Nagoya Race 11 - Nagoya A
YUTO THE ASHIGE (9) is a distance specialist who finished out of the money when fifth in a 1500m contest at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago after being prominent at the corner. Has started three times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Has the talent to find the winners' list. RYUNO DRAGON (3) missed the frame last start over 2000m at this track, finishing fifth. Looks well placed and expect a better run this time. HERITAGE SONG (4) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out over 1500m at this track. Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. NAMURA MICHEAL (5) was seventh over 2000m at this track two weeks ago. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 23 over 920m, 13 len behind Seven Colors with 57kg at $64.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 920m, 4.5 len behind Steel Actor carrying 51kg at $15.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/04/2026 | 29 | COND 4U | $62,049.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 0:53.90 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $64.40 |
| 4/12 | 25/03/2026 | 26 | A1 3U | $27,578.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 0:54.90 | 8-6-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $15.60 |
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $22,062.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 0:55.40 | 2-1-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.40 |
| 5/12 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $36,244.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $36.60 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $29,226.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 0:55.50 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $22.40 |
| 5/12 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | A4 3U | $19,484.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 5-2-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $62.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind La La Effort carrying 57kg at $51.70. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1700m, 6 len behind Flipper with 57kg at $21. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | M | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 2:09.40 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $51.70 |
| 4/9 | 10/04/2026 | 44 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/02/2026 | 12 | A5 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | M | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 2:19.30 | 8-7-10 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | 17 | A1 3U | $47,275.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 2:18.50 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $93.90 |
| 2/12 | 27/01/2026 | 25 | A4 3U | $19,484.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 7-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:50.80 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind La La Effort with 54kg at $9.90. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 6 len behind Whitby Abbey with 57kg at $22.10. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 13 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 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | M | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 2:09.40 | 6-8-5 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $9.90 |
| 4/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $22.10 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $45,963.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 2:11.50 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $10.70 |
| 3/11 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $21,449.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:48.50 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $30.60 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 29 | A5 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | M | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 2:19.30 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | A5 3U | $16,237.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind A Shin Gaudi carrying 52kg at $20.70. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind La La Effort with 55kg at $9.90. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | A4 3U | $18,615.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:34.90 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $20.70 |
| 4/11 | 09/04/2026 | 17 | A4 3U | $18,615.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $9.90 |
| 4/12 | 23/03/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $35,238.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $8.90 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,404.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 2000m, 8 len behind La La Effort carrying 57kg at $23.50. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 9 len behind Whitby Abbey carrying 57kg at $66.60. Could sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | M | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 2:09.40 | 5-5-7 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $23.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $66.60 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $45,963.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 2:11.50 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $31.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/02/2026 | 84 | A2 3U | $28,365.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 10-9-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $22.60 |
| 4/9 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | A2 3U | $29,988.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $28.90 |
| 12/12 | 27/11/2025 | 16 | COND 3U | $225,000.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:26.20 | 11-10-12 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $315.40 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Saga on April 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Meisho Ike carrying 55kg at $19.40. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Saga on March 20 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Galvanize carrying 55kg at $23.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $19.40 |
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $23.20 |
| 4/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:28.80 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $28.30 |
| 8/11 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $14.50 |
| 3/11 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,926.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 8-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 5th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 920m, 8 len behind Seven Colors with 57kg at $179.60. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1700m, 16 len behind Flipper with 57kg at $144. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | COND 4U | $62,049.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 0:53.90 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $179.60 |
| 9/9 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 9-8-9 | 7 |
| 16.4L | $144.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $35,238.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 10-10-11 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $166.50 |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $45,963.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:50.70 | 5-3-7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $187.60 |
| 11/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $28,365.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:50.10 | 8-10-11 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $26.90 |
| 8/12 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $28,365.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $54.30 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 2000m, 9 len behind La La Effort with 57kg at $101.60. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Flipper carrying 57kg at $21. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 13 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 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | M | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 2:09.40 | 11-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $101.60 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 7-7-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $45,963.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:50.70 | 8-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $76.30 |
| 8/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $28,365.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $50.90 |
| 6/12 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $28,365.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 7-6-6 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $60.50 |
| 5/11 | 30/01/2026 | 25 | A2 3U | $29,226.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $17.40 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 7 len behind Whitby Abbey with 57kg at $11.30. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Melt with 55kg at $12.40. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 24 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 | 17 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $11.30 |
| 4/12 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $35,238.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $12.40 |
| 3/11 | 11/03/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $27,578.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $45.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | A4 3U | $18,910.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/01/2026 | 25 | A6 3U | $16,237.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 19/12/2025 | 15 | A4 3U | $19,992.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 2-3-3 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Mikio Fujiwara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kawaten Max with 57kg at $124.90. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 7 len behind Whitby Abbey with 57kg at $113.60. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/04/2026 | 10 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Mikio Fujiwara | 57kg | 1:26.90 | 7-6-7 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $124.90 |
| 6/10 | 13/04/2026 | 19 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $113.60 |
| 8/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $27,578.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 0:54.90 | 10-7-8 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $35.60 |
| 5/11 | 11/03/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $27,578.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $33.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $22,062.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 0:55.40 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $37.70 |
| 11/12 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $36,244.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 11-8-11 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $89.00 |