Nagoya Race 6 - Race 6 - 1500
CHOCOLATE CAKE (8) First up and got the prize when winning by 2L first up last preparation at the track. Should race on the speed. Bold performance expected. ARGENTIDE (4) Ran 7th last run around here. Will be trying to topple them late. Consider an each way bet. RED SILVESTER (11) Was nothing special when 11th last time around here. Displays good finishing speed. Could be a value selection. MEISHO ISAMI (12) Finished 7th last time at this track. Has very good closing speed. Solid each way claims.

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent runs, finishing ninth behind Scioltamente at this track last start after ending up a long way back. The start prior was only marginally better, beaten just under eight lengths by Neo Chemin after never looking likely. He is unplaced in all twelve starts and all six tries at this track and distance, so sharp improvement is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 9-6-9 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $13.20 |
| 8/11 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 11-10-8 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $11.80 |
| 7/12 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 12-12-7 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $32.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $27.50 |
| 6/11 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 11-11-6 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $67.60 |
| 5/12 | 24/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 9-9-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was heavily below expectations first-up, finishing last behind Poseidon Tesoro at this track after being near the top of betting and making no impact from the rear. His previous run was a tenth in a Tokyo Dirt Mdn, beaten over 17 lengths when unwanted in the market. The betting respect last start is some pointer, but his 14-start maiden record keeps the assessment guarded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 27/10/2026 | 157 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:39.10 | 9-11-12 | 8 |
| 24.4L | $3.50 |
| 10/13 | 23/05/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 13-11-10 | 9 |
| 17.2L | $222.90 |
| 9/12 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 2:15.00 | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 19.4L | $45.10 |
| 6/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 2:12.80 | 9-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $81.40 |
| 6/13 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 2:12.80 | 10-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $181.00 |
| 8/16 | 28/03/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 13-9-8 | 16 |
| 15.9L | $154.10 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not shown enough in two recent runs to make a strong case, finishing second last behind Poseidon Tesoro last start after settling rearward and weakening out of it. She was seventh at this venue the run before, beaten nine and a half lengths after tracking the speed. The light weight and weight relief are positives, but the winning edge remains well hidden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 6-9-11 | 9 |
| 21.4L | $36.70 |
| 7/11 | 13/10/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.30 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $7.10 |
| 13/15 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 2:03.00 | 10-13-13 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $456.00 |
| 15/16 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 2:00.30 | 4-14-15 | 16 |
| 22.4L | $506.20 |
| 13/18 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 10-8-13 | 16 |
| 9.0L | $100.90 |
| 6/16 | 19/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 11-9-6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $313.50 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has stronger claims than most despite finishing seventh to Neo Chemin last start, where he held a narrow lead before being swamped and beaten just under six lengths. The start prior was a solid third in COND company behind Tamamo Parfum, and he has already placed at this track and at this distance. That gives him a sound platform to bounce back into the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $10.40 |
| 3/12 | 29/09/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $64.10 |
| 17/18 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:16.30 | 13-15-17 | 12 |
| 21.7L | $456.50 |
| 17/18 | 22/08/2026 | 182 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 8-9-17 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $190.90 |
| 15/16 | 21/02/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:38.80 | - | 4 |
| 25.6L | $231.20 |
| 15/15 | 06/12/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 1 |
| 14.6L | $219.00 |

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been beaten out of sight in two runs this campaign, most recently finishing last behind Laurel Ivy at this track when never competitive at big odds. The start prior was a distant last in a Chukyo Mdn Steeplechase, so there is little recent form to recommend him. Fourth-up fitness is some context, but he will have to lift dramatically.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 13/10/2026 | 51 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 10-11-12 | 5 |
| 36.9L | $49.30 |
| 8/8 | 23/08/2026 | 35 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Chukyo | 3000m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 57kg | 3:18.80 | 2-5-8 | 5 |
| 101.3L | $37.30 |
| 8/11 | 19/07/2026 | 260 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 57kg | 3:11.60 | 1-5-8 | 3 |
| 48.8L | $121.90 |
| 9/11 | 01/11/2025 | 48 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Soft | Kayata Komaki | 58kg | 3:18.80 | 11-10-9 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $118.60 |
| 14/15 | 14/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 54kg | 1:52.70 | 3-11-14 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $372.70 |
| 13/15 | 10/08/2025 | 106 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 2-2-13 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $225.20 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Put up the right sort of run for this, finishing fourth behind Greenwich Rose at this track last start after staying in touch and working home fairly. She had been beaten over 11 lengths in C3 company the start prior, but the latest effort was a more reliable guide and compares well in this field. The 1500m record is still a query, yet her current form gives her the strongest winning case.
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 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.60 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $11.60 |
| 8/11 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.50 | 11-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $37.50 |
| 10/12 | 02/10/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 0:56.20 | 5-8-10 | 12 |
| 10.6L | $144.80 |
| 5/11 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 4-6-5 | 9 |
| 17.0L | $165.30 |
| 9/12 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 5-10-9 | 4 |
| 38.2L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 24/08/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 7-7-10 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $144.60 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a much better effort last start when third behind Labrador over 920m at this track, travelling well to the turn and grinding into the placings despite being unwanted in betting. That followed a distant seventh in C3 grade, so he still has to prove the lift is sustainable. The step back to 1500m is the main question, but his latest run puts him among the key 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 0:57.90 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $80.90 |
| 7/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $349.10 |
| 9/12 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 5-7-9 | 11 |
| 48.8L | $184.60 |
| 9/11 | 14/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $248.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/08/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 5-10-10 | 9 |
| 48.3L | $201.40 |
| 15/16 | 05/07/2026 | 189 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Junji Shimada | 57kg | 1:07.70 | 12-13-15 | 12 |
| 22.1L | $286.40 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a weak last behind Natural Break at this track, despite being near the top of betting. Her previous fourth behind Noce was better, and the broader record of two wins and one place from six starts reads strongly against most of these. Already a winner at this venue, she is capable of running a bold race fresh if back near her better form.
Last Starts 129 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 02/07/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-4-11 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/11 | 22/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/11 | 02/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 8/10 | 06/05/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 1-6-8 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 0:57.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 23/03/2026 | - | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 0:58.80 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor first-up, finishing tenth behind Poseidon Tesoro at this track after conceding a huge start and being beaten a long way. His Niigata Mdn run before the break was also plain, beaten over 15 lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. Still unplaced from four starts, he has to find a new level to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/10/2026 | 72 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:39.10 | 9-9-10 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $19.20 |
| 12/17 | 16/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 2:25.40 | 13-14-12 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $556.80 |
| 15/16 | 18/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 15-13-15 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $196.20 |
| 15/15 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:18.50 | 15-15-15 | 9 |
| 49.2L | $147.50 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a disappointing last behind Scioltamente at this track, where she was unwanted in the market and very poor late. Her run prior was much better, finishing third behind Win Griffith in COND company when beaten three lengths, and she has placed once from three tries at this track and distance. A return to that two-back effort makes her a genuine place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 1-6-12 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $59.30 |
| 3/12 | 13/10/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 3-5-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $9.20 |
| 12/12 | 14/09/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 4-11-12 | 2 |
| 53.0L | $106.70 |
| 15/18 | 01/08/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 2:00.70 | 10-16-15 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $419.30 |
| 15/16 | 26/04/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:09.40 | - | 3 |
| 11.2L | $435.90 |
| 16/18 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:09.90 | - | 16 |
| 10.8L | $132.90 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished well back at both recent starts, most recently second last behind Scioltamente after failing to improve from a long way out of his ground. He was also last behind Neo Chemin the run before at long odds. The top-ranked track jockey is a positive and he has placed at this track and distance, but recent form makes him hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 6-11-11 | 10 |
| 24.1L | $26.30 |
| 11/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 8-11-11 | 10 |
| 13.2L | $177.60 |
| 3/12 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $4.90 |
| 10/12 | 14/09/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 23.9L | $9.20 |
| 13/16 | 01/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:59.40 | 9-10-13 | 15 |
| 13.2L | $307.70 |
| 13/16 | 20/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 15-15-13 | 16 |
| 16.2L | $412.00 |

Jockey: Akio Ozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh behind Scioltamente last start, beaten over 14 lengths after having many lengths to make up and never looking likely. His previous ninth behind Laurel Ivy had more merit, coming from well back with a decent finish despite starting big odds. He has placed once from nine starts, so he profiles as a rough place hope rather than a confident winning play.
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 | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 11-6-7 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $18.70 |
| 9/12 | 13/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 11-7-9 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $153.10 |
| 3/12 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 1:39.50 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $63.30 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 10-8-5 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $14.90 |
| 7/12 | 24/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 11-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $72.60 |
| 6/12 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Akio Ozaki | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 11-5-6 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $124.90 |