Nagoya Race 8 - Race 8 - 1500
ROMANCE (7) Came in 5th last run around here. Capable of bouncing back. Looks to be value. TUSCOLANA (12) Appeared lacklustre when 7th last run at this venue. Worth a ticket. ROSE BALLAD (8) Ran 5th last start at this track. Will be around the mark at odds. MISS DEL MAR (5) Placed 3rd last time around here. Key player.

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after four weeks following her best recent effort, finishing third at this track when beaten five and a half lengths by Nubian after closing strongly from back in the field. That followed a fourth in COND grade, also at this venue, when nearer the top of an open market. She has only one placing from six starts around 1500m, but the recent trend is positive and she profiles as a sound place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 13/10/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 8-10-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/09/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $6.60 |
| 6/9 | 02/09/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |
| 12/15 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 12-15-12 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $336.40 |
| 13/16 | 19/07/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 8-12-13 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $412.60 |
| 11/16 | 29/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 10-12-11 | 14 |
| 12.6L | $163.20 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for fifth at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths by Poseidon Tesoro after going around at long odds. The start prior was much weaker when second last and beaten a long way, so the latest effort at least gives her something to build from. The 1500m record is limited, with one placing from ten attempts, leaving her more a minor-money hope than a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $99.60 |
| 11/12 | 13/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 4-11-11 | 12 |
| 35.9L | $103.80 |
| 6/11 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 5-7-6 | 10 |
| 14.5L | $268.30 |
| 10/12 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 6-9-10 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $42.20 |
| 5/7 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $41.10 |
| 6/12 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 4-5-6 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at both recent runs, finishing second last behind Sun Subliminal after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The start prior was no better when last behind Amanogawaginga, again at long odds. With no placings from 30 starts overall and none from 26 around 1500m, she has a substantial task to become competitive.
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 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 12-12-11 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $384.10 |
| 11/11 | 14/10/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.60 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $477.40 |
| 9/11 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 10-7-9 | 9 |
| 16.7L | $326.70 |
| 7/12 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.60 | 8-10-7 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $85.40 |
| 7/12 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.30 | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $29.40 |
| 6/12 | 28/07/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:39.20 | 9-7-6 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a plain first-up ninth at this track, beaten over 20 lengths by Amanogawaginga after giving away a huge start and never threatening. His previous run in C1 grade was also safely held, although he does have one win and two placings from 19 starts around 1500m. That broader record is some help, but he will have to lift sharply on the fresh run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 14/10/2026 | 175 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $79.50 |
| 5/12 | 22/04/2026 | 70 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 12-9-5 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $45.10 |
| 7/12 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 7-7-7 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $35.60 |
| 6/12 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $91.10 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $11.10 |
| 8/12 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:51.90 | 4-5-8 | 11 |
| 11.6L | $25.30 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Put herself right in the race with a strong third at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths by Ocean Muse after working home well, and the market treated her as a serious chance. The ninth behind Nubian prior was poor and she remains a maiden, but the latest effort is the strongest recent piece of evidence in this line-up. Holding that level makes her the runner to beat.
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 | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 6-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.20 |
| 9/11 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 9-10-9 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $130.80 |
| 12/12 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 7-10-12 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $31.50 |
| 8/12 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:36.00 | 4-8-8 | 10 |
| 15.0L | $11.70 |
| 7/12 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:39.10 | 4-9-7 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $10.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/08/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 4-5-4 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops back from C1 grade and gets weight relief, but the recent form still leaves plenty to find. She was second last behind Nagano King Dia last start, beaten nine and a half lengths after failing to muster in the straight, and had earlier finished seventh after tracking the speed and not quickening. Third-up fitness helps only if she finds a much stronger finish.
