Nagoya Race 7 - Race 7 - 1500
SAMMARU EMPIRE (6) returns from a break of nine months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fourth over 1400m at this track. Rates highly and a bold showing is expected. AFROBEAT (4) finds it hard to win but left a good impression last time out when beaten 0.8 lengths into third over 1500m at this track. Can play a major role. VAL DE GRACE (5) is ready to break through after collecting her 4th minor placing in a row last time over 1500m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. WHITTINGHAM (10) settled well back then found the line nicely to finish fifth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over this journey at this track last time out. One of the main contenders.

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 8 at Kasamatsu on July 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shadow Isle carrying 55kg at $2.30. Second-up 6th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Luminous Pillar carrying 55kg at $16.40. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $16.40 |
| 7/8 | 22/07/2026 | 75 | B1 3U | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:51.50 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/11 | 24/04/2026 | 29 | C4 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 4-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/11 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 4-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1700m, 10 len behind Nobori Yumin with 57kg at $311. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on July 1 over 1700m, 15 len behind Tamamo Saijo with 57kg at $151.80. Likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:50.80 | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $311.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/07/2026 | 29 | BC 3U | $30,411.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:48.40 | 11-11-9 | 11 |
| 15.3L | $151.80 |
| 8/12 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 12-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $170.40 |
| 9/12 | 19/05/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $12,749.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:51.10 | 12-9-9 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $36.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 8-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $28.30 |
| 6/12 | 22/04/2026 | 9 | A5 3U | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:49.40 | 12-8-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $86.70 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Ohi on July 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Yumegoten carrying 56kg at $96.10. The race before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 14 at Ohi on July 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Perseids with 56kg at $129.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $37,030.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:12.00 | 11-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $96.10 |
| 9/14 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $37,030.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:27.20 | 12-9-9 | 13 |
| 10.6L | $129.40 |
| 11/14 | 12/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $36,252.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:12.50 | 11-10-11 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $88.10 |
| 8/12 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $36,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Yuki Eriguchi | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 10-8-8 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $69.50 |
| 6/10 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $36,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | H Yoshihara | 56kg | 1:27.40 | 9-3-6 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $17.50 |
| 5/12 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $37,777.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 10-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Luminous Pillar carrying 57kg at $15.60. Before that 8th of 11 at this track on July 14 over 1500m, 6 len behind Bayashi Faith carrying 57kg at $11.90. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 5-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $15.60 |
| 8/11 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $11.90 |
| 6/12 | 30/06/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 2:17.60 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $12.90 |
| 3/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 6-4-3 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $7.10 |
| 4/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 5-3-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $17.50 |
| 5/11 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $29.30 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on July 30 over 1500m, 6 len behind Bruce Barows carrying 53kg at $16.60. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on July 15 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Mariana Jazz with 53kg at $5.30. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
Last Starts 19 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 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.20 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $16.60 |
| 3/11 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.10 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.30 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:34.70 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $6.90 |
| 3/9 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.00 | 4-6-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:50.10 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $12.90 |
| 4/10 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track November 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tanabata with 57kg at $11.10. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at this track April 24 2025 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Kitano Daloma with 57kg at $2.40. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 279 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/11/2025 | 26 | A2 3U | $30,357.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 9-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $11.10 |
| 3/11 | 17/10/2025 | 15 | A2 3U | $30,493.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 10-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.10 |
| 3/12 | 02/10/2025 | 29 | A1 3U | $40,691.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 9-4-3 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $5.80 |
| 1/12 | 03/09/2025 | 42 | A4 3U | $21,230.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:51.30 | 5-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 23/07/2025 | 15 | A5 3U | $18,008.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 6-2-3 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 08/07/2025 | 25 | B2 3U | $15,318.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 7 len behind Luminous Pillar with 55kg at $131.20. The run before that ran second last of 11 at this track on July 14 over 1500m, 7 len behind Bayashi Faith with 55kg at $86.40. Needs to do more. Others better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 9-10-11 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $131.20 |
| 10/11 | 14/07/2026 | 11 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 6-9-10 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $86.40 |
| 1/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/11 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $68.30 |
| 7/12 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $74.50 |
| 7/10 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $86.90 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 6 len behind Luminous Pillar with 57kg at $22.90. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 30 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Canta Canarito with 57kg at $24. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/07/2026 | 29 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $22.90 |
| 4/12 | 30/06/2026 | 25 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $24.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/12 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | C6 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | C9 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 17 len behind Peach Blossom with 52kg at $114.60. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Urawa on May 28 over 800m, 6 len behind Black Empire carrying 54kg at $7.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 29/07/2026 | 62 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.70 | 2-9-12 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $114.60 |
| 8/12 | 28/05/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 0:48.10 | 3-3-8 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 14/14 | 06/05/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:02.00 | 1-1-14 | 13 |
| 12.1L | $82.10 |
| 12/12 | 20/04/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $18,067.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 1-12-12 | 7 |
| 44.9L | $14.10 |
| 12/12 | 17/03/2026 | 109 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 1:38.90 | 2-11-12 | 11 |
| 66.8L | $10.70 |
| 12/12 | 28/11/2025 | 31 | C2 3U | $26,786.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 4-9-12 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $68.90 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Luminous Pillar carrying 53kg at $20.70. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1500m, 4 len behind Cerezo Reina carrying 53kg at $29.10. This is well within her grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.50 | 10-9-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $20.70 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.30 | 10-9-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $29.10 |
| 1/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.20 | 5-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.90 |
| 4/10 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.90 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.20 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/11 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.50 | 5-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.10 |