Nagoya Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
FINAL FELIZ (8) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1500m at this track. Deserves a win and gets her chance. LOGI PIERREFEU (3) got home by just 0.8 lengths at his latest appearance over 1500m at this track. Will appreciate the big weight drop and is expected to measure up again. NOBU EIGHT (9) was prominent from the outset and fought on well for second last start over 1500m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Will need a good ride from Hiroki Murakami off the awkward draw but can feature. BELOVED WITCH (2) was unplaced last start over 1500m at this track, finishing fourth. Well placed to turn things around.

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 8 len behind Luminous Pillar carrying 57kg at $27.10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on December 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meisho Ichimon with 57kg at $34.40. The inside gate brings him right into contention.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 8-11-8 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $27.10 |
| 3/11 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $34.40 |
| 3/12 | 05/12/2025 | 25 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 5-7-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $18.40 |
| 6/11 | 10/11/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 5-6-6 | 12 |
| 7.2L | $18.60 |
| 4/12 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 11-6-4 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $92.60 |
| 6/12 | 15/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 11-9-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $105.30 |

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on January 2 over 1500m, 2 len behind Ardest with 55kg at $41.40. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Eiger carrying 55kg at $229.70. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 02/01/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $41.40 |
| 4/12 | 22/12/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 8-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $229.70 |
| 7/12 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 1-3-7 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $252.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 5-8-6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $369.20 |
| 9/11 | 11/11/2025 | 26 | C1 3U | $10,119.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 5-10-9 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $335.90 |
| 10/12 | 16/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $94.40 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track January 1 over 1500m defeating Bimoku Shurei with 57kg at $6.10. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind At The Hop carrying 53kg at $33.60. Capable of big final splits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 7-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |
| 9/12 | 19/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:38.20 | 4-8-9 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $33.60 |
| 8/12 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:37.40 | 11-12-8 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $51.30 |
| 7/12 | 20/11/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 9-12-7 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $89.90 |
| 11/11 | 10/11/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 5-10-11 | 9 |
| 17.4L | $69.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hitomi Miyashita | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 5-9-10 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $31.20 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 14 len behind Buy And Hold with 55kg at $158.70. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 16 len behind G T Rapid with 55kg at $531.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $158.70 |
| 11/12 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | C9 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 8-11-11 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $531.80 |
| 9/12 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 9-9-9 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $462.80 |
| 11/11 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 8-10-11 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $88.60 |
| 4/12 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $178.50 |
| 8/12 | 16/10/2025 | 16 | C9 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 36.8L | $65.10 |

Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 11 len behind Luminous Pillar with 55kg at $19.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on December 22 over 1500m, 9 len behind Flora Venus carrying 55kg at $91.40. Others have better credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 9-9-11 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $19.50 |
| 6/12 | 22/12/2025 | 31 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 5-5-6 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $91.40 |
| 6/12 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:35.60 | 11-8-6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $283.70 |
| 6/11 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $98.30 |
| 4/12 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 54kg | 1:38.00 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $71.60 |
| 5/12 | 16/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:37.00 | 11-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $88.40 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 15 len behind Rose Felicia with 55kg at $112.70. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1500m, 13 len behind T O Nilsson with 55kg at $201.80. Happy to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 1-8-11 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $112.70 |
| 8/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 2-8-8 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $201.80 |
| 8/12 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | C8 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:31.00 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $536.40 |
| 6/12 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C7 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Reika Sekimoto | 53kg | 1:36.90 | 4-7-6 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $42.70 |
| 11/12 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 4-10-11 | 7 |
| 21.5L | $196.80 |
| 7/12 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | C9 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:35.80 | 4-8-7 | 8 |
| 41.8L | $452.50 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 9 len behind Rose Felicia carrying 55kg at $27.90. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on December 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Swing Boy carrying 55kg at $9.60. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $27.90 |
| 6/12 | 22/12/2025 | 17 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $9.60 |
| 2/12 | 05/12/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $16,865.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $4.50 |
| 6/12 | 10/11/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 1-1-6 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $15.80 |
| 5/12 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on January 2 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Ardest with 55kg at $2.10. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on December 19 over 1500m, 3 len behind Yamakatsu Raiko with 55kg at $4.10. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 12 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 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 7-3-3 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 19/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 7-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/12 | 04/12/2025 | 24 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $28.30 |
| 7/10 | 10/11/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:37.10 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $17.20 |
| 6/12 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 5-5-6 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $9.70 |
| 5/10 | 15/10/2025 | 39 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 5-4-5 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $16.10 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on January 2 over 1500m, 30 len behind Keiai Karakia carrying 57kg at $24.60. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind At The Hop carrying 57kg at $9.10. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 5-3-2 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $24.60 |
| 2/12 | 19/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $9.10 |
| 6/12 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 7-8-6 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $7.80 |
| 2/12 | 20/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 5-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $11.60 |
| 5/12 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | C3 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 11-10-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $16.20 |
| 3/12 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 9-7-3 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $227.40 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 6 len behind Luminous Pillar with 55kg at $7.40. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on December 23 over 1500m, 9 len behind Moissanite with 55kg at $7.10. Fully tested under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $7.40 |
| 6/11 | 23/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 7-5-6 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $7.10 |
| 4/12 | 25/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 3-5-4 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $65.30 |
| 5/9 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 23/10/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.20 |
| 2/10 | 01/10/2025 | 20 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 6 len behind Luminous Pillar carrying 53kg at $100.40. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on December 23 over 1500m, 12 len behind Moissanite with 55kg at $356.90. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:36.80 | 10-10-5 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $100.40 |
| 10/11 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Kyoka Fukazawa | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $356.90 |
| 6/12 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | C9 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 10-8-6 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $220.00 |
| 8/12 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C8 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Kyoka Fukazawa | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 12-10-8 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $380.80 |
| 9/11 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Hitomi Miyashita | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 11-11-9 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $65.70 |
| 12/12 | 30/10/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hitomi Miyashita | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 11-9-12 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $188.60 |