Nagoya Race 8 - Race 8 - 1700
SILK NEEDLE (1) has had two runs since a break, the latest a win over 1500m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Won't mind the extra ground so she looks the testing material. AT THE HOP (12) is racing with great purpose and has three wins on end, most recently getting the prize by 1.5 lengths over 1700m here. Will be handy despite the tricky draw and is sure to prove tough to beat. IDOL EYES (7) wasn't far away when resuming last start, finishing second over 1500m at this venue when she was always up in the leading division. The extra journey should play into her hands and can win this without surprising. GLOBE FAME (4) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 7 lengths away in fifth over 1500m at this course. Better than that and no surprise to see her hit the frame.

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track April 23 over 1700m defeating Stella Bianca with 55kg at $2.80. Second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track May 20 over 1500m defeating Schiuma Palla carrying 55kg at $2.10. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1700m.
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 | 20/05/2026 | 27 | B4 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 23/04/2026 | 154 | B8 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 20/11/2025 | 10 | B1 3U | $16,865.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/11/2025 | 158 | B2 3U | $14,345.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/06/2025 | 15 | A4 3U | $22,033.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:50.30 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 21/05/2025 | 16 | A6B1 3U | $18,583.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track March 23 over 1500m, 11 len behind Macario with 55kg at $20.80. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at this track December 18 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Ingenious with 55kg at $25.80. Don't underestimate while fresh.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 7-10-7 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $20.80 |
| 3/9 | 09/03/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $43.30 |
| 7/12 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 0:56.00 | 4-3-7 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $9.80 |
| 2/9 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 0:55.80 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on May 19 over 1700m, 7 len behind Asquith Tesoro with 57kg at $37.90. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track May 6 over 1500m defeating Cosmo Bell Tree with 57kg at $17.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 19/05/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $12,749.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 3-8-10 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $37.90 |
| 1/12 | 06/05/2026 | 31 | B6 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 4-4-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $17.60 |
| 7/11 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $59.30 |
| 11/11 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $21,089.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-10-11 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $7.20 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/11 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | C3 3U | $10,011.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Perfect with 55kg at $6.80. Second-up 5th of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Manno Duet with 55kg at $20.60. Should be near her top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $20.60 |
| 4/10 | 05/05/2026 | 122 | B3 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $6.80 |
| 1/11 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |
| 4/11 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 6-5-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | B4 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 10-8-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Silk Needle carrying 55kg at $65.60. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 7 len behind Keiai Karakia carrying 55kg at $72.30. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $65.60 |
| 5/11 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $72.30 |
| 5/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $81.50 |
| 8/11 | 08/04/2026 | 16 | B5 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $107.20 |
| 11/12 | 23/03/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 9-9-11 | 9 |
| 16.7L | $234.10 |
| 9/12 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $35,238.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $91.60 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Manno Duet with 55kg at $57.90. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Perfect carrying 53kg at $20.30. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 2-3-4 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $57.90 |
| 5/10 | 05/05/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:30.20 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $20.30 |
| 8/12 | 20/04/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $13,195.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 2-2-8 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $24.60 |
| 8/10 | 08/04/2026 | 16 | A5 3U | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 0:55.20 | 1-2-8 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $11.50 |
| 6/12 | 23/03/2026 | 24 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 1-1-6 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $40.10 |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | A3 3U | $22,062.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 0:55.40 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Star Wood Tail carrying 55kg at $3.50. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track January 16 over 2000m defeating Rimshot carrying 55kg at $3.20. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 20/05/2026 | 100 | B3 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track on May 19 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Asquith Tesoro carrying 57kg at $19.70. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 2 len behind Keiai Karakia carrying 57kg at $2.90. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,749.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 10-12-4 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $19.70 |
| 2/11 | 05/05/2026 | 28 | B5 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 3-4-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 7/10 | 07/04/2026 | 41 | B2 3U | $13,195.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 6-9-7 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $5.80 |
| 2/10 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 30/01/2026 | 41 | C1 3U | $11,366.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:51.90 | 2-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a nose at this track May 21 over 1500m defeating Ardour Grow with 57kg at $32.10. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, 10 len behind Positivity with 57kg at $29. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 3-4-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $32.10 |
| 9/12 | 06/05/2026 | 27 | B6 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 5-11-9 | 12 |
| 10.1L | $29.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/04/2026 | 31 | B6 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 6-8-8 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $36.40 |
| 7/12 | 09/03/2026 | 28 | A5 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 0:55.80 | 7-9-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $32.40 |
| 5/12 | 09/02/2026 | 13 | A6 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 7-10-5 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $10.90 |
| 6/11 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | A5 3U | $16,237.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 7-10-6 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $85.40 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 11 len behind Manno Duet carrying 55kg at $152.80. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Perfect with 55kg at $53.10. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 9-8-9 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $152.80 |
| 7/10 | 05/05/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $53.10 |
| 9/12 | 20/04/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $13,195.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $107.60 |
| 4/11 | 08/04/2026 | 16 | B4 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 9-8-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $77.40 |
| 9/12 | 23/03/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 12-8-9 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $433.10 |
| 8/12 | 12/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $35,238.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 12-10-8 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $254.10 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 6 len behind Star Wood Tail carrying 57kg at $46.70. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 920m, 2.5 len behind Taisei Forte with 57kg at $4.70. Others going much better leading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $46.70 |
| 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 |