Nagoya Race 1 - Race 1 - 1500
NAGANO KING DIA (8) Was first to greet the judge when winning by 2L last start at the track and form has been improving over recent runs. Suitably placed in this race. MEISHO SOLAR (3) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time here. Expecting to settle positively. Right in this. SHINGUN RAO (2) Tidy effort when 3rd last time here and can find a nice position from the draw. Has shown early pace in races to date. Deserves consideration. KURIKO MERRY (7) Only fair when 10th last start at this venue. Has scope so do not ignore.

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off mildly from well back when seventh in a COND at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths behind Shine Monolith at long odds. The start prior was much weaker, finishing ninth in a C5 over 1700m and beaten over 15 lengths. No wins from 26 previous starts around 1500m leaves her with plenty to prove despite the kinder setup.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 16/10/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $47.70 |
| 9/11 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 5-9-9 | 11 |
| 14.6L | $221.10 |
| 5/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | C6 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 7-5-5 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $133.30 |
| 8/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 10-9-8 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $87.50 |
| 11/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C8 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $168.10 |
| 9/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 7-12-9 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $176.00 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the placings last start, finishing third at this track over 1500m and beaten four and a half lengths by Eccellente at generous odds. The run prior over 920m had merit late after settling rearward, and he now reaches the third run of the campaign. One win and three places from seven starts at this track and distance give him a sound place profile.
Last Starts 14 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 | 28/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 4-3-3 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $20.20 |
| 6/11 | 15/10/2026 | 161 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 0:55.30 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $10.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | C9 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 4-1-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.70 |
| 2/12 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 25/03/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 26/02/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Put together the right form for this, winning a C3 at this track by a length and a half from Nagano King Dia before finishing second to Red Sedona, beaten three lengths, when near the top of an open market. He has one win and one placing from three starts at this track and distance, and the top-ranked track jockey goes on. That gives him the clearest winning case.
Last Starts 14 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 | 28/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 6-3-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $7.30 |
| 1/11 | 13/10/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/12 | 14/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Souha Kondo | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 9-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $25.70 |
| 11/12 | 23/08/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 10-11-11 | 11 |
| 27.3L | $263.10 |
| 10/15 | 23/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 54kg | 1:53.40 | 10-12-10 | 14 |
| 40.6L | $309.80 |
| 14/14 | 29/03/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 2:02.10 | 14-14-14 | 11 |
| 18.3L | $290.70 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at this track last start but was beaten over 11 lengths by Fruits Baby at big odds and never made headway. The start prior was no stronger, ending last behind K Two Cruzado after settling handy and weakening right out. She has placed once from ten starts at this track and distance, but current form leaves a sizeable gap to bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.20 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $295.50 |
| 11/11 | 16/10/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:35.20 | 3-10-11 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $238.30 |
| 8/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:35.50 | 3-8-8 | 9 |
| 16.7L | $106.40 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $31.70 |
| 5/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.50 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $110.90 |
| 8/12 | 30/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.20 | 5-6-8 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $118.90 |

Jockey: Ichito Matsumoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last in a C9 at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths behind Tsukiyozakura after settling miles back and failing to improve. She was also ninth in a COND at this venue the run prior, beaten over 10 lengths and unwanted in the market. One win and five places from 38 starts at this track and distance is some context, but recent efforts fall well short.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $210.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/10/2026 | 17 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 5-7-9 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $29.30 |
| 3/12 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $21.40 |
| 5/11 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 0:58.10 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $10.70 |
| 8/12 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 7-4-8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $78.00 |
| 10/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 7-8-10 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $45.80 |

Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out badly when eighth at this track last start, beaten over 19 lengths by Fruits Baby at long odds after giving away a big start in the lane. Her previous sixth in a COND was more competitive, beaten four and a half lengths, and she does have one win and two places from six starts at this track and distance. A rebound is required to threaten.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 56 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:36.20 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $63.20 |
| 6/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:38.10 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $11.60 |
| 2/11 | 20/08/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.50 | 5-5-2 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 17/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.70 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $25.30 |
| 8/12 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.30 | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/06/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:38.20 | 6-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Started favourite in a C9 at this track last start but was swamped after holding a narrow lead and finished second last, beaten over 12 lengths. That was a clear miss, yet the previous fourth behind Copano Carter, beaten just over three lengths, reads better. A track-distance win sits in her favour, so she can bounce back into a minor role if she regains that earlier level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:37.70 | 1-3-10 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $4.10 |
| 4/11 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $11.40 |
| 3/12 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 1.6L | $79.50 |
| 7/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 4-10-7 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $28.80 |
| 6/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $102.60 |
| 9/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 10-11-9 | 11 |
| 9.6L | $27.00 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Confirmed his rise with a two-length win at this track last start, beating Hana Murasaki as an odds-on favourite. The start prior he was run down late by Meisho Solar in a C3 after leading and starting favourite, so the rematch is the obvious reference point. Junki Mochizuki has won two from three aboard him, and that partnership keeps him right among the main hopes.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 13/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Kazuki Akatsu | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $119.50 |
| 10/10 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 10-9-10 | 4 |
| 43.3L | $210.20 |
| 8/9 | 07/09/2026 | 165 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Kondo Hayato | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 3-8-8 | 8 |
| 49.0L | $115.90 |
| 8/12 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:52.10 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $84.40 |

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a four-week gap since finishing seventh at this track behind K Two Cruzado, beaten over 11 lengths after failing to make headway at long odds. The start prior was also a safely held fifth in a COND, beaten six and a half lengths. His one win and two places from eight starts at this track and distance keep him in calculations for a placing, but winning looks a stretch.
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 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 7-8-7 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $221.60 |
| 5/12 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $132.10 |
| 8/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 8-7-8 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $30.60 |
| 12/12 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 8-9-12 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $55.70 |
| 1/12 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 9-9-10 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $22.30 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Rebounded strongly when second in a COND at this track last start, beaten four lengths by Oh Bravo after not quite finishing it off. That was a major turnaround from the start prior, when second last and beaten over 18 lengths after fading late. Carries just 52kg and rates well on recent form, so she is a legitimate winning chance if the latest run is repeated.
Last Starts 14 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 | 28/10/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:39.40 | 8-1-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 15/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:35.80 | 5-8-11 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $253.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/09/2026 | 13 | C7 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:39.50 | 10-6-9 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $14.80 |
| 10/11 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C8 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Souha Kondo | 53kg | 1:39.20 | 5-11-10 | 11 |
| 10.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $18.40 |
| 3/11 | 19/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:39.30 | 6-5-3 | 11 |
| 0.7L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled too far back and never came into it when ninth in a C9 at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths behind Tsukiyozakura at big odds. The start prior was even further away, finishing second last and beaten over 17 lengths after again failing to improve. Four placings from 25 starts at this track and distance offer only minor support, with others far more convincing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.70 | 5-9-9 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $77.40 |
| 10/11 | 16/10/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 9-10-10 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $181.70 |
| 2/12 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | C8 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:39.60 | 3-1-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 8/11 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 0:58.10 | 11-11-8 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $110.90 |
| 12/12 | 02/09/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 10-11-12 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $239.90 |
| 4/11 | 28/07/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 8-10-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $10.50 |