Nagoya Race 9 - Race 9 - 1500
STAR WOOD TAIL (5) went forward and proved too strong when resuming last time out, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 1500m at this track. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. ROCK MAJESTY (4) bounced back last start and scored by 5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn over 1500m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. DESTINY HOPE (1) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 3 lengths at this track over 1500m. Winning rider Soichi Kato stays aboard. Should be involved in the finish. IDOL EYES (11) is a strong fresh performer back after a break of three-and-a-half months and looking to emulate her win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Has found a suitable race and is worth including.

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 3 len at this track April 23 over 1500m defeating Seiun Ater carrying 55kg at $3.30. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Piko Blue carrying 55kg at $2.10. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/11 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | B9 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $14.90 |
| 11/11 | 11/03/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Yu Takahashi | 51kg | 1:27.80 | 9-9-11 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $45.90 |
| 10/10 | 16/02/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Sho Yoshii | 54kg | 1:44.00 | 1-1-10 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $19.00 |
| 10/14 | 28/01/2026 | 112 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Sho Yoshii | 54kg | 1:43.10 | 1-1-10 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $20.70 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1700m, 20 len behind Stella Bianca carrying 55kg at $110.70. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Alcaraz carrying 55kg at $202.30. Needs to find extra to beat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 06/05/2026 | 27 | B8 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:51.10 | 6-10-10 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $110.70 |
| 6/11 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 3-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $202.30 |
| 12/12 | 25/03/2026 | 16 | B6 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 6-8-12 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $51.90 |
| 8/9 | 09/03/2026 | 11 | B3 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $29.80 |
| 6/11 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:51.40 | 2-5-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $8.60 |
| 2/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 9 len behind Keiai Karakia with 57kg at $52.10. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Manno Duet with 55kg at $15.90. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 10-6-7 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $52.10 |
| 5/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $15.90 |
| 7/11 | 08/04/2026 | 16 | B5 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $53.30 |
| 7/12 | 23/03/2026 | 26 | B2 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 3-2-7 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $13.70 |
| 3/10 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.90 |
| 2/11 | 10/02/2026 | 22 | B3 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start scored a big 5 len win at this track April 24 over 1500m defeating B B Pickett with 57kg at $2.60. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 7 len behind Diputar Azul with 57kg at $3.10. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 26 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 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 9-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.60 |
| 5/11 | 13/04/2026 | 59 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/11 | 13/02/2026 | 40 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 8-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 1/12 | 04/01/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:51.90 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 05/12/2025 | 25 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 8/12 | 10/11/2025 | 83 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-2-8 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track May 8 over 1500m defeating Tabezakari with 57kg at $1.10. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track November 26 over 1700m defeating Tsukasa Train with 57kg at $1.10. No reason he cannot get the job done again. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 163 | C2 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 26/11/2025 | 13 | B9 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 13/11/2025 | 343 | C5 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/10 | 05/12/2024 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,197.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2024 | 263 | C2 3U | $11,866.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $1.40 |
| 5/14 | 25/02/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $107,730.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Soft | Taiga Tsunoda | 56kg | 1:24.20 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $73.60 |

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 920m, 2.5 len behind Taisei Forte carrying 57kg at $4.70. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1500m, 3 len behind It's Nothing with 57kg at $7.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 920m | M | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 0:56.00 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.80 |
| 9/11 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 1-1-9 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $33.80 |
| 5/12 | 24/03/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:51.70 | 1-2-5 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $79.20 |
| 9/9 | 09/03/2026 | 39 | B3 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 2-9-9 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $34.90 |
| 1/11 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Akio Ozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 13 len behind Keiai Karakia with 57kg at $100.60. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 18 len behind Manno Duet carrying 57kg at $189.60. Has to find improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 3-8-10 | 8 |
| 13.7L | $100.60 |
| 10/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 11-10-10 | 11 |
| 18.0L | $189.60 |
| 8/11 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 7-6-8 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $109.60 |
| 9/10 | 25/03/2026 | 15 | A4 3U | $18,385.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 1:28.30 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $266.70 |
| 11/12 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | A4 3U | $18,385.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 7-8-11 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $87.50 |
| 12/12 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | A5 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | M | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 2:19.30 | 9-12-12 | 12 |
| 13.9L | $231.70 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 7 len behind Keiai Karakia with 53kg at $96.40. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1500m, 10 len behind It's Nothing carrying 53kg at $10.50. Prepared to risk on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.50 | 11-9-4 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $96.40 |
| 10/12 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:35.40 | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $10.50 |
| 8/12 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 2:13.40 | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $43.30 |
| 8/12 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 10-12-8 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $81.70 |
| 4/9 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:28.80 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $33.40 |
| 3/11 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 2:12.90 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $205.40 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Positivity carrying 55kg at $10. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1500m, 7 len behind It's Nothing with 51kg at $3.80. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 6-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:35.40 | 3-3-7 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $3.80 |
| 4/11 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | B6 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.70 |
| 1/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 4-4-3 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $5.90 |
| 2/10 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 2-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 5 len behind Keiai Karakia with 57kg at $10.70. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Manno Duet with 57kg at $12.50. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $10.70 |
| 6/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 6-3-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $12.50 |
| 3/11 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $6.10 |
| 5/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.90 |
| 4/11 | 26/02/2026 | 29 | B6 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track February 9 over 2000m, 3 len behind La La Effort with 55kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len this track January 3 over 1400m defeating Kafuji Java with 55kg at $3.20. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/02/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 2:12.30 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 2:12.70 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/12 | 03/01/2026 | 140 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 8/14 | 16/08/2025 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Rachel King | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 5-12-8 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $4.30 |
| 3/16 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:47.40 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $8.20 |
| 3/16 | 28/06/2025 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |