Nagoya Race 2 - Race 2 - 1500
ASPRO GAIA (8) has been in the money at the last couple of outings, the latest when third over 1500m at this track. Hard to beat. LILLIAN FIRST (3) is fitter for two runs from a spell, last start finishing 2 lengths away in second over 1500m at this track. Ready to peak. COOL SHERRY (1) has not won for a long while. Last raced on April 20 when fifth at this track over 1500m after being prominent at the corner. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better. VOLENTIERI (6) was beaten 4 lengths into fifth over 1500m at this track last time out. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Tamamo Hayabusa carrying 55kg at $14.20. The race before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 2 len behind Schon Serenade carrying 55kg at $9.20. Deserves another chance.
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 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $14.20 |
| 6/11 | 08/04/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.20 |
| 5/11 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $20.10 |
| 4/12 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:38.80 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $36.70 |
| 2/12 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $9,455.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 0:57.90 | 3-5-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $9.30 |
| 4/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:40.50 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $74.20 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meme Eclat with 55kg at $43.30. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1500m, 5 len behind Sammaru Reve carrying 55kg at $15.90. Has a nice gate but this will test.
Last Starts 26 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 | 08/04/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 8-5-9 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $43.30 |
| 2/11 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $15.90 |
| 4/11 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $9.90 |
| 6/12 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 8-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 0:57.20 | 7-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Tomomori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Western Chris carrying 55kg at $9.10. Second-up led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 2 len behind Primavera with 55kg at $14.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $14.70 |
| 2/11 | 07/04/2026 | 123 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.10 |
| 8/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $152.70 |
| 10/12 | 21/11/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.60 | 9-6-10 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $43.30 |
| 4/11 | 10/11/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 7-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $151.50 |
| 7/12 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 6-5-7 | 12 |
| 13.5L | $159.20 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 11 len behind Roseo with 55kg at $24.20. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, 9 len behind Queen's Mont Blanc with 51kg at $66. Prepared to risk today.
Last Starts 26 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 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 3-10-9 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $24.20 |
| 10/11 | 25/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:38.00 | 4-11-10 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $66.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 6-9-7 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $90.10 |
| 7/11 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 3-11-7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $237.60 |
| 6/11 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 3-6-6 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $319.90 |
| 5/11 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:37.90 | 1-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $92.40 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Jeanie carrying 55kg at $17.50. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 10 len behind Machiuma Flora carrying 55kg at $26.90. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 20/04/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 8-4-4 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $17.50 |
| 7/11 | 08/04/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 10-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $26.90 |
| 6/11 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $24.90 |
| 3/11 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 7-4-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $9.70 |
| 7/12 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 8-7-7 | 12 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/12 | 09/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:39.80 | 11-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 4 len behind Jo Terpuji with 55kg at $107.30. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 3 len behind Schon Serenade carrying 55kg at $15.30. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/04/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 11-11-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $107.30 |
| 7/11 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $15.30 |
| 5/11 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 8-9-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $26.80 |
| 5/11 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 11-8-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $30.40 |
| 7/11 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 9-9-7 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $183.80 |
| 6/12 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 10-9-6 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $72.20 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 53 day let-up. Last start second last of 11 at Funabashi on March 13 over 1200m, 13 len behind Attract Run carrying 54kg at $219.80. The start before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on March 3 over 900m, 11 len behind Pod Duke with 51kg at $206.20. Others have better prospects.
Last Starts 52 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 | 13/03/2026 | 10 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 1:16.70 | 10-11-10 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $219.80 |
| 11/12 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Yuma Kato | 51kg | 0:54.60 | 10-12-11 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $206.20 |
| 11/12 | 05/02/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 7-9-11 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 9-7-7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $88.10 |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2025 | 163 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Takuto Iketani | 54kg | 0:55.10 | 9-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/07/2025 | 22 | COND 3 | $22,881.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 7-5-7 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Tamamo Hayabusa carrying 51kg at $7.80. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1500m, 3 len behind Lance Of Faith carrying 55kg at $2.20. Going well enough to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:38.90 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $7.80 |
| 2/11 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:40.40 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/10 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:38.70 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $68.20 |
| 11/11 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:32.00 | 9-11-11 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/02/2026 | 176 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:30.40 | 5-11-11 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $19.80 |
| 9/12 | 02/09/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:37.90 | 5-9-9 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $114.90 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 12 len behind Roseo with 57kg at $74.70. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, 11 len behind Queen's Mont Blanc with 57kg at $237. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 26 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 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 9-9-10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $74.70 |
| 11/11 | 25/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 10-10-11 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $237.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 8-6-5 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $89.90 |
| 7/11 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 11-8-7 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $147.20 |
| 10/11 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 10-11-10 | 12 |
| 11.3L | $283.60 |
| 9/11 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 11-9-9 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $321.60 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 8 len behind Roseo with 57kg at $26.90. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1500m, 6 len behind Lovers Blue with 57kg at $74.80. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/04/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 4-5-8 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $26.90 |
| 6/11 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $74.80 |
| 7/11 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 7-5-7 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $45.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $67.80 |
| 3/11 | 26/01/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 0:57.20 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $28.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 0:57.50 | 5-4-4 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $149.60 |

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Jo Terpuji with 55kg at $40.20. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 6 len behind Roseo with 55kg at $22.10. Will be doing best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 20/04/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $40.20 |
| 6/10 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $22.10 |
| 9/12 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 11-12-9 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $59.80 |
| 6/10 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 3-6-6 | 11 |
| 6.1L | $31.60 |
| 9/10 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $49.10 |
| 5/12 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.20 | 8-11-5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $28.00 |