Nagoya Race 12 - Race 12 - 1500
AOZORA LUNCH (3) Ran 5th last time around here. Has the talent to rebound quickly. Can win. KURINO GORGEOUS (8) Ran 4th last run at this venue. Capable of bouncing back. Should get going late. Underrated. EISENHEIM (1) Ran 5th last start at this venue. Looking past the last run and has the ideal draw. Has the ability to take this out. VITA RICCA (9) Ran 5th last time around here. Looking for an improved run. Must respect.

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after four weeks, comes off a fifth in C3 grade at this track when beaten just under six lengths at long odds. That was an improvement on his second-last finish here the start prior, but he still failed to finish it off and remains unplaced from six starts. The class drop gives him some help, while three unplaced runs around 1500m leave him with plenty to find.
Last Starts 26 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 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:38.70 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $150.80 |
| 11/12 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:40.00 | 4-7-11 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $123.80 |
| 8/12 | 14/09/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 11-7-8 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $38.20 |
| 12/16 | 09/08/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Jason Collett | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 5-5-12 | 5 |
| 21.7L | $71.40 |
| 6/14 | 02/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 57kg | 2:17.00 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $45.80 |
| 7/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 2:26.40 | 14-12-7 | 10 |
| 14.0L | $31.50 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now after finishing seventh in C2 grade at this track, beaten seven and a half lengths after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. His Nakayama Dirt run before that was also plain, finishing second last in a Mdn at big odds. The class drop and Soichi Kato booking are positives, but his recent form remains below the level required.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/10/2026 | 45 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 8-6-7 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $10.30 |
| 15/16 | 12/09/2026 | 139 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:10.90 | 10-12-15 | 16 |
| 14.7L | $79.40 |
| 9/15 | 26/04/2026 | 126 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:46.40 | 14-11-9 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $319.30 |
| 11/15 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:26.00 | - | 14 |
| 14.6L | $77.00 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept to the task when fifth in C2 grade at this track last start, beaten four lengths by Ocean Muse as an outside chance in betting. That was much more competitive than her second-last finish here the run prior, when unwanted and beaten over 13 lengths. She has not placed in seven starts and lost to Ushiwakamaru recently, but her latest run puts her in the mix for a minor cheque.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:38.90 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 4-4-10 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $48.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from well back to grab third in C2 grade at this venue last start, beaten just over five lengths by Greenwich Rose despite being unwanted in the market. Her previous run was poor, finishing second last in C3 grade, but she has at least placed once from six attempts around 1500m. The win profile is still light, though another honest finish can put her in the placings.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 8-8-3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $38.50 |
| 10/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 7-11-10 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $76.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:40.00 | 11-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $101.30 |
| 11/12 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 6-11-11 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $39.80 |
| 7/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:39.50 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $39.30 |
| 8/12 | 18/08/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:34.60 | 12-10-8 | 3 |
| 39.5L | $37.20 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when fourth to Ocean Muse in C2 grade at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths after settling handy at long odds. His eighth here the run before was less convincing, and the 12-start maiden record is an obvious reservation, particularly with no placings on the board. Even so, that latest effort rates strongly in this field and keeps him right among the winning chances.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/10/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $38.60 |
| 8/12 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $37.80 |
| 6/12 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 1-3-6 | 12 |
| 34.3L | $54.90 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 18.1L | $27.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/08/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/07/2026 | 17 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 2-4-8 | 12 |
| 10.6L | $27.00 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at both runs this campaign at this track, most recently beaten just over seven lengths in C2 grade when unwanted in the market. He made some late ground from well back, but was never likely to feature, and the start prior told a similar story. Fourth-up fitness and a class drop help, yet he remains unplaced from five starts and others bring firmer claims.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:39.10 | 11-8-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $64.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/10/2026 | 45 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $43.10 |
| 14/15 | 29/08/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 11-13-14 | 5 |
| 26.0L | $184.00 |
| 12/16 | 06/06/2026 | 126 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 12-10-12 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $249.20 |
