NAGOYA   23 Feb 2026
 
GOING:

Race 6 1500m

Track:      

Lil Frost, Thalj and Toa Kafu can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. ONIKU DAISUKIMAN (5) got a long way back when 5.5 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1500m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth at this track the run before. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. THALJ (2) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when tenth over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to make amends. IBUSHIGIN (4) has not won for a long while. Last raced on February 13 when beaten 6 lengths into fifth at this track over 1400m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot return to winning ways. ESTRELLITA (8) drew wide last time and was safely held when tenth over this track and trip. Can do much better.
1 62909 SHINING WAY
TAKAO TSUKADA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Last start 9th of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Flora Venus carrying 55kg at $109.30. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1500m, 11 len behind Nike's Smile carrying 55kg at $77.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 36080 THALJ
ENOKIYA MITSURU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Flora Venus carrying 55kg at $19.10. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 8th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1500m, 7 len behind Nike's Smile with 55kg at $22.90. An inside gate is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
2
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 60999 COCONUT CUTE
KIYOMI SAKODA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1500m, 9 len behind Vernally with 55kg at $230.50. The run before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 920m, 8 len behind Sembi Toryo with 55kg at $290.60. This looks too tough.
3
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Red cap
4 36795 IBUSHIGIN
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
6YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Flora Venus carrying 57kg at $115.50. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1500m, 9 len behind Nike's Smile carrying 57kg at $65.80. Deserves another chance.
4
TERUHIRO ASANO
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND CHECK, MAGENTA SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE, MAGENTA COLLAR, Blue cap
5 34556 ONIKU DAISUKIMAN
SATOSHI INOUE
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Vernally with 57kg at $33. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1500m, 5 len behind Nike's Smile carrying 57kg at $8.10. Can turn things around.
5
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 30600 CELERY
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Akihiro Imamura
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1700m, 11 len behind Angel Number carrying 55kg at $358.40. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1700m, 22 len behind Daigo Seiryu carrying 53kg at $56.20. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
6
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Green cap
7 92799 COSMO CORONET
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1700m, 10 len behind Angel Number carrying 51kg at $91.30. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1700m, 14 len behind Offenbach carrying 51kg at $21.70. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
7
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Green cap
8 74760 ESTRELLITA
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Masahiro Mita
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1500m, 10 len behind Vernally with 55kg at $197.40. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1500m, 6 len behind Nike's Smile with 55kg at $101.40. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
8
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 8x000 LIL FROST
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1400m, 13 len behind Flora Venus with 57kg at $41.10. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1500m, 13 len behind Nike's Smile with 57kg at $18.50. Wide draw a test.
9
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 57898 HIGH GOOD ACE
SATOSHI INOUE
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shinpei Hattori
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1700m, 9 len behind Angel Number carrying 57kg at $194.10. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1700m, 8 len behind Daigo Seiryu carrying 57kg at $20.20. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
10
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Pink cap
11 32068 TOA KAFU
NAOTO TAKESHITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Takayama Land Co. Ltd.
Last start 8th of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1500m, 8 len behind Vernally with 55kg at $151.30. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1700m, 11 len behind Offenbach with 55kg at $75.70. Would rather see in something easier.
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TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Pink cap