Nagoya Race 12 - Race 12 - 1500
ASIA EMPEREUR (6) goes on top in a race where the leading chances all bring queries, but he has the right profile to improve at Nagoya over 1500m. His latest seventh behind Nishiki Birkin was still beaten over 12 lengths, so the form is hardly dominant, yet he is lightly raced, gets weight relief and is assessed as having more upside than most of these. RED SILVESTER (7) is the next key hope, with the class drop and race fitness in his favour, though he must rebound from a well-beaten tenth behind Sun Road after also struggling in a 3yo Maiden at Chukyo. BRILLIANCE (4) has not finished close up either, but he brings a leading Nagoya jockey and trainer combination and was at least an outside chance in the betting last start, which gives him a stronger case than many of the outsiders. REINE CHENE (10) is more a place-leaning selection than a confident win push after two heavy defeats, but third-up improvement and class relief keep her in the mix if the main trio fail to lift.
Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at Nagoya a fortnight ago, well beaten by 24 lengths behind Perfect Snow after settling miles back and failing to improve. The start prior was not much stronger, with an eighth behind Nishiki Birkin when beaten over 15 lengths at big odds. Unplaced in all twelve starts, she needs a marked turnaround despite the class drop.
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 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 10-11-11 | 1 |
| 23.8L | $69.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $78.90 |
| 7/12 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $50.90 |
| 9/12 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:39.70 | 9-8-9 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $73.60 |
| 9/12 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 8-7-9 | 12 |
| 12.6L | $18.70 |
| 9/12 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 9-11-9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $183.00 |
Jockey: Akio Ozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eighth behind Sweet Laki here last start and finished well held after being miles back and unable to improve. That followed a last placing behind Kitano Taiki, beaten over 19 lengths after fading late. The market has shown no confidence in either run and, with six unplaced starts to date, she has plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 8-7-8 | 11 |
| 24.0L | $290.50 |
| 10/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 8-9-10 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $157.70 |
| 12/12 | 18/08/2026 | 58 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 10-12-12 | 1 |
| 52.8L | $197.80 |
| 16/16 | 21/06/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 53kg | 1:35.30 | - | 14 |
| 49.7L | $593.50 |
| 15/16 | 13/06/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:36.80 | 16-15-15 | 11 |
| 25.7L | $229.20 |
| 14/16 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:08.70 | - | 4 |
| 28.4L | $126.30 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed at Nagoya with a second-last finish behind Bright Coconut, well beaten by 23 lengths after settling rearward. His previous run was also plain in a 3yo Maiden at Fukushima, where he was second last behind Peptide Dream and faded late. Third-up fitness and class relief help, but the exposed form points more to minor claims than a winning push.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 14/09/2026 | 57 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 8-12-11 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $36.20 |
| 15/16 | 19/07/2026 | 203 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:47.80 | 8-15-15 | 15 |
| 21.8L | $442.30 |
| 8/13 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 1:55.30 | 5-5-8 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $24.40 |
| 12/18 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 2:01.10 | 4-8-12 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $66.40 |
Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was ninth behind Bright Coconut at Nagoya last start, beaten over 19 lengths after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. He had also been safely held in a 3yo Maiden at Niigata Dirt, but the leading jockey and trainer combination adds weight to the case for improvement. Needs to begin his run sooner, yet this race gives him a genuine opening.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 14/09/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 12-10-9 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $19.90 |
| 12/15 | 02/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:53.90 | 13-13-12 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $408.10 |
| 10/13 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 10-8-10 | 7 |
| 18.6L | $175.70 |
| 9/16 | 13/06/2026 | 118 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 7-5-9 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $103.20 |
| 12/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 11-10-12 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $180.80 |
Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished tenth behind Bright Coconut here last start, well beaten at long odds after giving away a big start and never looking a factor. The Sonoda run prior was also poor, last behind Macho Sasupo in a 3yo+ C2 and beaten over 18 lengths. The class drop is some help, but an eight-start unplaced record keeps the ceiling low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 14/09/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.20 | 10-9-10 | 11 |
| 20.5L | $251.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 6-8-10 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $189.20 |
| 10/10 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 40.1L | $163.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $132.70 |
| 10/10 | 15/07/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 20.0L | $70.50 |
| 16/16 | 07/06/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:24.90 | 13-14-16 | 14 |
| 19.0L | $248.40 |
Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was seventh behind Nishiki Birkin at Nagoya four weeks ago, beaten over 12 lengths after settling rearward and making no late impression. He was also second last over 920m here before that, but remains lightly raced and now gets weight relief in a weaker-looking assignment. The form still needs lifting, though his profile gives him one of the better winning cases.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:40.30 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $129.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 0:57.10 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $48.80 |
| 12/12 | 28/07/2026 | - | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:39.70 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $8.60 |
Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished tenth behind Sun Road at Nagoya last start and was well beaten after settling rearward, though he was not completely ignored at generous odds. His Chukyo run prior came in a 3yo Maiden over 2000m, where he was 13th behind Cefalu after giving away a big start. Fourth-up and back in this class, he is capable of sharper showing if he travels closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 14/09/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 23.9L | $9.20 |
| 13/16 | 01/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:59.40 | 9-10-13 | 15 |
| 13.2L | $307.70 |
| 13/16 | 20/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 15-15-13 | 16 |
| 16.2L | $412.00 |
| 14/15 | 18/04/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 15-12-14 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $78.70 |
| 8/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:25.80 | - | 10 |
| 16.6L | $29.40 |
Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran seventh behind Perfect Snow at Nagoya last start, beaten over 18 lengths after settling rearward and making no impression late. Two back he was second last behind Nishiki Birkin, beaten over 19 lengths and again weak to the line. Unplaced in 13 starts, including six at this track and distance, he profiles as a place chance only in a thin race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 8-9-7 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $168.60 |
| 9/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 7-10-9 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $248.40 |
| 7/12 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 0:57.10 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $256.90 |
| 11/12 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:39.70 | 10-11-11 | 7 |
| 18.1L | $379.60 |
| 12/12 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 5-11-12 | 10 |
| 22.6L | $148.90 |
| 9/12 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 8-10-9 | 11 |
| 18.3L | $285.70 |
Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was ninth behind Perfect Snow at Nagoya last start, beaten over 19 lengths after settling just off the lead and failing to finish the race off. The previous run was also plain, second last behind Bay Tree after dropping out. She has been an outside chance in the betting more recently than some, but the seven-start maiden record makes her a cautious place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 8-6-9 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $16.10 |
| 9/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 9-6-9 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $84.50 |
| 10/12 | 18/08/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 26.1L | $93.10 |
| 18/18 | 04/07/2026 | 93 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 18-18-18 | 3 |
| 41.5L | $93.20 |
| 10/10 | 02/04/2026 | 75 | COND 3 | $41,062.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:45.30 | 8-10-10 | 1 |
| 55.6L | $34.40 |
| 17/18 | 17/01/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 9-9-17 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $110.50 |
Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last behind Sun Road at Nagoya last start and finished well beaten after never threatening. That followed a last placing in a 3yo Maiden at Niigata behind Cecile Brunner, where she was beaten over 19 lengths after weakening from the rear. Third-up improvement and class relief are positives, but she still shapes as a place hope rather than a win bet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 14/09/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 2-10-11 | 8 |
| 25.4L | $19.90 |
| 18/18 | 22/08/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 15-14-18 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $392.60 |
| 17/18 | 16/05/2026 | 167 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 11-13-17 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $101.20 |
| 9/13 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:34.70 | - | 2 |
| 8.6L | $103.70 |
| 6/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $38.50 |
Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth behind Sweet Laki at Nagoya a fortnight ago, well beaten after settling rearward and attracting little market interest. The run prior was even weaker, finishing a distant last behind Win Emblem when unwanted in betting. He is unplaced from eight starts and has yet to show enough at the trip to recommend with confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 14/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $248.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/08/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 5-10-10 | 9 |
| 48.3L | $201.40 |
| 15/16 | 05/07/2026 | 189 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Junji Shimada | 57kg | 1:07.70 | 12-13-15 | 12 |
| 22.1L | $286.40 |
| 11/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:11.70 | - | 1 |
| 44.4L | $434.30 |
| 15/15 | 14/12/2025 | 105 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:12.90 | - | 5 |
| 17.2L | $259.20 |
| 17/18 | 31/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:22.50 | - | 16 |
| 17.8L | $505.60 |
Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last behind Sweet Laki at Nagoya last start, beaten out of sight after conceding a huge start and never entering the race. The previous run was another heavy defeat, last behind Wey Yo and again unable to make any impact. Still early in her career, but she needs to show far more before becoming a realistic contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 14/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 32.5L | $179.90 |
| 12/12 | 24/08/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 11-12-12 | 2 |
| 54.1L | $81.90 |
| 16/16 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:46.90 | 16-16-16 | 10 |
| 54.4L | $239.80 |