Nagoya Race 8 - Race 8 - 1500
BRUISER (7) Came in 6th last run here. Giving another chance here. Looks to be value. OINARISAN (8) Looked good when 2nd last time around here. Worth consideration. LLANTRISANT (9) Tidy effort when 2nd last time at this venue. Must be considered. RYO RAI RAI (3) Ran 5th last start at this venue. Expected to be flashing home. Looks a great place bet.

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at his past two, finishing second last in B8 grade at this track last start when at long odds and beaten over 18 lengths by Kitasan Fujiyama. The start prior was no better, beaten over 15 lengths in B2 company after settling rearward. His five wins at this track and distance are respected, but current form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 16/10/2026 | 17 | B8 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 12-12-11 | 8 |
| 17.6L | $221.10 |
| 9/10 | 29/09/2026 | 42 | B2 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 14.6L | $86.10 |
| 7/11 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 11-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $127.20 |
| 8/12 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 8-8-8 | 12 |
| 5.7L | $109.20 |
| 11/12 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:50.80 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $191.80 |
| 8/12 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 12-11-8 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $58.40 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing last start in COND grade, finishing second last and beaten eight and a half lengths after being close enough before dropping out. His previous third in B9 grade behind Triste was much better, and he has two wins and five placings from 34 starts at this track and distance. Back in this grade, that prior effort gives him a solid winning case.
Last Starts 13 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 | 28/10/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $13,218.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 5-8-11 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $115.90 |
| 3/11 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $105.60 |
| 9/12 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | B8 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $62.80 |
| 5/11 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | B9 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Daimyo Otshata | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $23.30 |
| 1/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C8 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up late when fifth in B5 grade at this track last start, beaten seven lengths by Yosshi Rio, after a similar closing effort for fourth behind Triste in B9 grade. He has strong historical figures at this track and distance, with five wins and seven placings from 39 starts, but he did finish behind Swing Boy recently and has not placed in 23 starts over the past 12 months.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $20.60 |
| 4/11 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | B9 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 11-10-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $10.70 |
| 5/11 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 10-7-4 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $45.10 |
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 12-12-8 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $11.90 |
| 5/11 | 20/08/2026 | 36 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 10-9-5 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Reo Yokogawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has lost form quickly, finishing last in B4 grade at this track last start when unwanted in the market and beaten over 15 lengths by Miracle Kaiser. The start prior she was seventh in B8 grade, beaten over 11 lengths after settling handy but offering little in the straight. The class drop helps, yet she must show far more finish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 11-12-12 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $159.90 |
| 7/12 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $33.40 |
| 6/11 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:35.00 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $4.90 |
| 3/12 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:37.20 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $9.90 |
| 3/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:37.10 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $20.40 |
| 7/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.10 | 4-4-7 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the strongest overall profile despite two recent eighths, the latest in COND grade when beaten just over seven lengths after tracking the speed and failing to quicken. Her record at this track and distance is the key, with three wins and one placing from twelve starts, and she has four wins from 16 starts in the past 12 months. This class drop gives her the right chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 28/10/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 6-5-8 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $35.80 |
| 8/9 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $51.90 |
| 4/12 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 5-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $7.70 |
| 5/10 | 15/09/2026 | 27 | B4 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $8.20 |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | B4 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $16.90 |
| 6/12 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $16.40 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last in B4 grade at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths by Miracle Kaiser after being unable to make ground. The run prior had more merit, finishing fifth in B8 grade and beaten just over four lengths at long odds, but he still failed to finish it off. His track-and-distance record offers some hope, though recent form is too patchy to be confident.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 12-11-11 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $44.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/10/2026 | 45 | B8 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $141.90 |
| 5/9 | 01/09/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:51.70 | 6-6-5 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $29.10 |
| 6/10 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:28.60 | 10-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $47.40 |
| 12/12 | 29/07/2026 | 16 | B3 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 0:56.40 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $64.30 |
| 9/12 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 10-11-9 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started favourite in B4 grade at this track last start but could only manage sixth, beaten just over six lengths by Miracle Kaiser after lacking the turn of foot required. His previous third in a Mdn over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt was sound enough, and Soichi Kato adds track strength in the saddle. Still a maiden after 11 starts, he profiles as a place chance rather than a clear win 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 29/10/2026 | 46 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 9-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/16 | 13/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $7.90 |
| 7/18 | 16/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 2:12.70 | 10-6-7 | 11 |
| 7.9L | $15.20 |
| 4/13 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 2:00.90 | 5-5-4 | 12 |
| 4.1L | $7.90 |
| 3/15 | 12/07/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:59.80 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.90 |
| 3/16 | 24/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 55kg | 2:03.80 | 4-2-3 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved nicely last start when second in B6 grade at this track, beaten three lengths by Maru Mori Rapidus at generous odds. Before that he was not far away in B1 grade, finishing sixth and beaten three and a half lengths after conceding a big start. With two wins and four placings from nine starts at this track and distance, he brings a strong, reliable profile for this.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 30/10/2026 | 11 | B6 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 9-7-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $13.70 |
| 6/12 | 19/10/2026 | 34 | B1 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:36.20 | 10-5-6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $6.60 |
| 10/11 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 9-11-10 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $18.20 |
| 8/9 | 01/09/2026 | 89 | B1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:51.70 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $11.80 |
| 1/11 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | B8 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has run second at her past two, most recently in B5 grade at this track when beaten three lengths by Yosshi Rio after looming and fighting on. The start prior was even stronger, beaten a nose by Miracle Kaiser in B1 grade. Her two wins from 36 starts underline the knock, but recent consistency and a solid 1500m record make her a genuine place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/10/2026 | 10 | B5 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 3-3-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $7.40 |
| 2/12 | 19/10/2026 | 18 | B1 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $13.60 |
| 7/11 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $17.10 |
| 7/12 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 3-11-7 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $14.20 |
| 9/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.70 | 12-11-9 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $29.90 |
| 3/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | B7 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing second last in C3 grade at Kochi, beaten a long way by Meisho Clift when unwanted in the market. The start prior was a last placing in ALLOW company at Fukushima, beaten over 14 lengths. She is unplaced in three previous starts around 1500m, so even with a leading track jockey aboard, the form task is substantial.
Last Starts 44 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 | 27/09/2026 | 85 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 29.7L | $23.80 |
| 16/16 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:08.50 | 10-10-16 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $223.50 |
| 14/15 | 07/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 2-2-14 | 11 |
| 18.4L | $182.60 |
| 14/16 | 26/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:09.50 | - | 15 |
| 9.3L | $252.70 |
| 16/16 | 08/03/2026 | 183 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:10.90 | - | 1 |
| 21.5L | $214.90 |
| 15/16 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Kamizato | 53kg | 1:11.40 | - | 9 |
| 15.6L | $143.70 |