| 15/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:48.20 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $79.30 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing seventh in C2 grade at this track, beaten ten lengths by Sun Subliminal, but he did keep going after having the task ahead. The Sapporo Dirt run before that was a long-way defeat in a Mdn over 2400m, so the form has clear holes. In a race lacking depth, the class drop and second-up profile give him enough upside to remain a serious player.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/10/2026 | 73 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $17.90 |
| 12/12 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 2:35.00 | 3-11-12 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $248.00 |
| 12/15 | 04/07/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Junji Shimada | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 11-14-12 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $179.60 |
| 14/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 2:00.00 | 13-16-14 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $148.70 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after four weeks, showed some progress when fourth in C3 grade at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths after being close enough to strike. That followed a sixth here when beaten over 13 lengths, so she is at least trending the right way. A top-ranked track jockey is a plus, but she is still unplaced from four starts and must make another jump.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 7-5-4 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $12.40 |
| 6/12 | 29/09/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 6-8-6 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $34.60 |
| 14/16 | 15/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:11.80 | 15-15-14 | 13 |
| 21.4L | $305.80 |
| 18/18 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:08.00 | 18-18-18 | 10 |
| 14.2L | $413.80 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after four weeks, she brings the right profile third-up after finishing fifth in C3 grade at this track, beaten just under six lengths by Take The Throne when near the top of an open market. Her previous fifth was wider-margin, but she did give away a big start there and now gets weight relief. The 1500m record is still unplaced, yet her recent rating, fitness and set-up make her the horse to beat.
Last Starts 26 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 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $5.70 |
| 5/12 | 29/09/2026 | 115 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:37.30 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $53.20 |
| 10/16 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:24.50 | 15-14-10 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after four weeks, was sixth in C3 grade at this track last start, beaten seven and a half lengths after settling rearward and making no late impression. He had been eighth here the start prior, beaten over 12 lengths, so the apparent progression still sits below winning standard. Market respect last time is noted, but he remains unplaced from six starts and has to lift sharply.
Last Starts 26 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 | 13/10/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.70 | 11-10-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.80 |
| 8/12 | 14/09/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $19.10 |
| 12/15 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 15-13-12 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $490.80 |
| 15/15 | 26/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 10-11-15 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $34.30 |
| 9/16 | 24/05/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 12-13-9 | 15 |
| 9.2L | $106.70 |
| 14/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 14-15-14 | 15 |
| 21.3L | $37.50 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was handy enough in C2 grade at this track last start but could not finish off, running fifth to Greenwich Rose and beaten just over eight lengths. Her previous eighth in C3 grade was a much heavier defeat, and she remains unplaced from eight starts, including three at this track and distance. She rates well enough within this field to hold place claims, but the winning edge is still missing.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:38.60 | 5-7-5 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $17.50 |
| 8/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 10-10-8 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $81.30 |
| 8/12 | 29/09/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:38.00 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 16.2L | $6.20 |
| 9/18 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 2:12.70 | 13-12-9 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $167.50 |
| 8/16 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:59.40 | 7-7-8 | 12 |
| 7.4L | $153.10 |
| 13/18 | 11/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 2:01.00 | 12-12-13 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $64.50 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh in C2 grade at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths by Ocean Muse after travelling handy enough but failing to finish it off. His ninth here the start prior was another plain effort, beaten just under ten lengths at long odds. The class drop gives him some relief, though he has lost to Ushiwakamaru recently and looks more a place chance than a win threat.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 7-4-7 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $25.70 |
| 9/11 | 13/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 6-8-9 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $82.90 |
| 10/12 | 15/09/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 7-10-10 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $89.70 |
| 7/8 | 18/08/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $14,650.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:37.40 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $77.50 |
| 14/16 | 11/07/2026 | 58 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 15-15-14 | 5 |
| 24.4L | $362.30 |
| 4/9 | 14/05/2026 | 67 | COND 3 | $11,109.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $8.40 |