Nagoya Race 8 - Race 8 - 1500
BYE BYE DARLING (7) Resuming after spell. Below expectations when 11th last time at this venue. Can make a comeback and have to respect the form at this trip. Classy enough for this field and is one of the major players. SODACHIZAKARI (10) Narrowly beaten last start at this track. Going well this preparation. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. A SHIN MERIDA (11) Finished 3rd last start at this venue. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide barrier. Can win this. RYO RAI RAI (2) Came in 5th last run around here but has a positive draw. Can go through the gears. Don't overlook.

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing in B8 company at this track last start, finishing ninth and beaten over 13 lengths after being close enough before dropping out. The prior fifth behind Amiens was also only fair despite market respect, so the recent profile has lost some sharpness. The return of a winning rider and proven track-and-distance record help, but he looks more a place hope than a reliable win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | B8 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $62.80 |
| 5/11 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | B9 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Daimyo Otshata | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $23.30 |
| 1/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C8 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.80 |
| 2/11 | 29/07/2026 | 27 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $10.90 |
| 9/12 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 8-4-9 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked to the line without threatening when fifth in a B6 at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths after being unwanted in the market. His fourth behind Sammaime two back was closer, but he again lacked a decisive turn of foot. A long record at this distance gives him grounding, yet the past-year stats leave him with plenty to find.
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 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a much better run when third in a COND at this venue last start, beaten just over three lengths after racing close enough but not quite lifting with the winner. That was a clear return to competitive form after being second last at Sapporo in ALLOW grade. With a placing from her only run at this track and a stronger fourth-up profile, she has genuine winning claims.
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 | 01/10/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $15,539.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:27.70 | 6-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $19.50 |
| 13/14 | 30/08/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Shoma Sato | 50kg | 1:30.20 | 12-13-13 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $47.90 |
| 15/16 | 18/07/2026 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 50kg | 1:08.30 | 8-9-15 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $75.00 |
| 13/14 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Y | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:08.80 | - | 2 |
| 8.9L | $80.10 |
| 11/11 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:33.50 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $325.90 |
| 10/12 | 22/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:33.20 | - | 10 |
| 13.5L | $108.20 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been out of form through recent starts, finishing tenth in a B7 at this track last time after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The prior seventh in B8 company was plain as well. His track-and-distance record and rider partnership are positives, but the current form says he has to lift markedly to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 10-9-10 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $34.70 |
| 7/10 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $7.40 |
| 7/12 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | B8 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 9-7-7 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/11 | 24/08/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 4-5-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $19.80 |
| 1/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $33.30 |
| 8/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 11-11-8 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $58.30 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Battled away without threatening when sixth in a B4 at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths after tracking the speed. Her previous fifth behind Miya Iguazu had more merit, as she kept coming despite being unwanted in the market. The class drop is helpful and she has a solid recent placing profile, though a win would require a sharper finish.
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 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:34.50 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $49.10 |
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 8-2-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $87.20 |
| 9/10 | 19/08/2026 | 36 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:28.60 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $26.10 |
| 9/11 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 9-9-9 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $35.80 |
| 2/12 | 30/06/2026 | 12 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 6-4-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $21.20 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when seventh in a B4 at this track last start, beaten just under seven lengths, and that leaves him with work to do. Two back he did give a better sight over 920m, travelling well before being run down late into third. He is well exposed at this track and distance, but recent 1500m form makes him hard to recommend as a win chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 1-2-7 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $19.20 |
| 3/11 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 0:55.50 | 2-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $30.50 |
| 7/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 1-3-7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $18.30 |
| 7/10 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | B4 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 2-4-7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $15.60 |
| 7/12 | 29/07/2026 | 29 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $22.90 |
| 4/12 | 30/06/2026 | 25 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with a second-last in B2 company at this track, beaten a long way when near the top of betting. The run prior was far better, leading and being caught only a neck by Earl Of Kent in B4 grade. His career and track-and-distance records are strong, so he can rebound fresh if close to that earlier form.
Last Starts 106 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 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 1-3-11 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/06/2026 | 26 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | B9 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/05/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 13/04/2026 | 32 | C4 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | C9 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth in B4 company at this track last start, beaten seven and a half lengths after giving away too much start, though he did work home fairly. The start prior was a heavy last behind Miya Iguazu in B3 grade. His broader career record is respectable for an older runner, but current form leaves him relying on a sizeable turnaround.
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 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Abe Mototsugu | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 5-10-9 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $98.50 |
| 11/11 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 8-5-11 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $55.90 |
| 10/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 0:55.90 | 9-9-10 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $55.30 |
| 2/10 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | B5 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $139.40 |
| 12/12 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $171.70 |
| 11/12 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 12-11-11 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $307.50 |

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a weak tenth at Ohi in C3 grade, beaten over 11 lengths at 1200m after starting big odds. Her previous sixth behind Cat Day was more respectable, beaten two and a half lengths and working home evenly. She brings a sound career record but limited recent return, and her first look at this venue adds another layer of uncertainty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $12,791.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 1-1-10 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $35.20 |
| 6/16 | 03/09/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $12,785.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/14 | 17/08/2026 | 25 | C3 3U | $12,785.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | M | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 1-1-9 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $19.10 |
| 8/16 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $12,880.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-8 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $7.30 |
| 6/14 | 03/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $12,880.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.80 |
| 3/13 | 11/06/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $12,609.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a long neck of winning in B1 company at this track last start, finishing third behind Sammaru Reve after being pipped late as a well-backed runner. That followed a dominant C1 win over Lovers Blue, where she kept finding and scored by five lengths. Consistent, suited at the distance and back in easier grade, she sets the standard.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.70 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 07/09/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:29.10 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $10.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 49 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 8/11 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:29.30 | 8-6-8 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/06/2026 | 13 | C8 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept her form together when third in a B8 at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths by Win Rise after being run down late. She was also competitive two back, fourth behind Surf Galaxy after starting favourite. With a solid track-and-distance base and consistent recent profile, she looks one of the better winning chances despite the wide draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 02/10/2026 | 28 | B8 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/11 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | B9 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $2.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/08/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:35.70 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $6.60 |
| 2/12 | 31/07/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.60 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $29.10 |
| 8/9 | 18/06/2026 | 43 | B8 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 2-3-8 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/05/2026 | 27 | B8 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:51.10 | 4-6-8 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $21.90 |