Nagoya Race 3 - Race 3 - 1500
TAKE THE THRONE (3) finished 7 lengths from the winner in eighth last start over 2000m at Chukyo, an improvement on his ninth at Chukyo Dirt the run before. Won't find this as tough so he is one of the main contenders. SUN ROAD (9) returned from a spell five weeks ago when she was beaten 6 lengths into 16th over 1200m at Niigata. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. RED SILVESTER (5) is yet to break through in four runs. Finished 13th at his last appearance over 2000m at Chukyo on August 1. Expected to feature in the finish this time. IRON (6) has been safely held at his last two runs, the latest when 12th over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt. Does enjoy some weight relief this time. Better placed this time and can make amends.

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 16 over 1400m, 15 len behind Panthers with 55.0kg at $331. At only start last preparation 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 1800m, 15 len behind Albion carrying 55.0kg at $75. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 16/08/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:24.30 | 16-15-14 | 13 |
| 15.1L | $331.00 |
| 12/16 | 14/06/2026 | 124 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 9-9-12 | 12 |
| 15.4L | $75.00 |
| 8/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 11-9-8 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $125.70 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up ran last of 15 at Niigata on July 26 over 2000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Misadame Kimeru carrying 57.0kg at $34.30. Second-up 12th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 9 over 1800m, 21 len behind Monster Rush carrying 57.0kg at $490.80. Could sneak into the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 15-13-12 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $490.80 |
| 15/15 | 26/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 10-11-15 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $34.30 |
| 9/16 | 24/05/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 12-13-9 | 15 |
| 9.2L | $106.70 |
| 14/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 14-15-14 | 15 |
| 21.3L | $37.50 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 18 at Chukyo on August 16 over 2000m, 7 len behind Dako with 57.0kg at $209.80. Before that got back early 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on July 25 over 1800m, 8 len behind Now Or Never with 57.0kg at $165.80. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:57.70 | 9-10-8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $209.80 |
| 9/16 | 25/07/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 13-15-9 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $165.80 |
| 12/16 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:00.00 | 4-2-12 | 14 |
| 12.8L | $51.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:00.60 | 6-2-6 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $41.90 |
| 7/13 | 02/05/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 2-2-7 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $167.40 |
| 15/18 | 07/03/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 6-9-15 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $247.10 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 13th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 22 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tagano Pudding carrying 55.0kg at $183.90. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Kyoto on May 9 over 1400m, 46 len behind King Cape carrying 55.0kg at $240.10. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 22/08/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 13-14-13 | 16 |
| 14.6L | $183.90 |
| 16/16 | 09/05/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 17-16-16 | 4 |
| 46.2L | $240.10 |
| 13/17 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 17-17-13 | 18 |
| 10.3L | $137.00 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Resuming 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 20 over 1200m, 16 len behind Marilyn Barows with 57.0kg at $412. Second run from a spell 13th of 16 at Chukyo on August 1 over 2000m, 13 len behind Cefalu carrying 57.0kg at $307.70. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 01/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:59.40 | 9-10-13 | 15 |
| 13.2L | $307.70 |
| 13/16 | 20/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 15-15-13 | 16 |
| 16.2L | $412.00 |
| 14/15 | 18/04/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 15-12-14 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $78.70 |
| 8/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 9-11-8 | 10 |
| 16.6L | $29.40 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 15 over 1200m, 14 len behind Gold Arch carrying 57.0kg at $37.50. The race before that got back early 7th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 10 len behind Cosmic Flare with 57.0kg at $9.70. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 15/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:11.80 | 13-13-12 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $37.50 |
| 7/14 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | M Demuro | 57kg | 1:47.70 | 14-12-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $9.70 |
| 8/14 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | M Demuro | 57kg | 1:24.40 | 12-12-8 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $47.20 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently got back early 7th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 2 over 1700m, 12 len behind Rosophia with 51.0kg at $396.50. Before that 12th of 14 at Hakodate Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 17 len behind Blaze Runner carrying 51.0kg at $185.40. Not on recent form.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:45.80 | 13-12-7 | 9 |
| 12.7L | $396.50 |
| 12/14 | 19/07/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:44.50 | 12-14-12 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $185.40 |
| 11/14 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:45.40 | 12-12-11 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $70.70 |

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 18 at Niigata on August 22 over 1600m, 18 len behind Cecile Brunner with 55.0kg at $392.60. At only start last preparation ran second last of 18 at Tokyo on May 16 over 1400m, 15 len behind Heraldique carrying 55.0kg at $101.20. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 22/08/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 15-14-18 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $392.60 |
| 17/18 | 16/05/2026 | 167 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 11-13-17 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $101.20 |
| 9/13 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 1-1-9 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $103.70 |
| 6/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $38.50 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months 16th of 18 at Niigata on August 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gem Silica with 55.0kg at $169.30. Previously second-up 14th of 18 at Tokyo on May 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ironclad with 55.0kg at $214.90. Improvement likely and looks a big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 09/08/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 18-18-16 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $169.30 |
| 14/18 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 16-17-14 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $214.90 |
| 12/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:59.70 | 11-7-12 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $64.80 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 23 over 1200m, 14 len behind Miesta carrying 55.0kg at $231.40. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1200m, 15 len behind Sonic Breaker with 55.0kg at $468.40. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 23/08/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 10-11-13 | 9 |
| 14.7L | $231.40 |
| 12/16 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:25.80 | 16-15-12 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $375.60 |
| 11/16 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:26.30 | 12-13-11 | 12 |
| 9.6L | $480.00 |
| 13/16 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:11.00 | 15-15-13 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $468.40 |
| 15/16 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:35.10 | 16-15-15-15 | 12 |
| 21.4L | $321.10 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran last of 15 at Fukushima on April 18 over 2600m, 48 len behind Balder with 57.0kg at $67.70. Went for a spell before returning ran second last of 12 at this track on August 24 over 1500m, 54 len behind Wey Yo with 57kg at $35.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 24/08/2026 | 128 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 12-11-11 | 11 |
| 54.0L | $35.20 |
| 15/15 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:42.70 | 14-15-15 | 15 |
| 48.9L | $67.70 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently settled back and ran on when 11th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 15 over 1800m, 16 len behind Martingale with 55.0kg at $408.90. The start before that 8th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 5 over 1700m, 12 len behind Oken Honey carrying 52.0kg at $173.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 15-10-11 | 8 |
| 16.2L | $408.90 |
| 8/15 | 05/07/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:47.30 | 10-7-8 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $173.60 |
| 10/15 | 23/05/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:56.00 | 15-14-10 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $327.50 |
| 13/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:45.70 | 13-13-13 | 3 |
| 30.3L | $132.70 |