Nagoya Race 2 - Race 2 - 1500
KING OF STORM (8) Was competitive when 2nd last start at the track and hard to fault at this distance. Jockey Takahiro Imai and trainer Miyashita Hitomi command respect as a team. Genuine threat. ECORO ZELDA (9) Threw down a serious challenge last start at the track. Definite claims. SAMMARU FORCE (4) Resuming after a break. Sub-standard effort when 11th last run at this venue but solid performer at this trip in the past. Souichi Katou rates highly. Should get going late. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. FRUITS BABY (7) Good win by 1L last time here and suited at this trip in the past. Should muster plenty of early toe. Going well this preparation. Gets a chance to win.

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent starts, finishing ninth in a C6 over 920m at this track last start when unwanted in the market and beaten just under ten lengths. The start prior was weaker again, coming in last behind Go Go Mango and beaten over 16 lengths. He has won three times around 1500m, but current form leaves him with a sizeable task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 29/10/2026 | 10 | C6 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 0:56.10 | 6-7-9 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $140.10 |
| 11/11 | 19/10/2026 | 18 | C7 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 9-9-11 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $290.30 |
| 9/11 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 10-9-9 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $73.50 |
| 9/9 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 4-9-9 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $8.30 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/12 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 6-6-7 | 12 |
| 8.1L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was near the top of an open market last start but offered little when tenth behind Candy Tuft, beaten eight and a half lengths in COND company. That followed a tailed-off ninth behind Vip Joie, so the recent form is hard to recommend. He has won at this track and distance, but that old strength is not enough on current evidence.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Souha Kondo | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 3-7-10 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $7.10 |
| 9/11 | 19/10/2026 | 17 | C6 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 4-5-9 | 8 |
| 36.9L | $339.10 |
| 10/12 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,218.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $143.50 |
| 10/11 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Souha Kondo | 55kg | 2:14.00 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $47.20 |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Kondo Hayato | 54kg | 1:37.50 | 3-6-7 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $29.20 |
| 9/12 | 24/08/2026 | 38 | C1 3U | $9,820.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 5-5-9 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $90.50 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led last start as favourite in an open betting contest but weakened to seventh behind Candy Tuft, beaten just under seven lengths. The start prior was better, finishing fourth behind Go Go Mango when beaten three and a half lengths at big odds. A win and three placings from twelve attempts at this track and distance keep him in the minor-money discussion.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-7 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 19/10/2026 | 32 | C7 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $285.60 |
| 9/12 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 4-8-9 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $31.10 |
| 8/11 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | C4 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 4-4-8 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $44.70 |
| 6/11 | 24/08/2026 | 24 | C3 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 2-4-6 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $29.30 |
| 6/12 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 0:55.90 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $230.30 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending his last campaign with a plain second-last behind Kitasan Fujiyama, beaten over 18 lengths. His previous run was a stronger guide, beating Win Daybreak by a length and a half at this track. With two wins and two placings from ten starts overall and Soichi Kato two from four aboard him, he has solid place credentials fresh.
Last Starts 120 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 | 15/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 4-6-11 | 11 |
| 17.6L | $9.40 |
| 1/12 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 9-6-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/11 | 02/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 20/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.60 |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 15/16 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 2:02.20 | 13-15-15 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $245.10 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely from well back when fifth behind Royal Ibuki over 920m at this track last start, though she was still beaten just over six lengths and unwanted in the market. Her previous eighth behind Go Go Mango was similar from a rearward position. Two wins at this track and distance are positives, but she has to turn that late work into a much stronger overall performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 29/10/2026 | 10 | C6 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 0:56.10 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $100.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/10/2026 | 19 | C7 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 7-6-8 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $188.40 |
| 4/11 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | C5 3U | $11,664.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 8-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $60.90 |
| 9/9 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | C5 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 5-8-9 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $17.60 |
| 11/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 7-6-11 | 11 |
| 14.8L | $22.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Shinichi Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved on a very poor run when sixth behind Candy Tuft last start, beaten just under six lengths at long odds after settling rearward. The start prior saw her beaten out of sight behind Vip Joie, so there remains a clear recent-form concern. Her past 12 months include two wins and three placings, but an unplaced track-and-distance record limits the confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 30/10/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 12-10-6 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $108.30 |
| 11/11 | 19/10/2026 | 17 | C6 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 46.9L | $487.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $13,218.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 12-12-11 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $351.10 |
| 11/12 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $11,334.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:51.50 | 12-11-11 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $478.50 |
| 11/11 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $12,844.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | R | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 28.6L | $180.60 |
| 11/12 | 24/08/2026 | 38 | C1 3U | $12,838.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.20 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 19.0L | $143.40 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off the right form, winning a C1 at this track last start by a length from Fine Hime after travelling in touch and extending comfortably. She had also placed behind Eternal Vision the run prior, so the campaign has real substance. Two wins and two placings from four runs at this track and distance, plus a strong record with Hosokawa Satoshi, make her the clear top hope.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 5-3-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $6.20 |
| 3/12 | 15/10/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $9.80 |
| 1/12 | 15/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/08/2026 | 57 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $21.40 |
| 14/18 | 28/06/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 16-16-14 | 17 |
| 9.9L | $248.80 |
| 11/16 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 6 |
| 11.2L | $403.10 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has built a solid campaign, finishing third behind Piko Reve two starts back when beaten just under two lengths, then second to Lucky Vogue last start. The latest margin was five lengths, but he again held his form and was respected in betting. Two wins and two placings from five at this track and distance, with Takahiro Imai in the saddle, give him a strong winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 5-2-2 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 2-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $4.90 |
| 7/11 | 01/10/2026 | 79 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $5.40 |
| 1/12 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 30/06/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $8.60 |
| 17/18 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 2:25.30 | 11-17-17 | 12 |
| 19.7L | $338.40 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Went under as a very short odds-on favourite last start, but the defeat was only a neck behind Alluring Sorrel and she finished strongly. That followed a C1 win over Tamamo Parfum at this track, where she swept over them late. With two wins and one placing from three runs at this track and distance and Seigo Tsukamoto engaged, she has the quality to rebound.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 15/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 7-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/12 | 29/09/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 5-2-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
| 10/10 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 53kg | 1:45.40 | 8-10-10 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $74.20 |
| 10/14 | 09/08/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 2:43.50 | 1-2-10 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $228.40 |
| 9/16 | 27/06/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:47.20 | 12-15-9 | 15 |
| 7.9L | $94.90 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out sharply last start when second last behind Meiner Slava, beaten over 17 lengths after being close enough to do better. The run prior was a fourth behind Masahaya Mauve, but she still failed to finish it off there. One win and five placings from 40 starts at this track and distance show familiarity, not a compelling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 30/10/2026 | 43 | C5 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:36.80 | 6-11-10 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $128.60 |
| 4/9 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 6-11-12 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C7 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 4-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $14.70 |
| 9/12 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $237.10 |
| 9/12 | 15/07/2026 | 26 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 5-7-9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $125.60 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished eighth at his past two starts, most recently behind Candy Tuft when beaten just over seven lengths at generous odds. The start prior behind Jasper Leon was similar, with no real quickening late. His broader career record is respectable and he has won at this track and distance, but the seven-year-old must find more sharpness 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 | 30/10/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 10-8-8 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $18.20 |
| 8/11 | 19/10/2026 | 18 | C5 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 4-5-8 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $143.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 5-4-7 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $99.40 |
| 11/12 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 8-12-11 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $24.30 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | C6 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $26.90 |
| 1/11 | 19/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:39.30 | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $24.70 |