Nagoya Race 9 - Race 9 - 920
GOLD LETTER (2) is a distance specialist who. Improved last time out to score by 3 lengths as favourite after being prominent at the turn over 920m at this track. Meets a stronger field but she is capable of another big run. BEST FLOWER (6) scored at this track last time out with 2 lengths to spare over this journey. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and a placing. Definite winning hope. GLORIOUS HERO (1) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second last time when he was always up in the leading division over 1700m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. ONE HEART (7) ran a better race last start, finishing 2.75 lengths away in fourth over 920m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on July 28 over 1700m, nose behind Rock Majesty carrying 57kg at $10.20. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on July 14 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Bayashi Faith with 57kg at $4.60. The inside barrier is a real bonus.
Last Starts 21 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 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:51.30 | 9-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $10.20 |
| 3/11 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $4.60 |
| 4/12 | 30/06/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 2:17.60 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 7-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 04/06/2026 | 33 | B5 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 2:12.40 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $9.60 |
| 14/15 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:55.20 | 3-4-14 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $131.00 |

Jockey: Shotaro Tomomori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track on July 31 over 920m defeating Sembi Toryo carrying 55kg at $1.40. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on July 3 over 1500m, 44 len behind Bruce Barows with 55kg at $20.10. Strong chance from a low draw.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 0:55.90 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 12/12 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 1-7-12 | 1 |
| 44.3L | $20.10 |
| 1/11 | 19/06/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 0:54.80 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 9/10 | 14/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $42,850.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 6-7-9 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $56.70 |
| 7/12 | 09/04/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:52.50 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $33.60 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $13,789.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 0:56.30 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on July 15 over 920m, 14 len behind Golden Ring carrying 54kg at $52.40. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 16 over 920m, 3.5 len behind Istros with 55kg at $3.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 34 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 | 15/07/2026 | 29 | A1 3U | $39,535.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 54kg | 0:54.00 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $52.40 |
| 3/12 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 0:55.50 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 02/06/2026 | 28 | A4 3U | $17,863.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 0:55.10 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $21.60 |
| 2/11 | 05/05/2026 | 27 | B4 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 920m | M | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 0:56.00 | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/11 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 0:55.70 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 0:56.00 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $25.50 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on July 28 over 1700m, 8 len behind Rock Majesty carrying 52kg at $64.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Moon Sky carrying 55kg at $48. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 21 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 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:51.30 | 1-3-7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $64.20 |
| 4/12 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $48.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | BC 3U | $30,411.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 2-9-11 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $86.70 |
| 2/12 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 0:55.50 | 4-5-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 7/11 | 02/06/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 2-5-7 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $104.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1500m, 6 len behind Moon Sky with 52kg at $26.60. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Earl Of Kent with 52kg at $67.50. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:36.60 | 5-6-8 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $26.60 |
| 5/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:35.30 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $67.50 |
| 5/11 | 17/06/2026 | 27 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:35.50 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $17.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/05/2026 | 17 | B6 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:35.00 | 5-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $29.70 |
| 7/8 | 04/05/2026 | 10 | B1 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:36.90 | 4-4-7 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $8.30 |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:50.90 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 2 len at this track on July 29 over 920m defeating Running Hot carrying 55kg at $5.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on July 15 over 1500m, neck behind Mariana Jazz with 55kg at $10.70. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 0:56.40 | 4-5-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $5.70 |
| 2/11 | 15/07/2026 | 29 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $10.70 |
| 8/10 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $202.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 920m, 2.75 len behind Best Flower carrying 55kg at $13.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1500m, 7 len behind Cerezo Reina with 55kg at $62.70. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 20 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 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 0:56.40 | 4-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $13.90 |
| 10/12 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 1-3-10 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $62.70 |
| 3/11 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 0:54.60 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 16/06/2026 | 26 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 0:55.50 | 6-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $23.60 |
| 2/10 | 21/05/2026 | 16 | B8 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $14.70 |
| 3/11 | 05/05/2026 | 27 | B4 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 920m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 0:56.00 | 4-4-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on July 28 over 1700m, 10 len behind Rock Majesty carrying 57kg at $46.60. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at this track on December 25 2023 over 1700m, 12 len behind Mozu Platina with 56kg at $39.20. Needs more time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 28/07/2026 | 139 | B1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:51.30 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $46.60 |
| 7/11 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $27,578.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 6-9-7 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $34.30 |
| 3/12 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $18,910.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 9-7-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.80 |
| 2/12 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | A4 3U | $18,910.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $123.10 |
| 4/12 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $19,484.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $87.70 |
| 10/12 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | A5 3U | $16,237.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 8-5-10 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $92.90 |

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 920m, 4 len behind Best Flower with 57kg at $22.10. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on July 14 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cullberg with 57kg at $85.70. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 0:56.40 | 3-3-8 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $22.10 |
| 12/12 | 14/07/2026 | 27 | B3 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 2-5-12 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $85.70 |
| 9/11 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | A6 3U | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:28.50 | 3-6-9 | 11 |
| 12.1L | $185.10 |
| 6/12 | 02/06/2026 | 12 | A4 3U | $17,863.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 0:55.10 | 3-4-6 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $31.80 |
| 9/10 | 21/05/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $22,483.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 0:54.70 | 4-5-9 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $33.20 |
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $62,049.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 0:53.90 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $152.50 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Peach Blossom with 55kg at $25.50. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on July 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cullberg carrying 55kg at $32.40. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
Last Starts 20 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 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 6-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $25.50 |
| 6/12 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 4-3-6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $32.40 |
| 4/12 | 30/06/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $12.20 |
| 7/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 2-5-7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $12.80 |
| 5/12 | 03/06/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $22.20 |
| 3/10 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $28.00 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 11 at this track on July 13 over 1500m, 15 len behind Everight with 57kg at $12.80. Before that won by 3 len at this track on June 16 over 920m defeating Par carrying 57kg at $1.80. Wide draw a test.
Last Starts 36 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 | 13/07/2026 | 27 | A5 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 1-6-10 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $12.80 |
| 1/12 | 16/06/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 0:55.50 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/12 | 03/06/2026 | 195 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-4 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $11.20 |
| 1/12 | 20/11/2025 | 9 | B2 3U | $14,345.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 0:56.20 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 11/11/2025 | 27 | B6 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 6/12 | 15/10/2025 | 54 | B4 3U | $11,021.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $2.80 |