Nagoya Race 11 - Race 11 - 1700
GAGNE (2) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at the track and has a positive barrier. Souichi Katou takes the reins today. Shows good early pace. Better hope. NANGOKU DREAM (6) Came in 5th last run at this track. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. DAIGO SEIRYU (4) First up and rattled home nicely into 3rd first up last preparation at Kyoto. Worth a ticket. FLORA VENUS (1) Performed below standard when 11th last time at the track but has drawn to do little work. Gets back and needs luck. Capable of better.

Jockey: Ichito Matsumoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last in a B1 over 1500m at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths after settling handy and offering little in the straight. The start prior was far better when fourth over 2000m, beaten three and a half lengths after looming without finishing it off. The class drop gives her some scope to improve, but four unplaced runs around 1700m leave her more an outside hope than a firm winning play.
Last Starts 16 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 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 9-8-11 | 9 |
| 16.3L | $21.50 |
| 4/11 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 2:14.00 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $11.40 |
| 6/11 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Isshin Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $37.20 |
| 4/11 | 24/08/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 3-1-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $26.80 |
| 10/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $40.70 |
| 6/12 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 12-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $48.70 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a first-up third in B9 grade at this track, beaten five lengths by Amiens when sent out favourite and working home evenly. He had also been third in the same grade before that, again as favourite, so the form is honest rather than dominant. The strong record with Soichi Kato and repeated placings at this track and distance keep him right in the place mix.
Last Starts 30 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 | 63 | B9 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 10-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 17/07/2026 | 29 | B9 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/06/2026 | 167 | B6 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:50.30 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $8.40 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | BC 3U | $32,474.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 2:12.10 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $8.30 |
| 3/11 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | B4 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/11/2025 | 11 | B4 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing last in a B6 at this track, beaten a long way by Teruken Landler despite having the drop on the leaders. The prior eighth over 920m was only fair after settling well back, and she remains unplaced from four starts in the past 12 months. A kinder grade helps, but she has to rediscover much more before appealing.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 2-9-10 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $9.20 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 172 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 0:55.90 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.80 |
| 10/16 | 14/03/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:12.30 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/16 | 21/12/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:12.50 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $20.90 |
| 9/16 | 13/10/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:19.20 | - | 4 |
| 9.2L | $21.30 |
| 9/15 | 17/08/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:11.10 | - | 15 |
| 8.4L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a sixth in B3 grade at this track, beaten just under five lengths by Everight when only fair through the line. His previous run was a plain second last in B1 company, but the broader profile is more encouraging: three wins in the past 12 months and a win from three starts at this track and distance. Fresh, he profiles as a genuine place hope.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/06/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 10-11-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $16.90 |
| 11/12 | 19/05/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $12,749.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 10-9-11 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $60.20 |
| 2/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 8-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.80 |
| 11/11 | 08/04/2026 | 29 | B5 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 1-4-11 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $17.50 |
| 9/11 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 6-5-9 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at two recent B7 runs over 1500m at this track, most recently second last and beaten just under eight lengths by Kanaami Deathmatch after racing prominently. The run prior followed a similar pattern when poised but unable to finish off. He has won at this venue before, but current form and an unplaced 1700m profile make him hard to entertain with confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 4-6-11 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $33.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/09/2026 | 49 | B7 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 9-5-10 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $7.40 |
| 4/12 | 30/07/2026 | 27 | B7 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 5-1-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.20 |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 3-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 6/12 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth in a COND over 1400m at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths by Copano Lucas after conceding a big start and never really threatening. She had also been a well-held fifth behind Little Lily the run prior. The winning rider returns and she has won twice at this venue, but the two unplaced tries around 1700m are a clear hurdle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 01/10/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $15,539.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:27.70 | 12-9-5 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $136.10 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 9-9-5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $24.40 |
| 9/11 | 21/08/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 8-7-9 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $35.30 |
| 4/12 | 15/07/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 4-2-4 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $32.90 |
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:49.00 | 8-5-7 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $9.40 |
| 8/10 | 14/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $42,850.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 7-5-8 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening with the class drop an important plus after two COND runs at this track. She was sixth last start, beaten eight and a half lengths by God Baroque, but did keep working home fairly from an impossible spot. Her track record is sound, with one win and three places from nine starts, and with Seigo Tsukamoto booked she gets the right setup to bounce back strongly.
Last Starts 31 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 | 13 | COND | $151,004.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 8-9-6 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $276.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $9.60 |
| 4/11 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 10-6-4 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $13.90 |
| 9/12 | 29/07/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 3-3-9 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 02/07/2026 | 126 | COND 3 | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $31.20 |
| 8/12 | 26/02/2026 | 99 | COND 3 | $141,824.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 6-7-8 | 10 |
| 16.3L | $96.20 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved last start when seventh in B7 grade at this track, beaten only two and a half lengths by Kanaami Deathmatch after settling handy at long odds. That was a better effort than his ninth behind Sammaime two runs back, when he was unwanted in the market and could not launch a genuine challenge. The 1700m record is a query, but this latest run gives him a minor-money case.
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 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 6-7-9 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $135.10 |
| 10/12 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 5-9-10 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $66.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | B8 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:50.80 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $74.10 |
| 8/12 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 8-6-8 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $40.10 |
| 9/11 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:36.10 | 4-7-9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $16.60 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a sound first-up fourth in B8 grade at this track, beaten four and a half lengths by Grand Nebula when settling rearward. His previous run in July was less competitive, but he has one win and four places from 14 starts in the past 12 months. The long 1700m experience and suitable class profile give this veteran a credible winning chance.
Last Starts 31 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 | 17/09/2026 | 64 | B8 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/07/2026 | 27 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 11-11-7 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $65.20 |
| 6/10 | 18/06/2026 | 28 | B6 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:50.30 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $71.90 |
| 5/10 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $34.90 |
| 5/11 | 06/05/2026 | 26 | B7 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $13.50 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 17 | B9 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 5-6-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $53.50 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes in off consecutive seconds at this track over 1500m, most recently beaten a length and a half by Ppallippalli Rise in C3 grade after working home well. Two back he was beaten only half a length by Sacrifice in a COND and again finished strongly. The first attempt around 1700m is the genuine test, but his current form is among the best in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 9-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C5 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $5.60 |
| 2/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $31.20 |
| 6/12 | 30/07/2026 | 27 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 7-7-6 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $69.40 |
| 8/12 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 10-11-8 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $265.60 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eighth at this track last start, beaten over 18 lengths by Armored Truck after settling rearward and making no impression. The run prior was better only in finishing position, fourth but still beaten seven and a half lengths after failing to go on with it. She is proven at this track and distance, with two wins and one place from 13 starts, yet recent form points to a sizeable task.
Last Starts 16 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 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,218.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:34.40 | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $70.40 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:51.50 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $60.40 |
| 9/10 | 07/09/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $9,824.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 7-7-9 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $19.10 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:37.90 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $7.30 |
| 2/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:37.70 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $25.00 |
| 10/12 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 5-6-10 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $255.00 |