Nagoya Race 2 - Race 2 - 1500
JUN VELVET (4) was far from disgraced when second last start after being in the firing line on the turn over 1500m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and three minor placings. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. SEIUN PIKAICHI (7) improved last time out, finishing 2.25 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1500m here after being in contention on the bend. Nicely placed to take this out. KAFUJI KEEMUN (3) was in the money two starts back at this venue but couldn't back it up last time when sixth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Best figures measure up nicely and is sure to run well. MISSION EYES (6) placed two back then last time out was fifth, beaten 10 lengths. Top-three candidate.

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind Dream Trip carrying 55kg at $11.40. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 1.4 len behind Plumeria Ring carrying 55kg at $5.20. Nice alley and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 4-5-9 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $11.40 |
| 5/12 | 29/01/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $5.20 |
| 8/12 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:37.90 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $46.70 |
| 1/12 | 24/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.80 |
| 11/13 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 7-11-11 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $33.30 |
| 4/10 | 31/10/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $40.10 |

Jockey: Shou Kakihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 16 len behind Dream Trip with 57kg at $202.10. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Liverspina carrying 57kg at $353.60. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 12-12-8 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $202.10 |
| 7/12 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $353.60 |
| 8/10 | 16/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 8-5-8 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $256.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 10-6-11 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $112.80 |
| 5/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C5 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 10-9-5 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $156.80 |
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 11-9-9 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $368.50 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ville Natale with 55kg at $12.70. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, neck behind Nobu Nori O carrying 55kg at $21.70. Leading contender coming out of a very nice stall.
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 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $12.70 |
| 2/12 | 28/01/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $21.70 |
| 2/11 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 2-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $16.90 |
| 11/12 | 22/12/2025 | 18 | C1 3U | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:51.90 | 7-11-11 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $145.60 |
| 1/11 | 04/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | C3 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 3-2-2 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Val De Grace carrying 57kg at $1.60. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track January 14 over 1500m defeating Tomoegozen carrying 57kg at $1.90. Low draw and expected to go well.
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 | 11/02/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 9-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 9-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.90 |
| 4/12 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:39.30 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/11 | 20/11/2025 | 96 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt May 3 over 1800m, 23 len behind Rouge Misterio carrying 55.0kg at $12.80. When resuming last campaign ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 19 over 1800m, 17 len behind Girls Day Out carrying 55.0kg at $19.80. Likely to be up for this.
Last Starts 299 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 5-10-11 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $12.80 |
| 16/16 | 19/04/2025 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 10-12-16 | 13 |
| 17.9L | $19.80 |
| 2/16 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC F 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:58.70 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Dream Trip with 57kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Ripley with 57kg at $11.60. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 6-6-5 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 10-8-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.60 |
| 2/11 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 11-8-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $116.30 |
| 4/11 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 11-7-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $120.60 |
| 11/12 | 22/12/2025 | 31 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $28.30 |
| 2/12 | 21/11/2025 | 67 | C1 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 12-7-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $23.80 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind For Fan carrying 57kg at $4.50. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Nobu Nori O carrying 57kg at $5.70. Can improve again. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:38.00 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 28/01/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $5.70 |
| 3/12 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/11 | 23/12/2025 | 40 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $32.30 |
| 9/14 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | C3 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 57kg | 1:15.60 | 12-13-9 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $364.60 |
| 6/9 | 03/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $8,899.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $121.00 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ville Natale carrying 57kg at $261.40. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Liverspina carrying 53kg at $170.10. Better off looking to others.
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 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $261.40 |
| 8/12 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $170.10 |
| 7/10 | 16/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:30.80 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $128.40 |
| 6/12 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:36.70 | 8-9-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $131.20 |
| 8/11 | 24/12/2025 | 28 | C4 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $55.60 |
| 11/12 | 26/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 55kg | 1:51.80 | 3-9-11 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $91.90 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Ville Natale carrying 55kg at $233. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on January 30 over 920m, 10 len behind Corin Fuga carrying 55kg at $177.60. Others offer greater appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 5-12-12 | 12 |
| 14.9L | $233.00 |
| 10/11 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | C7 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 0:56.20 | 8-11-10 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $177.60 |
| 11/11 | 16/01/2026 | 11 | C9 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 1-9-11 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $171.20 |
| 12/12 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 6-12-12 | 3 |
| 18.2L | $80.70 |
| 7/11 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 2-5-7 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $77.20 |
| 11/11 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 3-10-11 | 11 |
| 20.1L | $239.60 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind For Fan carrying 55kg at $14.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Nobu Eight with 55kg at $30.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $14.60 |
| 2/12 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 7-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $30.30 |
| 4/11 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 8-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $69.70 |
| 7/11 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 10-10-7 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $15.20 |
| 7/12 | 22/12/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $23.10 |
| 6/12 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | C1 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $33.20 |