Nagoya Race 9 - Race 9 - 1700
MEINER MONTUS (6) had been in top form landing two consecutive wins before a last-start second over 1700m at this track. Key runner who can make amends. NUFF SAID (1) did well last time to finish second over 1500m at this track. The extra journey should play into his hands. Among the winning hopes. ROSA RHEIA (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 2000m at Kokura. Tackling a more suitable race so she is a major player. GLYGLY GLUCK (2) turned in a modest performance when fifth last time out over 1700m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on February 26 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Nangoku Dream with 57kg at $11.30. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1500m, 3 len behind Korede Yokaro with 57kg at $40.70. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 6-5-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $11.30 |
| 4/11 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $22,062.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 11-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $40.70 |
| 2/11 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 11-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $17.70 |
| 6/11 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $22,732.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 6-7-6 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $32.10 |
| 9/11 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:52.20 | 3-8-9 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $41.70 |
| 4/10 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $16,660.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1700m, 12 len behind Astra Bianco with 55kg at $27.80. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track January 28 over 1500m defeating Pure Valkyrie carrying 55kg at $2.70. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 26/02/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $141,824.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $27.80 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 15/01/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 3/10 | 23/12/2025 | 109 | COND 2 | $16,660.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/4 | 05/09/2025 | - | COND 2 | $35,383.00 | Nagoya | 900m | M | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on February 11 over 2000m, 9 len behind Meiner Montus carrying 57kg at $38.70. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 6 len behind Veritas Porta carrying 57kg at $33.70. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 2:16.90 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $38.70 |
| 5/12 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $33.70 |
| 4/11 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:52.20 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.70 |
| 5/11 | 23/12/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $16,660.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:51.40 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/11/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $37,103.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $16.90 |
| 4/12 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | COND | $169,407.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 12-9-4 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1700m, 12 len behind Astra Bianco with 55kg at $42.80. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 11 over 2000m, 4 len behind Meiner Montus carrying 53kg at $5.90. Doesn't rate well enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $141,824.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 7-6-6 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $42.80 |
| 4/11 | 11/02/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 2:16.90 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $5.90 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $97,421.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:49.80 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $16.80 |
| 3/11 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:29.50 | 10-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 23/12/2025 | 38 | COND 2 | $16,660.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:30.10 | 9-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $19.50 |
| 15/17 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:34.90 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $397.40 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 10 at Kokura on February 14 over 2000m, 45 len behind Black Hayate carrying 55.0kg at $116.10. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Chukyo on December 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Cool Daytona carrying 55.0kg at $118.40. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 25 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 | 14/02/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3 | $204,390.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 1-10-10 | 1 |
| 45.8L | $116.10 |
| 8/8 | 06/12/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 2 | $209,530.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:36.80 | - | 7 |
| 6.2L | $118.40 |
| 5/6 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | OPEN 2 | $318,450.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $28.60 |
| 1/13 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:38.60 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1700m, 8 len behind Astra Bianco carrying 57kg at $8.80. Before that came from midfield and won by a head at this track February 11 over 2000m defeating First Boy carrying 57kg at $23. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $141,824.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $8.80 |
| 1/11 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | SP | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 2:16.90 | 6-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 13/18 | 14/12/2025 | 85 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 2:03.00 | 17-16-13 | 14 |
| 16.9L | $234.00 |
| 12/14 | 20/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 2:01.60 | 10-10-12 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $220.40 |
| 10/10 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 2:04.80 | 2-6-10 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $100.50 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1700m, 22 len behind Astra Bianco carrying 55kg at $152.20. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on February 11 over 2000m, 18 len behind Meiner Montus with 55kg at $40. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $141,824.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $152.20 |
| 10/11 | 11/02/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 2:16.90 | 5-8-10 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $40.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 12-9-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $15.10 |
| 6/11 | 23/12/2025 | 41 | COND 2 | $16,660.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:51.40 | 10-7-6 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $85.50 |
| 7/11 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $16,865.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 11-11-7 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Tomomori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1700m, 31 len behind Astra Bianco carrying 55kg at $194.70. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 20 len behind Little Lily with 55kg at $190.20. Others have better credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $141,824.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 8-12-12 | 4 |
| 31.8L | $194.70 |
| 11/11 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $190.20 |
| 11/11 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $35,721.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 46.0L | $194.20 |
| 5/5 | 15/01/2026 | 119 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $25.70 |
| 11/11 | 18/09/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 32.1L | $397.60 |
| 5/5 | 20/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $20.20 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1700m, 20 len behind Astra Bianco with 55kg at $85. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1700m, 4 len behind Blue Cosmos with 55kg at $6.30. Has to find improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 26/02/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $141,824.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 12-9-9 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $85.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/01/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $35,721.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.30 |
| 4/11 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 11-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $18.10 |
| 3/11 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $16,660.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:51.40 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/11 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $149,941.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $223.40 |
| 8/10 | 19/11/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $80,357.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Hitomi Miyashita | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $45.00 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on February 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Nangoku Dream carrying 57kg at $17.30. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Little Lily carrying 57kg at $6. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $17.30 |
| 4/11 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 3-2-6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:39.80 | 11-7-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |
| 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 |