Nagoya Race 7 - Race 7 - 1700
VAL DE GRACE (4) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 920m at this track. Has the pace and draw to take up a good early position. Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge. SANONO SWIFT (10) got home by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1500m at this track. Has a good record at this track with two wins and five minor placings. Change of rider to Tomomori Syotaro who has never been out of the money in three rides, including a win. Sure to run well. RIPLEY (2) improved last start but found a couple better over 1500m at this track. Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge. SMOOTH OPERATOR (1) missed the frame last start over 1700m at this track when seventh. Worth noting Seigo Tsukamoto goes aboard. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1700m, 9 len behind Innocence with 57kg at $108.60. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track on March 2 over 1700m, 8 len behind Anya Azazamasu with 57kg at $90.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 2-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $108.60 |
| 9/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $10,725.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:52.50 | 4-3-9 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $90.50 |
| 10/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,404.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 2-8-10 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $70.40 |
| 8/10 | 30/01/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $11,366.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:51.90 | 6-6-8 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 3-3-7 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C7 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 4-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on March 2 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind For Fan carrying 53kg at $3.60. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Neung Rutile with 53kg at $1.60. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 24 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 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C5 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.30 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/11 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.30 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.80 | 3-2-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 04/01/2026 | 191 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.80 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $31.80 |
| 8/12 | 27/06/2025 | 9 | C1 3U | $15,617.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:51.90 | 5-11-8 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $17.80 |
| 3/11 | 18/06/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $10,109.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:29.80 | 3-6-3 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 2 len behind Ice Village carrying 55kg at $22.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Parsifal carrying 51kg at $30.90. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $22.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/02/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:30.80 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $30.90 |
| 7/12 | 28/01/2026 | 132 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:37.40 | 2-5-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $29.60 |
| 13/13 | 18/09/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $28,099.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 54kg | 1:43.10 | 5-10-13 | 13 |
| 21.4L | $142.40 |
| 12/14 | 03/09/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $28,099.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Takami Riku | 53kg | 1:43.90 | 8-10-12 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $74.90 |
| 6/11 | 13/08/2025 | 41 | COND 3 | $27,971.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Takami Riku | 53kg | 1:43.00 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $37.30 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track on March 13 over 920m, 2.25 len behind One Heart carrying 53kg at $3.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on March 2 over 920m, 0.8 len behind Final Queen carrying 53kg at $2.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $10,725.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 0:56.10 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 02/03/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 0:56.50 | 3-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.30 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/12 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.30 |
| 4/11 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $27.70 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Alcaraz carrying 55kg at $74.10. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Manno Duet with 51kg at $98.70. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $74.10 |
| 6/10 | 02/03/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:29.10 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $98.70 |
| 12/12 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:35.70 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $194.70 |
| 6/11 | 19/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:51.60 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $152.30 |
| 11/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:30.60 | 12-11-11 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $78.80 |
| 6/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,996.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:36.50 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on March 13 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Bianchetto with 57kg at $16.40. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Grand Cube with 57kg at $124.50. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 2:15.90 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $16.40 |
| 7/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C4 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $124.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $68.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C4 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $29.60 |
| 5/10 | 19/01/2026 | 16 | C4 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $46.10 |
| 7/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C5 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $20.20 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1700m, 15 len behind Innocence carrying 57kg at $29.50. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 2 over 1700m, 13 len behind Anya Azazamasu with 57kg at $282.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 9-8-10 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $29.50 |
| 11/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $10,725.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:52.50 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $282.20 |
| 9/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,404.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 11-9-9 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $181.40 |
| 9/10 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $11,366.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:51.90 | 9-10-9 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $225.50 |
| 10/11 | 19/01/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 12.4L | $125.60 |
| 11/12 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | C2 3U | $26,460.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $51.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Alcaraz with 57kg at $105.60. Before that second last of 11 at this track on March 2 over 2000m, 12 len behind Teruken Ren Joy with 57kg at $142.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 5-9-10 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $105.60 |
| 10/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 2:14.40 | 4-9-10 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $142.80 |
| 10/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,404.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 10-11-10 | 11 |
| 24.1L | $217.90 |
| 9/10 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 2:13.10 | 3-10-9 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $26.80 |
| 8/10 | 19/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $11.40 |
| 8/12 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $22,732.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $26.80 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Alcaraz carrying 57kg at $93.30. Before that got back early 6th of 11 at this track on March 2 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Anya Azazamasu carrying 57kg at $74.80. Will be doing best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $93.30 |
| 6/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $10,725.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:52.50 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $74.80 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $37.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 10-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $29.90 |
| 4/10 | 19/01/2026 | 16 | C4 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 10-8-4 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $5.90 |
| 4/12 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | C5 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 8-9-4 | 12 |
| 2.4L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Tomomori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track February 12 over 1500m defeating Win Ares carrying 53kg at $4.20. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, head behind Liverspina carrying 53kg at $4.10. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 42 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 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C9 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:39.20 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.00 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $22.30 |
| 6/11 | 05/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 0:56.70 | 4-5-6 | 11 |
| 5.7L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 23/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.40 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.10 |
| 7/12 | 25/11/2025 | 141 | C8 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.30 | 1-3-7 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $11.30 |