Nagoya Race 3 - Race 3 - 1500
GAVARNIE (5) Threw down a serious challenge last run at this venue. Should jump out and bowl along. In the placings regularly this campaign. Definite winning chance. O K ELEGANCE (4) Put the head down when winning last start at this venue and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Among better hopes. DAITA VALKYRIE (3) Below par performance when 11th last start at this venue. Good each way value for punters. BAY TREE (7) Fairly underwhelming when 9th last run around here. Likely to fill a place.

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out badly in a C8 at this track last start, finishing second last and beaten over 16 lengths at big odds with no real excuse. The start prior was better, making ground for fifth behind Shine Monolith in a COND, but his overall strike rate is modest despite two wins and two places from 50 starts at this track and distance. He has to rediscover older form 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | C8 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 5-10-11 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $477.80 |
| 5/12 | 16/10/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C5 3U | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:50.00 | 4-5-8 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $70.30 |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 1-5-8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $24.10 |
| 3/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 5-1-3 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $26.50 |
| 6/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | C8 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $56.20 |

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last in a C8 at this track last start, beaten a long way after fading late, and that followed a seventh in C4 company when beaten over 19 lengths. Her older record includes wins at this track and distance, but she is unplaced in all 20 starts in the past 12 months. The class drop is not enough on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 29/10/2026 | 42 | C8 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 9-11-12 | 9 |
| 20.8L | $155.70 |
| 7/9 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $37.70 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C5 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $98.50 |
| 12/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C5 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 3-7-12 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $92.30 |
| 8/11 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 9-9-8 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $222.60 |
| 11/12 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 10-9-11 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $115.60 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes to the third run of the campaign after two heavy defeats, the latest a last placing in C1 grade at this track when beaten over 18 lengths and unwanted in the market. She was also second last behind Land Of Fire two back. The class drop gives some context, but she was beaten by Bay Tree recently and must show far more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 6-11-11 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $142.50 |
| 10/11 | 01/10/2026 | 100 | C4 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 1-9-10 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $111.30 |
| 10/10 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,331.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:26.90 | 1-10-10 | 10 |
| 47.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,356.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:28.50 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/05/2026 | 202 | C1 3U | $7,406.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $38.60 |
| 7/11 | 05/11/2025 | 5 | COND 3 | $21,429.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:14.90 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $89.00 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Put the consistent lead-up form to good use when winning a C1 at this track last start, working into the race strongly and beating Water Bubinga by half a length. She had earlier run second to Grass Feather at generous odds, so the form has a solid platform. With one win and two places from five starts at this track and distance, she is a serious winning chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 28/10/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.90 | 5-4-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 2/12 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:35.50 | 8-6-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $14.70 |
| 3/12 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 9-4-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $58.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 9-11-11 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $33.50 |
| 3/12 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:29.60 | 3-5-3 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $31.50 |
| 7/12 | 28/07/2026 | 37 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a neck of winning a C3 at this track last start, just run down late after being near the top of betting. That followed a third behind Hosho Ryu in C1 grade, so his recent form is clearly among the strongest in the race. Seigo Tsukamoto knows him well, and a track record of one win and two places from three starts makes him the horse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 30/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/12 | 15/10/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 02/09/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/11 | 29/07/2026 | 74 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $11.10 |
| 10/18 | 16/05/2026 | 238 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 11-9-10 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $15.10 |
| 13/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 16 |
| 9.7L | $38.90 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the picture when eighth behind Stradone in a C8 at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths at long odds. She had also made no impression when sixth behind Piko Reve in C1 grade. The class drop and fourth-up fitness are positives, but she remains a maiden after ten starts and her 1500m record is still unconvincing.
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 | 13 | C8 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 10-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $46.50 |
| 6/11 | 16/10/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 8-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $9.20 |
| 10/18 | 13/09/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 2:12.20 | 14-10-10 | 18 |
| 7.9L | $133.50 |
| 8/18 | 11/07/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 2:01.00 | 12-6-8 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $9.60 |
| 2/17 | 05/07/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Y | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 2:01.90 | 16-5-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $160.90 |
| 8/15 | 18/04/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 2:42.70 | 10-6-8 | 13 |
| 7.6L | $34.40 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form reads poorly, with a ninth behind Lucky Vogue last start after making no impression and a seventh to Piko Reve two runs back. However, both came in stronger-looking assignments, and he returns to a race where his two wins from six starts at this track and distance are highly relevant. Weight relief also helps, so he can rebound sharply.
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 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 6-5-9 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $50.30 |
| 7/11 | 16/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $60.20 |
| 1/12 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 6-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 9/11 | 17/09/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:35.50 | 10-6-9 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $25.10 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/12 | 18/08/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $87.80 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the race when tenth behind Stradone in a C8 at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths at big odds. Her previous fourth behind Shine Monolith was more respectable, but she was still unwanted in the market and settled well back. She has placed six times from 35 starts at this track and distance without winning, so place looks the ceiling.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | C8 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 11-12-10 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $110.10 |
| 4/12 | 16/10/2026 | 17 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 9-8-4 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $42.70 |
| 2/12 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:39.50 | 8-7-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 |
| 10/11 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 920m | R | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 0:58.10 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $75.70 |
| 5/12 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 11-12-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $102.10 |
| 6/11 | 19/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 11-10-6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $34.40 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Could not back up the narrow C1 second two starts ago, finishing seventh behind Stradone in a C8 at this track and beaten just over eight lengths. That earlier head defeat to Copano Carter showed she can be competitive when able to sustain her run, and she does have a win and a placing from seven starts at this track and distance. She profiles as a place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | C8 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 1-3-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $30.30 |
| 2/11 | 16/10/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.40 |
| 5/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $205.60 |
| 9/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 12-11-9 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $263.80 |
| 9/12 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 12-11-9 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $208.80 |
| 7/11 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 10-5-7 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $96.70 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made late ground from a difficult position when fourth behind Tsukiyozakura at this track last start, beaten four lengths despite starting at big odds. The start prior was only fair when sixth behind Shine Monolith in a COND, but her latest effort was the better guide. With a prior win at this track and distance and the winning rider back, she is a genuine minor hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | C9 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 10-8-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $99.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/10/2026 | 17 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $19.30 |
| 5/12 | 29/09/2026 | 13 | C7 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $14.60 |
| 7/11 | 16/09/2026 | 15 | C8 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 8-6-7 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $15.80 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 9-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $72.60 |
| 10/12 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 8-8-10 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $65.80 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led but folded out of it when second last behind Lucky Vogue in a COND at this track last start, beaten over 18 lengths after being an outside chance in betting. His previous fourth behind Broken Heart in C1 grade was more encouraging, but he remains unplaced from ten career starts. Junki Mochizuki is a positive booking, though the maiden record keeps him to place claims.
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 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 2-5-10 | 8 |
| 18.2L | $9.20 |
| 4/11 | 16/10/2026 | 54 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 6/14 | 23/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 14-13-6 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $18.90 |
| 5/16 | 25/07/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 8-5-5 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $18.00 |
| 8/16 | 07/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 3-3-8 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $9.60 |
| 7/10 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:16.10 | 5-3-7 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $3.20 |