Nagoya Race 4 - Race 4 - 1500
LEMAN NO SOYOKAZE (3) appeals third-up after two 2nds at Nagoya, latest 1500m on 15 Sep when beaten 0.75L as $1.34 favourite. LALUZ CHASER (1) draws the rail and has run well here this prep, including a 2nd over 920m on 18 Aug before a 4th over 1500m on 3 Sep. SCAR HIP (10) rises to 1500m off back-to-back 3rds over 920m (1.25L on 14 Sep), and can settle handy despite the wide gate. MEIJO PANACHE (11) brings a short turnaround and a last-start 2nd over 920m on 14 Sep, and the step to 1500m may suit now.

Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws the inside gate and sticks with Aoi Kinomae after a solid 2nd over 920m at Nagoya two back (SP 6.5) before a 4th over 1500m 26 days ago, beaten 4.51L by Mozu Lady Luck. She returns to 53kg, a 2kg lighter impost than her July runs, and her best recent effort came at the shorter trip. With the soft draw and light weight, she has grounds to be competitive if reproducing that sprint form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | GOOD | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 01:40.40 | - | 3 |
| 4.51L | $9.00 | |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | FIRM | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 00:57.30 | - | 5 |
| 2L | $6.50 | |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 01:39.30 | - | 1 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 | |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | FIRM | Keigo Oohata | 55kg | 00:57.80 | - | 3 |
| 7L | $6.00 | |
| 5/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | HEAVY | Souichi Katou | 55kg | 00:56.50 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 | |
| 8/10 | 22/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 900m | GOOD | Keigo Oohata | 55kg | 00:55.90 | - | 5 |
| 14.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws barrier 2 and returns to Nagoya 1500m off a 14-day turnaround, having finished 7th of 8 here on 15 Sep over 1500m (55kg, SP 151) on SOFT, beaten 16.5L by New Harpy. Her four local runs at the trip have yielded midfield/second-half finishes with margins in double figures, including 6th of 10 on 30 Jul (FIRM) when 11L off Angel Ring. Needs a lift but the inside draw gives her a softer run in transit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SOFT | Seiji Katou | 55kg | 01:38.40 | - | 7 |
| 16.5L | $151.00 | |
| 10/12 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | HEAVY | Seiji Katou | 55kg | 01:39.40 | - | 3 |
| 14.71L | $151.00 | |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Keigo Oohata | 55kg | 01:37.60 | - | 9 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 | |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Souichi Katou | 55kg | 01:38.50 | - | 6 |
| 11L | $11.00 | |
| 8/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | FIRM | Fuuma Ono | 55kg | 01:54.10 | - | 5 |
| 12.75L | $81.00 | |
| 12/12 | 17/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Fuuma Ono | 55kg | 01:07.80 | - | 1 |
| 14.76L | $41.00 | |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Fuuma Ono | 55kg | 01:02.80 | - | 8 |
| 2L | $4.00 | |
| 7/12 | 05/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 01:01.10 | - | 3 |
| 15.5L | $29.00 | |
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | GOOD | Fuuma Ono | 55kg | 01:08.60 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and holding form, she has finished 2nd at both Nagoya runs this season, including over this track/trip (1500m) when beaten 0.75L by Second Nuts at $1.34 two weeks ago. Draws barrier 3 after jumping from 7 last time and again carries 55kg with Seigo Tsukamoto, who has been aboard for both seconds. Well set up to be in the finish based on her consistent local record (track 2:0-2-0, distance 1:0-1-0).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SOFT | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 01:37.10 | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $1.34 | |
| 2/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 900m | FIRM | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 00:54.80 | - | 2 |
| 3L | $1.45 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and back at Nagoya with barrier 4, the runner was 3rd over 1500m here 14 days ago on SOFT, beaten 20.75L at $7.5. Earlier, he debuted with a solid 2nd over 900m at the same track, 2.5L off Royal Amber at $2.9.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SOFT | Katsuto Maruno | 56kg | 01:37.10 | - | 3 |
| 20.75L | $7.50 | |
| 2/5 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 900m | SOFT | Katsuto Maruno | 56kg | 00:55.80 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short 14-day turnaround and drops 3kg to 53kg with a new rider aboard, drawing barrier 5 after wider gates in earlier 1500m runs at Nagoya. His recent 1500m efforts include 4th of 7 beaten 7.8L on 21 Aug (FIRM, SP 41) and 6th of 7 beaten 9.01L on 3 Sep (GOOD, SP 5.5), before a softer-track 4th beaten 24.75L on 15 Sep. Needs to lift on exposed figures, but the lighter weight and kinder draw offer some hope for improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SOFT | Satoshi Hosokawa | 56kg | 01:37.10 | - | 4 |
| 24.75L | $41.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | GOOD | Satoshi Hosokawa | 56kg | 01:40.40 | - | 2 |
| 9.01L | $5.50 | |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Satoshi Hosokawa | 56kg | 01:39.10 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 | |
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Satoshi Hosokawa | 56kg | 01:39.30 | - | 9 |
| 13L | $11.00 | |
| 4/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | FIRM | Satoshi Hosokawa | 56kg | 00:57.80 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 | |
| 6/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | HEAVY | Seigo Tsukamoto | 56kg | 00:56.50 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 | |
| 12/12 | 10/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Junichirou Agishi | 54kg | 01:02.20 | - | 6 |
| 17.81L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and back at 56kg, he draws barrier 6 after racing wide from gate 8 when 8th of 8 at Nagoya over 1500m on 15 Sep (SOFT), beaten 18L at $26. Prior runs were well beaten at Chukyo 1600m (9th/9) and Niigata 1200m (10th/11), both at big odds. Needs to lift on exposed form but a slightly better draw and the short turnaround could help him settle closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SOFT | Katsuto Maruno | 56kg | 01:38.40 | - | 8 |
| 18L | $26.00 | |
| 9/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 01:32.60 | 9-9-9-9 | 5 |
| 20.76L | $151.00 | |
| 10/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | GOOD | Takurou Ishida | 52kg | 01:09.50 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 14.51L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Satoshi Hosokawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after a short 15-day turnaround, he was 4th at Nagoya over 920m on heavy, beaten 2L at $1.6, suggesting more was expected. Earlier he ran 3rd over 900m on soft at the same track, and now steps up 580m from that latest run with a minor barrier shift to 7. Genuine chance to improve if he stays the longer trip.
