Nagoya Race 6 - Race 6 - 1500
BY MYSELF (5) did a great job to score by a nose over today's course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Likely to be there at the finish again. DIPUTAR AZUL (2) ran well below his best last time over 1500m at this track, finishing sixth at $4.50. Can bounce back. LINK STARTS (6) is back after a break of 12 weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1700m at this track. Looks a strong top-three prospect fresh. ONE HEART (8) has recorded back-to-back minor placings, the latest when third over 920m at this track. Can play a role in the outcome.

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1500m, 25 len behind Destiny Hope with 57kg at $6.50. The race before that failed to make an impression; 8th of 11 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Alcaraz with 57kg at $5.20. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 1-8-12 | 10 |
| 25.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 09/04/2026 | 31 | B8 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 1-2-8 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $5.20 |
| 2/9 | 09/03/2026 | 102 | B3 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.70 |
| 3/12 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $14,286.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 04/11/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-8 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.70 |
| 6/10 | 17/10/2025 | 43 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1500m, 6 len behind Innocence with 57kg at $4.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track April 13 over 1500m defeating Happy Dream with 57kg at $11.10. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/04/2026 | 10 | B6 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.10 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $17.80 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $12.20 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C9 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 6-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $10.50 |
| 5/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 10-10-5 | 12 |
| 4.7L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind I Am Ichiban carrying 58.0kg at $128.90. Second run from a spell second last of 16 at Fukushima on April 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Shaykh with 58.0kg at $314.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 19/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $204,030.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:07.70 | - | 14 |
| 7.2L | $314.40 |
| 13/16 | 14/03/2026 | 68 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:11.30 | - | 16 |
| 6.6L | $128.90 |
| 14/16 | 05/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 3 |
| 10.1L | $178.60 |
| 15/16 | 24/11/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:08.70 | - | 10 |
| 13.1L | $175.90 |
| 15/16 | 25/10/2025 | 174 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:22.70 | - | 15 |
| 22.0L | $222.50 |
| 7/16 | 04/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 5 |
| 7.2L | $41.20 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ardest with 57kg at $3.10. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on March 9 over 1500m, 7 len behind Golazo Gol with 57kg at $10.70. Might just find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/05/2026 | 59 | B9 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:29.50 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $3.10 |
| 6/9 | 09/03/2026 | 41 | B3 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $10.70 |
| 5/12 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | B3 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 2:12.30 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $16.90 |
| 2/11 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/12 | 10/12/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by a nose at this track May 8 over 1500m defeating Fukuno Giovanni carrying 57kg at $1.70. Before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track April 24 over 1500m defeating War Of Sound with 57kg at $3.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 7-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | C6 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 10-2-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | C8 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 6-6-3 | 11 |
| 1.2L | $5.40 |
| 3/12 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C9 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 9-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $6.10 |
| 7/11 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C9 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 10-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/11 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 7-4-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track February 26 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Wow Wow Wow carrying 55kg at $3.60. Previously first up; third of 11 at this track January 4 over 1700m, 30 len behind Balearic Sea with 55kg at $18.80. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 83 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 | 26/02/2026 | 43 | B5 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:51.40 | 3-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | B1 3U | $16,237.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.30 |
| 3/11 | 04/01/2026 | 165 | B8 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 30.2L | $18.80 |
| 8/12 | 23/07/2025 | 16 | A5 3U | $18,008.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $13.10 |
| 3/12 | 07/07/2025 | 10 | A5 3U | $18,008.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:49.60 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $14.60 |
| 7/12 | 27/06/2025 | 22 | A3 3U | $25,705.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $25.10 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1700m, 13 len behind Stella Bianca carrying 55kg at $59.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Kasamatsu on April 16 over 1400m, 30 len behind Maruka Vento carrying 55kg at $33.10. Capable of a better run.
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 | 06/05/2026 | 20 | B8 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:51.10 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $59.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $7,391.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $33.10 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 17 | B8 3U | $7,391.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-2-6 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $12.20 |
| 2/9 | 16/03/2026 | 47 | B2 3U | $7,435.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Sho Yoshii | 54kg | 1:14.10 | 5-6-9 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $105.40 |
| 12/12 | 15/01/2026 | 44 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Taniuchi Kanta | 53kg | 1:14.10 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 16.2L | $53.30 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on May 5 over 920m, 2 len behind Taisei Forte carrying 55kg at $3.50. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 8 over 920m, 4.5 len behind J L Bulker with 55kg at $13.10. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
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 | 27 | B4 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 920m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 0:56.00 | 4-4-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $13.10 |
| 5/12 | 24/03/2026 | 11 | B4 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 0:56.00 | 4-6-5 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $10,725.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 0:56.10 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 02/03/2026 | 18 | C3 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 0:56.50 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/11 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $11,031.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 0:56.50 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1700m, 20 len behind Stella Bianca carrying 57kg at $106.60. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1500m, 7 len behind Innocence with 57kg at $76.10. Not doing enough.
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 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 11-11-9 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $106.60 |
| 9/12 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $76.10 |
| 11/12 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 11-12-11 | 12 |
| 17.6L | $64.20 |
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 2:15.00 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $37.10 |
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $23.40 |
| 9/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 2:14.40 | 7-10-9 | 12 |
| 9.6L | $52.30 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1700m, 21 len behind Stella Bianca with 57kg at $38.20. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1500m, 10 len behind Destiny Hope with 57kg at $26.80. Tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 1-6-11 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $38.20 |
| 5/12 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $26.80 |
| 4/11 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | B9 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $59.70 |
| 5/12 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 10-6-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $101.20 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:51.30 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $25.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $95.80 |