Nagoya Race 11 - Race 11 - 1500
KAWATEN MAX (7) scored by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. Has a very strong record this course, scoring at seven of nine starts. Major player. BENT (10) returns from a break of three-and-a-half months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fifth over 1700m at this track. Finds the right race to launch another bright campaign. SOLAR RAY (5) is close to breaking through after finishing third last start over 1500m at this track when he was prominent throughout. Seigo Tsukamoto gets the best out of this five-year-old entire. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is good enough to feature. YUTO THE ASHIGE (1) pushed forward from a wide draw last time out and found the front, holding the lead for most of the way and sticking on well to finish third over 1400m at this track. Sure to run boldly again.

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, long-neck behind Ryuno Dragon with 57kg at $2.90. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 7 len behind Whitby Abbey carrying 57kg at $11.30. Drawn to enjoy the perfect 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/05/2026 | 24 | A3 3U | $22,483.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $2.90 |
| 5/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $11.30 |
| 4/12 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $35,238.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $12.40 |
| 3/11 | 11/03/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $27,578.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $45.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | A4 3U | $18,910.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/01/2026 | 25 | A6 3U | $16,237.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1500m, 9 len behind Up Shogun carrying 57kg at $31.80. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on October 30 over 920m, 5 len behind Bright Phantom carrying 55kg at $22.10. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/05/2026 | 123 | A2 3U | $29,977.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 9-7-8 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $31.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 920m, 8 len behind Seven Colors carrying 57kg at $10.50. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 2100m, 8 len behind Meisho Taisetsu with 57kg at $100.30. Draws well but looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/04/2026 | 16 | COND 4U | $62,049.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 0:53.90 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $10.50 |
| 8/11 | 07/04/2026 | 25 | COND 4U | $186,148.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 2:16.20 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $100.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2026 | 18 | A1 3U | $45,963.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:50.70 | 6-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 23/02/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $36,244.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 8-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 5/12 | 29/01/2026 | 24 | COND 4U | $194,842.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 12-11-5 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $181.70 |
| 3/12 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | COND 4U | $162,369.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 8-6-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1500m, 14 len behind Up Shogun carrying 57kg at $352.80. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kawaten Max with 57kg at $109.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $29,977.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $352.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1500m, 5 len behind Up Shogun carrying 57kg at $4. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Whitby Abbey carrying 57kg at $7.40. Genuine contender.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 25 | A2 3U | $29,977.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 6th of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ryuno Dragon carrying 57kg at $16.80. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 2000m, 8 len behind La La Effort carrying 57kg at $23.50. Capable of a big finish so don't write him off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | A3 3U | $22,483.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $16.80 |
| 7/11 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | M | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 2:09.40 | 5-5-7 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $23.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $66.60 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $45,963.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 2:11.50 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $31.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/02/2026 | 84 | A2 3U | $28,365.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 10-9-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $22.60 |
| 4/9 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | A2 3U | $29,988.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $28.90 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track March 11 over 1500m defeating Solar Ray with 57kg at $3. Second run from a spell won by 1.5 len at this track April 23 over 1400m defeating Misty Lilac carrying 57kg at $2.30. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1500m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 23/04/2026 | 43 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:26.90 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 11/03/2026 | 95 | A2 3U | $27,578.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/12/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $347,310.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:19.40 | - | 4 |
| 15.2L | $223.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/11/2025 | 19 | A2 3U | $30,357.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 4-2-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $6.40 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2025 | 134 | COND 3U | $48,430.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 56kg | 1:27.00 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 7/12 | 12/06/2025 | 8 | COND | $174,965.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:27.10 | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Mikio Fujiwara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1700m, 10 len behind Whitby Abbey with 57kg at $45.40. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kawaten Max carrying 57kg at $11. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $38,970.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:49.60 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $45.40 |
| 3/10 | 23/04/2026 | 27 | A2 3U | $31,025.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:26.90 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/03/2026 | 32 | A1 3U | $35,238.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 56kg | 1:35.50 | 5-1-7 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $23.20 |
| 4/9 | 23/02/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $36,244.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $31.80 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 24 | COND 3U | $37,345.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $11.80 |
| 6/12 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | COND 4U | $162,369.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $38.90 |

Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run didn't finish the race at this track April 24 over 2000m. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 7 over 2100m, 41 len behind Meisho Taisetsu carrying 57kg at $207.70. Looks outclassed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 24/04/2026 | 17 | A3 3U | $23,269.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | M | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 2:09.40 | - | 2 |
| 39.7L | $19.20 |
| 11/11 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | COND 4U | $186,148.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 2:16.20 | 1-11-11 | 10 |
| 41.1L | $207.70 |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $45,963.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 56kg | 2:11.50 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $42.70 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 18 | A1 3U | $45,963.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 56kg | 1:50.70 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $47.40 |
| 7/9 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | COND 3U | $36,244.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $134.90 |
| 7/12 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | A1 3U | $36,244.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 56kg | 0:55.70 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $30.80 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track February 12 over 1700m, 6 len behind Tanabata with 56kg at $3.20. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Kyoto October 5 over 2000m, 9 len behind Lady Value with 58.0kg at $84. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 98 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 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $28,365.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 1:49.70 | 2-2-5 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/11 | 30/01/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $29,226.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | A4 3U | $19,484.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:50.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 04/01/2026 | 26 | A3 3U | $22,732.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | A4 3U | $19,992.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 3-4-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/11 | 20/11/2025 | 25 | A5 3U | $16,865.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at Kasamatsu on April 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jugemoon carrying 57kg at $22. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Kasamatsu on March 20 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Gustar with 57kg at $8.30. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/04/2026 | 40 | COND | $147,824.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:27.30 | 11-7-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $22.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | COND 4U | $58,399.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 7-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.30 |
| 3/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $28,365.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | A1 3U | $28,365.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 56kg | 1:49.70 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $16,332.00 | Kasamatsu | 1800m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 2:00.80 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $29,226.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |