Nagoya Race 9 - Race 9 - 1500
YAMAKATSU RAIKO (1) Just average when 10th last time at the track but has a nice advantage with a good draw. Should come to hand quickly. Well placed and has solid claims. IT'S NOTHING (11) Came in 7th last run at the track. May see an upturn in form. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Serious player. MOZU SHOOTER (9) Finished 5th last start at Kochi. First appearance for a new trainer. One to watch closely and a legitimate knockout hope. NOBU EIGHT (3) Came in 5th last run here. Should be going forward early. Among the chances.

Jockey: Shotaro Tomomori
Weight: 57kgs
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Was sound enough two starts ago when third in a B4 at this track, beaten four lengths as favourite behind Satono Altair, but the latest effort was a major backward step. He finished second last, beaten over 15 lengths by Armored Truck, and the run offered no clear excuse. The track-and-distance record is strong, with four wins and three placings around 1500m, so he remains a place hope rather than a runner to dismiss outright.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 5-7-10 | 10 |
| 15.2L | $28.90 |
| 3/12 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 15/09/2026 | 12 | B4 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 1-4-7 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $12.50 |
| 6/10 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | B5 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 2-3-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/11 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | B6 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 4-2-4 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $28.40 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a sharp form swing last start, finishing last in a B7 at this track after conceding too much ground and never getting into the race. That was a long way below his previous second in a B4, where he tracked the speed and was beaten only a neck by Whittingham. He has placed six times from ten rides with Tsutsui Yusuke, so a rebound would put him back into the minor-money picture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/10/2026 | 57 | B7 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | B4 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 4-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.60 |
| 3/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 5-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $15.60 |
| 8/11 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $11.90 |
| 6/12 | 30/06/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 2:17.60 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $12.90 |
| 3/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 6-4-3 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Has been holding his form without quite putting a race away, finishing fifth in a B4 at this track last start when beaten just under six lengths by Miracle Kaiser. The run prior was better, making ground in a B1 over 1700m and finishing fifth, beaten three lengths by A Shin Maqlube. With one win and five places from eleven at this track and distance, he profiles as a reliable place chance again.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 45 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $19.80 |
| 5/10 | 14/09/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Souha Kondo | 55kg | 1:50.50 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.10 |
| 6/11 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:35.60 | 3-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $9.80 |
| 6/12 | 28/07/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:51.30 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/06/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:51.20 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:49.40 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at her past two starts, most recently seventh in a B7 at this track when beaten six and a half lengths at long odds behind Akatsuki Loterie. She was also fifth in a B4 the run prior, beaten just over six lengths after giving herself too much to do. Her track-and-distance place record offers some support, but she has to finish off more strongly to trouble the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:35.40 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $39.40 |
| 5/12 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:34.50 | 11-11-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $14.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.90 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $16.30 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:30.70 | 6-7-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $33.10 |
| 5/10 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | B5 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.50 | 8-6-5 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $12.50 |
| 10/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Kyoka Fukazawa | 53kg | 1:37.50 | 11-11-10 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $36.50 |

Jockey: Kyouka Fukazawa
Weight: 53kgs
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Comments
Has the right historical profile for this race, but recent form has to be forgiven. She was tenth in a COND at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths after giving little late, and had been beaten over 11 lengths the start prior. The positives are weight relief, a strong 12-month placing record and two wins with nine places from 23 at this track and distance. If she finds her better form, she is a live winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 28/10/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 1-4-10 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $21.50 |
| 7/11 | 15/10/2026 | 16 | B6 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $130.30 |
| 7/10 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 15/09/2026 | 91 | B3 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:36.30 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/12 | 16/06/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 0:55.50 | 9-10-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $17.50 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:34.80 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes to her third run this campaign after a fair fifth in a B7 at this track, beaten four lengths by Akatsuki Loterie when keeping to the task late. Her first-up fourth in a B2 was better, beaten just over two lengths at big odds behind Personal Record, and that reads well for this grade. She also beat Cosmo Bell Tree at this track about a month ago, which adds substance to her claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/10/2026 | 16 | B7 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.30 |
| 4/10 | 29/09/2026 | 124 | B2 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Abe Mototsugu | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 7-8-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $45.60 |
| 12/12 | 28/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 11-12-12 | 8 |
| 22.6L | $51.30 |
| 6/11 | 23/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $90.10 |
| 9/12 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 8-12-9 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $55.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $40.10 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second at Sonoda last start, but the margin matters: he was beaten seven lengths by All The Rage at big odds. The start prior was weaker again when second last over 1230m at Sonoda, beaten over 14 lengths after settling well back. A leading jockey at this track is a positive for the new venue, but the recent figures leave him with a sizeable task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 10-3-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $34.40 |
| 8/9 | 16/10/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:20.70 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $37.70 |
| 5/10 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 8-4-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $56.60 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 9-6-4 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $130.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:21.40 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $13.70 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $104.00 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fifth in a C3 at Kochi, beaten just over six lengths by Happier Than Ever when near the top of betting. He had been fourth at Kochi before that, beaten eight lengths behind Extra Note, and neither run suggested he was ready to win. A class drop helps, but he has only one placing from seven previous starts around 1500m and must find more.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 5-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $11.30 |
| 9/9 | 29/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 8-4-9 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/11 | 18/07/2026 | 65 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:23.50 | 5-2-3 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $54.80 |
| 7/12 | 14/05/2026 | 28 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 1:19.10 | 5-3-7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $30.70 |
| 7/12 | 16/04/2026 | 43 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 9-5-7 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved last start when fourth in a B4 at this track, beaten just under four lengths by Miracle Kaiser after having the drop on the leaders but failing to go on. That was better than her previous eighth in a B8, where she was beaten over 11 lengths after being swamped late. She carries only 52kg and has two wins and three places from 13 at this track and distance, but the winning case still requires another step.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:36.40 | 5-3-4 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $33.20 |
| 8/12 | 16/10/2026 | 16 | B8 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:35.20 | 2-3-8 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $13.20 |
| 8/12 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:33.30 | 3-5-8 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,570.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:36.90 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $7.60 |
| 10/10 | 02/09/2026 | 103 | B4 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:30.70 | 5-6-10 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $8.60 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:35.90 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing seventh in a B4 at this track, beaten six and a half lengths by Miracle Kaiser when she did not quicken. Her final run before the break was a fifth in a B1, beaten just under five lengths, so there is enough prior form to respect. The strongest point is her track-and-distance record, with three wins and one placing from nine, but she shapes more as an each-way hope from the wide draw.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 178 | B4 3U | $10,878.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 3-10-7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $10.10 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 6/11 | 08/04/2026 | 29 | B5 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 4-4-6 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/11 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:51.40 | 1-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $48.30 |
| 4/12 | 25/02/2026 | 30 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $116.40 |