Nagoya Race 8 - Race 8 - 1500
LITTLE LILY (10) is the top pick despite a plain seventh in 3yo+ A5 company last start, with the drop back to this B6 and her strong win two runs ago giving her the clearest winning profile. That earlier Nagoya success over Nanyo Request was decisive, and she stays on 52kg with three wins this season. DETONATOR (3) brings the most consistent recent form, having run third at her past two, each time beaten just over half a length, and she has already had the better of K'S HERMY recently. K'S HERMY (2) was only just under two lengths away last start after settling rearward and gets Hosokawa Satoshi back with a solid horse-and-jockey record. RYO RAI RAI (1) is a proven Nagoya 1500m performer and was much better when fourth at big odds last time, though his long win drought keeps him more in the place mix.

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when fourth in a 3yo+ B7 at Nagoya last start, beaten a length and a half by Sammaime at big odds, though he did not quicken when the race was there to be won. That was a clear step up on his previous eighth, beaten over 11 lengths. Five wins at this track and distance keep him in calculations, but the lack of a win in the past 12 months makes him more a place proposition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 10-7-4 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $45.10 |
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 12-12-8 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $11.90 |
| 5/11 | 20/08/2026 | 36 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 10-9-5 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $9.60 |
| 4/11 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 10-6-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $29.40 |
| 7/12 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 10-8-7 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $162.80 |
| 8/12 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 9-11-8 | 11 |
| 7.2L | $59.90 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the race better when fifth in the same 3yo+ B7 at Nagoya, beaten just under two lengths by Sammaime despite being unwanted in the market. The run prior she had too much to do before closing fairly into sixth. Detonator had her measure last start, but the class drop and a one-from-seven, four-placing record with Hosokawa Satoshi give her a genuine winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 11-12-5 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $24.10 |
| 6/12 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | B6 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 10-11-6 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/08/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 7-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $11.60 |
| 4/12 | 31/07/2026 | 67 | C1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:52.30 | 10-7-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $16.10 |
| 3/10 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $11,250.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $36.90 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together two strong thirds at Nagoya, most recently beaten just over half a length by Sammaime in 3yo+ B7 after taking a slight advantage and fighting on bravely. She was beaten a similar margin in 3yo+ B8 two back, finishing strongly behind Miya Iguazu. That consistency, plus a recent edge over K's Hermy, makes her a major player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:37.20 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $9.90 |
| 3/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:37.10 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $20.40 |
| 7/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.10 | 4-4-7 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $6.30 |
| 2/12 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:37.40 | 5-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $8.70 |
| 5/12 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:37.10 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $58.50 |
| 4/12 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:34.70 | 5-7-4 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was near the top of an open market last start but could only finish sixth in a 3yo+ B7 at Nagoya, beaten just under three lengths after settling prominently and failing to finish it off. Her previous seventh, beaten nine and a half lengths, was also only fair. A track-and-distance win helps, but recent finishes leave her with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 6-1-6 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 9-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $15.20 |
| 2/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 6-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $31.20 |
| 11/12 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 12-12-11 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $27.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/07/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 9-8-10 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $113.90 |
| 6/12 | 30/06/2026 | 27 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 11-9-6 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $63.20 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh in a 3yo+ B7 at Nagoya last start, beaten just under four lengths by Sammaime after being handy enough but unable to finish the race off. That came after a ninth to Shuffle Girl when beaten over 12 lengths and unwanted in the market. She has placed with Tsutsui Yusuke, but recent form is not strong enough to promote with confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 3-11-7 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $14.20 |
| 9/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.70 | 12-11-9 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $29.90 |
| 3/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.20 |
| 5/12 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $26.40 |
| 5/12 | 17/07/2026 | 30 | B7 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 9-10-5 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $123.20 |
| 7/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $462.30 |

Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out to eighth over 920m in 3yo+ B5 grade at Nagoya last start, beaten just over eight lengths after tracking the speed and lacking a change of gears. Her previous run is much stronger, leading throughout to win a 3yo+ B1 by a length and a half as favourite. Back to a trip where she has won four from nine, she can rebound into the placings.
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 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | B5 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 0:55.50 | 5-6-8 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $26.40 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Kondo Hayato | 52kg | 1:38.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/12 | 24/08/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $9,820.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:29.70 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $10.50 |
| 8/12 | 31/07/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:52.30 | 3-2-8 | 11 |
| 5.7L | $14.40 |
| 11/11 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 0:54.60 | 2-3-11 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $15.30 |
| 9/10 | 16/06/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:35.80 | 2-4-9 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $43.50 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a determined Nagoya win over 2000m in 3yo+ C1 company, scoring by a neck from Pick And Roll after having the task ahead. That was a clear turnaround from his previous sixth, beaten nine and a half lengths by Namura Fixer. The shorter trip is assessed as suitable, but as an eight-year-old with a long racing record he profiles as a solid place hope rather than a standout.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 2:14.00 | 10-6-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.10 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Ogasawara Antelope | 54kg | 1:37.50 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $18.60 |
| 3/11 | 24/08/2026 | 38 | C1 3U | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:52.20 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:37.30 | 6-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $42.10 |
| 7/12 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:36.60 | 9-10-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $10.60 |
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $106.50 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held at Nagoya last start, finishing tenth behind Personal Record and beaten over 13 lengths after settling rearward and making no late impression. His previous eighth behind Stapes Shoma was better but still never looked a winning threat. The track-and-distance record includes one win and six placings, but current form requires a clear lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 7-9-10 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $20.80 |
| 8/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | B6 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 11-9-8 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $37.70 |
| 3/12 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 11-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $12.60 |
| 8/11 | 15/07/2026 | 26 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 8-5-8 | 11 |
| 8.7L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $6.30 |
| 2/12 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 9-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at both recent Nagoya runs, finishing last in a 3yo+ B7 behind Sammaime after looking poised to strike but offering little. The start prior was even weaker, second last and beaten over 16 lengths by Shuffle Girl at big odds. Six track-and-distance placings are noted, but his current form line is difficult to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 1-5-12 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $85.10 |
| 11/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 4-9-11 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $84.50 |
| 10/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | B6 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 4-8-10 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $182.70 |
| 10/11 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 3-7-10 | 12 |
| 14.8L | $30.90 |
| 5/12 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | B7 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $31.90 |
| 6/11 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 2-7-6 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Gets a strong chance to bounce back after finishing seventh in 3yo+ A5 company at Nagoya, beaten just under nine lengths by Noble Act when kept to the task. The key run is her previous 3yo COND win here, where she came from off them and beat Nanyo Request by two and a half lengths. With 52kg, three wins this season and a softer class setup, she sets the standard.
Last Starts 17 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 | 14/09/2026 | 10 | A5 3U | $15,100.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:28.50 | 7-5-7 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $8.80 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:30.10 | 8-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.90 |
| 5/11 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:34.10 | 9-3-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $44.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/07/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 7-4-5 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $11.50 |
| 5/12 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:35.10 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 0:54.80 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now, but the first two runs this campaign have not been strong enough. She was sixth at Nagoya last start, beaten over 10 lengths by Teruken Landler and unwanted in the market, after a moderate fifth beaten just over eight lengths behind Personal Record. A track-and-distance win is some support, though she has to find much more late.
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 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | B6 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 10-7-6 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $25.30 |
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 63 | B6 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 5-2-5 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $47.30 |
| 9/12 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 12-10-9 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $32.40 |
| 7/9 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | B8 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 6-8-7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 04/06/2026 | 10 | B8 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/05/2026 | 102 | C1 3U | $11,250.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $23.40 |