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 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 5-5-11 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $90.30 |
| 7/11 | 14/10/2026 | 99 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 2-7-7 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $12.70 |
| 5/9 | 07/07/2026 | 31 | B7 3 | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $8.40 |
| 13/16 | 06/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:54.20 | 12-10-13 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $401.20 |
| 13/16 | 17/05/2026 | 132 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:24.90 | 10-11-13 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $226.70 |
| 12/14 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:53.50 | 14-10-12 | 10 |
| 20.2L | $185.50 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Carries only 52kg and was solid enough when fifth at this track last start, beaten seven and a half lengths by Sun Subliminal after working home evenly while respected in an open market. The Niigata Dirt run before that was plain in a Mdn over 1800m, but she should be fitter for the return to this venue. With a light weight and positive market profile, she remains a genuine winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 27/10/2026 | 59 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.90 | 3-1-5 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $5.70 |
| 12/15 | 29/08/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 1-2-12 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $68.40 |
| 12/16 | 05/07/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 1-2-12 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $19.90 |
| 7/16 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:49.10 | - | 1 |
| 5.9L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Was unable to finish the job when fifth at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths by Scioltamente after starting at big odds. Her better reference is the run prior, a third in C3 grade when beaten just over three lengths by Nishiki Birkin and working home evenly. That gives her some place appeal, though the latest margin makes the winning case hard to push strongly.
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 | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.10 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $22.60 |
| 3/11 | 13/10/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.30 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $21.40 |
| 9/12 | 14/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.90 | 4-7-9 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $85.40 |
| 9/11 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 8-11-9 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $188.40 |
| 11/12 | 24/08/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.40 | 4-11-11 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $79.80 |
| 14/15 | 05/07/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 14-15-14 | 15 |
| 15.7L | $268.40 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back from C1 grade after finishing tenth at this track, beaten seven and a half lengths by Nagano King Dia, having been in contention before falling away. The start prior in COND grade was similar, as he was close enough before weakening to finish ninth. The class relief helps, but with no wins from 14 starts and no placing at this track and distance, he looks a place-only prospect.
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 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 12-10-10 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $96.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/10/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 5-8-9 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 6-8-6 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $193.60 |
| 11/12 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 3-12-11 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $52.80 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $33.20 |
| 10/12 | 21/08/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 8-10-10 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $167.80 |

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last in COND grade at this track most recently, beaten over 17 lengths by Hakusan Ring after settling rearward and being unwanted in the market. He had been beaten over 17 lengths at the same venue the run prior, so there is no recent form push to offset the class drop. Still unplaced from 12 starts overall, he has to find a major turnaround.
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 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 17.4L | $76.90 |
| 8/11 | 14/10/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 8-9-8 | 10 |
| 16.6L | $145.10 |
| 10/12 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 11-9-10 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $11.10 |
| 6/12 | 15/09/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 11-6-6 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $13.60 |
| 14/14 | 09/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 57kg | 2:43.50 | 13-13-14 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $243.50 |
| 5/16 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Y | Takuma Ogino | 57kg | 2:44.20 | 13-10-5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $360.50 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last in COND grade at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths by Hakusan Ring after giving away a big start and never getting into the picture. Her previous sixth behind Amanogawaginga was also well held, and the market has shown little interest at either run. The class drop is a small help, but an unplaced 11-start record keeps her under pressure.
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 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:38.00 | 10-10-11 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $124.60 |
| 6/11 | 14/10/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $118.30 |
| 5/12 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 4-6-5 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $121.30 |
| 9/11 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 6-8-9 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $25.60 |
| 4/11 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:36.40 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $84.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.40 | 7-6-4 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was not beaten far when seventh at this track in C8 grade last start, finishing just under four lengths from Azure Currents after having the job ahead but not giving it away. Two runs back she was third over 920m in COND grade, travelling well to the turn and working home evenly as a market chance. The 1500m record is still to be improved, but the class drop and recent ratings keep her right in this.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 19/10/2026 | 17 | C8 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $15.20 |
| 3/12 | 02/10/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 0:56.20 | 5-6-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 66 | COND 3 | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:28.70 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $29.10 |
| 16/18 | 21/06/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:20.80 | - | 15 |
| 19.7L | $35.00 |
| 14/16 | 11/04/2026 | 41 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 13-13-14 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $95.90 |
| 14/16 | 01/03/2026 | 97 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 2:03.50 | 8-10-14 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $26.60 |