Nagoya Race 3 - Race 3 - 1500
LUNA VENUS (4) met with solid support last start over 1500m at this track when second. Winning rider Soichi Kato stays aboard. Expecting a bold showing. TSUTOMU UNIVERSE (2) has switched yards since finishing seventh six-and-a-half weeks ago over 1000m at Niigata. Rates highly so expect him to be prominent. ENDLESS CRY (1) improved last start but found one better over 1500m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. BLUE AMBER (10) could only manage to finish seventh at her latest appearance over 1500m at this track. No surprise if she figured in the finish.

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 2 len behind Namura Lilac with 57kg at $20.50. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1500m, 14 len behind Departure carrying 57kg at $4.20. An inside draw is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 18/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $20.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 3-4-8 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $4.20 |
| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:37.90 | 1-2-9 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 20/04/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:38.10 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 14/18 | 21/03/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:34.60 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $353.60 |
| 11/11 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:55.10 | 2-11-11 | 3 |
| 47.5L | $469.20 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 15 at Niigata on May 16 over 1000m, 6 len behind Akau Flugel carrying 57.0kg at $48.40. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Kokura Dirt on March 1 over 1000m, 21 len behind Fancy Frill with 57.0kg at $26.10. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 16/05/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 0:54.90 | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $48.40 |
| 14/14 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 0:57.80 | 9-9-14 | 10 |
| 21.0L | $26.10 |
| 4/18 | 01/02/2026 | 190 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:07.80 | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $87.10 |
| 7/8 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:12.40 | - | 7 |
| 21.0L | $24.50 |
| 7/11 | 06/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:11.60 | - | 5 |
| 6.6L | $30.40 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 15th of 18 at Tokyo on May 31 over 1600m, 9 len behind Trans Mare carrying 54.0kg at $429.90. The start before that 8th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 23 over 1200m, 10 len behind Iron Knuckle carrying 51.0kg at $451.30. Might just find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 31/05/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 11-10-15 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $429.90 |
| 8/15 | 23/05/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:12.20 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $451.30 |
| 11/16 | 22/03/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:25.10 | - | 8 |
| 16.6L | $379.80 |
| 12/13 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 9 |
| 19.3L | $249.90 |
| 10/16 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 15 |
| 10.9L | $86.20 |
| 4/15 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 12 |
| 12.5L | $103.30 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 4 len behind Bebek Pepper with 55kg at $2. The start before that favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track May 19 over 920m defeating Mugi Gakudan with 55kg at $1.30. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable alley.
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 | 18/06/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/05/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 0:56.50 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 20/04/2026 | - | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 0:56.30 | 3-4-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 11 at this track on June 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Ares Tesoro carrying 57kg at $49.60. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meiner Mont Blanc with 57kg at $24.10. Needs to find lengths to test these.
Last Starts 8 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 | 22/06/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $49.60 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $24.10 |
| 5/10 | 08/05/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.10 |
| 5/11 | 20/04/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $67.20 |
| 15/16 | 07/03/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:24.80 | - | 13 |
| 26.3L | $962.00 |
| 16/16 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:13.70 | - | 7 |
| 21.0L | $223.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 31 len behind Kagemusha carrying 55kg at $104.70. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1500m, 10 len behind Departure with 53kg at $31.60. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 18/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 5-5-3 | 11 |
| 31.5L | $104.70 |
| 6/11 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.70 | 2-7-6 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $31.60 |
| 8/10 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 4-4-8 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $71.60 |
| 3/12 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.10 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $101.90 |
| 7/12 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 4-7-7 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $134.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 5-8-11 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $36.80 |

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on June 22 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Ares Tesoro with 55kg at $83.80. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 7 len behind Bruno The Beach with 55kg at $46.30. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 22/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $83.80 |
| 5/12 | 02/06/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 9-9-5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $46.30 |
| 5/10 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 4-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $36.50 |
| 5/11 | 08/05/2026 | 87 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $3.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:55.80 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $174.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:45.30 | 3-3-4 | 13 |
| 4.3L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran second last of 11 at this track on June 22 over 1500m, 15 len behind Ares Tesoro carrying 52kg at $42.50. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track on August 21 over 1500m, 22 len behind Nidone with 55kg at $35.50. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 8 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 | 22/06/2026 | 130 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.30 | 8-9-10 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $42.50 |
| 10/11 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:32.10 | 11-10-10 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $177.60 |
| 11/11 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:53.50 | 10-8-11 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $399.20 |
| 11/11 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $22,732.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 45.4L | $213.50 |
| 11/11 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $16,660.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:51.40 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 55.6L | $145.70 |
| 9/12 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $16,660.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.10 | 7-8-9 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on June 22 over 1500m, 45 len behind Ares Tesoro carrying 55kg at $183.80. Before that ran second last of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 14 len behind Bruno The Beach with 52kg at $83.50. Hard to have.
Last Starts 8 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 | 22/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 45.9L | $183.80 |
| 11/12 | 02/06/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:36.60 | 11-12-11 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $83.50 |
| 10/11 | 25/05/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $130.60 |
| 8/10 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 1-10-8 | 10 |
| 15.7L | $5.80 |
| 3/12 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $174.10 |
| 11/12 | 13/04/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 8-11-11 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $43.20 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on June 22 over 1500m, 7 len behind Ares Tesoro carrying 55kg at $7.80. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Bruno The Beach with 55kg at $1.50. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 8 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 | 22/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 4-6-7 | 11 |
| 7.9L | $7.80 |
| 3/12 | 02/06/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 22/05/2026 | 40 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 11/16 | 12/04/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:09.30 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $155.60 |
| 13/15 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:12.50 | - | 11 |
| 9.4L | $468.50 |
| 10/14 | 13/12/2025 | 77 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 3 |
| 10.6L | $180.80 |

Jockey: Akio Ozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 7 len behind Namura Lilac with 55kg at $208.10. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Rouge Nova carrying 55kg at $183.40. Others make more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 18/06/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 5-7-4 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $208.10 |
| 7/10 | 25/05/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 4-9-7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $183.40 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.60 | 1-9-10 | 8 |
| 18.2L | $42.50 |
| 8/12 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.80 | 4-6-8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $239.10 |
| 10/12 | 13/04/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:31.40 | 2-5-10 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $11.10 |
| 4/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.80 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $116.00 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at this track on June 22 over 1500m, 13 len behind Ares Tesoro with 54kg at $108.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Kanazawa on November 24 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Molto Carina carrying 56kg at $7. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 8 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 | 22/06/2026 | 130 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:37.30 | 11-10-9 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $108.10 |
| 5/11 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-7-5 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $54.40 |
| 6/11 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $61.50 |
| 8/11 | 14/01/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $22,732.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 10-8-8 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $68.80 |
| 3/10 | 28/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $9,408.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Hirohisa Tachi | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $51.70 |
| 4/9 | 16/12/2025 | 9 | COND 2 | $9,408.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Hirohisa Tachi | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |