Nagoya Race 5 - Race 5 - 1500
CHERRY BLOOM (11) Ran 6th last start at this venue. Can show a better performance this time. More confidence with jockey Tatsuya Watanabe guiding the horse. Hard to dismiss. BUDDIES RISE (2) Backing up quickly. Finished 6th last run at the track. Capable of a strong comeback and will try to take advantage of the alley. Worth strong consideration. MITSUKANE LUNA (5) Finished 8th last start at Funabashi. First start for a new trainer. Must come into consideration. CLEAN BOUQUET (9) Mediocre display when 9th last time at Hakodate but facing an increased distance. Souichi Katou and Teruya Tsunoda deserve serious attention as a team. Watch it go close.

Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $101.00 and didn't find the line when 15th last start at Niigata but gets the perfect barrier. Change in trainer. Tough ask.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 09/08/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:54.10 | 8-15-15 | 13 |
| 34.6L | $160.00 |
| 14/16 | 27/06/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 12-11-14 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $93.40 |
| 11/16 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 2:02.40 | 13-15-11 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly. Was $19.00 and finished 6th last run around here. Capable of a strong comeback and gets a favourable alley. Has a good chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 24/08/2026 | 135 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 54kg | 1:37.40 | 2-1-6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $20.70 |
| 12/16 | 11/04/2026 | 87 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:10.90 | 14-14-12 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $169.20 |
| 11/11 | 14/01/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 9-11-11 | 1 |
| 37.7L | $61.20 |
| 10/14 | 24/11/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 7-7-10 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $255.70 |
| 14/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:36.50 | 14-14-14 | 14 |
| 9.1L | $75.40 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $101.00 and tailed off to finish 14th last time at Niigata. First start for a new trainer. Prefer a return to something a lot easier.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 3-7-14 | 15 |
| 25.3L | $159.80 |
| 10/16 | 18/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:09.50 | 4-6-10 | 16 |
| 7.0L | $77.80 |
| 8/15 | 14/06/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:18.50 | 10-10-8 | 13 |
| 9.9L | $51.30 |
| 9/16 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:10.90 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $264.00 |
| 12/16 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:11.80 | 16-16-12 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $246.30 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick turnaround. At $41.00 below par performance when 11th last time at this track. Modest contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 24/08/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 52kg | 1:37.40 | 4-11-11 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $79.80 |
| 14/15 | 05/07/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 14-15-14 | 15 |
| 15.7L | $268.40 |
| 18/18 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 1-1-18 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $543.30 |
| 13/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:09.10 | 14-16-13 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $66.30 |

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 8th last start at Funabashi. Coming to a new trainer. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 27 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 | 05/08/2026 | 66 | COND 3 | $39,954.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 51kg | 1:43.70 | 12-9-8 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $65.40 |
| 15/16 | 31/05/2026 | 120 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:39.00 | 9-9-15 | 13 |
| 15.9L | $77.40 |
| 6/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:27.70 | 10-9-6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $98.30 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short back up. Jumped at $11.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 9th last start at this track. Masaaki Oohata has a good track record with the Hiroyuki Imazu stable. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 24/08/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 1-4-9 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $12.00 |
| 13/16 | 25/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 10-14-13 | 15 |
| 10.8L | $406.80 |
| 12/14 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 57kg | 1:24.40 | 10-11-12 | 15 |
| 24.4L | $176.50 |

Jockey: Shotaro Tomomori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $81.00 and below standard effort when 12th last start at Fukushima and dropping back to a shorter trip. First appearance for a new trainer. Suggest watching.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 19/07/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:59.40 | 13-14-12 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $113.90 |
| 10/12 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 2:26.10 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $279.20 |
| 11/16 | 25/04/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 2:00.60 | 12-13-11 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $28.20 |
| 12/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:48.20 | 15-16-16-12 | 12 |
| 8.2L | $180.80 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $126.00 came in 9th last run at Niigata. Hard to see it being competitive today.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 08/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:12.90 | 8-8-9 | 12 |
| 9.2L | $149.60 |
| 11/12 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | SP | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 3-8-11 | 11 |
| 44.8L | $208.90 |
| 8/12 | 14/06/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 0:58.60 | 11-10-8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $205.70 |
| 10/14 | 01/03/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 0:57.80 | 12-9-10 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $109.50 |
| 12/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:39.00 | 10-10-12 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $82.10 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was ordinary when 9th last time at Hakodate but going up in distance. Jockey Souichi Katou and trainer Teruya Tsunoda deserve serious attention. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 45 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 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 0:59.60 | 11-11-9 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $45.00 |
| 11/16 | 21/06/2026 | 131 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:08.30 | 3-3-11 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $113.10 |
| 9/16 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:13.70 | 11-9-9 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $62.70 |
| 8/17 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 17-16-8 | 15 |
| 6.2L | $158.40 |
| 12/18 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 18-18-12 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $265.10 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $81.00 and ran 10th last start at Niigata. Racing for a new trainer. Couldn't have in this.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 25/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 12-12-10 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $241.80 |
| 10/16 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 2-2-10 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $219.20 |
| 9/16 | 24/05/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:25.40 | 9-8-9 | 9 |
| 8.7L | $605.60 |
| 11/16 | 04/04/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:12.00 | 14-13-11 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $312.00 |
| 11/14 | 13/12/2025 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:13.50 | 9-10-11 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $131.70 |
| 11/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:39.90 | 10-10-11 | 16 |
| 17.6L | $121.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $4.33 and came in 6th last start at the track. Can show a better performance this time. Tatsuya Watanabe rates highly. Winning chance.
Last Starts 35 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 | 28/07/2026 | 24 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $3.10 |
| 10/16 | 04/07/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:08.40 | 2-2-10 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $230.60 |
| 8/16 | 11/04/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:08.60 | 1-1-8 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $75.40 |
| 13/16 | 04/01/2026 | 113 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:34.50 | 13-16-15-13 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $240.20 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:35.00 | 10-10-9-10 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $184.90 |
| 11/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:34.90 | 13-13-11 | 11 |
| 13.2L | $157.00 |