NAGOYA   15 Jul 2026
 
GOING:

Race 8 1500m

Track:      

Ecumenopolis has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. SEIUN PIKAICHI (11) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 1500m at this track. Expected to be in the finish again. ARCHI HACKER (2) ran a strong race last time out over 1500m at this track, finishing second and beaten half a length. Has his share of ability and finds a suitable race. VAL DE GRACE (3) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at her last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1500m here. Winning rider Aoi Kinomae stays aboard. Has winning claims on best figures. ECUMENOPOLIS (9) finished fifth last time out over 1500m at this track. Is very effective at this distance with two wins from 10 runs. This sets up nicely.
1 x3033 MEISHO SAKIGAKE
KIYOMI SAKODA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on June 30 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Canta Canarito with 54kg at $13.70. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 7 len behind Grass Vision carrying 54kg at $31.40. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, White cap
2 42762 ARCHI HACKER
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Sayahime with 54kg at $12.90. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1500m, 12 len behind Tamamo Saijo carrying 57kg at $45. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
2
KONDO HAYATO
PURPLE, RED CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 64433 VAL DE GRACE
ISAO NISHIKIMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on July 2 over 1500m, 5 len behind Kawaten Tiara carrying 53kg at $6.90. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind T O Nilsson carrying 53kg at $5. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside draw.
3
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 62556 ONWARD SELF
HITOSHI MIYAMOTO
10YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Akiko Kashiyama
At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Teruken Leinster with 57kg at $71.90. The run before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind Tuna Forty with 57kg at $34.90. Likely to struggle.
4
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 75827 MARIANA JAZZ
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run did the work up front then tired 7th of 12 at this track on June 30 over 1500m, 6 len behind Canta Canarito carrying 57kg at $6. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, head behind Lovely Senna carrying 57kg at $24.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
5
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 49306 MEISHO MAKUJIKI
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1500m, 8 len behind Earl Of Kent carrying 57kg at $189.60. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on June 17 over 1500m, 18 len behind Earl Of Kent with 57kg at $30.80. Favour others today.
6
TOSHIYUKI KATO
GREEN, YELLOW CHECK, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 25606 MOISSANITE
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on June 30 over 1700m, 8 len behind Liverspina carrying 55kg at $63.20. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1500m, 19 len behind Bol carrying 55kg at $135. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Green cap
8 37x08 BEST FLOWER
T TSUNODA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1700m, 16 len behind Silk Needle with 55kg at $44.40. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 10 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 8 len behind Minimal Design with 55kg at $202.10. Happy to risk.
8
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
9 05135 ECUMENOPOLIS
SHINICHI IDEUE
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on July 2 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kawaten Tiara with 57kg at $21.30. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Teruken Leinster carrying 57kg at $44.20. Capable of more – worth another chance.
9
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 68087 RYO RAI RAI
NAOTO TAKESHITA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1500m, 8 len behind Earl Of Kent carrying 57kg at $162.80. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on June 16 over 920m, 7 len behind Istros carrying 54kg at $59.90. Others preferred at this stage.
10
TERUHIRO ASANO
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND CHECK, MAGENTA SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE, MAGENTA COLLAR, Orange cap
11 61222 SEIUN PIKAICHI
YUKIO ABE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1500m, 7 len behind Tamamo Saijo with 57kg at $6.30. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind T O Lippmann with 57kg at $14. Should be right in the finish.
11
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Pink cap
12 04870 RES NOVAE
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on June 30 over 2100m, 21 len behind Ripley with 53kg at $47.80. Before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on June 17 over 1500m, 9 len behind Earl Of Kent carrying 55kg at $116.60. Rather invest elsewhere.
12
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Pink cap