Nagoya Race 6 - Race 6 - 1500
KAFUJI ASSAM (2) is the horse to beat if he rebounds from a plain seventh at Nagoya, where he was beaten six and a half lengths after being kept safe near the top of an open market. His previous second in 3yo+ B1 company behind Violenza reads well for this B8, and his Nagoya 1500m record gives him the strongest base. KANAAMI DEATHMATCH (8) brings the cleaner latest run, having chased home Teruken Landler in 3yo+ B1 company, beaten two lengths, and that form keeps her right in this. OICHINOKATA (5) was beaten a nose by Surf Galaxy last start and stays on 52kg, so she has a genuine winning case if she repeats that. GRAND NEBULA (9) has been around the mark at his past two and appeals as the steadier place option rather than the top seed.

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home okay into third behind Surf Galaxy in a 3yo+ B9 at Nagoya last start, beaten just over four lengths after starting at big odds. The run prior was plainer when fifth behind Terevaka, beaten seven lengths, and she did not quicken. Her Nagoya 1500m record gives her some grounding, but the distance query and modest winning strike rate leave her looking more a place hope than a win anchor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 11-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $42.30 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | B9 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $16.80 |
| 8/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 12-10-8 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $19.90 |
| 2/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 8-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 11-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $100.60 |
| 3/12 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 9-4-3 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Needs to turn around a last-start seventh behind Miya Iguazu at Nagoya, where he was beaten six and a half lengths after settling rearward despite market respect. His previous second to Violenza in 3yo+ B1 company is the stronger guide, and he has beaten Oichinokata and Kanaami Deathmatch recently. With two wins and eight places from 19 Nagoya 1500m starts, he has the right profile to bounce back strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | B8 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 9-7-7 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/11 | 24/08/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 4-5-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $19.80 |
| 1/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $33.30 |
| 8/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 11-11-8 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $58.30 |
| 9/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 11-9-9 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $6.30 |
| 9/11 | 22/06/2026 | 18 | C3 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 11-10-9 | 8 |
| 12.7L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Tomomori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish off when sixth behind Miya Iguazu at Nagoya last start, beaten just over six lengths, and that followed an eighth over 1700m when beaten over 11 lengths after finding little. She generally races handy, so the lack of finish in both recent runs is the concern. A better jockey-horse record offers some support, but she needs a sharper last 400m to make the minors.
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 | 14 | B8 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $6.90 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | B8 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:50.80 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $24.20 |
| 10/12 | 29/07/2026 | 26 | B3 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 0:56.40 | 8-6-10 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $9.60 |
| 2/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/11 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.30 |
| 4/11 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well beaten behind Miya Iguazu at Nagoya last start after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. His previous ninth in 3yo+ B7 company behind Ho O Caesar was also plain, beaten eight and a half lengths at long odds. Two Nagoya 1500m wins are worth noting, but current form gives little confidence that he 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 12-10-10 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $60.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 2-4-9 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $69.40 |
| 12/12 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 9-11-12 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $81.30 |
| 11/11 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 7-10-11 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $13.50 |
| 5/12 | 02/07/2026 | 27 | B8 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 6-4-5 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $21.30 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 6-7-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $44.20 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a nose of Surf Galaxy in a 3yo+ B9 at Nagoya last start and remains on 52kg, which is a useful platform in this field. She had earlier run fourth to Violenza in 3yo+ B1 company at big odds, beaten five and a half lengths after being right there before fading. The recent near-miss is the key piece of evidence, and a repeat puts her right among the major players.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | B9 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.20 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $8.10 |
| 4/11 | 24/08/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:35.70 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $21.80 |
| 5/11 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:36.10 | 2-5-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $9.80 |
| 5/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.30 | 6-9-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:36.10 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.10 |
| 6/12 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 10-11-6 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing seventh behind Mariana Jazz in a 3yo+ B6 at Nagoya, beaten six and a half lengths at big odds. He did work home fairly from a hopeless position, but the previous sixth over 1700m was another long-odds run where he settled back. His long career record is respectable, yet at ten years old he must produce more first-up than recent form suggests.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 15/07/2026 | 27 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 11-11-7 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $65.20 |
| 6/10 | 18/06/2026 | 28 | B6 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:50.30 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $71.90 |
| 5/10 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $34.90 |
| 5/11 | 06/05/2026 | 26 | B7 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $13.50 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 17 | B9 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 5-6-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $53.50 |
| 6/12 | 24/03/2026 | 27 | B5 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:51.70 | 11-9-6 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $42.40 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a solid second to Teruken Landler in 3yo+ B1 company at Nagoya last start, beaten two lengths after being right in the contest. That followed a fifth to Violenza in the same grade when she picked up nicely in the straight despite being sent out at long odds. The win record is thin, but this class setup and latest performance give her a genuine chance to break through.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/08/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $138.50 |
| 4/11 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 9-8-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $62.90 |
| 5/12 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $16.90 |
| 5/9 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $75.80 |
| 9/12 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | B9 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 10-5-9 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $43.10 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Battled on well for fifth behind Miya Iguazu at Nagoya last start, beaten three and a half lengths after being near the top of an open market. The run prior was also sound, finishing third to Terevaka in 3yo+ B9 company, beaten two and a half lengths. He has placed without winning in the past 12 months, so the profile points more to each-way value than a dominant winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | B8 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 8-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $5.30 |
| 3/9 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | B9 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 9-5-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/07/2026 | 29 | B8 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 9-5-8 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $11.10 |
| 3/9 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | B8 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 9-7-3 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $7.70 |
| 5/11 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 9-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $59.20 |
| 7/10 | 22/05/2026 | 16 | B9 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 9-6-7 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $30.50 |

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after three weeks, he drops back from 2000m after finishing seventh behind Ripley in 3yo+ B1 company at Nagoya, beaten over 16 lengths at big odds. His previous run over the same trip was no better, finishing last behind Daita Elysion and again beaten over 16 lengths. The shorter trip may help, but he must show a much stronger response before he appeals.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/09/2026 | 77 | B1 3U | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 2:11.90 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $56.60 |
| 11/11 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 2:11.00 | 9-10-11 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $23.90 |
| 5/12 | 19/05/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 2:11.80 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $9.40 |
| 3/12 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 2:13.40 | 7-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 2:20.50 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out sharply when last behind Shuffle Girl in 3yo+ B7 grade at Nagoya last start, beaten over 19 lengths despite being in the right place. Two back she was fifth over 1700m behind Metalcraft, beaten six and a half lengths without threatening. Her six Nagoya 1500m wins and strong rider record are positives, but recent form needs a sizeable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 1-8-12 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $13.70 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | B8 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:50.80 | 6-8-5 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $19.80 |
| 3/12 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $6.90 |
| 2/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $21.80 |
| 6/11 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | B9 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.10 | 4-8-6 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $25.70 |
| 9/12 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:50.10 | 1-4-9 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $39.60 |