Nagoya Race 5 - Race 5 - 1500
PECTORAL (1) has the most reliable recent profile, with two runner-up finishes in 3yo+ C1 grade at Nagoya and both efforts suggesting he is ready to win after being close without quite sealing it. SHINE MONOLITH (5) is the main danger on consistency, having finished third to Nike Iris last start and fourth to Chako World the run before, though he still has to turn the tables on PECTORAL from their recent meeting. MEISHO MISS ICHI (9) brings the upside of a last-start win, albeit by a nose at big odds, and must prove that spike was no one-off. BIG PIQUANTE (4) is more of a place prospect, improving to fifth last start after a plain prior run.

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together two strong 3yo+ C1 seconds at Nagoya this campaign, most recently beaten two lengths by Nike Iris after being run down late. He was pipped by Bio Max the start prior as a well-supported favourite, so the knock is simply that he has not put one away lately. Races handy, is third-up, and drops into C8 with the recent form to take beating.
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 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:38.80 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 18/08/2026 | 160 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 8/10 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $26.20 |
| 6/11 | 26/02/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $13.80 |
| 1/12 | 09/02/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/12 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:39.60 | 2-4-5 | 9 |
| 1.2L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last behind Haru Note in a 3yo+ C9 here last start, beaten just over seven lengths after offering little late. That followed an even poorer effort when sent out favourite and beaten out of sight by Bellefont. His track-and-distance record and returning winning rider are positives, but the current form leaves him with a sharp turnaround to find.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C9 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:39.10 | 1-2-9 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $4.80 |
| 11/11 | 19/08/2026 | 337 | C9 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 1-7-11 | 2 |
| 39.5L | $2.10 |
| 6/11 | 16/09/2025 | 11 | B1 3U | $17,692.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $14.40 |
| 1/11 | 05/09/2025 | 15 | B7 3U | $11,510.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 6/11 | 21/08/2025 | 27 | B8 3U | $11,458.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:51.50 | - | 3 |
| 7.9L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 25/07/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $15,318.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Mototsugu Abe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth behind Bomboniere in a 3yo+ C1 at Nagoya last start, beaten over 12 lengths at big odds after never making headway. The start prior was no better, finishing second last to Yumemi and beaten over 18 lengths. He has placed four times at this track and distance, but remains winless from 21 starts and needs a major form reversal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $54.60 |
| 11/12 | 19/08/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 5-10-11 | 8 |
| 18.2L | $22.20 |
| 9/11 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 3-10-9 | 11 |
| 10.9L | $13.50 |
| 7/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 0:56.90 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $4.60 |
| 6/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C9 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 4-7-6 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $6.80 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to fifth behind Bomboniere in a 3yo+ C1 here last start, beaten six lengths, though she was unwanted in the market and only fair late. Her previous run was a plain ninth to Yumemi, beaten over 16 lengths, so the recent profile is mixed. The class drop and low weight help, but she shapes more as a minor-money runner than a genuine win anchor.
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 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.90 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $74.20 |
| 9/12 | 19/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.20 | 11-9-9 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $16.60 |
| 2/11 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:39.00 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/12 | 13/07/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:40.10 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $6.70 |
| 9/12 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.30 | 6-11-9 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $5.40 |
| 2/12 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.00 | 7-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $30.80 |

Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third to Nike Iris in a 3yo+ C1 at Nagoya last start, beaten just under three lengths at long odds. He had also been close enough when fourth to Chako World two back, beaten just over two lengths, so the form is holding up. Pectoral had his measure a couple of weeks ago, but the class drop and track-and-distance win keep him firmly in the mix.
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 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $54.60 |
| 4/11 | 19/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 57kg | 1:39.30 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $6.40 |
| 1/11 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $71.10 |
| 6/12 | 13/07/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $120.20 |
| 8/12 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 5-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $15.20 |
| 8/11 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $31.20 |

Jockey: Akio Ozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eighth behind Haru Note in a 3yo+ C9 here last start, beaten just over six lengths after giving away too much start. The run prior had more merit, a sixth to Lillian First in 3yo+ COND grade when beaten just over three lengths. She has won at this track and distance, but her rearward pattern leaves little margin for error if she is to threaten beyond a place.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C9 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 6-9-8 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $58.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 3-7-6 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/12 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | C8 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 6-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $21.80 |
| 8/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 9-8-8 | 11 |
| 3.7L | $5.70 |
| 3/11 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $30.80 |
| 1/12 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 9-10-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $25.30 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been struggling badly, finishing tenth to Bomboniere in a 3yo+ C1 at Nagoya last start and beaten over 14 lengths after never looking likely. Two back he was last behind Yumemi, well beaten by 21 lengths, and the market has been firmly against him. A past track-and-distance win is noted, but his present form makes this a demanding assignment.
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 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 9-11-10 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $180.40 |
| 12/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 8-12-12 | 12 |
| 21.2L | $163.80 |
| 12/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | C8 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 7-12-12 | 11 |
| 19.2L | $103.20 |
| 11/12 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | C8 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 1-8-11 | 12 |
| 20.3L | $215.60 |
| 12/12 | 01/07/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 7-12-12 | 10 |
| 17.2L | $41.60 |
| 11/11 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 2-1-11 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $103.40 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out to finish second last behind Bomboniere in a 3yo+ C1 here last start, beaten over 15 lengths after giving nothing late. The run before was far better, when second to Chako World and beaten half a length at big odds, also finishing ahead of Shine Monolith. That peak run gives her a case, but as a 28-start maiden she must prove she can repeat it.
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 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 3-8-11 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $41.70 |
| 2/11 | 19/08/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $34.10 |
| 10/12 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:39.80 | 1-6-10 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $24.80 |
| 6/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | C9 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 2-4-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $12.20 |
| 11/12 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 2-8-11 | 11 |
| 13.9L | $27.80 |
| 5/12 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Bounced back sharply to win a 3yo+ C1 at Nagoya last start, getting over Rock A Hula Dancer by a nose after settling back and finishing over the top. That was a major turnaround from her previous tenth to Ho O Sansar, where she was beaten over 16 lengths. The win came at big odds, but she stays at 1500m and must be respected if that lift is sustained.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 9-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $72.60 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh behind Bomboniere in a 3yo+ C1 here last start, beaten over 10 lengths after being unable to make an impression. His prior eighth to Yumemi was weaker again, beaten over 16 lengths at long odds. Two wins at the Nagoya 1500m show he has handled the setting, but the current evidence points to others being stronger.
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 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 12-10-7 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $142.80 |
| 8/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 12-11-8 | 11 |
| 16.3L | $257.20 |
| 11/12 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | C8 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 12-11-11 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $257.70 |
| 12/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | C8 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 12-12-12 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $206.80 |
| 10/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C9 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 10-11-10 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $288.60 |
| 12/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $140.80 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sixth behind Bomboniere in a 3yo+ C1 at Nagoya last start, beaten seven and a half lengths and only fair through the line. Her previous third to Chako World was much stronger, beaten just over half a length in an open market, and that run also reads well through Shine Monolith. The light weight and class drop suit, but she profiles as a place chance first.
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 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $18.40 |
| 3/11 | 19/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:39.30 | 6-5-3 | 11 |
| 0.7L | $5.70 |
| 7/11 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 10-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $6.80 |
| 6/12 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.60 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $85.90 |
| 3/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | C9 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:39.20 | 11-7-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $15.70 |
| 8/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C9 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.80 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $38.50 |