Nagoya Race 7 - Nagoya C
NIHONPIRO GRIT (10) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just half a length away in second at this course and distance after being in the firing line all the way. Awkwardly drawn and might need a little luck early but should be peaking third up so can break through. FELIZ NAVIDAD (5) resumed last time out and finished second over 1400m at this track. Should be improved by that. Likely to be in the finish. LOGI AND MORTAR (1) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when ninth over 1400m at this track. Draws well and is among the hopes. MASSANO (8) was runner-up two back so cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment.

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 9 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 23 len behind Buy And Hold carrying 57kg at $3.90. First up last campaign ran last of 16 at Tokyo on June 21 over 1600m, 34 len behind Jazzaldia with 57.0kg at $197.80. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 23/12/2025 | 83 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.50 | 7-8-9 | 8 |
| 23.1L | $3.90 |
| 6/12 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 10-10-6 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $25.60 |
| 11/12 | 17/09/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 2-3-11 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $4.30 |
| 1/12 | 03/09/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:52.70 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 19/08/2025 | 25 | COND 3 | $9,696.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 25/07/2025 | 34 | COND 3 | $9,915.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1500m, 22 len behind Hazumu Rhythm carrying 57kg at $83.30. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1500m, 27 len behind Mont Saint Katie with 57kg at $28. Has a nice gate but this will test.
Last Starts 27 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 | 07/04/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:39.70 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $83.30 |
| 12/12 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $28.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 9-12-11 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $5.20 |
| 5/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 4-7-5 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $14.30 |
| 3/12 | 26/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $66.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Primavera carrying 55kg at $42.90. Before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1500m, 9 len behind Hazumu Rhythm carrying 55kg at $9.40. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 11-5-5 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $42.90 |
| 8/11 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:39.70 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $9.40 |
| 9/11 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $34.90 |
| 7/12 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $25.90 |
| 3/12 | 23/02/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 26/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 6-9-7 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $31.20 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 12 len behind Jeanie carrying 55kg at $70. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 14 len behind Machiuma Flora with 55kg at $235.60. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 20/04/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 3-3-8 | 11 |
| 12.3L | $70.00 |
| 11/11 | 08/04/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 4-10-11 | 9 |
| 14.4L | $235.60 |
| 10/11 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 1-8-10 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $214.80 |
| 11/12 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 24.9L | $131.40 |
| 2/12 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 4-4-2 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $51.40 |
| 9/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:39.80 | 5-10-9 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $98.70 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sodachizakari with 55kg at $12.20. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Nakayama on September 16 2024 over 1600m, 9 len behind Hollyanne carrying 53.0kg at $191.90. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 27 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 | 07/04/2026 | 83 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 9-4-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $12.20 |
| 10/10 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 8-9-10 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $54.20 |
| 8/11 | 02/01/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 9-4-8 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $99.40 |
| 8/12 | 22/12/2025 | 17 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 12-5-8 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $97.50 |
| 12/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 5-7-12 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $218.10 |
| 8/12 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 9-10-8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $140.40 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 12 len behind Jeanie with 53kg at $86.70. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1500m, 8 len behind Hazumu Rhythm with 53kg at $15.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.70 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $86.70 |
| 7/11 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:39.70 | 5-7-7 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $15.30 |
| 12/12 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 8-7-12 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $264.20 |
| 7/10 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:39.60 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $38.50 |
| 8/12 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:37.60 | 11-10-8 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $166.70 |
| 7/12 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 7-9-7 | 12 |
| 7.6L | $137.90 |

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 12 len behind Jeanie with 54kg at $30. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1500m, 4 len behind Hazumu Rhythm carrying 54kg at $17.80. Others going much better heading into this one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 5-8-9 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $30.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:39.70 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $17.80 |
| 3/11 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:39.70 | 11-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $98.40 |
| 8/12 | 09/03/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:38.80 | 6-8-8 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $55.30 |
| 11/11 | 25/02/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 2-7-11 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $66.10 |
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 8-10-9 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $191.20 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1500m, 13 len behind Hazumu Rhythm with 55kg at $32. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on March 23 over 920m, 0.5 len behind Derma C'est Si Bon with 51kg at $7.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 27 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 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:39.70 | 8-7-10 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $32.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 0:59.60 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |
| 7/11 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:39.30 | 6-4-7 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $58.20 |
| 7/11 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:32.70 | 3-9-7 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $108.70 |
| 7/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 12-12-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $104.70 |
| 11/12 | 26/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:32.40 | 10-11-11 | 11 |
| 10.9L | $86.70 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1500m, 11 len behind Hazumu Rhythm with 55kg at $41.30. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pachira Sweet with 51kg at $225.40. Draw no help to chances.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:39.70 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $41.30 |
| 7/12 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:32.00 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $225.40 |
| 10/11 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:39.20 | 9-4-10 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $110.80 |
| 6/11 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:38.00 | 9-8-6 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $96.70 |
| 8/12 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:38.50 | 10-8-8 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $220.90 |
| 10/12 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 12-11-10 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $433.90 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 7 over 920m, 6 len behind Aoi Ai carrying 57kg at $2.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Kitano Shoryu with 57kg at $2.90. Should be near his top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 07/04/2026 | 377 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 0:58.00 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 11/11 | 26/03/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 56kg | 1:39.00 | 6-9-11 | 1 |
| 42.6L | $7.80 |
| 2/12 | 12/03/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,078.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 3-2-2 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 25/02/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,844.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 56kg | 1:38.50 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.60 |
| 11/11 | 11/02/2025 | 202 | C2 3U | $8,844.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 3-11-11 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Primavera with 55kg at $71.60. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1500m, 5 len behind Lance Of Faith with 55kg at $20.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 3-7-7 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $71.60 |
| 4/11 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:40.40 | 10-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $20.30 |
| 9/10 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 0:58.00 | 5-8-9 | 8 |
| 12.2L | $11.40 |
| 9/11 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 5-8-9 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $4.70 |
| 5/12 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $3.50 |
| 8/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $3.50 |