Nagoya Race 8 - Race 8 - 1500
ROCK A HULA DANCER (8) was in contention all the way and fought on for second last start over 1500m at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Will need a good ride from Seigo Tsukamoto off the awkward draw. Likely improver with strong prospects. KAINOFANIS (10) is a 24-start maiden who is knocking on the door, the last run a commendable second here over 1500m after being prominent at the turn. Has her share of ability and will prove hard to beat in this suitable race. MEISHO YORIKIRI (6) has been in the market at his last couple of starts since resuming but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing fifth over 1500m at this circuit. Likely improver worth including. SUN LUNA (7) ran a better race last start, finishing 6 lengths away in fifth over 1500m at this venue. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at this track on August 18 over 1500m, 11 len behind Ho O Sansar carrying 55kg at $22.10. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 28 over 1500m, 4 len behind Groovy Design with 55kg at $6.50. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside barrier.
Last Starts 14 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 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 1-2-8 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $22.10 |
| 3/12 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 6-5-3 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:39.80 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $12.50 |
| 3/12 | 30/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 1-4-3 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $24.20 |
| 10/11 | 02/06/2026 | 71 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.00 | 9-8-10 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $40.50 |
| 9/11 | 23/03/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 7-5-9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $130.10 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on August 18 over 1500m, 9 len behind Ho O Sansar carrying 53kg at $48.80. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on July 28 over 1500m, 10 len behind Shine Monolith with 53kg at $9.30. Hard to have.
Last Starts 14 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 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.70 | 6-4-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $48.80 |
| 8/11 | 28/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:39.00 | 9-4-8 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $9.30 |
| 10/12 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 4-6-10 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $97.60 |
| 7/12 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 7-5-7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $3.40 |
| 11/12 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 11-10-11 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $26.70 |
| 3/11 | 19/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on August 18 over 1500m, 15 len behind Ho O Sansar with 55kg at $65.80. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on July 28 over 1500m, 9 len behind Groovy Design with 55kg at $9.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 14 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 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 8-8-10 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $65.80 |
| 7/12 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 3-3-7 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $9.80 |
| 8/12 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 4-3-8 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $41.40 |
| 9/12 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 12-9-9 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $7.70 |
| 6/10 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 3-5-6 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 02/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 5-3-7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $91.20 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on August 18 over 1500m, 9 len behind Ho O Sansar with 54kg at $24.90. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on July 28 over 1500m, 35 len behind Treasure Beat carrying 57kg at $7.60. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 14 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 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 7-6-7 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $24.90 |
| 4/12 | 28/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 8-4-4 | 7 |
| 35.0L | $7.60 |
| 7/12 | 30/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:36.70 | 10-6-7 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $79.70 |
| 7/12 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 7-1-7 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $3.70 |
| 9/11 | 19/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 6-10-9 | 10 |
| 15.9L | $47.10 |
| 7/11 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:39.20 | 4-3-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $26.90 |

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 12 at this track on August 18 over 1500m, 18 len behind Ho O Sansar carrying 57kg at $285.10. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on July 28 over 1500m, 17 len behind Groovy Design carrying 57kg at $213.70. Tested on recent form.
Last Starts 14 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 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 11-12-11 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $285.10 |
| 9/12 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 12-12-9 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $213.70 |
| 12/12 | 13/07/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 11-12-12 | 2 |
| 28.4L | $378.80 |
| 9/12 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 9-11-9 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $32.20 |
| 10/12 | 02/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $362.90 |
| 8/10 | 20/05/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $144.40 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1500m, 19 len behind Masahaya Mauve with 57kg at $2. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track on August 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ho O Sansar carrying 57kg at $9.40. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 14 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 | 18/08/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 3-5-5 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $9.40 |
| 11/12 | 13/07/2026 | 96 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 9-11-11 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $2.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/04/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 6-8-8 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/11 | 10/03/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 23/02/2026 | 163 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 10-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
| 8/16 | 13/09/2025 | 55 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 11-8-8 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $39.20 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on July 28 over 1500m, 6 len behind Shine Monolith with 55kg at $20.90. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1500m, 13 len behind Masahaya Mauve with 52kg at $28.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 35 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 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 7-6-5 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $20.90 |
| 7/12 | 13/07/2026 | 55 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:38.50 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $28.10 |
| 3/11 | 19/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:40.10 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $13.70 |
| 8/10 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:41.00 | 6-9-8 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $20.30 |
| 4/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $81.70 |
| 8/11 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 5-9-8 | 11 |
| 16.8L | $95.90 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1500m, 4 len behind Ho O Brights with 57kg at $2.20. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track on August 18 over 1500m, 3 len behind Ho O Sansar carrying 57kg at $2.60. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 14 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 | 18/08/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 9-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/12 | 13/07/2026 | 314 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 4-3-3 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 02/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/11 | 19/08/2025 | 118 | C1 3U | $9,696.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 10-3-4 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $5.40 |
| 8/11 | 23/04/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $10,003.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 11-9-8 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/12 | 10/04/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $10,003.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.70 | 7-9-6 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 3rd of 12 at this track on August 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ho O Sansar carrying 57kg at $69.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on May 20 2025 over 1400m, 35 len behind Precursor carrying 57kg at $10.80. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 14 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 | 18/08/2026 | 252 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 12-9-3 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $69.50 |
| 11/12 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | C8 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $193.10 |
| 8/12 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | C7 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 11-11-8 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $206.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 12-9-8 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $110.50 |
| 11/12 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | C9 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 48.6L | $35.00 |
| 5/12 | 17/10/2025 | 17 | C7 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 12-9-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on August 18 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Pichikuri with 55kg at $167.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on July 28 over 1500m, 42 len behind Treasure Beat with 55kg at $107.70. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 14 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 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 5-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $167.50 |
| 7/12 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 42.8L | $107.70 |
| 9/12 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 5-6-9 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $220.20 |
| 12/12 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 5-12-12 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $489.80 |
| 3/9 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 0:57.70 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $84.70 |
| 11/11 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 7-9-11 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $384.30 |