Nagoya Race 8 - Race 8 - 1500
VERNALLY (5) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 1.5 lengths over 1500m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot salute. Z THUNDER (7) was safely held when fourth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths after being prominent at the corner. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Seigo Tsukamoto gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. PIKO BLUE (2) was always well back last start at the first run of this campaign and never threatened, finishing 16th over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Should do far better this time. MERITORIOUS (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Shoutarou Tomomori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at Kasamatsu on February 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind Vanellope with 57kg at $1.30. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1700m, 8 len behind Elaine Asti with 57kg at $7.50. Looks tested despite the low draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | B5 3U | $7,508.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:44.90 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $1.30 |
| 5/11 | 15/01/2026 | 24 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 22/12/2025 | 21 | B6 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 01/12/2025 | 19 | B5 3U | $7,938.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:28.80 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/12 | 12/11/2025 | 230 | B8 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $9.60 |
| 6/12 | 27/03/2025 | 27 | A5 3U | $16,301.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 56kg | 1:36.30 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 53 days. Last start ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 4 over 1800m, 17 len behind Batard carrying 57.0kg at $207. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 12 over 1600m, 11 len behind Adelante carrying 56.0kg at $152.30. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 04/01/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 15-15-16 | 11 |
| 17.6L | $207.00 |
| 14/16 | 12/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:38.30 | - | 15 |
| 11.5L | $152.30 |
| 14/14 | 10/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Y | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 2:03.10 | - | 13 |
| 14.1L | $42.80 |
| 7/14 | 26/07/2025 | 79 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:46.00 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $79.80 |
| 5/12 | 08/05/2025 | 8 | COND | $157,411.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $19.30 |
| 1/11 | 30/04/2025 | 70 | C1 3 | $19,237.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on February 9 over 2000m, 6 len behind La La Effort carrying 57kg at $26.50. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 18 len behind Up Shogun with 57kg at $14. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
Last Starts 16 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 | 09/02/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 2:12.30 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $26.50 |
| 10/10 | 28/01/2026 | 39 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $14.00 |
| 15/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:59.90 | 16-15-15 | 10 |
| 22.3L | $319.20 |
| 13/16 | 06/12/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 7-11-13 | 14 |
| 23.6L | $218.50 |
| 12/13 | 14/09/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 2:04.90 | 9-12-12 | 9 |
| 22.6L | $183.60 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $93.70 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 14 len behind Eiger with 55kg at $39.10. The run before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1500m, 7 len behind A Shin Gaudi with 55kg at $223.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 10-9-8 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $39.10 |
| 8/11 | 28/01/2026 | 25 | B4 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $223.20 |
| 11/11 | 03/01/2026 | 12 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 5-10-11 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $92.40 |
| 11/12 | 22/12/2025 | 17 | B6 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 3-8-11 | 10 |
| 14.2L | $51.80 |
| 7/12 | 05/12/2025 | 24 | B5 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.40 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $140.90 |
| 7/11 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $61.10 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track February 13 over 1500m defeating Total Dia with 55kg at $1.20. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Nobori Yumin carrying 55kg at $1.10. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 30/01/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 2-3-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 05/01/2026 | 71 | C9 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $1.80 |
| 10/16 | 26/10/2025 | 168 | ALLOW F 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 51kg | 1:49.30 | - | 5 |
| 5.1L | $17.40 |
| 3/12 | 11/05/2025 | 57 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 2:00.20 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/16 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:48.90 | 8-9-3 | 14 |
| 2.1L | $49.50 |

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 10 len behind Eiger carrying 57kg at $63.10. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Big Better with 57kg at $21.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | B6 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 9-8-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $63.10 |
| 3/11 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 10-9-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $21.90 |
| 6/10 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 7-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $31.40 |
| 9/11 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | B7 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 0:56.00 | 11-9-9 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $77.90 |
| 6/11 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 11-9-6 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $21.90 |
| 6/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 10-9-6 | 12 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Up Shogun carrying 57kg at $14.10. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track January 19 over 1500m defeating Partida with 57kg at $3.80. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $14.10 |
| 1/11 | 19/01/2026 | 26 | B1 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C6 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.90 |
| 5/12 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | C5 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $57.70 |
| 8/12 | 26/11/2025 | 13 | C5 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hitomi Miyashita | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 4-7-8 | 11 |
| 9.6L | $8.80 |
| 7/10 | 13/11/2025 | 111 | C6 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 17 len behind Eiger carrying 55kg at $80.80. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Up Shogun with 55kg at $206.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 1-3-10 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $80.80 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 4-7-9 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $206.60 |
| 10/11 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:50.50 | 4-8-10 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $86.70 |
| 4/11 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | B7 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 0:56.00 | 6-8-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:52.80 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.90 |
| 5/12 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 4-3-5 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $25.40 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 2000m, 9 len behind Taiki Vier Liebe with 55kg at $51.60. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Globe Fame with 55kg at $40.60. Draw no help to chances.
Last Starts 29 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 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | B3 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 2:12.30 | 11-5-6 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $51.60 |
| 6/11 | 03/01/2026 | 12 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 10-5-6 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $40.60 |
| 9/12 | 22/12/2025 | 27 | B6 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $25.50 |
| 2/12 | 25/11/2025 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 2:14.10 | 10-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/11/2025 | 24 | B1 3U | $16,865.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:52.40 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $45.90 |
| 1/12 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | B8 3U | $11,021.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 10-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Up Shogun carrying 57kg at $11.70. The start before that won by 2 len at this track January 19 over 1400m defeating Kitano Daloma with 57kg at $3.90. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $11.70 |
| 1/11 | 19/01/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 8/11 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 10-9-8 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/12/2025 | 28 | C5 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | C4 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 5-6-4 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $30.70 |
| 10/12 | 05/11/2025 | 37 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 12-12-10 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $269.00 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Memory Drive with 57kg at $16. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Up Shogun carrying 57kg at $106.10. Not far away of late. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 9-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $106.10 |
| 8/10 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | B6 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 2-2-8 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $116.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/01/2026 | 17 | B7 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 0:56.00 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | B1 3U | $16,660.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 0:56.50 | 11-8-5 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $13.10 |
| 8/12 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | B4 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 8-7-8 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $48.70 |