Nagoya Race 1 - Nagoya C
NOVA ESPERANCA (2) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was seventh over 1500m at this track. Strips fitter and can find winning ways. WIN TITANIA (3) proved too strong two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when sixth over 1500m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. HAKUSAN SHUTTLE (5) is yet to break through in 50 runs but has been thereabouts. Placed two back then was fifth over 1500m at this track last time. Settles off the speed. Solid top-three chance. EPIC CYCLE (1) drew wide and ran poorly last start when ninth at this course and distance. Fared better at the barrier draw this time. Better than the latest run suggests and can improve sharply.

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 9 len behind At The Hop carrying 55kg at $10. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 4 len behind Sunrise Promise with 55kg at $4.80. The rails draw brings her right into calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | C4 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 5-6-9 | 11 |
| 9.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/04/2026 | 18 | C6 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C8 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $12.30 |
| 2/11 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 6-3-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $16.90 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 5-6-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $20.50 |
| 4/12 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 8 len behind At The Hop with 57kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 4 2025 over 1200m, 14 len behind Copano Marron carrying 57.0kg at $56.30. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 24/04/2026 | 169 | C4 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 3-4-7 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $10,714.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:45.00 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $5.80 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,969.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $7,175.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $8,430.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 13/16 | 23/08/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 14 |
| 23.6L | $171.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 8 len behind Ai Taroo carrying 55kg at $12.20. Before that won by 1.5 len at this track April 9 over 1500m defeating Cosmo Lullaby carrying 55kg at $3.30. Can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | C5 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 4-7-6 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $12.20 |
| 1/11 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/11 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $26.40 |
| 8/12 | 09/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 10-11-8 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $111.80 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Ai Taroo carrying 52kg at $259.50. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 8 len behind Sunrise Promise carrying 51kg at $84.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | C5 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.60 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $259.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/04/2026 | 18 | C6 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:37.20 | 3-5-8 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $84.50 |
| 9/11 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 7-8-9 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $134.30 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | B9 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $64.50 |
| 6/11 | 02/03/2026 | 18 | B9 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 8-9-6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $261.40 |
| 11/11 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | B9 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 8-10-11 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $474.60 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently failed to make an impression; 5th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 9 len behind By Myself carrying 55kg at $5.40. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1500m, 3 len behind Miya Iguazu with 57kg at $4.90. Can atone.
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 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | C6 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | C9 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.90 |
| 2/12 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 2-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $38.90 |
| 8/11 | 11/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 5-7-8 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $12.40 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 1-2-4 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 15 len behind Ai Taroo carrying 55kg at $59.30. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1700m, 8 len behind Bol carrying 51kg at $13.50. Not among the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | C5 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 6-8-10 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $59.30 |
| 7/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:51.10 | 7-5-7 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $13.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:53.10 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $21.90 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $74.10 |
| 6/10 | 02/03/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:29.10 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $98.70 |
| 12/12 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:35.70 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $194.70 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Fukuno Giovanni with 55kg at $32.60. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 18 len behind Lau Niu carrying 55kg at $41.50. Hard to make a case today.
Last Starts 25 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 | 18 | C7 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 9-8-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $32.60 |
| 7/11 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $10,725.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $41.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C5 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 8-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $40.90 |
| 7/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C5 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $51.30 |
| 7/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 9-6-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $48.50 |
| 3/11 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C6 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 11-10-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $206.20 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 15 len behind Tuna Forty carrying 55kg at $73.10. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1500m, 8 len behind Cosmo Bell Tree carrying 55kg at $48.20. Fully tested.
Last Starts 25 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 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | C5 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 7-8-9 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $73.10 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 56 | B9 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 6-4-5 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $48.20 |
| 10/12 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:50.70 | 9-11-10 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $96.40 |
| 11/12 | 16/01/2026 | 11 | B9 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $291.80 |
| 7/11 | 05/01/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 9-10-7 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $200.10 |
| 12/12 | 22/12/2025 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 9-11-12 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $60.70 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 8th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 8 len behind At The Hop carrying 57kg at $12.80. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on June 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Manno Lightning carrying 53kg at $18.80. Must improve significantly.
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 | 24/04/2026 | 141 | C4 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $12.80 |
| 10/12 | 04/12/2025 | 27 | B2 3U | $14,171.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 12-11-10 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $72.60 |
| 9/12 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | B3 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 8-5-9 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $94.90 |
| 9/12 | 28/10/2025 | 40 | B2 3U | $14,410.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 11-10-9 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $69.70 |
| 11/12 | 18/09/2025 | 30 | A4 3U | $21,230.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 10-11-11 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $61.60 |
| 10/12 | 19/08/2025 | 27 | A5 3U | $17,611.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 11-10-10 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $29.10 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind Fukuno Giovanni with 57kg at $35.70. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ardour Grow carrying 57kg at $155.80. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 25 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 | C7 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 8-8-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $35.70 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $155.80 |
| 9/10 | 13/03/2026 | 18 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $96.90 |
| 7/11 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | COND 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $13.90 |
| 5/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 7-8-5 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $115.50 |
| 9/12 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 3-9-9 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $65.80 |