Nagoya Race 4 - Race 4 - 1500
MASAHAYA MAUVE (1) gets the slight nod in a race where recent substance matters. He was beaten a neck as a prohibitive odds-on favourite in a 3yo+ C5 at Kasamatsu only six days ago, and his two wins and one placing from seven Nagoya 1500m attempts give him the right profile to answer that narrow defeat. BOMBONIERE (8) is the clear danger after winning a 3yo+ C1 here by a length from Fruit Wagon and doing it while near the top of betting; with 52kg again, she brings winning form rather than just promise. NOVA ESPERANCA (6) has been below winning level at his past two, but the market has continued to respect him and his three wins from twelve starts in the past 12 months keep him in the conversation for a minor upset. HIDA SAWAYAKA (2) has more to prove off an eighth here, beaten over 13 lengths, yet her Nagoya 1500m record gives her a place chance if she can recover her better form.

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a neck of winning a 3yo+ C5 at Kasamatsu last start, fighting hard after holding a slight advantage but going under as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. His previous sixth at Nagoya was plain after leading and being swamped, yet he has two wins and one placing from seven starts at this track and distance. From barrier one, his natural speed gives him every chance to make amends.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 22 | C5 3U | $6,395.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | M | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 6/12 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C5 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/12 | 29/07/2026 | 16 | C8 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 13/07/2026 | 166 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |
| 7/12 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 8-10-7 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $25.50 |
| 5/11 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Safely held when eighth in a 3yo+ C5 at Nagoya last start, beaten over 13 lengths at long odds after settling too far back to make an impact. The run prior was better only in relative terms, finishing fifth in a 3yo+ C6 here and beaten just over six lengths. One win and three places from 18 starts at this track and distance keep her in the minor-money mix, but she must lift sharply.
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 | C5 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:36.80 | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $27.70 |
| 5/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.00 | 11-7-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $51.70 |
| 7/12 | 30/07/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:38.00 | 6-5-7 | 11 |
| 5.2L | $6.90 |
| 7/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $11,413.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:51.70 | 7-2-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $28.90 |
| 12/12 | 22/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:30.10 | 12-9-12 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $23.70 |
| 4/11 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:37.50 | 9-1-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $16.40 |

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent runs make difficult reading, with a second-last in a 3yo+ C5 at Nagoya last start after having the job ahead and failing to make ground. She was also last here behind Namura Fixer the start before, beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. Her track-and-trip record is sound enough on history, but current form leaves her needing a far stronger finish.
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 | C5 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $98.50 |
| 12/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C5 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 3-7-12 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $92.30 |
| 8/11 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 9-9-8 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $222.60 |
| 11/12 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 10-9-11 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $115.60 |
| 9/12 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.60 | 6-8-9 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $59.90 |
| 10/12 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:30.30 | 7-7-10 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $206.70 |

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been unable to get into his recent races, finishing last in a 3yo+ C5 at Nagoya last start when beaten over 19 lengths at long odds. That followed a second-last behind Namura Fixer here, beaten nine and a half lengths after settling with too much to do. Unplaced in all eight starts at this track and distance, he needs a major form reversal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C5 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $238.10 |
| 11/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C5 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 11-12-11 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $120.20 |
| 9/11 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $395.40 |
| 12/12 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 12-11-12 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $583.70 |
| 12/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $98.30 |
| 10/10 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $402.90 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Veteran profile brings some old Nagoya 1500m substance, including four wins and ten placings from 67 starts at the course and distance, but the latest form is plain. He finished last in a 3yo+ C6 here last start, beaten over 15 lengths, and was tenth behind Namura Fixer the run prior. The winning rider returns, but recent output is well short of what is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 4-6-10 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $22.90 |
| 10/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C5 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 7-10-10 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $46.20 |
| 5/12 | 30/07/2026 | 38 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $15.30 |
| 10/12 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 2-12-10 | 5 |
| 48.7L | $221.10 |
| 8/11 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 3-2-8 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $69.30 |
| 5/10 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $9,751.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 0:56.20 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $93.90 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved a shade when fifth in a 3yo+ C6 at Nagoya last start, beaten just over five lengths after being kept near the top of betting. He was also respected in an open market two back but finished seventh behind Szivarvany and did not quicken. Three wins from twelve starts in the past 12 months read well for this grade, though he looks more a place chance unless he finds a sharper last section.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/12 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 6-6-7 | 12 |
| 8.1L | $6.80 |
| 2/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 11-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $31.10 |
| 5/12 | 14/07/2026 | 39 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 9-7-5 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $69.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 8-9-11 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $46.90 |
| 10/10 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | C4 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 2-5-10 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Carries just 53kg and has a prior win at this track and distance, so there are set-up positives, but the last two performances are hard to dress up. She was tenth in a 3yo+ COND at Nagoya last start, beaten over 12 lengths after making no late impression, and ninth here the run before. The light weight helps her place prospects, but only if the old form returns quickly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 9-9-10 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $25.60 |
| 9/12 | 20/08/2026 | 36 | C5 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 5-9-9 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $46.20 |
| 10/12 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:37.60 | 2-6-10 | 12 |
| 8.7L | $71.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C9 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $81.90 |
| 8/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 7-8-8 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $79.20 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off the strongest winning reference in the field, scoring by a length in a 3yo+ C1 at Nagoya from Fruit Wagon after being well in commission. Her previous fourth in a 3yo+ COND here, beaten two lengths, also had merit despite her not quite finishing it off. She stays on 52kg and races handy enough to use her form, making her a genuine threat to repeat the dose.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:38.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.90 |
| 4/12 | 19/08/2026 | 37 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:40.10 | 2-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/12 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.10 |
| 6/10 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 6-3-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/06/2026 | 175 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Two runs back she was pipped at the post in a 3yo+ C7 at Nagoya, beaten half a length as an outside chance in the betting. The latest effort was a severe step backwards, finishing last in a 3yo+ COND here and beaten over 19 lengths after being close enough but finding nothing. A track-and-trip win is noted, but she has to rebound hard from that collapse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 6-11-12 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 4-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $14.70 |
| 9/12 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $237.10 |
| 9/12 | 15/07/2026 | 26 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 5-7-9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $125.60 |
| 4/11 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | C5 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 3-1-4 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $15.50 |
| 11/12 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 5-8-11 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $31.20 |