Last Starts 17 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 | 14/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | HEAVY | Satoshi Hosokawa | 56kg | 00:57.40 | - | 6 |
| 2L | $1.60 | |
| 3/5 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 900m | SOFT | Satoshi Hosokawa | 56kg | 00:55.80 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Genuine 1500m regular at Nagoya with a track/distance record of (5:0-0-1), and he’s on a 14‑day turnaround. Latest run was 5th of 7 at Nagoya over 1500m on soft, beaten 28.75L at $22 with Takahiro Imai aboard, after a more competitive 5th two starts prior when 5.01L off Mozu Lady Luck on good. Needs to lift on recent margins but an earlier 3rd here suggests a minor placing isn’t out of reach if he recaptures that run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SOFT | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 01:37.10 | - | 5 |
| 28.75L | $22.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | GOOD | Keigo Oohata | 56kg | 01:40.40 | - | 1 |
| 5.01L | $19.00 | |
| 6/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Keigo Oohata | 56kg | 01:39.10 | - | 2 |
| 13.55L | $20.00 | |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Keigo Oohata | 56kg | 01:39.30 | - | 4 |
| 9L | $23.00 | |
| 7/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Keigo Oohata | 56kg | 01:40.00 | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $201.00 | |
| 7/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | HEAVY | Keigo Oohata | 56kg | 00:56.50 | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $61.00 | |
| 4/5 | 05/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 900m | GOOD | Keigo Oohata | 56kg | 00:55.80 | - | 3 |
| 14L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Scored two back at Monbetsu over 1000m (55kg, SP 8) before a 6th at Nagoya 1500m on soft 14 days ago, beaten 13.5L from barrier 4 (53kg, SP 26). The sharp drop from 1700–1600m earlier in the prep to a sprint trip brought the breakthrough, and she sticks with Souha Kondou from barrier 9. Mixed profile but the prior 1000m win shows she can be effective kept short.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SOFT | Souha Kondou | 53kg | 01:38.40 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 | |
| 1/11 | 20/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 01:02.90 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $8.00 | |
| 10/12 | 06/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | FIRM | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 01:47.10 | - | 9 |
| 19.4L | $67.00 | |
| 8/11 | 16/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | SOFT | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 01:53.40 | - | 11 |
| 12.02L | $251.00 | |
| 9/12 | 24/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 01:17.00 | - | 2 |
| 5.11L | $12.00 | |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 01:09.30 | - | 1 |
| 6L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improving with racing at Nagoya, backing up 3rd/9 over 920m on heavy 15 days ago at $5.5 after a 3rd/11 at the same trip on good at $126. She rises 580m and keeps Hiroshi Oohara, with her recent thirds and solid jockey combination suggesting she can hold her form despite the wider barrier 10.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | HEAVY | Hiroshi Oohara | 55kg | 00:57.40 | - | 9 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 | |
| 3/11 | 01/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | GOOD | Hiroshi Oohara | 55kg | 00:56.90 | - | 7 |
| 6L | $126.00 | |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | FIRM | Souha Kondou | 52kg | 00:57.30 | - | 7 |
| 22.05L | $12.00 | |
| 10/11 | 09/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 01:02.80 | - | 7 |
| 31.1L | $41.00 | |
| 10/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 01:09.30 | - | 7 |
| 15.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raised her game last start at Nagoya, finishing 2nd over 920m (55kg, SP 12) on HEAVY, beaten 0.5L by Cavort under Katsuto Maruno. That was a clear improvement on two prior 920m runs, and she stays with the same rider but faces a wider barrier 11 today. With 55kg again and coming off that career-best effort 15 days ago, she looks to be trending the right way.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | HEAVY | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 00:57.40 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 | |
| 6/11 | 01/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | GOOD | Satoshi Hosokawa | 55kg | 00:56.90 | - | 6 |
| 13.1L | $7.50 | |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 920m | FIRM | Satoshi Hosokawa | 55kg | 00:57.30 | - | 3 |
| 4.05L | $8.50 | |
| 5/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 900m | FIRM | Satoshi Hosokawa | 55kg | 00:56.10 | - | 5 |
| 7.05L | $151.00 |