Nagoya Race 3 - Race 3 - 1500
GRAN RIDGE LINE (3) looks the right horse to start with in a race where the main chances all carry some query. He has been fourth at his past two Nagoya runs, most recently beaten just under three lengths when near the top of betting, and his six placings from ten attempts at the track and distance make him reliable even if the 25-start maiden record tempers confidence. BOSCH (2) has the strongest ceiling on prior form, having been beaten only half a length in a 3yo+ B6 at Kasamatsu, but he must rebound after failing as a short odds-on favourite here first-up. GOLD PLAN (6) returns after two months and brings genuine place consistency, including thirds at her past two. SMART NUMEN (1) is next best for exotics, with Nagoya track-and-trip credentials and a last-start fourth, though she still needs to find a sharper winning edge.

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
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Back after four weeks following a fourth at Nagoya in 3yo+ C7 grade, beaten five and a half lengths by Neo Alitheia after settling rearward. The start prior was plainer when sixth here in 3yo+ C6, beaten nine and a half lengths after sitting handy but failing to finish off. Her track-and-trip record keeps her in calculations, but the distance query means she appeals more for the minor money.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 37 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 9-8-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $7.70 |
| 6/12 | 14/07/2026 | 11 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 7-9-6 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 10/12 | 03/07/2026 | 126 | C1 3U | $11,413.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:51.70 | 1-7-10 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $102.80 |
| 10/10 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:52.50 | 3-7-10 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $100.50 |
| 8/12 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 7-10-8 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $124.30 |
| 7/11 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $135.10 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumed as a short odds-on favourite at Nagoya in 3yo+ C7 grade but could manage only fifth, beaten over 13 lengths by Grace Charmant after settling handy. That was well below his Kasamatsu 3yo+ B6 second before the break, when pipped by Ailes Minerva as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. Junki Mochizuki reunites with a strong record aboard, so a rebound would make him hard to overlook.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/09/2026 | 260 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 3-2-5 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | B6 3U | $7,938.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:45.10 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 25/11/2025 | 12 | B8 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 3-3-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | C4 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 9/12 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 9-8-9 | 10 |
| 7.2L | $88.60 |
| 9/14 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 13-14-9 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $51.20 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns after four weeks off another honest Nagoya fourth, beaten just under three lengths by Swing Boy in 3yo+ C8 grade when near the top of betting. He had also been sent out favourite here the run prior before working home only fairly into fourth behind Mont Saint Freesia. The 25-start maiden record is the obvious reservation, but six placings from ten at this track and distance make him a major player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C8 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-6-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
| 4/11 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:38.10 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | C8 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 5-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 2/12 | 17/06/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:37.30 | 9-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 25/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $12,749.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:51.80 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $77.10 |
| 6/12 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $11,250.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:52.10 | 8-4-6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Placed at long odds in 3yo+ C7 at Nagoya last start, but the margin was still seven and a half lengths behind Grace Charmant and he could not quicken when required. He had earlier run sixth behind Swing Boy, beaten just over five lengths at big odds. The track-and-trip wins are noted, and he finished ahead of Bosch last time, but the lack of acceleration remains a serious concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 5-1-3 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $26.50 |
| 6/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C8 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $56.20 |
| 10/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 8-7-10 | 12 |
| 15.7L | $23.60 |
| 9/12 | 14/07/2026 | 26 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 5-8-9 | 12 |
| 13.2L | $11.20 |
| 5/12 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $12.80 |
| 6/11 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | C7 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $21.80 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
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Finished eighth at Nagoya last start in 3yo+ C6, beaten eight and a half lengths by Talk Down at big odds after facing a tough task and never looking a winning hope. The start prior was similar when seventh behind Neo Alitheia, beaten just over eight lengths. Weight relief and the class set-up help on paper, but recent form gives little confidence she can trouble the main chances.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 5-10-8 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $62.20 |
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 6-10-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $19.50 |
| 8/12 | 30/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.00 | 4-7-8 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $8.30 |
| 4/12 | 14/07/2026 | 11 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.80 | 3-6-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $7.80 |
| 11/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:35.70 | 5-9-11 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $60.40 |
| 6/11 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Tomomori
Weight: 55kgs
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Back from a two-month break after finishing third at Nagoya, beaten four and a half lengths by Lovers Blue when an outside chance in betting. She had earlier charged home into third behind Mizuiro in 3yo+ C6, beaten a length and a half despite being unwanted in the market. Her win rate is low, but one win and eleven placings from 26 starts shows she is dependable enough for exotics.
Last Starts 49 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 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:36.70 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $11.80 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:35.70 | 10-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | C7 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:50.20 | 9-7-8 | 9 |
| 20.7L | $7.20 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:38.60 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:35.90 | 4-2-3 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 55kgs
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Was sixth at Nagoya last start in 3yo+ COND grade, beaten just under eight lengths by Shiny Sailor after travelling like she might improve before the run ended. She was also safely held in 3yo+ C6 company two back behind Szivarvany. A prior track-and-trip win keeps her from being dismissed, but she must produce more late strength to convert that into a serious winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $12.40 |
| 6/12 | 20/08/2026 | 37 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 4-4-6 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $20.50 |
| 3/12 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/12 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 0:56.90 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $26.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 10/12 | 02/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 7-6-10 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $47.00 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 55kgs
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Was second last in 3yo+ COND grade at Nagoya last start, beaten over 15 lengths by Shiny Sailor after weakening badly in the run home. Her previous eighth behind Szivarvany was also unconvincing, beaten nine and a half lengths after making no headway. Two track-and-distance wins are useful historically, but the current form slump leaves her with plenty to repair.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 7-6-11 | 11 |
| 14.8L | $22.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $13.40 |
| 6/11 | 30/07/2026 | 16 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/12 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 11-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $11.70 |
| 11/11 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $31.10 |
| 9/12 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 12-9-9 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
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Ran second last at Nagoya in 3yo+ C6 last start, beaten just under nine lengths by Talk Down at big odds after settling handy but failing to quicken. Two back she was also second last behind Szivarvany, beaten over 14 lengths after conceding a huge start. A track-and-distance win and weight relief give some grounding for a minor hope, but she needs the race to fall kindly.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 7-3-9 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $39.80 |
| 11/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 9-11-11 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $122.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 8-10-11 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $16.10 |
| 7/11 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:37.00 | 6-10-7 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $9.30 |
| 5/12 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:35.80 | 9-7-5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $18.30 |
| 6/12 | 04/06/2026 | 30 | C5 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 11-7-6 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $32.70 |