Nagoya Race 7 - Race 7 - 1500
BELLA CENTAURUS (5) Finished 4th last run at the track. Likely to bounce back. Has the ability to take this out. ARES TESORO (4) Tidy effort when 3rd last run here. Should come to hand quickly. Amongst the placegetters on multiple occasions this campaign. Has the ability to figure. CHAMP DE NEIGE (11) Was all too good winning by 1 1/2L last time here. Has to be included. COOL SHERRY (8) Ran 5th last time here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Can be competitive.

Jockey: Shoutarou Tomomori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh at this track last start, beaten just under four lengths by Ric To Memma after being unwanted in the market. That was a better effort than his C1 ninth over 1700m the run prior, but he was still safely held and again offered little betting confidence. A proven track-and-distance record keeps him in the conversation for minor improvement, though Queen Mitsuko had his measure recently and others rate stronger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $146.90 |
| 9/12 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:51.50 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $156.10 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 10-3-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $113.90 |
| 10/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $313.90 |
| 12/12 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 11-11-12 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $82.70 |
| 11/12 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 11-11-11 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $480.30 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten in stronger company at his past two, finishing ninth in B9 grade last start after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. The run prior was a last placing in B1 company, beaten over 13 lengths after being weak late. The class drop and weight relief help, and his past-year place record is respectable, but he profiles more as a place hope than a winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 4-8-9 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $272.80 |
| 11/11 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 3-8-11 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $64.10 |
| 5/10 | 07/09/2026 | 38 | B1 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $24.50 |
| 3/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:52.30 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $127.80 |
| 8/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 1-4-8 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $29.30 |
| 9/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 4-8-9 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $68.20 |

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has struggled badly at both runs this campaign, finishing last in B7 grade last start when beaten over 11 lengths after conceding a huge start. He was also last in B8 company the run prior, beaten over 15 lengths, so the current form line is hard to support. The class drop and prior track-and-distance wins are positives, but he must turn his form around sharply to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:35.10 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $192.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/09/2026 | 16 | B8 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 15.0L | $21.10 |
| 7/9 | 01/09/2026 | 77 | B1 3U | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 2:11.90 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $56.60 |
| 11/11 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $14,886.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 2:11.00 | 9-10-11 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $23.90 |
| 5/12 | 19/05/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 2:11.80 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $15,512.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing third in a small-field COND over 1700m at this track, though he was beaten eight and a half lengths and only battled into the minor money. He had earlier started near the top of betting and finished fifth, beaten over 10 lengths. His track-and-distance record is sound and this trip suits better, but he still has to find a sharper finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $15,100.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:50.20 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:50.00 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:34.10 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $13.70 |
| 2/12 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $22,809.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:36.10 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $11.50 |
| 4/12 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 02/07/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:28.30 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been holding his form in COND grade, most recently fourth over 1700m at this track when beaten just over three lengths after looming into it but not quite finishing off. Two back he again ran fourth and picked up nicely in the straight. The return to 1500m looks suitable given his track-and-distance record, and with a leading jockey booked he has the right profile to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $15,539.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $30.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $22,651.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 9-7-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $18.50 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $15.50 |
| 1/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/12 | 14/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing second last in B8 grade at this track, beaten over 14 lengths after settling rearward and making no late impression. His start prior was weaker again, beaten a long way at big odds. He does have two wins at this track and distance, but recent form has fallen well below that level and others make far more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $64.10 |
| 10/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 12-10-10 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $60.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 2-4-9 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $69.40 |
| 12/12 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 9-11-12 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $81.30 |
| 11/11 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 7-10-11 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $13.50 |
| 5/12 | 02/07/2026 | 27 | B8 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 6-4-5 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $21.30 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back from C1 company after finishing fourth at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths by Armored Truck while unwanted in the market. Her previous fifth over 1700m was also in C1 grade, so the class drop and weight relief are meaningful positives. She has won at this track and distance, and this looks a much more suitable assignment for her to assert herself.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,218.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $65.40 |
| 5/12 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:51.50 | 9-5-5 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $28.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 9-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $57.90 |
| 7/11 | 24/08/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:52.20 | 2-1-7 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $46.20 |
| 12/12 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 10-11-12 | 11 |
| 14.0L | $20.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $11,413.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:51.70 | 11-8-6 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and worked home evenly when fifth in C3 grade at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths by Ppallippalli Rise. She had also led when sixth the run prior, beaten four and a half lengths, so her form has been honest without being dominant. Three wins at this track and distance give her a solid base, and she looks capable of landing in the money again.
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 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $8.60 |
| 6/10 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C8 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $45.60 |
| 7/12 | 19/08/2026 | 36 | C8 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $19.10 |
| 6/11 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 2-4-6 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $13.80 |
| 6/12 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 5-7-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $69.80 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing seventh in a Mdn at Niigata Dirt, beaten over 10 lengths by Crying Now after facing a task from back in the field. His prior sixth at Sapporo Dirt was over 2400m and he faded late after being near the top of betting. The class drop is the attraction, but he is still a maiden and his two tries around 1500m have produced no placing.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 12-7-7 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $19.50 |
| 6/12 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:35.00 | 10-8-6 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:35.00 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.10 |
| 5/16 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 2:11.20 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $6.20 |
| 2/16 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 13-10-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $32.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $29.90 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a plain C1 seventh at this track, beaten over 11 lengths at big odds by Seisui Million. Her previous fourth in COND grade was much better, beaten just under two lengths after travelling close enough and trying hard, and that run included finishing ahead of Champ De Neige. A repeat of that effort would put her in the minor-money 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,824.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 12-9-7 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $102.70 |
| 4/12 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $5.90 |
| 7/11 | 24/08/2026 | 26 | C3 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 10-8-7 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $13.10 |
| 1/11 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 11-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 14/07/2026 | 27 | C8 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 8-4-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 |
| 3/12 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 9-5-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after leading throughout to win a C5 at this track by a length and a half from Kamuy Papaiya, despite starting at big odds. That was a clear lift on her previous COND sixth, when she was poised to strike but offered only a moderate finish. With proven track-and-distance form and the winning rider back, she is a genuine danger if she holds that level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | C5 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $24.60 |
| 6/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $12.40 |
| 6/12 | 20/08/2026 | 37 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 4-4-6 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $20.50 |
| 3/12 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/12 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 0:56.90 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $26.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |