |
| 10/18 | 18/10/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:09.50 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $27.10 |
| 6/17 | 09/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:09.80 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $51.20 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Nakayama September 28 over 1200m, 15 len behind Truscon Garden with 55.0kg at $665.70. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Sapporo September 6 over 1200m, 15 len behind Las Vegas Sign with 55.0kg at $171.60. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:08.70 | - | 15 |
| 15.2L | $665.70 |
| 11/11 | 06/09/2025 | 84 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:09.70 | - | 9 |
| 15.9L | $171.60 |
| 8/12 | 14/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 0:56.40 | - | 5 |
| 11.7L | $198.20 |

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on December 22 over 1500m, 12 len behind Tama Colorin carrying 56kg at $17. The run before that 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 9 over 1600m, 32 len behind Saint Lazare carrying 56.0kg at $523.80. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 22/12/2025 | 43 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 8-6-8 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $17.00 |
| 14/16 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:37.60 | - | 7 |
| 32.9L | $523.80 |
| 13/13 | 19/10/2025 | 113 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:26.30 | - | 13 |
| 21.1L | $211.10 |
| 10/10 | 28/06/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $114,480.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 8 |
| 49.3L | $272.50 |
| 9/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:08.40 | - | 7 |
| 44.6L | $149.50 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on December 22 over 1500m, 17 len behind Tama Colorin carrying 56kg at $72.60. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 8 len behind Techno Pineapple with 56kg at $84.50. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seiji Kato | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 4-8-9 | 10 |
| 17.9L | $72.60 |
| 8/12 | 09/12/2025 | 37 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 12-11-8 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $84.50 |
| 12/15 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 13-11-12 | 2 |
| 23.2L | $507.30 |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:53.90 | 8-9-10 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $259.20 |
| 14/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:39.90 | - | 14 |
| 28.9L | $146.30 |