Nagoya Race 3 - Race 3 - 1500
SAKURANO HEIGEN (9) turned in a better effort to finish second last start, beaten a head over 920m at this track. Suited at the longer journey and is a leading player. NOBLE HUNTER (4) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish third over 920m at this track. Should camp just off the leaders. Among the leading chances. YAMA NOBLE (2) failed to figure again last time over 920m at this track, beaten 8 lengths into seventh. Has enough ability to be competitive in this line-up. STRIPE BLUE (11) was beaten 14 lengths into seventh over 1500m at this track last time out. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on February 23 over 920m, 35 len behind Fiamma Nera carrying 57kg at $6.40. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 19 len behind A Shin Period with 57kg at $15.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 0:58.40 | 6-10-10 | 11 |
| 35.2L | $6.40 |
| 11/12 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 7-10-11 | 10 |
| 19.8L | $15.50 |
| 9/12 | 27/01/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:40.00 | 3-6-9 | 12 |
| 8.6L | $5.20 |
| 6/12 | 16/01/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 22/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.00 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $5.90 |
| 3/11 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $91.30 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on February 23 over 920m, 8 len behind Misora carrying 57kg at $25.90. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Engel carrying 57kg at $11.60. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 0:57.50 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $25.90 |
| 2/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.60 |
| 2/11 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:39.10 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $109.00 |
| 7/12 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:39.90 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $277.20 |
| 10/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 6-10-10 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $85.40 |
| 6/12 | 19/12/2025 | 10 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 56kg | 0:57.80 | 4-5-6 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $27.30 |

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on February 23 over 920m, 4 len behind Fiamma Nera carrying 55kg at $81. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 12 len behind A Shin Period carrying 55kg at $235.90. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 0:58.40 | 9-9-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 11-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $235.90 |
| 10/12 | 27/01/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 6-9-10 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $292.10 |
| 10/12 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 10-10-10 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $158.30 |
| 8/12 | 03/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 10-12-8 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $256.40 |
| 10/11 | 22/12/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 9-11-10 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $82.30 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 23 over 920m, 0.5 len behind Fiamma Nera with 57kg at $10.40. Before that second last of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 14 len behind Engel with 57kg at $7. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 0:58.40 | 4-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $10.40 |
| 11/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 3-9-11 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:39.10 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $11.20 |
| 6/12 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:39.90 | 4-3-6 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $25.60 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 3-6-7 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $21.80 |
| 4/12 | 19/12/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Gaku Banno | 56kg | 0:57.80 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $19.90 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track October 16 over 1500m, 18 len behind Meinan Fast with 55kg at $36. On debut third of 7 at this track July 11 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Ponkotsu Sword carrying 55kg at $7.80. Prefer to see how she returns.
Last Starts 144 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $11,858.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 7-9-8 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $36.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,692.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $33.20 |
| 8/12 | 18/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $53,075.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 8-10-8 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $114.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,692.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 7-7-5 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $5.20 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $17,611.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.70 | - | 10 |
| 18.0L | $26.30 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $18,008.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $23.40 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 17 len behind Mitono Teio with 55kg at $411. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 15 len behind A Shin Period carrying 55kg at $195.40. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 8-10-8 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $411.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 10-11-9 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $195.40 |
| 11/12 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 9-11-11 | 8 |
| 16.1L | $132.50 |
| 10/11 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $73.10 |
| 12/12 | 03/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:39.80 | 5-11-12 | 5 |
| 25.7L | $14.00 |
| 14/14 | 06/12/2025 | 90 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 2:01.30 | 14-14-14 | 11 |
| 40.0L | $501.40 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 12 len behind Mitono Teio carrying 55kg at $16.30. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 8 len behind A Shin Period with 51kg at $54.60. Tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 6-9-6 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $16.30 |
| 6/12 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:38.50 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $54.60 |
| 8/10 | 27/01/2026 | 52 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:32.10 | 6-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $16.00 |
| 14/15 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:35.40 | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $628.20 |
| 12/13 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:34.40 | - | 9 |
| 18.2L | $312.60 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 21 len behind Mitono Teio with 55kg at $300.50. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 15 len behind A Shin Period carrying 55kg at $173.70. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 7-7-9 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $300.50 |
| 10/12 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 3-6-10 | 12 |
| 15.8L | $173.70 |
| 9/10 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $202.70 |
| 11/11 | 14/01/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 7-11-11 | 2 |
| 25.0L | $137.40 |
| 11/11 | 22/12/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 6-11-11 | 11 |
| 31.9L | $6.70 |
| 14/14 | 16/11/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 9 |
| 25.4L | $330.20 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at this track on February 23 over 920m, head behind Fiamma Nera with 55kg at $2.40. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Engel with 55kg at $31.20. Knocking on the door.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 0:58.40 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 4/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:41.10 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $31.20 |
| 8/11 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $61.80 |
| 10/12 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 55kg | 1:39.90 | 6-8-10 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $27.60 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 162 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 5-9-9 | 10 |
| 17.6L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $18,008.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 23 len behind Mitono Teio with 51kg at $51.30. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 19 len behind Handful carrying 51kg at $27.50. Possesses a big finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:37.60 | 4-8-10 | 11 |
| 23.0L | $51.30 |
| 10/12 | 10/02/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 51kg | 1:30.20 | 6-8-10 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $27.50 |
| 15/16 | 10/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:34.00 | - | 1 |
| 20.4L | $357.60 |
| 12/13 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:33.90 | - | 10 |
| 11.9L | $163.90 |
| 9/17 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:23.40 | - | 15 |
| 7.6L | $23.40 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 14 len behind Mitono Teio carrying 57kg at $35.10. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Handful with 57kg at $8.80. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 2-4-7 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $35.10 |
| 8/12 | 10/02/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 9-5-8 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $8.80 |
| 15/16 | 05/01/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 1:12.40 | - | 1 |
| 19.4L | $208.80 |
| 13/14 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Y Yoshida | 56kg | 1:25.50 | - | 9 |
| 18.3L | $89.80 |
| 13/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:36.50 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $154.60 |