Nagoya Race 5 - Race 5 - 1500
ARK LEON (1) sets the standard with back-to-back Nagoya 1500m efforts of 2nd and 3rd and now drops to 53kg from the inside, so profiles as the one to run down. LONELY MAN (8) appeals as the main danger off a solid 4th at Chukyo 1400m and a handy 1600m 5th prior, suggesting the 1500m suits. KORONA (6) is in the mix after a fair 4th at Chukyo 1600m two back and can hold a spot from the draw. Others have more to prove, so leaning ARK LEON (1) in a measured verdict.
Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in 2 of last 3 and both recent runs were at Nagoya 1500m, including 2nd of 12 on 1 Oct when beaten 0.5L at $126.00 and 3rd of 9 on 16 Oct at $2.30. Draws inside with barrier 1 and drops from 56kg to 53kg since the last start. This season’s (3:0-1-1) profile fits the set-up. With the draw and weight shift, Ark Leon has a tidy platform to hold form at 1500m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 01:35.60 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 | |
| 2/12 | 01/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | GOOD | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 01:35.50 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $126.00 | |
| 12/12 | 22/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | STANDARD | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 01:46.50 | 7-7-11-12-12 | 5 |
| 55.3L | $151.00 | |
| 8/11 | 20/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | STANDARD | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 00:59.20 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 19.75L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Second up after a Kyoto 1200m run on 10 Oct when 9th of 11, beaten 9.7L at $3.90. Steps to 1500m at Nagoya. Seigo Tsukamoto rides for Hideyuki Mori. Needs to improve off that first outing but the extra trip gives scope.
Last Starts 31 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 | 10/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 01:12.20 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second up and draws better after jumping from 8 to barrier 3. Last start at Kyoto over 1600m on 3 Oct he finished 16th of 16, beaten 30.91L at $201.00. The softer draw gives Souichi Katou options around 1500m at Nagoya.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 03/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 01:33.90 | 16-16-16 | 8 |
| 30.91L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Carries 53kg after a 2kg drop since the last run. Finished 10th of 12 over 1500m at Nagoya on 29 Oct, beaten 15.6L at $301.00, after a 9th of 9 at the same trip on 16 Oct when beaten 12.31L at $151.00. The lighter weight is a small positive back at the same track and distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 29/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Souha Kondou | 55kg | 01:36.70 | - | 5 |
| 15.6L | $301.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Seidai Myoujou | 55kg | 01:35.60 | - | 6 |
| 12.31L | $151.00 | |
| 10/10 | 16/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | HEAVY | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 01:38.10 | - | 8 |
| 42.75L | $13.00 | |
| 2/12 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | HEAVY | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 01:39.40 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $29.00 | |
| 1/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 01:39.30 | - | 10 |
| 1L | $2.80 | |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | FIRM | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 01:40.00 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nagoya | 900m | GOOD | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 00:55.80 | - | 5 |
| 5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Ousuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second up after a Chukyo 1800m run on 22 Aug when 9th of 10, beaten 33.51L at $18.00. Drops to 1500m and switches to Nagoya, with Ousuke Tayama aboard again. That change of set-up can help Maono First find improvement.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 01:55.80 | 2-2-2-3-9 | 7 |
| 33.51L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and back slightly in trip to 1500m. Last start at Hanshin over 1600m on 27 Sep he was 7th of 8, beaten 12.75L at $23.00 on good ground. Arata Saitou sticks, and the set-up looks a touch more suitable now. A measured improvement wouldn’t surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Mirco Demuro | 55kg | 01:34.50 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 12.75L | $23.00 | |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Mirco Demuro | 55kg | 01:34.40 | 7-7-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 | |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Mirco Demuro | 55kg | 01:50.70 | 5-5-4-4-6 | 1 |
| 6.52L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Keisuke Dazai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and stretching to 1500m after a solid 4th of 10 at Chukyo over 1400m on 30 Aug, beaten 3.3L at $26.00. That run suggests he’s holding form, and the extra trip could suit. Keisuke Dazai sticks, which helps continuity. Lonely Man looks a steady chance to run well again.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 01:20.60 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 | |
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 01:34.40 | 8-8-8-5 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $34.00 | |
| 9/13 | 25/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 01:22.50 | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second up and draws lower than the wide gate she had last time when 15th of 15 over 1600m at Nakayama on 6 Sep, beaten 31.62L at $51.00. Back to 1500m at Nagoya and a more favourable barrier should help her settle into the preparation.
Last Starts 65 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 | 06/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:36.80 | 12-14-15-15 | 13 |
| 31.62L | $51.00 |