Nagoya Race 8 - Race 8 - 1700
THUNDER FLARE (2) made it four victories in succession last start when she scored in style over 1700m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Winning rider Aoi Kinomae retains the mount. Has the class to take this out. LEIDENSCHAFT (3) has four wins and two minor placings from seven races this preparation. Scored last start by half a length at this track over 1500m after being racing in the leading division. Genuine type with winning claims. A SHIN PANTA RHEI (5) is a 22-start maiden who could only manage to finish seventh at his latest appearance over 1500m at this track. Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. PERSONA (11) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1700m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out.

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on February 27 over 1500m, 20 len behind Heritage Song carrying 55kg at $165.40. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1700m, 16 len behind Memory Drive with 55kg at $61.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hiroshi Ohara | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 6-9-11 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $165.40 |
| 11/12 | 12/02/2026 | 32 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 1-7-11 | 9 |
| 16.2L | $61.60 |
| 16/16 | 11/01/2026 | 46 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:32.10 | - | 3 |
| 33.6L | $543.50 |
| 10/12 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | C6 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 1-4-10 | 6 |
| 43.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | C9 3U | $9,286.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.20 |
| 2/12 | 30/10/2025 | 148 | C1 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track January 19 over 1500m defeating God Tesoro carrying 53kg at $3.80. Last start favourite; won by 7 len at this track February 13 over 1700m defeating Leidenschaft with 53kg at $2.20. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 25 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 | 25 | C1 3U | $13,404.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:50.50 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 19/01/2026 | 69 | C7 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $11,806.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:51.20 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $9.60 |
| 1/12 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.40 |
| 9/12 | 15/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $9,327.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:36.30 | 8-9-9 | 11 |
| 9.7L | $4.80 |
| 5/12 | 02/10/2025 | 33 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.40 | 3-8-5 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track March 2 over 1500m defeating Seiun Ater carrying 57kg at $4.60. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1700m, 7 len behind Thunder Flare with 57kg at $3.30. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 8 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 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $13,404.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C9 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,173.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 11-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 11 at this track on February 26 over 1500m, 15 len behind Vernally carrying 55kg at $139.10. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 2000m, 9 len behind Taiki Vier Liebe with 55kg at $51.60. Recent form not good enough.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 30 | B6 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 11-11-10 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $139.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on February 26 over 1500m, 12 len behind Vernally with 57kg at $30.10. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Memory Drive carrying 57kg at $16. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | B6 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 7-7-7 | 11 |
| 12.3L | $30.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on February 26 over 1500m, 15 len behind Vernally with 57kg at $23.40. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Up Shogun with 57kg at $11.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 29 | B6 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 5-9-9 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $23.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Shin Higashikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on February 26 over 1500m, 11 len behind Vernally carrying 55kg at $284.20. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 17 len behind Eiger carrying 55kg at $80.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 3-5-6 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $284.20 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on February 26 over 1500m, 17 len behind Vernally with 53kg at $251.80. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 14 len behind Eiger carrying 55kg at $39.10. Preferred in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 9-10-11 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $251.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on February 27 over 1500m, 7 len behind Heritage Song with 57kg at $38.60. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Memory Drive carrying 57kg at $23.80. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 10-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $38.60 |
| 4/12 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 12-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $23.80 |
| 1/12 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 10-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $31.90 |
| 8/11 | 19/01/2026 | 16 | B1 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 8-7-8 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $141.60 |
| 3/12 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 11-9-3 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $251.60 |
| 8/11 | 23/12/2025 | 28 | B8 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 2:12.00 | 11-7-8 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $61.60 |

Jockey: Sachio Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 11 at this track on February 26 over 1500m, 13 len behind Vernally carrying 57kg at $142.30. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 10 len behind Eiger with 57kg at $63.10. Better off avoiding.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | B6 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Sachio Yamada | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 10-8-8 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $142.30 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on February 27 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Dolce Luna with 57kg at $6.60. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1700m, 10 len behind Memory Drive carrying 57kg at $2. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 11 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 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | B8 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | SP | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:52.50 | 8-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |
| 9/12 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | B7 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 11-5-9 | 12 |
| 10.9L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | B5 3U | $7,736.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 10-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.10 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | BC 3U | $32,474.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 2:12.10 | 7-8-9 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $4.10 |
| 4/11 | 19/12/2025 | 148 | B3 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 9-5-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $6.20 |
| 1/11 | 24/07/2025 | 14 | B7 3U | $11,716.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:49.40 | 5-2-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |