Nagoya Race 6 - Race 6 - 1500
NUBIAN (4) Finished 4th last run here. Capable of bouncing back. Jockey Souichi Katou and trainer Tsuyoshi Kawanishi are a promising combination. Respect against this field. AOZORA LUNCH (1) Finished 5th last run at this track but has drawn the rails. Always seems to find the line well. Can win. COWGIRL HAT (11) Ran 7th last time at this venue but returning to more ground. Teruya Tsunoda stable are having a great run of late. Will be there at the finish. LADY LILITH (10) Ran 8th last start at the track but stepping back up in distance. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Deserves consideration.

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth behind Tamamo Parfum at this track last start, beaten nine lengths after being near the top of an open market. That was still a firmer effort than the 11th at Niigata two back, where she was unwanted in betting and made no headway behind Fuji Sun. She remains unplaced from five starts, but the class drop and race fitness keep her in the minor-money mix.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 11/18 | 23/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 13-13-11 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $202.40 |
| 12/18 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 17-15-12 | 18 |
| 6.2L | $235.40 |
| 7/16 | 19/07/2026 | 196 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:59.40 | 11-10-7 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $99.90 |
| 10/17 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 2:04.00 | 9-9-10 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $34.40 |

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed fourth behind Brilliance at this track last start, but the margin was decisive as she was tailed off after looming and failing to go on. Her previous run was also plain when second last behind Sun Road, and six previous 1500m attempts have produced no placing. The class drop is some help, but she has to show far more substance late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 2-3-4 | 10 |
| 40.5L | $7.40 |
| 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: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been a long way from threatening, finishing last behind Alma Freya at this track last start after being in touch and offering little. The run prior was another eighth, beaten over 15 lengths behind Jacky Barows, and she remains unplaced from ten starts. Even with a class drop, the recent figures leave her with a sizeable task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 7-10-12 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $31.50 |
| 8/12 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:36.00 | 4-8-8 | 10 |
| 15.0L | $11.70 |
| 7/12 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:39.10 | 4-9-7 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $10.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/08/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 4-5-4 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $7.70 |
| 14/16 | 11/07/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 1:47.50 | 6-10-14 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $410.40 |
| 14/15 | 25/04/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:47.60 | - | 14 |
| 11.9L | $470.00 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for fourth behind Ecoro Zelda at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths, and was respected in an open market. The Niigata Dirt run prior can be put down as a poor outlier, as he was never in the picture over 1800m. With the class drop, race fitness and a leading jockey aboard, he brings the most reliable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/09/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $5.20 |
| 15/15 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 4-11-15 | 12 |
| 33.0L | $151.20 |
| 7/15 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:54.10 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $231.00 |
| 11/16 | 18/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:09.50 | 12-12-11 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $105.70 |
| 12/15 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:18.50 | 8-8-12 | 14 |
| 15.5L | $99.80 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a better fourth behind Ho O Parsons at this track last start, beaten five lengths, after settling rearward and having market support in an open race. She had also been respected when sixth behind Etoile Fille two back, so the campaign is heading the right way. The query is an 11-start maiden record with no 1500m placing, leaving her as a wider place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 14/09/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $6.60 |
| 6/9 | 02/09/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |
| 12/15 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 12-15-12 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $336.40 |
| 13/16 | 19/07/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 8-12-13 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $412.60 |
| 11/16 | 29/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 10-12-11 | 14 |
| 12.6L | $163.20 |
| 6/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3 | $203,470.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:58.70 | - | 7 |
| 12.4L | $124.70 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off strongly for fourth behind Sun Road at this track last start, beaten five lengths after looking out of contention, and that late work gives her a genuine platform. She had been well held at Niigata Dirt before that, but the return to this venue produced a much sharper effort. With a leading jockey going on, she looks one of the main winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 14/09/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 10-8-4 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $11.40 |
| 11/15 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 15-10-11 | 8 |
| 16.2L | $408.90 |
| 8/15 | 05/07/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:47.30 | 10-7-8 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $173.60 |
| 10/15 | 23/05/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:56.00 | 15-14-10 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $327.50 |
| 13/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:45.70 | 13-13-13 | 3 |
| 30.3L | $132.70 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up well when fourth behind Bright Coconut at this track last start, beaten eight lengths, and that was a clear competitive reference for this grade. His previous Chukyo run was much weaker, finishing 15th behind Dako after being unwanted in the market. Still winless from six, but the class drop and strong track jockey keep him in the place conversation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 14/09/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Myojo Haru Dai | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $8.90 |
| 15/18 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:57.70 | 9-8-15 | 16 |
| 15.3L | $464.60 |
| 10/10 | 26/07/2026 | 154 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 2:11.50 | 9-9-10 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $206.80 |
| 8/11 | 22/02/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:56.00 | 3-3-8 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $115.90 |
| 12/15 | 10/02/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 2:27.60 | 10-10-12 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $349.60 |
| 15/17 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 12-13-15 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $78.30 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home well for fifth behind Battle Selene at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths as an outside chance in betting. That was a much more relevant piece of form than her 12th at Niigata two back, where she conceded a huge start and never got into the race. Third-up and rated well on recent form, she can press for a placing again.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $17.40 |
| 12/18 | 29/08/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 2:16.30 | 16-17-12 | 16 |
| 8.6L | $298.10 |
| 12/16 | 20/06/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 10-10-12 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $374.50 |
| 8/15 | 03/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 13-11-8 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $240.10 |
| 12/15 | 11/04/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 12 |
| 7.4L | $306.20 |
| 14/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuma Ito | 55kg | 1:39.80 | 14-14-14 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $77.10 |

Jockey: Ichito Matsumoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sent out favourite when fourth behind Tamamo Parfum at this track last start, beaten seven and a half lengths, so the market expected a little more. Even so, that run gives him a solid local reference after an 11th at Chukyo where he made no headway from well back. The class drop and fourth-up timing keep him firmly in the winning mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/09/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 4-3-4 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 11/17 | 22/08/2026 | 45 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:07.90 | 13-13-11 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $282.80 |
| 10/12 | 08/07/2026 | 256 | COND 3 | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:28.30 | 2-4-10 | 8 |
| 23.8L | $12.60 |
| 14/14 | 25/10/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:26.30 | - | 2 |
| 22.9L | $10.20 |
| 10/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Alex Badel | 55kg | 1:22.30 | - | 9 |
| 8.9L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth behind Teruken Ren Touch over 920m at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths after coming under pressure late. She was sent out favourite two back but still finished fourth, beaten over 13 lengths behind Sweet Laki. Weight relief is a positive, but the return to 1500m asks for a stronger finish than she has shown lately.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 02/10/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 0:56.20 | 2-3-8 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $15.20 |
| 4/11 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $2.30 |
| 6/11 | 01/09/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $74.60 |
| 12/12 | 18/07/2026 | 357 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 0:59.60 | 11-12-12 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $23.60 |
| 8/18 | 26/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 12 |
| 8.5L | $32.10 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was near the top of betting when seventh behind Teruken Ren Touch over 920m at this track last start, but could not finish off after travelling handy enough. The start prior was even more concerning, as she was beaten out of sight behind Ho O Wise. A leading trainer helps, but her exposed form says she must find a fair bit more at 1500m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 0:56.20 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/12 | 15/09/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 10-6-4 | 4 |
| 32.5L | $4.70 |
| 7/15 | 09/08/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:12.60 | 7-7-7 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $264.70 |
| 12/12 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 7-7-12 | 7 |
| 26.2L | $142.70 |
| 9/16 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:11.00 | - | 4 |
| 12.4L | $140.40 |