Nagoya Race 5 - Nagoya C
AT THE HOP (10) finished second two runs back then improved last time out to score by half a length as favourite over 1500m at this track. Well placed and can score again. NIHONPIRO KAY (8) turned things around last start and landed the prize by 3 lengths after being prominent at the turn over 1500m at this track. Nicely placed to feature in the finish again. NOVA ESPERANCA (9) returns from a break of five-and-a-half months. Was racing in great heart last prep with three consecutive wins before finishing fifth at Kasamatsu prior to going for the spell. Looks set to run well. EPIC CYCLE (11) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fifth over 1500m at this track. In the mix on best.

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Sonoda on March 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lanai with 57kg at $58.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Daiboken with 56kg at $7.20. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 31 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 | 24/03/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $58.50 |
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:35.70 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $7.20 |
| 10/12 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:41.30 | 2-2-10 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $49.10 |
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:36.10 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $15.80 |
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $12,034.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takashi Nakata | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track April 10 over 1500m defeating Love Violet with 57kg at $8.20. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, 5 len behind Cerulean Gegen carrying 57kg at $14.10. Draws well but looks safely held.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.20 |
| 2/11 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $14.10 |
| 5/11 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 7-9-5 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $18.90 |
| 6/11 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 11-7-6 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $3.70 |
| 4/11 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 4-3-4 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 1-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 14 len behind Tuna Forty with 57kg at $130. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Manno Duet carrying 57kg at $290.80. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/04/2026 | 19 | C5 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $130.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 7-9-6 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $290.80 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 5-8-8 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $184.70 |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:52.50 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $374.50 |
| 11/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 11-10-11 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $408.60 |
| 8/11 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 11-11-8 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $310.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Fukuno Giovanni carrying 57kg at $7.60. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1500m, 10 len behind Gourmand with 57kg at $73.50. Genuine hope on latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | C7 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $73.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $78.20 |
| 13/13 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $13,348.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 12-13-13 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $91.10 |
| 12/14 | 29/01/2026 | 50 | C3 3U | $13,754.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:44.60 | 8-5-12 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $60.30 |
| 4/11 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 9-4-4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $47.20 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track December 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Passion Diva carrying 57kg at $72.60. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at this track June 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yuto The Ashige carrying 57kg at $11.40. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 141 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 | 04/12/2025 | 27 | B2 3U | $14,171.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 12-11-10 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $72.60 |
| 9/12 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | B3 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 8-5-9 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $94.90 |
| 9/12 | 28/10/2025 | 40 | B2 3U | $14,410.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 11-10-9 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $69.70 |
| 11/12 | 18/09/2025 | 30 | A4 3U | $21,230.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 10-11-11 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $61.60 |
| 10/12 | 19/08/2025 | 27 | A5 3U | $17,611.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 11-10-10 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $29.10 |
| 7/12 | 23/07/2025 | 26 | A5 3U | $18,008.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:34.60 | 11-8-7 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $36.90 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Sunrise Promise carrying 53kg at $9.20. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1500m, 9 len behind Happy Dream carrying 53kg at $63.10. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | C6 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.20 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $9.20 |
| 9/12 | 27/03/2026 | 25 | C6 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.70 | 5-7-9 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $63.10 |
| 7/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C6 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.20 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $22.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.70 | 10-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $9.80 |
| 5/11 | 30/01/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.00 | 7-4-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Tomomori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Sunrise Promise carrying 57kg at $17.10. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Huit Moulins carrying 57kg at $25.80. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 13/04/2026 | 18 | C6 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $17.10 |
| 3/12 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 11-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $25.80 |
| 6/11 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C6 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 9-10-6 | 12 |
| 8.2L | $27.20 |
| 1/10 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 7-3-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $14.30 |
| 6/12 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 10-8-6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $12.20 |
| 7/12 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $19.60 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 3 len at this track April 9 over 1500m defeating Shingun Rao carrying 53kg at $4.50. The start before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 9 len behind Lovers Blue carrying 55kg at $12.90. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.30 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/11 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $12.90 |
| 4/11 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.70 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 3-5-5 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/12 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Kasamatsu November 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Casa Vicens carrying 57kg at $5.80. On debut 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 30 2025 over 1400m, 11 len behind Meisho Gold with 57.0kg at $12. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 169 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 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $10,714.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:45.00 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $5.80 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,969.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $7,175.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $8,430.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 13/16 | 23/08/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:12.80 | 10-11-13 | 14 |
| 23.6L | $171.10 |
| 6/14 | 05/07/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 0:58.80 | 12-11-6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $87.00 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track March 26 over 1500m defeating Logi Pierrefeu carrying 55kg at $2. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, head behind My Love Yukichan carrying 55kg at $15.30. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 29 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 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 4-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $15.30 |
| 5/11 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 8-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/02/2026 | 54 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 4-4-6 | 11 |
| 3.4L | $5.60 |
| 1/12 | 19/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 4 len behind Sunrise Promise with 55kg at $4.80. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Fleche Noir with 55kg at $12.30. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/04/2026 | 18 | C6 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C8 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $12.30 |
| 2/11 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 6-3-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $16.90 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 5-6-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $20.50 |
| 4/12 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $14.60 |
| 2/12 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 7-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $30.30 |