Nagoya Race 9 - Race 9 - 1500
HUNKSTER (2) made a nice return last time out to finish second and was beaten only one length over this course and distance. Has a superb record here at the journey with two wins and a 100% top-three strike rate. Can play a major role. OINARISAN (8) has been freshened up since a disappointing fifth over 1700m at this track four weeks ago. Capable of a lot more. NIHONPIRO KAY (3) turned in a fine effort to score by 1.5 lengths at this track and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she deserves plenty of thought. OVER DRIVE (7) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing third last time over 1700m at this track. Nicely placed to play a big role.

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1500m, 23 len behind Bol carrying 57kg at $159.90. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 19 len behind Silk Needle carrying 57kg at $52.60. Has to find 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $159.90 |
| 11/12 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:49.10 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 19.2L | $52.60 |
| 9/11 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 4-5-9 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $44.10 |
| 8/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 6-8-8 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $67.40 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at this track on May 8 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Satono Pathos carrying 57kg at $2. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 18 2025 over 2100m, 7 len behind Yuino Lecter with 57.0kg at $62.40. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 08/05/2026 | 84 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track May 8 over 1500m defeating Go Go Goat with 55kg at $6.40. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 4 len behind At The Hop with 52kg at $12.40. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn't hurt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $6.40 |
| 3/11 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.50 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $12.40 |
| 1/12 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.30 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/11 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $12.90 |
| 4/11 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.70 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 3-5-5 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Pat Junior carrying 55kg at $15.70. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 8 len behind Tuna Forty with 55kg at $66. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 6-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $15.70 |
| 4/12 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $66.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/04/2026 | 18 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:35.50 | 9-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $42.80 |
| 10/11 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $34.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 7-6-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $25.80 |
| 3/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 2:14.40 | 8-8-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $30.60 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1500m, 5 len behind Pat Junior carrying 55kg at $126.80. The race before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on April 6 over 1400m, 16 len behind Vitoria Reza with 54kg at $245.50. Will need to improve many lengths 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 31 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $126.80 |
| 11/12 | 06/04/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Okamura | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 12-12-11 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $245.50 |
| 5/14 | 04/03/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $17,844.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 54kg | 1:36.90 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $114.60 |
| 9/14 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $25,028.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 54kg | 1:45.00 | 12-12-9 | 10 |
| 16.6L | $203.00 |
| 10/14 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $25,028.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 54kg | 1:38.90 | 11-14-10 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $219.10 |
| 9/14 | 20/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $25,788.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 54kg | 1:44.80 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $418.80 |

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1500m, 11 len behind Pat Junior with 57kg at $329.80. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1700m, 21 len behind T O Emerald carrying 57kg at $387.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 9-10-10 | 10 |
| 11.7L | $329.80 |
| 12/12 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $387.10 |
| 11/11 | 10/04/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 11-11-11 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $229.50 |
| 11/12 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:51.70 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 38.1L | $433.50 |
| 10/11 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 40.4L | $201.80 |
| 10/10 | 11/02/2026 | 16 | B4 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 0:57.30 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $481.50 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind At The Hop carrying 52kg at $6.60. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 6 len behind Rock Majesty carrying 55kg at $14.80. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:51.50 | 4-3-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $6.60 |
| 3/12 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $14.80 |
| 4/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 2:15.00 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $35.50 |
| 5/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $10,725.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 0:56.10 | 4-4-5 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $9.10 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1700m, 4 len behind T O Emerald carrying 57kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Liverspina with 57kg at $3.30. Nicely placed to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | B9 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 9-6-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/11 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:51.70 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | C8 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:29.80 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 10/02/2026 | 39 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1500m, 5 len behind Bol with 52kg at $16.60. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 12 len behind Silk Needle carrying 55kg at $13.10. Should be right in the finish.
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 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.50 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $16.60 |
| 6/12 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $13.10 |
| 6/11 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $9.20 |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 19 len behind Silk Needle carrying 55kg at $25.50. Last start second last of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1500m, 17 len behind Bol carrying 55kg at $76.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $76.70 |
| 12/12 | 23/04/2026 | 132 | B8 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 8-12-12 | 5 |
| 19.7L | $25.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:14.70 | 6-4-7 | 11 |
| 12.1L | $28.40 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 37 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $9.10 |
| 10/11 | 01/10/2025 | 31 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 7-8-10 | 9 |
| 9.7L | $6.20 |
| 1/12 | 31/08/2025 | 31 | C3 3U | $16,689.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.90 |