Nagoya Race 5 - Race 5 - 1500
ZIG ZAG CHASE (8) Finished 4th last run at Monbetsu. Likely to bounce back and racing over extra ground. Should jump out and bowl along. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . NOSTRA LUCE (6) Just average when 10th last start at this track. Has plenty of early speed. Underrated. PRINCESS MIO1 (7) Moderate showing when 9th last start at this venue. Well placed and has solid claims. I'M MAUI (3) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at the track. Showing positive results this campaign. Likely to settle back in the field. Won't be far away.

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was tailed off behind Native Dance at this track last start after conceding a huge start and never getting involved, with the market showing little interest. The run prior was also plain when seventh, beaten over 19 lengths by Double Hold. Seven unplaced attempts around this track and distance add to the concern, so a sharp form reversal is required.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 30/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 9-10-10 | 1 |
| 31.8L | $199.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/10/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 8-6-7 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $316.70 |
| 11/11 | 01/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $15,539.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 7-10-11 | 2 |
| 20.8L | $164.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/09/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $15,100.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 4-8-7 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $108.40 |
| 10/12 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $45,281.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 5-10-10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $328.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 5-6-6 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $31.20 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made no impact when seventh behind Native Dance last start, beaten over 15 lengths after giving away a huge start. He had been fifth behind Double Hold the run prior, but was still beaten over 14 lengths and was unwanted in betting. His record is now ten starts without a placing, leaving him with a sizeable task despite the inside draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 30/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:38.10 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $16.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/10/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:37.60 | 10-9-5 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $48.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $15,539.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:35.90 | 9-11-6 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $123.90 |
| 4/7 | 15/09/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 34.8L | $40.80 |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $15,094.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 56kg | 1:40.40 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $5.10 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 7-7-4 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $56.00 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together consecutive thirds at this track, most recently beaten just over four lengths by Sanono Laser when he did not quicken. His previous placing came over 920m at big odds after travelling well and boxing on. One placing from one start at this distance is useful, but the winning edge is still missing and he profiles best as a genuine minor-money hope.
Last Starts 9 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 | 30/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:39.10 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $9.10 |
| 3/10 | 14/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 56kg | 0:58.00 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $28.70 |
| 12/12 | 29/09/2026 | 89 | COND 2 | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Kazuki Akatsu | 56kg | 0:57.40 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 25.8L | $152.40 |
| 9/9 | 02/07/2026 | 10 | COND 2 | $11,413.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Myojo Haru Dai | 56kg | 0:56.50 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 42.3L | $102.90 |
| 10/10 | 22/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $29,772.00 | Nagoya | 900m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 0:55.90 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 47.5L | $52.20 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went desperately close at this track last start, finishing second to Sanono Laser and beaten a head after being pipped late. That followed a fifth over 920m when he came from well back and finished strongly, so the rise back to 1500m looks a more suitable platform. He has been near the top of betting at both recent runs and brings the strongest exposed form to this.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 30/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 10-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/10/2026 | 55 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 56kg | 0:58.00 | 10-10-5 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $3.10 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2026 | 51 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:15.50 | 7-6-8 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $40.30 |
| 6/11 | 30/06/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:14.80 | 10-10-6 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $205.10 |
| 9/12 | 10/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.20 | 12-12-9 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $126.30 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sound enough when fourth behind Native Dance last start, beaten five and a half lengths after settling handy, and she now gets meaningful weight relief. The start prior was weaker when sixth and well beaten, so there is a gap to bridge, but two placings from five starts at this track give her a solid base. With 52kg, she has the right setup to be a serious player.
Last Starts 9 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 | 30/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $19.40 |
| 6/10 | 14/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $28.50 |
| 3/12 | 29/09/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 0:57.40 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $10.70 |
| 5/11 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | COND 2 | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 0:56.90 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $2.10 |
| 3/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $30,187.00 | Nagoya | 900m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 0:54.80 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last behind Double Hold when resuming, beaten over 20 lengths after offering little late, so that run has to be set against him. His debut second over 900m at this track was much better, when he led and was run down late, and the stable has strong track credentials. A return to that first-run effort would put him in the minor-money picture.
Last Starts 25 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 | 14/10/2026 | 131 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 56kg | 1:37.60 | 1-3-10 | 9 |
| 19.7L | $7.10 |
| 2/5 | 05/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $29,772.00 | Nagoya | 900m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 56kg | 0:55.80 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth behind Sanono Laser last start and was beaten a long way after fading late. The start prior was not much stronger, as she tracked the speed over 920m but offered little and was beaten over 12 lengths. Weight relief is a small help, yet she remains unplaced from three starts and must show far more late strength.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 30/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 5-8-9 | 4 |
| 27.4L | $54.60 |
| 8/10 | 14/10/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 0:58.00 | 2-4-8 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $5.60 |
| 4/4 | 02/10/2026 | - | COND 2 | $31,079.00 | Nagoya | 900m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 0:56.20 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after a competitive fourth at Mombetsu, beaten just over two lengths by Sergeant Pepper after leading into the straight and tiring late. He had also led at Mombetsu the start prior when fifth, so the pattern is clear. The first try around 1500m is the key query, but the leading jockey-trainer combination keeps him in the place mix.
Last Starts 40 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 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.60 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $3.10 |
| 5/12 | 15/09/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:08.40 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $6.50 |
| 11/12 | 03/09/2026 | 43 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 1-1-11 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 22/07/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $24.60 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out to finish ninth behind Native Dance last start, well held after fading late. Her previous second over 920m at this track was more encouraging, when she led and was run down by Luna Plena, but she was unwanted in the market that day. With one placing from seven starts overall, she has to recapture that sharper effort to threaten.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 30/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 5-8-9 | 10 |
| 22.8L | $18.30 |
| 2/10 | 14/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 0:58.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $37.10 |
| 7/12 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 0:57.40 | 4-5-7 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $92.70 |
| 9/9 | 14/09/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 0:57.40 | 4-8-9 | 8 |
| 17.1L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 6-6-11 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $221.70 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:02.00 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $145.70 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Held third behind Native Dance at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths after showing speed but not quite seeing it out. He had also tired late at Mombetsu two back, so finishing strength remains the main point to address. Still, he has a placing around 1500m, brings a last-start placing to the table and gets the track's top-ranked jockey aboard.
Last Starts 9 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 | 30/10/2026 | 36 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 8/12 | 24/09/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:02.70 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $22.40 |
| 5/12 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $6.30 |
| 4/9 | 25/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $15.10 |
| 8/10 | 12/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:16.60 | 1-1-8 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $17.80 |
| 11/12 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:53.50 | 8-11-11 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $243.50 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fifth behind Native Dance last start, beaten over 10 lengths after failing to come into the race. Two back she was eighth behind Double Hold and beaten over 19 lengths, so the recent margins are a concern. She has placed twice from five starts with this jockey, but is unplaced in three attempts at this track and distance and has plenty to turn around.
Last Starts 9 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 | 30/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $26.50 |
| 8/10 | 14/10/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 5-10-8 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $55.10 |
| 9/11 | 01/10/2026 | 17 | COND 2 | $15,539.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 4-8-9 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $33.30 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 0:57.40 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/11 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 0:56.90 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $238.50 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 40 | COND 2 | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 0:57.30 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $12.50 |