Nagoya Race 8 - Nagoya C
NOBU EIGHT (3) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win. Did a good job last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. Steps up a level but can play a feature role. MIYA IGUAZU (12) improved last time out to score by 3 lengths over 1500m at this track. Another big run is on the cards. JUN VELVET (2) did well last start to finish third over 1500m at this track. Meets some better types this time but can feature. MEIKUN (4) turned in another moderate effort last start when seventh over 1500m at this track. Worth noting Katsuto Maruno goes aboard. Better than recent efforts suggest. In the mix.

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 5 len behind Bye Bye Darling carrying 57kg at $49.40. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1500m, 9 len behind Gourmand carrying 55kg at $8.90. Others preferred at this stage.
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 | 17 | C4 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $49.40 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $8.90 |
| 7/10 | 13/03/2026 | 18 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $7.80 |
| 6/11 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | COND 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 9-11-6 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $33.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ardest with 57kg at $5.10. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Land Of Fire carrying 57kg at $3.10. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 27/02/2026 | 30 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 4-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1500m, 11 len behind Gourmand carrying 57kg at $4.20. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 2 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Keiai Karakia with 57kg at $6. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 25 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 4-6-7 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 3-7-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,404.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 4-2-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 30/01/2026 | 27 | C4 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 24 | C4 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 8-5-6 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/12/2025 | 246 | B1 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 10 len behind Sammaime carrying 55kg at $171.70. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 12 len behind Anthem Barows with 55kg at $34.60. Looking to others in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 9-11-11 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $171.70 |
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | B8 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $34.60 |
| 5/11 | 02/03/2026 | 18 | B9 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 11-10-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $33.70 |
| 6/11 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | B9 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $39.30 |
| 3/12 | 30/01/2026 | 25 | B8 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/01/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:50.30 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1700m, 7 len behind Bol with 57kg at $17. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track on March 2 over 2000m, 8 len behind Teruken Ren Joy with 57kg at $9.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/04/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 2:14.40 | 3-3-8 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $9.60 |
| 6/11 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $13,404.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | C8 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 7-3-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/01/2026 | 14 | C8 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:36.90 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/01/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start second last of 11 at this track on February 27 over 1500m, 20 len behind Heritage Song carrying 57kg at $79. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Up Shogun with 55kg at $85.80. Prefer in something a bit easier.
Last Starts 56 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 | 27/02/2026 | 30 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 5-10-10 | 11 |
| 20.6L | $79.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 6-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $85.80 |
| 9/11 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:50.50 | 6-9-9 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $37.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/01/2026 | 45 | B7 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 0:56.00 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 11/12 | 20/11/2025 | 65 | B1 3U | $16,865.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 7-9-11 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $8.80 |
| 2/12 | 16/09/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $15,048.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1700m, 12 len behind Bol carrying 57kg at $49.10. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 12 len behind Grand Cube carrying 57kg at $7.20. Hard to recommend on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/04/2026 | 18 | C3 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 9-7-10 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $49.10 |
| 7/11 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 10-9-7 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $7.20 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 10-8-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $36.10 |
| 7/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 11-10-7 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $92.80 |
| 2/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 10-5-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $71.20 |
| 7/12 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 11-8-7 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $74.20 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1700m, 10 len behind Bol with 57kg at $168.30. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Manno Duet with 57kg at $174.90. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/04/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 3-7-9 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $168.30 |
| 7/11 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 5-6-7 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $174.90 |
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:51.30 | 5-9-9 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $146.70 |
| 9/11 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 7-11-9 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $418.20 |
| 12/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 5-8-12 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $234.50 |
| 11/11 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 1-8-11 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $71.30 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 9 len behind Lau Niu carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1500m, 6 len behind Dream Trip carrying 57kg at $10.40. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $10,725.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 10-5-3 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C4 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 10-7-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $10.40 |
| 2/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C6 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 10-3-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $32.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 3-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | C8 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 10-6-3 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $39.70 |
| 4/11 | 19/01/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 7-6-4 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $42.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Buy And Hold with 51kg at $104.40. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1500m, 15 len behind Cosmo Bell Tree carrying 55kg at $42.60. Not one of the top selections.
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 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:30.30 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $104.40 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | B9 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $42.60 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | B9 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:31.20 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $28.40 |
| 11/11 | 02/03/2026 | 19 | B9 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:37.10 | 1-3-11 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 0:57.30 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $12.50 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2026 | 24 | B7 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 0:56.10 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3 len at this track April 10 over 1500m defeating Hakusan Shuttle carrying 55kg at $4.60. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Happy Dream with 55kg at $28.60. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 | 14 | C9 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/12 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $28.60 |
| 4/11 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C7 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $17.70 |
| 4/11 | 27/02/2026 | 29 | C8 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 8-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $41.40 |
| 11/12 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | C8 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 1-5-11 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $56.20 |
| 8/11 | 19/01/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 4-7-8 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $9.80 |