Nagoya Race 9 - Race 9 - 1500
COSMO BELL TREE (5) sets the standard after a narrow second at Nagoya when beaten a neck in 3yo+ B3 company, and her broader record at this track and distance gives that run a solid foundation. PERSONAL RECORD (8) has the strongest recent winning profile, having scored by a length and a half two starts ago before finishing fourth as a prohibitive odds-on favourite over 1700m; the return to 1500m looks the key to his response. VAL DE GRACE (6) has to rebound from an eighth in 3yo+ B1 grade, but her prior win over Hiogi and strong Nagoya 1500m statistics keep her right in the race. PAR (9) is harder to recommend as a winner after two well-beaten B1 runs, though she has been competitive enough over the past year to hold minor-money claims if the main trio underperform.

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
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Comments
Improved into fourth at Nagoya last start in 3yo+ B1 grade, though she was still beaten seven and a half lengths by Shuffle Girl and went around at long odds. That was at least better than her previous run, when last over 1700m after leading and weakening badly. Dropping to B2 helps and she is third-up, but the 1500m record remains thin enough to keep her more in the place mix than the win line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:29.60 | 3-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $23.20 |
| 9/9 | 01/09/2026 | 216 | B1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:51.70 | 1-7-9 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $61.20 |
| 4/9 | 28/01/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $22.30 |
| 6/12 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | B2 4U | $22,350.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 7-6-6 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $61.90 |
| 6/12 | 17/12/2025 | 175 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $60.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2025 | 20 | B1 4U | $29,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept grinding when sixth over 1700m at Nagoya last start, beaten just over three lengths by A Shin Maqlube at generous odds. She had also tried hard without landing a blow when fifth here two weeks earlier. The drop from B1 to B2 and return to 1500m are positives, and she has placed twice from nine at this track and distance, but a sharper winning finish is still required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:50.50 | 6-4-6 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $16.40 |
| 5/12 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 11-5-5 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $38.60 |
| 5/11 | 18/08/2026 | 36 | B1 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 0:55.30 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $66.60 |
| 8/12 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:36.60 | 5-6-8 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $26.60 |
| 5/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:35.30 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $67.50 |
| 5/11 | 17/06/2026 | 27 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:35.50 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last over 2000m at Nagoya most recently and was well beaten after proving very weak late, which followed another last in 3yo+ B1 grade over 1700m. Her one win and three placings from eight at this track and distance are worth noting, and Junki Mochizuki is a strong local booking, but the current form makes this a recovery mission rather than a betting lead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 2:11.90 | 1-6-9 | 5 |
| 24.9L | $180.70 |
| 12/12 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 2-10-12 | 12 |
| 18.2L | $69.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:51.30 | 1-2-5 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $29.70 |
| 7/12 | 13/07/2026 | 26 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 2-5-7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $33.90 |
| 4/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/06/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $17.40 |

Jockey: Mototsugu Abe
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a five-month break after finishing last at Urawa in 3yo+ C1 company, where she was miles back and failed to improve as a big-odds runner. Her previous sixth at the same venue was also safely held, beaten eight lengths after settling rearward. The stable change is noted, but she has been unplaced in all seven starts in the past 12 months and must lift substantially.
Last Starts 124 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 | 28/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 11-12-12 | 8 |
| 22.6L | $51.30 |
| 6/11 | 23/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $90.10 |
| 9/12 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 8-12-9 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $55.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $40.10 |
| 10/11 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:36.60 | 4-6-10 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $35.70 |
| 11/12 | 03/02/2026 | 99 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 3-9-11 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $41.90 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a strong second at Nagoya in 3yo+ B3 company, looming up and fighting on when beaten a neck by Miya Iguazu near the top of an open market. The run prior was over 920m in B1 grade, where she picked up nicely from well back. Her two wins and nine placings from 20 at this track and distance read well, and second-up she has the right profile to take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 15/09/2026 | 91 | B3 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:36.30 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/12 | 16/06/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 0:55.50 | 9-10-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $17.50 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:34.80 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/11 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 5-7-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $21.90 |
| 2/12 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 6-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:35.40 | 3-3-7 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to fire when eighth over 1700m in 3yo+ B1 grade last start, beaten eight and a half lengths and unwanted in the market. Her previous win in 3yo+ B5 company was much better, scoring narrowly from Hiogi at Nagoya. Back to 1500m suits on record, with two wins and eight placings from 16 here at the trip, so she can rebound if last start proves an off day.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/09/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:50.50 | 1-6-8 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $26.90 |
| 1/9 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $7.10 |
| 8/10 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.90 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $7.60 |
| 2/11 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.20 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $16.60 |
| 3/11 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.10 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.30 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:34.70 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the picture when second last over 1700m at Nagoya last start, beaten over 13 lengths by A Shin Maqlube after giving away a big start in the straight. His previous fourth in B1 grade was still nine lengths from Stapes Shoma. The old campaigner has three wins at this track and distance, but the market has been cold and recent efforts lack the punch needed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $68.60 |
| 4/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:51.70 | 7-2-4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $88.10 |
| 11/11 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 5-11-11 | 11 |
| 12.7L | $69.20 |
| 10/12 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:51.30 | 12-7-10 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $175.60 |
| 3/12 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 12-7-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $37.50 |
| 7/9 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | A5 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten just under two lengths when fourth over 1700m at Nagoya last start, but the defeat came as a prohibitive odds-on favourite and he did not finish it off as expected. Two starts ago he beat Yamakatsu Raiko by a length and a half in 3yo+ B6 grade. His three wins and two placings from eight at this track and distance make the return to 1500m a major asset.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/09/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | B6 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 8-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/12 | 24/08/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 10-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/12 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $8.60 |
| 6/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 4-2-6 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $18.40 |
| 7/12 | 22/06/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 5-4-7 | 12 |
| 17.2L | $20.20 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Battled on soundly when sixth in 3yo+ B1 grade at Nagoya last start, but she was still beaten just over nine lengths by Shuffle Girl. Her previous seventh here was another plain result, though the market was far less interested that day. She has placed four times from 21 starts in the past 12 months without winning, so the profile is more minor money than a firm winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 5-2-6 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $9.80 |
| 7/12 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 1-2-7 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $27.10 |
| 2/11 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 0:55.30 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $20.80 |
| 7/12 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:51.30 | 1-3-7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $64.20 |
| 4/12 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $48.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | BC 3U | $30,411.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 2-9-11 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $86.70 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing seventh in 3yo+ B1 grade at Nagoya, beaten six and a half lengths by Solis Lux when unable to quicken at big odds. The run before was similar, finishing eighth behind Epic Night without threatening. His five wins and ten placings from 52 at this track and distance show old ability, but current form leaves him with plenty to prove.
Last Starts 42 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 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 11-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $127.20 |
| 8/12 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 8-8-8 | 12 |
| 5.7L | $109.20 |
| 11/12 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:50.80 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $191.80 |
| 8/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 12-11-8 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $58.40 |
| 3/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 4-7-3 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $32.10 |
| 5/12 | 03/06/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 10-7-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $24.60 |