Nagoya Race 5 - Race 5 - 1500
GROOVY DESIGN (10) looks to launch this prep the way she ended the last 12 weeks ago when she scored over 1500m at this track. Best figures read very well. KITANO TALAASH (4) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second here over 1400m, beaten a neck. Cherry-ripe now and looks the testing material. TOKEN (1) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by half a length over 920m at this circuit. Nicely drawn on the fence and she cannot be discounted. PEACEFUL WORLD (3) comes here off a break of seven months. Scored over 1500m at this venue at the start of last prep. Has recorded two wins when first-up from a break and shapes as one to consider.

Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track February 9 over 920m defeating Nobori Mission with 55kg at $4.90. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Nishino Protea carrying 55kg at $9.10. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
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 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 0:58.10 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 8/12 | 26/01/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:39.90 | 6-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $9.10 |
| 4/11 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:39.60 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $16.30 |
| 6/12 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shin Higashikawa | 55kg | 1:40.30 | 2-1-6 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $151.10 |
| 10/12 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 0:58.60 | 5-8-10 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $120.50 |
| 12/12 | 05/12/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 0:56.30 | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 16.1L | $263.00 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Urawa on January 6 over 2000m, 47 len behind Le Grand Bleu with 56kg at $106.60. The start before that 6th of 11 at Urawa on December 25 over 1300m, 11 len behind Lambo with 56kg at $35.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 49 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 | 06/01/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $24,069.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 56kg | 2:14.90 | 5-12-11 | 3 |
| 47.7L | $106.60 |
| 6/11 | 25/12/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $26,460.00 | Urawa | 1300m | SP | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 1-4-6 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $35.60 |
| 11/12 | 28/11/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $26,786.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 3-7-11 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $36.40 |
| 7/12 | 30/10/2025 | 59 | COND 3 | $28,700.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 5-3-7 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $22.00 |
| 10/14 | 01/09/2025 | 20 | COND 3 | $28,099.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 12-11-10 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $25.80 |
| 7/14 | 12/08/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $27,971.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 14-14-7 | 13 |
| 9.7L | $40.20 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at this track July 23 over 1500m, 7 len behind Tsukasa Train with 55kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 6 len win. This track June 13 over 1500m defeating Shabazi carrying 55kg at $2.70. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 216 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 | 23/07/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,915.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 3-7-7 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/11 | 09/07/2025 | 26 | C9 3U | $9,915.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 3-5-8 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 13/06/2025 | 108 | C1 3U | $10,109.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/11 | 25/02/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,844.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:38.20 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $3.20 |
| 10/11 | 11/02/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,844.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:39.30 | 1-10-10 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $1.70 |
| 3/11 | 29/01/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $11,356.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 54kg | 1:52.70 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, neck behind Pectoral carrying 57kg at $2.40. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1500m, 9 len behind Armored Truck carrying 57kg at $19.10. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 3-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 5/12 | 26/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 11-8-5 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $19.10 |
| 8/10 | 13/01/2026 | 150 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 3-4-8 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $3.60 |
| 13/16 | 16/08/2025 | 69 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 6 |
| 12.4L | $307.20 |
| 12/15 | 08/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 2-2-12 | 15 |
| 23.3L | $533.20 |
| 12/14 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 14-12-12 | 9 |
| 17.2L | $131.10 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 10 len behind El Once carrying 55kg at $37.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on January 2 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Liverspina with 55kg at $14.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 10/02/2026 | 39 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 2-9-11 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $37.50 |
| 4/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $14.40 |
| 4/12 | 19/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 3-2-4 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $47.80 |
| 2/12 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $50.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/11/2025 | 10 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hitomi Miyashita | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 2-9-11 | 9 |
| 14.4L | $68.10 |
| 9/11 | 10/11/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hitomi Miyashita | 55kg | 1:39.70 | 4-9-9 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Tomomori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Land Of Fire with 57kg at $54.60. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track January 13 over 1400m defeating Champ De Neige carrying 57kg at $6.20. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 10/02/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 7-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $54.60 |
| 1/11 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/12 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 0:57.00 | 11-7-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $23.40 |
| 6/12 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $50.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $20.60 |
| 6/12 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | C3 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:39.10 | 10-8-6 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 8 len behind El Once carrying 57kg at $120. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on January 27 over 1500m, 19 len behind Talk Down with 57kg at $415.70. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 8-12-8 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $120.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 5-12-12 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $415.70 |
| 10/11 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 5-9-10 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $215.40 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 9-6-8 | 8 |
| 38.8L | $243.30 |
| 8/11 | 22/12/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:36.70 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $136.30 |
| 9/12 | 09/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 6-10-9 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $280.20 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Norisan Black with 57kg at $67.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on January 26 over 920m, 2.5 len behind Final Queen with 57kg at $28. Should be right in the finish.
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 | 10/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $67.80 |
| 3/11 | 26/01/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 0:57.20 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $28.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 0:57.50 | 5-4-4 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $149.60 |
| 9/12 | 01/01/2026 | 78 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $159.20 |
| 12/12 | 15/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 8-12-12 | 7 |
| 49.6L | $143.40 |
| 6/12 | 30/09/2025 | 14 | C9 3U | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 3-7-6 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $48.10 |

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 9 len behind El Once carrying 57kg at $80.20. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 1500m, 6 len behind Talk Down carrying 57kg at $170.10. This race looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 12-11-10 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $80.20 |
| 7/12 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 12-9-7 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $170.10 |
| 7/11 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 11-9-7 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $332.10 |
| 6/11 | 02/01/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 11-8-6 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $19.60 |
| 6/12 | 22/12/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 10-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $85.80 |
| 8/12 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 11-9-8 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $161.10 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track December 4 over 1500m defeating Jun Velvet with 55kg at $2.50. First up the previous campaign settled back and ran on when 10th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on July 26 over 1800m, 9 len behind Saccarello with 55.0kg at $50.50. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 82 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 | 04/12/2025 | 95 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 9-5-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 8/18 | 31/08/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:59.10 | 11-12-8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $380.50 |
| 10/16 | 26/07/2025 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 13-11-10 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $50.50 |
| 17/17 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Soft | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:36.00 | - | 5 |
| 27.7L | $193.40 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind El Once with 55kg at $31.80. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Glorious Grace with 55kg at $7.50. Not on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:39.20 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $31.80 |
| 6/12 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 9-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 8-4-7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.20 |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $18.90 |
| 7/12 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 4-4-7 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $10.20 |
| 6/12 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $6.80 |