Nagoya Race 9 - Nagoya
MINIMAL DESIGN (8) struggled in a tougher race two starts back but last time appreciated the drop in grade and bounced back to salute over 1500m at this track. Sure to give a great sight again. THOMAS TESORO (4) did little and finished 2.5 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1700m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at this track the run before. Tatsuya Watanabe gets the best out of this five-year-old entire. Likely improver with strong prospects. POSITIVITY (1) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1700m at this track, beaten 2 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. HAKUSAN MIGNON (3) returned from a spell a week-and-a-half ago when she was beaten 12 lengths into tenth over 1700m at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1700m, 2 len behind Silk Needle with 57kg at $24.90. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 19 over 1700m, 7 len behind Asquith Tesoro carrying 57kg at $37.90. Winning prospects enhanced by the inside alley.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:50.00 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $24.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1700m, 16 len behind Silk Needle with 55kg at $44.40. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on January 1 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Gaju Nori White with 55kg at $5.60. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 02/06/2026 | 71 | B1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 11-11-11 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $44.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1700m, 12 len behind A Shin Maqlube carrying 55kg at $15.50. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Namura Micheal carrying 55kg at $25.10. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 04/06/2026 | 153 | B6 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:51.00 | 3-6-10 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $15.50 |
| 4/9 | 02/01/2026 | 37 | B2 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:50.80 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $14.40 |
| 8/12 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,103.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 6-3-8 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $119.20 |
| 8/11 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | A3 3U | $23,611.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 2-3-8 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $25.10 |
| 8/11 | 29/10/2025 | 69 | A3 3U | $23,717.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 3-5-8 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $14.40 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2025 | 27 | COND 3U | $40,506.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:27.30 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $17.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Silk Needle carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that 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. Must be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:50.00 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 10 len behind Manno Duet with 55kg at $21.40. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1700m, 11 len behind Comune with 55kg at $11.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 20/05/2026 | 30 | B1 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 11-8-8 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $21.40 |
| 9/11 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:50.50 | 3-4-9 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $11.10 |
| 12/12 | 07/04/2026 | 84 | B1 3U | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 2:13.40 | 1-6-12 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | A5 3U | $16,237.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | A4 3U | $19,484.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $12.30 |
| 5/12 | 19/12/2025 | 23 | A4 3U | $19,992.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:28.70 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 9 len behind Star Wood Tail with 57kg at $47.10. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 6 len behind Heritage Song carrying 57kg at $16.60. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 02/06/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 3-5-9 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $47.10 |
| 9/11 | 20/05/2026 | 30 | A4 3U | $17,986.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 7-8-9 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $16.60 |
| 3/12 | 20/04/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $13,195.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 08/04/2026 | 30 | B5 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 5-4-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | A5 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 0:55.80 | 4-5-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $6.10 |
| 6/11 | 23/02/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $13,404.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 0:56.00 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 7 len behind Star Wood Tail with 57kg at $47.10. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 19 over 2000m, 13 len behind Manno Status carrying 57kg at $67.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 7-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $47.10 |
| 8/12 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 2:11.80 | 1-3-8 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $67.70 |
| 3/10 | 05/05/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:30.20 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $14.60 |
| 11/12 | 20/04/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $13,195.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:35.40 | 1-5-11 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $8.70 |
| 1/11 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | B6 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:36.30 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $47.60 |
| 12/12 | 24/03/2026 | 15 | A5 3U | $15,321.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:49.50 | 2-8-12 | 11 |
| 22.8L | $136.40 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 13th of 16 at Fukushima on April 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lights You Up with 53.0kg at $82.90. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track May 21 over 1500m defeating Nobori Yumin with 55kg at $2.80. Impressed last start. In the mix again.
Last Starts 25 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 | 21/05/2026 | 40 | B7 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 13/16 | 11/04/2026 | 168 | ALLOW FM 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 1:08.30 | - | 6 |
| 6.1L | $82.90 |
| 16/17 | 25/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:21.30 | - | 12 |
| 14.3L | $257.00 |
| 9/12 | 23/08/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 1:33.00 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $237.40 |
| 17/18 | 14/06/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 13-12-17 | 16 |
| 8.5L | $416.30 |
| 14/15 | 20/04/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $231,910.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:08.30 | 7-9-14 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $195.10 |

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1700m, 14 len behind Silk Needle with 57kg at $55.80. The start before that won by a nose at this track May 21 over 1500m defeating Ardour Grow with 57kg at $32.10. Predicted to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/06/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:50.00 | 5-10-10 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $55.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at this track on May 19 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Asquith Tesoro carrying 57kg at $55.70. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 8 len behind Star Wood Tail carrying 55kg at $34.30. Others look better placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 10-6-7 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $34.30 |
| 7/12 | 19/05/2026 | 197 | B1 3U | $12,749.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 5-4-7 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $55.70 |
| 8/13 | 03/11/2025 | 31 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $49.20 |
| 8/13 | 03/10/2025 | 36 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Mickaelle Michel | 54kg | 1:55.80 | 7-7-8 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $10.40 |
| 4/12 | 28/08/2025 | 31 | B3 3U | $50,347.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:42.60 | 3-4-4 | 12 |
| 2.4L | $14.50 |
| 4/9 | 28/07/2025 | 28 | B3 3U | $51,483.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:41.00 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $11.40 |