Nagoya Race 8 - Nagoya B
AI TAROO (5) finished second two runs back then improved last time out to score by 2 lengths over 1500m at this track. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge. HUNKSTER (7) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks and is having his first outing under new trainer Futoshi Takeshita. Finished 14th at Tokyo Dirt over 1400m at the opening run last time in work. Has ability and should be right in the finish in this suitable race. SATONO PATHOS (8) finished out of the money when eighth over 1500m at this track two weeks ago. Key runner who should run well. ONIKU DAISUKIMAN (9) improved last start but found one better over 1400m here. Looks to be in the right race so he should be in contention again.

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 8 len behind Rock Majesty with 57kg at $35.40. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 8 len behind Diputar Azul carrying 57kg at $80.80. 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 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 5-7-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $35.40 |
| 6/11 | 13/04/2026 | 18 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $80.80 |
| 4/11 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 9-4-4 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $10.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $197.60 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:52.50 | 7-10-8 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $227.40 |
| 12/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 10-12-12 | 7 |
| 23.8L | $375.60 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 9 len behind Tuna Forty carrying 57kg at $13.40. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Bol carrying 57kg at $8.60. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
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 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 12-10-6 | 12 |
| 9.7L | $13.40 |
| 2/10 | 13/04/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 9-7-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.60 |
| 3/11 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 11-8-3 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $51.60 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:52.50 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $5.40 |
| 8/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1700m, 9 len behind Belleza Fin carrying 57kg at $19.90. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 6 len behind Satono Altair with 57kg at $32.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,195.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 10-8-4 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $19.90 |
| 6/11 | 13/04/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $13,195.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $32.30 |
| 5/11 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $10.10 |
| 4/10 | 12/03/2026 | 17 | B9 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 10-8-4 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $18.40 |
| 5/11 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | COND 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 10-8-5 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $11.10 |
| 8/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:53.00 | 8-5-8 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $194.10 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1700m, 38 len behind Liverspina with 55kg at $126.80. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 42 len behind Manno Duet carrying 55kg at $38.90. Possesses a big finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 13/04/2026 | 19 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:51.70 | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 38.4L | $126.80 |
| 11/11 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 6-10-11 | 2 |
| 42.6L | $38.90 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 17 | B8 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $50.10 |
| 2/11 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | COND 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 9/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:53.00 | 3-9-9 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $91.30 |
| 9/12 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:50.70 | 7-10-9 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 2 len at this track April 24 over 1500m defeating Masayume carrying 57kg at $2.30. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1500m, head behind Parsifal carrying 53kg at $2.40. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 3-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 30 | C8 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:36.50 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:40.50 | 4-3-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/11 | 26/01/2026 | 237 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:39.70 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 15 len behind Tuna Forty with 55kg at $101.10. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 5 len behind Satono Altair carrying 55kg at $16.60. Hard to recommend on recent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 8-10-11 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $101.10 |
| 4/11 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $13,195.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 11-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $16.60 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 25 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $17.70 |
| 4/10 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $11.40 |
| 2/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 8-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $12.20 |
| 3/11 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C5 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $41.90 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Funabashi February 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kenilworth with 56kg at $2.30. When resuming last campaign 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 4 2025 over 1400m, 16 len behind Pod Bel carrying 57.0kg at $85.20. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $2.30 |
| 4/13 | 23/01/2026 | 44 | C3 3U | $15,387.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 4-6-4 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $14,171.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:51.00 | 6-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/12 | 21/11/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 28/10/2025 | 40 | C2 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 3-2-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 11 len behind Rock Majesty with 57kg at $7.10. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Liverspina carrying 57kg at $10.80. Worth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 5-6-8 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $7.10 |
| 7/11 | 13/04/2026 | 25 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:51.70 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $10.80 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $7,300.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/11 | 02/03/2026 | 10 | C6 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2026 | 22 | C7 3U | $6,674.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | C8 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 8-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nobu Eight carrying 53kg at $6.70. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 5 len behind Bye Bye Darling carrying 57kg at $49.40. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
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 | 11 | C1 3U | $11,643.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:28.90 | 8-2-2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.70 |
| 4/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | C4 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $49.40 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $8.90 |
| 7/10 | 13/03/2026 | 18 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $7.80 |
| 6/11 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | COND 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 9-11-6 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $33.00 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1700m, 70 len behind Liverspina carrying 57kg at $297.90. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 22 len behind Shimoguri carrying 57kg at $310.60. Well held last time and facing tough task 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 13/04/2026 | 33 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:51.70 | 8-10-11 | 8 |
| 70.9L | $297.90 |
| 11/11 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 10-10-11 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $310.60 |
| 9/10 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 5-6-9 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $124.40 |
| 11/11 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 4-5-11 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $113.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 0:56.00 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $233.30 |
| 8/12 | 03/01/2026 | 12 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 4-5-8 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $178.30 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 5 len behind Satono Altair with 55kg at $179.80. Before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 14 len behind Anthem Barows with 55kg at $289.60. Wide draw a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 13/04/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $13,195.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $179.80 |
| 8/12 | 25/03/2026 | 27 | B6 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 10-10-8 | 11 |
| 14.7L | $289.60 |
| 9/11 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:51.40 | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $74.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 23 | B6 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $83.50 |
| 13/13 | 19/01/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 54kg | 1:36.70 | 9-13-13 | 9 |
| 24.5L | $322.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/12/2025 | 57 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 8-12-13 | 6 |
| 24.7L | $231.80 |