Nagoya Race 8 - Race 8 - 1500
ROCK MAJESTY (9) has scored at his last three starts, most recently by 1.5 lengths over 1500m at this track. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with three wins from four runs. Top chance again. CARIBBEAN BLUE (8) ran a better race and finished 1.4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1700m at this track. Yet to miss the placings in three starts over this course and distance. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. HAPPY DREAM (1) did a great job to score by 1.5 lengths over this course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Taking on a better line-up this time but she is good enough to play a major role. VAL DE GRACE (10) held on well to finish second last time out over 1700m at this track after leading for much of the way. Has ability and a bold showing is expected.

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track March 27 over 1500m defeating Desafiador with 55kg at $2. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Bye Bye Darling with 55kg at $1.70. No reason she cannot build on that success.
Last Starts 16 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 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 300 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 11/15 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 5-10-11 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $12.80 |
| 16/16 | 19/04/2025 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 10-12-16 | 13 |
| 17.9L | $19.80 |
| 2/16 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC F 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:58.70 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Grand Cube carrying 57kg at $10.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Anthem Barows with 57kg at $197.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 17 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 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 9-4-4 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $10.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $197.60 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:52.50 | 7-10-8 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $227.40 |
| 12/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 10-12-12 | 7 |
| 23.8L | $375.60 |
| 11/12 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 0:56.10 | 12-11-11 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $288.10 |
| 9/12 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | B8 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 24 len behind Grand Cube with 57kg at $20.40. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1700m, 9 len behind A Shin Go On with 57kg at $65.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 17 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 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 24.1L | $20.40 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:51.30 | 10-4-7 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $65.60 |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:52.50 | 10-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $14.60 |
| 5/12 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 12-9-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $59.30 |
| 3/12 | 16/01/2026 | 11 | B8 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 12-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $28.40 |
| 4/11 | 05/01/2026 | 26 | B1 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 11-1-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $96.90 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Manno Duet carrying 57kg at $61.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 10 over 920m, 6 len behind Corin Fuga with 57kg at $10.30. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 18 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 | 25/03/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 2-4-8 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $61.50 |
| 7/11 | 10/03/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 0:57.00 | 4-6-7 | 11 |
| 6.1L | $10.30 |
| 3/11 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $13,404.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 0:56.00 | 6-7-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $42.10 |
| 7/11 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 1-3-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $88.70 |
| 10/11 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 2-5-10 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $17.50 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | B7 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 2:12.70 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 20.0L | $54.90 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ardour Grow carrying 57kg at $17.70. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Dragon Luck carrying 57kg at $62.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 2-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $17.70 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $62.50 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.60 |
| 8/10 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $12.60 |
| 4/12 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | C8 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 6-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $6.80 |
| 5/11 | 19/01/2026 | 15 | C7 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ardour Grow carrying 57kg at $17.80. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Alcaraz carrying 57kg at $12.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $17.80 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $12.20 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C9 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 6-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $10.50 |
| 5/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 10-10-5 | 12 |
| 4.7L | $6.90 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $15.80 |
| 1/10 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 9-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 8 len behind Sammaime carrying 55kg at $34.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1700m, 1.1 len behind Dragon Luck carrying 55kg at $25.80. Expected to be doing his best work late.
Last Starts 17 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 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $34.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 7-6-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $25.80 |
| 3/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 2:14.40 | 8-8-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $30.60 |
| 6/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,404.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $45.20 |
| 3/12 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $32.60 |
| 5/11 | 19/01/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 7-9-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $68.00 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1700m, 1.4 len behind Dragon Luck carrying 57kg at $4.10. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 2 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Teruken Ren Joy carrying 57kg at $1.60. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 4-2-4 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $4.10 |
| 5/11 | 02/03/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 2:14.40 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | C8 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 6-9-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/11 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 4-3-6 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Comes off a 59 day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track February 13 over 1500m defeating Innocence with 57kg at $4.10. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at this track January 4 over 1700m defeating Huit Moulins with 55kg at $1.70. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/02/2026 | 40 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 8-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 1/12 | 04/01/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:51.90 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 05/12/2025 | 25 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 8/12 | 10/11/2025 | 83 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-2-8 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $5.70 |
| 5/12 | 19/08/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $15,850.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:50.20 | 3-3-5 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $46.30 |
| 6/12 | 18/07/2025 | 11 | COND 3 | $9,915.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 8-4-6 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $35.10 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1700m, neck behind Ripley with 55kg at $6.50. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 11 at this track on March 13 over 920m, 2.25 len behind One Heart with 53kg at $3.40. Not far away of late. Worth including.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:53.10 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Akio Ozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Sammaime with 55kg at $79.10. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1500m, 8 len behind Coral Treasure with 55kg at $33.90. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 17 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 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 10-9-6 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $79.10 |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 8-7-6 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $33.90 |
| 6/10 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $113.10 |
| 4/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 5-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $30.30 |
| 5/12 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 9-7-5 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $192.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 12.1L | $31.00 |