Nagoya Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
CHOCOLATE CAKE (8) remains unbeaten after two starts, scoring again last time over 920m at this track. Kept fresh for this and looks the testing material again. SEASON SEAT (5) turned in a modest performance when fourth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Finds an easier assignment and can get the job done. BIARRITZ (9) remains a maiden after 11 starts. Finished fifth last start over 2000m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Solid top-three chance. GOLD LANE (2) stuck on well last start to finish third over 2000m at this track after showing good early speed. Ideally placed and is sure to take a ton of beating.

Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 920m, 10 len behind Royal Dream carrying 55kg at $36. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 920m, 7 len behind Chocolate Cake with 54kg at $66.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 0:56.30 | 10-8-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $36.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 0:57.70 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $66.80 |
| 4/10 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 54kg | 0:58.80 | 9-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $99.70 |
| 4/11 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 0:58.70 | 10-9-4 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $97.10 |
| 10/11 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 0:57.50 | 10-9-10 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $198.80 |
| 5/11 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 0:58.20 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $86.50 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Tomomori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on March 26 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Ultimatum with 55kg at $39.70. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on February 26 over 1500m, 12 len behind Nangoku Dream with 55kg at $2.80. Nice alley and worth including.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $38,302.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 2:16.10 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $39.70 |
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 58 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/11 | 30/12/2025 | 61 | COND 2 | $95,257.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 4-3-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $49.40 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $16,941.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $53,075.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 4-4-4 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $29.10 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2025 | 83 | COND 2 | $53,075.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $19.50 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1700m, 42 len behind A Shin Ipin with 55kg at $285.70. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 27 len behind Il Damerino with 55kg at $275.40. Fully tested on her recent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 09/04/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:52.50 | 10-12-12 | 3 |
| 42.9L | $285.70 |
| 10/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $21,449.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 27.2L | $275.40 |
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $203.40 |
| 9/11 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 11-11-9 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $188.10 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 6-8-9 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $98.50 |
| 11/11 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 4-10-11 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 21 over 1400m, 20 len behind Quai Branly carrying 52.0kg at $393. Before that ran last of 9 at Kyoto in LR on February 7 over 1600m, 43 len behind Sweet Happiness carrying 55.0kg at $114.90. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 21/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:23.80 | - | 14 |
| 20.3L | $393.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/02/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN F 3 | $373,380.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:33.00 | - | 3 |
| 43.6L | $114.90 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:42.80 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 10/15 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 10 |
| 13.4L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Golden Ring carrying 55kg at $8.90. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track April 13 over 1400m defeating Mori Invictus with 55kg at $5.40. Can do much 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 | 22/04/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 9-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $8.90 |
| 1/12 | 13/04/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 10/14 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:46.90 | 11-14-10 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $117.20 |
| 13/18 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 12-14-13 | 12 |
| 11.4L | $388.10 |
| 15/18 | 31/01/2026 | 105 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:59.80 | 10-13-15 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $291.20 |
| 9/13 | 18/10/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 11 |
| 6.7L | $32.40 |

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Golden Ring with 55kg at $88.50. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, 15 len behind A Shin Ipin carrying 55kg at $198.90. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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 | 22/04/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $88.50 |
| 6/10 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $13,789.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 3-8-6 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $198.90 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $13,789.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 0:56.30 | 6-5-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $131.80 |
| 9/12 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:52.60 | 10-8-9 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $80.30 |
| 5/11 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $446.30 |
| 10/12 | 29/01/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $14,613.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:37.40 | 8-8-10 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $260.90 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on April 22 over 2000m, 11 len behind Curren Show carrying 55kg at $87.30. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1700m, 6 len behind A Shin Ipin with 55kg at $38.90. Possesses a big 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 2:12.60 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $87.30 |
| 8/12 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:52.50 | 10-7-8 | 11 |
| 6.6L | $38.90 |
| 5/7 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $13,789.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 2:14.00 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $35.90 |
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $13,789.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 0:56.30 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $35.80 |
| 11/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $141,824.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 10-11-11 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $155.10 |
| 8/11 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 2:16.90 | 8-7-8 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Looking to keep her unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 2 len at this track March 23 over 920m defeating Nishiki Ever carrying 55kg at $1.70. Last time out favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track April 7 over 920m defeating Shigo Deki with 55kg at $1.70. Hard to beat on current form.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 0:57.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 23/03/2026 | - | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 0:58.80 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start couldn't go on with it; 5th of 9 at this track on April 22 over 2000m, 6 len behind Curren Show carrying 55kg at $18.60. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1700m, 5 len behind A Shin Ipin carrying 55kg at $6.30. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 2:12.60 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $18.60 |
| 4/12 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:52.50 | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.30 |
| 3/7 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $13,789.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | R | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 2:14.00 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.20 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 10-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.70 |
| 14/15 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 2:02.10 | 15-15-14 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $196.30 |
| 13/18 | 25/01/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:59.50 | 13-13-13 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $113.50 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Golden Ring carrying 55kg at $65.60. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1700m, 9 len behind A Shin Ipin carrying 51kg at $67.50. Others have better prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 12-11-11 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $65.60 |
| 10/12 | 09/04/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:52.50 | 7-7-10 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $67.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $21,449.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:36.00 | 9-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $96.80 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:38.00 | 7-8-6 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $14.60 |
| 6/11 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $14,182.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 3-4-6 | 11 |
| 11.0L | $8.20 |
| 8/11 | 28/01/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $35,721.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 6-9-8 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $20.00 |