Nagoya Race 11 - Nagoya A
LA LA EFFORT (9) was in a different class last time, registering a dominant 4 lengths win over 2000m at this track to make it two in succession. Has the early speed to cross from out wide. Expected to be in the finish. SWITCHBLADE (11) was well in commission last start over 2000m at this track when eighth. Back in trip and can atone. UP SHOGUN (5) finished fifth over 1400m at this track last time out after a gutsy win two runs back. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. One of the main contenders. FLIPPER (6) improved sharply last time out to score by half a length over 1700m at this track four weeks ago. Has his share of talent and could be hard to beat again in this suitable race.

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Whitby Abbey with 57kg at $7.40. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 2 len behind Kawaten Max with 57kg at $3.80. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/04/2026 | 33 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.40 |
| 2/11 | 11/03/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $27,578.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 10-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 27/02/2026 | 30 | A2 3U | $28,365.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.50 |
| 4/12 | 28/01/2026 | 24 | COND 3U | $35,721.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 8-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $45.10 |
| 6/11 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | A3 3U | $22,732.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 6-4-6 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $21.90 |
| 3/9 | 22/12/2025 | 13 | A3 3U | $23,324.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:49.60 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on April 23 over 920m, 6 len behind Seven Colors carrying 57kg at $28.20. Before that couldn't go on with it; 6th of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1700m, 7 len behind Flipper carrying 57kg at $19.20. Needs plenty of luck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | COND 4U | $62,049.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 0:53.90 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $28.20 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $19.20 |
| 5/12 | 25/03/2026 | 26 | A1 3U | $27,578.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 0:54.90 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.10 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $22,062.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 0:55.40 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/12 | 13/02/2026 | 17 | A1 3U | $36,244.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.20 |
| 1/12 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 0:56.00 | 5-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kawaten Max with 57kg at $109.70. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 12 len behind Whitby Abbey carrying 57kg at $109.10. This is outside his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/04/2026 | 10 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:26.90 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $109.70 |
| 8/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 10-8-8 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $109.10 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $45,963.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 2:11.50 | 9-8-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $56.70 |
| 9/11 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $27,578.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 11-10-9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $42.40 |
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $18,910.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 12-10-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $22.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | A4 3U | $18,910.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 12-4-9 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Kawaten Max carrying 57kg at $1.90. The race before that favourite; won by a head at this track March 25 over 1400m defeating La La Effort carrying 57kg at $1.70. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:26.90 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 28 | A4 3U | $18,385.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:28.30 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 24 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.01 |
| 2/11 | 04/01/2026 | 25 | B8 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:49.40 | 6-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $14,171.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:51.00 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track April 10 over 1700m defeating A Shin Gaudi with 57kg at $5.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1500m, 5 len behind Melt with 55kg at $12.20. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 5/12 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $35,238.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $12.20 |
| 4/11 | 11/03/2026 | 29 | A3 3U | $21,449.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:48.50 | 11-8-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $10.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/02/2026 | 15 | A5 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 8-2-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 26/01/2026 | 37 | A6 3U | $16,237.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 2:15.10 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 13/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:59.90 | 10-9-13 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $198.90 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kawaten Max carrying 55kg at $44. Before that won by 0.5 len at Kasamatsu March 20 over 1400m defeating Cosmo Joseph with 55kg at $5.60. Others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/04/2026 | 34 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:26.90 | 8-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $44.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 60 | A2 3U | $15,411.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $37,345.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $14.90 |
| 7/12 | 05/01/2026 | 13 | COND 4U | $162,369.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $71.90 |
| 2/12 | 23/12/2025 | 18 | A2 3U | $29,988.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 9-3-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 05/12/2025 | 23 | A2 3U | $29,988.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on April 8 over 920m, nose behind Afro Prince with 55kg at $10.80. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on April 24 over 2000m, 4 len behind La La Effort carrying 55kg at $11.20. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 2:09.40 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $11.20 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2026 | 124 | A5 3U | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 0:55.20 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $10.80 |
| 6/12 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | COND 3U | $58,310.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 53kg | 1:27.00 | 12-8-6 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $154.20 |
| 8/12 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $225,000.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 53kg | 1:26.20 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $313.80 |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $38,790.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 2:11.80 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $5.10 |
| 8/12 | 16/10/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $152,466.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 9-11-8 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $78.60 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track April 24 over 2000m defeating Ever Since with 57kg at $1.90. The run before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track April 9 over 1400m defeating Brighten with 57kg at $1.40. Rates highly. Big 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 2:09.40 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | A4 3U | $18,615.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 25/03/2026 | 27 | A4 3U | $18,385.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:28.30 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 17 | A6 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 5-2-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 09/02/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 2:12.30 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/12 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | B9 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 10-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track January 5 over 1700m, 16 len behind Meisho Taisetsu carrying 57kg at $162.80. Previously first up; second of 9 at Kasamatsu October 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind A Shin Jolt carrying 57kg at $40.50. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 123 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 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | COND 4U | $162,369.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 11-10-11 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $162.80 |
| 6/8 | 24/12/2025 | 19 | COND 3U | $38,318.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $21.80 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | A2 3U | $29,988.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 8-7-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 7/12 | 27/11/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $225,000.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:26.20 | 12-11-7 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $367.80 |
| 4/11 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | A1 3U | $38,964.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 0:55.30 | 10-10-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $22.10 |
| 2/9 | 24/10/2025 | 120 | COND 3U | $48,430.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 9-6-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $40.50 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently struggled in the run home; 8th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 2000m, 8 len behind La La Effort with 57kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on April 7 over 2100m, 5 len behind Elaine Asti carrying 57kg at $2.80. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 | 17 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | M | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 2:09.40 | 1-2-8 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,332.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 2:17.90 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 24/03/2026 | 27 | A5 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:49.50 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.40 |
| 2/9 | 09/02/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 2:12.30 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 2:12.30 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |