Nagoya Race 9 - Race 9 - 920
BALEARIC SEA (4) sets the standard in a competitive Nagoya Race 9, with his recent profile stronger than the bare fifth suggests. He was near the top of betting in 3yo+ A2 company and kept working after having plenty to do, while his second to Daichi Rapport two runs back reads well for this. SABU RYU SHIN (6) brings the winning form, having beaten Dragoste by a length and a half in 3yo+ A4 grade, though the return from 1500m to 920m asks a fresh question. LOVE LOVE FOUR (2) is better judged on the Sonoda fourth behind God Amavel than the flat Nagoya failure last time, and her past 12-month record keeps her in the mix. BOUNTY CAT (7) has a strong overall record, but needs to rebound sharply from two heavy Kochi defeats.

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led in 3yo+ A2 company at Nagoya last start and faded to finish sixth behind Bol, beaten seven and a half lengths at generous odds. The start prior was similar, leading before finishing fourth to Sept Couleurs in a small-field 3yo+ COND, again beaten seven and a half lengths. The class drop and return to 920m help, but the recent late weakness leaves him looking more a place hope than a winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,187.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 1-3-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $13.70 |
| 4/6 | 20/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $39,244.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:28.50 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $35.40 |
| 9/9 | 28/07/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $30,411.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 1-3-9 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $55.20 |
| 3/12 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $39,535.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 0:54.00 | 5-6-3 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $38.40 |
| 9/11 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $39,535.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 1-8-9 | 9 |
| 21.1L | $31.70 |
| 12/12 | 19/06/2026 | 47 | A4 3U | $17,863.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:48.50 | 1-7-12 | 5 |
| 22.4L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was plain at Nagoya last start when last of six behind Sept Couleurs in a 3yo+ COND, beaten over 16 lengths after giving little in the run home. Her Sonoda fourth two back behind God Amavel was far more competitive, beaten just over three lengths when near the top of betting. Back to a more suitable trip and drawn to race handy, she can rebound if the latest run is put aside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $39,244.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | B1B2 3U | $28,767.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 56kg | 0:50.30 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $4.70 |
| 1/12 | 22/07/2026 | 20 | B1B2 3U | $28,980.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 0:49.30 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $13.20 |
| 3/11 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | B2 4U | $22,540.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 0:49.50 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.60 |
| 4/12 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $28,371.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 54kg | 0:49.70 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 29/05/2026 | 24 | B1B2 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:49.90 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well held behind Kitano Fern Hill over 2000m at Nagoya last start and was unwanted in the market, so there was little to take from the run. She had also been beaten over 14 lengths behind Nobori Yumin in 3yo+ A4 company the start prior. The class drop is some help and she has won in the past year, but the sharp return to 920m leaves her needing a lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $39,244.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 2:10.70 | 3-7-11 | 10 |
| 24.2L | $93.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | A4 3U | $18,112.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:49.10 | 5-9-9 | 11 |
| 14.3L | $95.80 |
| 10/10 | 30/07/2026 | 16 | A4 3U | $18,247.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 4-8-10 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $52.20 |
| 6/7 | 14/07/2026 | 27 | A3 3U | $22,809.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $48.70 |
| 12/12 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | A5 3U | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:28.10 | 1-4-12 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $17.90 |
| 8/12 | 02/06/2026 | 27 | A4 3U | $17,863.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 0:55.10 | 6-6-8 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from a long way back when fifth to Bol in 3yo+ A2 company at Nagoya, beaten six lengths after starting near the top of betting. That followed a sound second to Daichi Rapport over 1500m, beaten a length and a half as an outside chance. His Nagoya record is a major asset and Takahiro Imai has a strong record on him, so he deserves top billing despite the drop to 920m being the query.
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 | 13 | A2 3U | $30,187.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | A3 3U | $22,641.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 6-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $16.70 |
| 5/11 | 31/07/2026 | 18 | A3 3U | $22,641.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:49.40 | 5-4-5 | 11 |
| 3.7L | $13.70 |
| 3/11 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | A4 3U | $18,247.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 2-4-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $6.60 |
| 2/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $22,809.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 5-3-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $20.80 |
| 4/12 | 17/06/2026 | 28 | A5 3U | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:28.10 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $47.30 |

Jockey: Hiirou Muro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last behind Bol in 3yo+ A2 company at Nagoya last start, beaten over 12 lengths at big odds after settling well back and making no impression. The previous run was worse, finishing last to Sept Couleurs and beaten out of sight when unwanted in the market. A past Nagoya win is a minor positive, but current form gives him a serious task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 03/09/2026 | 51 | A2 3U | $30,187.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 7-8-10 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $102.10 |
| 7/7 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $22,809.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 38.6L | $32.50 |
| 9/11 | 30/06/2026 | 11 | A4 3U | $18,247.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 2:12.30 | 5-7-9 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $18.90 |
| 6/12 | 19/06/2026 | 31 | A4 3U | $17,863.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:48.50 | 10-7-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $4.70 |
| 4/11 | 19/05/2026 | 13 | A5 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 4-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 06/05/2026 | 25 | A4 3U | $17,986.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 8-8-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Scored clearly in 3yo+ A4 grade at Nagoya last start, beating Dragoste by a length and a half after holding a margin all the way home. The run prior was a solid third behind Bol in 3yo+ A5 company, beaten four and a half lengths at long odds. He is a proven Nagoya winner and races handy, but the cut from 1500m to 920m is the main point he must answer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | A4 3U | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | A5 3U | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $32.10 |
| 9/12 | 29/07/2026 | 16 | A5 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:50.00 | 1-4-9 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $110.00 |
| 11/11 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | A5 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 6-11-11 | 2 |
| 20.8L | $196.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | A6 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 1-3-7 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $44.30 |
| 5/10 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing last at Kochi over 1300m, beaten out of sight behind Diamond Fuji after dropping out sharply in the straight. She had also been beaten over 11 lengths behind Scandinavia the run prior. Her overall record of eight wins and nine places from 24 starts is strong enough to respect, but she must rediscover that level quickly at her first Nagoya look.
Last Starts 47 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 | 01/08/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $67,478.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yasushi Nishi | 52kg | 1:24.70 | 2-5-12 | 9 |
| 50.0L | $23.80 |
| 7/11 | 04/07/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $67,979.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Yasushi Nishi | 53kg | 1:20.80 | 1-2-7 | 10 |
| 10.7L | $63.60 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $23,453.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Koichiro Senoo | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/05/2026 | 47 | COND 3U | $40,205.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Koichiro Senoo | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 2-7-8 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $13.80 |
| 1/12 | 23/03/2026 | 69 | B3 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Koichiro Senoo | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $5.40 |
| 10/10 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $17,192.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 4-7-10 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing a distant last behind Piko Blue over 1700m at Nagoya, starting at big odds and never getting into the race. He was also last at Sonoda two back in 4yo+ A1 company, beaten out of sight after settling well back. Third-up fitness is a small setup positive, but his recent margins make him hard to recommend.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $22,641.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:49.40 | 8-11-11 | 3 |
| 42.9L | $228.80 |
| 9/9 | 03/07/2026 | 323 | A1 4U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 48.6L | $242.50 |
| 12/12 | 14/08/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $65,265.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:18.70 | 10-10-12 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $29.20 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2025 | 40 | A1A2 3U | $57,203.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:19.00 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 14/16 | 15/06/2025 | 274 | ALLOW 3U | $384,060.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | M | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:10.40 | - | 4 |
| 11.4L | $71.30 |
| 4/16 | 14/09/2024 | 244 | ALLOW 3U | $359,840.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 54kg | 1:11.30 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $155.60 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Tomomori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when fifth behind Golden Ring at Nagoya last start, beaten just over seven lengths at big odds. That was an improvement on her seventh behind Minimal Design in 3yo+ A4 company, where she was close enough before weakening late and being beaten over 11 lengths. Her career record is sound, but she is unplaced from four Nagoya starts and needs more punch at this venue.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | COND | $90,562.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 0:54.00 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $111.80 |
| 7/10 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | A4 3U | $18,247.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:29.10 | 3-7-7 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $24.20 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $39,535.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 54kg | 0:54.00 | 10-11-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $234.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/07/2026 | 147 | A1 3U | $39,535.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tomomori Syotaro | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 1-11-10 | 6 |
| 22.6L | $111.30 |
| 6/12 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $25,028.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 0:50.00 | 6-7-6 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $33.20 |
| 7/10 | 15/01/2026 | 30 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 55kg | 1:19.40 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $58.80 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well held behind Bol in 3yo+ A2 company at Nagoya last start, unwanted in the market after settling well back and failing to improve. The start prior was another plain effort, second last to Daichi Rapport and beaten over 13 lengths at long odds. He has past winning form at the track, but his current preparation has not shown enough to make him appealing here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $30,187.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 6-11-11 | 11 |
| 20.2L | $99.90 |
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | A3 3U | $22,641.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 7-9-8 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $109.90 |
| 9/11 | 31/07/2026 | 17 | A3 3U | $22,641.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:49.40 | 11-10-9 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $177.40 |
| 5/7 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $22,809.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $71.00 |
| 10/11 | 30/06/2026 | 13 | A4 3U | $18,247.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 2:12.30 | 10-11-10 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $17.50 |
| 9/12 | 17/06/2026 | 29 | A5 3U | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:28.10 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $24.50 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fifth behind Sept Couleurs in a small-field 3yo+ COND at Nagoya last start, beaten over 12 lengths after giving away a big start and never threatening. Two back he was second last to Minimal Design in 3yo+ A4 grade and beaten over 15 lengths. The positive is proven Nagoya 920m form, with one win and one place from six, so he profiles as a place chance if he finds that sharper sprinting form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $39,244.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 2-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $126.80 |
| 9/10 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | A4 3U | $18,247.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 1-5-9 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $77.10 |
| 7/12 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $39,535.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 0:54.00 | 2-5-7 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $77.30 |
| 12/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $22,809.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 1-9-12 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $163.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/06/2026 | 27 | A6 3U | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:28.50 | 2-11-10 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $156.20 |
| 3/10 | 21/05/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $22,483.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 0:54.70 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $23.70 |