Niigata Race 5 - Maiden Race
DURA ETERNO (5) ran a much better race at his second outing last start to finish second over 1800m at Hanshin. Progressive type who is set to find winning ways. VIATOR (9) was well fancied but below her best at the last run before a break on 2 February, finishing seventh over 1800m at Kokura. Starts this prep with Hayato Yoshida taking charge. Best form puts her right in this. LAYERED RED (15) booted up from the inside draw to lead last start and was there until straightening when beaten 1.5 lengths into fifth over 1800m at Fukushima. Definite winning hope. BIRKENHEAD (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 2000m at Fukushima. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out.

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 14 at Hanshin on April 6 over 2400m, 9 len behind Say Cute carrying 57.0kg at $39.30. Second-up 3rd of 16 at Hanshin on April 19 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Fern Grotto carrying 57.0kg at $262.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/16 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 2:13.70 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $262.30 |
10/14 | 06/04/2025 | 84 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 57kg | 2:26.60 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $39.30 |
11/16 | 12/01/2025 | 105 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 5-9-11 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $22.20 |
6/9 | 29/09/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Y | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 52kg | 2:07.30 | 4-3-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $37.20 |
4/9 | 15/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 52kg | 2:02.90 | 9-8-4 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $60.40 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on April 20 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Pigeon Point carrying 54.0kg at $7. The start before that 13th of 18 at Nakayama on March 15 over 2200m, 15 len behind Red Bande carrying 54.0kg at $28.40. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/16 | 20/04/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 2:01.40 | 3-5-2 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
13/18 | 15/03/2025 | 61 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 2:13.80 | 4-7-13 | 12 |
| 15.7L | $28.40 |
4/17 | 13/01/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 2:14.60 | 9-11-4 | 13 |
| 2.9L | $9.30 |
5/18 | 15/12/2024 | 43 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:59.70 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $32.50 |
3/16 | 02/11/2024 | 19 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:49.40 | 9-9-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $22.70 |
4/11 | 14/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:47.70 | 9-5-4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $51.30 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Hanshin on April 6 over 2400m, 7 len behind Say Cute carrying 57.0kg at $9.90. The run before that 6th of 18 at Nakayama on March 2 over 2200m, 7 len behind Wish Tree with 57.0kg at $186.50. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/14 | 06/04/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:26.60 | 11-2-6 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $9.90 |
6/18 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:13.80 | 15-9-6 | 13 |
| 7.0L | $186.50 |
13/16 | 16/02/2025 | 133 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 13-13-14-13 | 15 |
| 13.5L | $289.80 |
10/14 | 06/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 10-9-10 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $127.70 |

Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt January 19 over 1400m, 17 len behind Sunrise Break carrying 57.0kg at $16.90. On debut fifth of 11 at Kyoto October 13 over 1800m, 3 len behind Lovisa with 56.0kg at $7.70. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/16 | 19/01/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 12-14-15 | 14 |
| 17.4L | $16.90 |
6/16 | 28/12/2024 | 62 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 9-7-6 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $9.00 |
5/18 | 27/10/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:47.60 | 13-13-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $8.10 |
5/11 | 13/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:49.40 | 8-8-5 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Yamato Tsunoda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 5th of 16 at Chukyo on March 22 over 1600m, 4 len behind Two M Khronos with 57.0kg at $87.30. Last start 2nd of 17 at Hanshin on April 5 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Red Ister with 57.0kg at $25.70. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/17 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 10-10-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $25.70 |
5/16 | 22/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 8-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $87.30 |

Jockey: Hiroto Mayuzumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 18 at Nakayama on April 5 over 2000m, 7 len behind Yamanin Eidolon with 57.0kg at $468.40. Previously second-up 11th of 18 at Nakayama on December 15 over 2000m, 9 len behind Swallow City with 56.0kg at $425.60. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/18 | 05/04/2025 | 111 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 2:00.80 | 10-13-7 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $468.40 |
11/18 | 15/12/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:59.70 | 11-14-11 | 17 |
| 9.9L | $425.60 |
10/14 | 23/11/2024 | 68 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:48.10 | 13-14-14-10 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $576.60 |
10/12 | 16/09/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 11-10-10 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $272.90 |
9/12 | 01/09/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 2:05.50 | 3-8-9 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $323.50 |
10/16 | 10/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 10-12-10 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $228.50 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Chukyo Dirt January 19 over 1900m, 49 len behind Cosmic Dancer carrying 57.0kg at $58.50. On debut 12th of 18 at Chukyo January 5 over 2000m, 11 len behind G T Adamant carrying 57.0kg at $181.70. Hard to have.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 19/01/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 4-7-10 | 5 |
| 49.5L | $58.50 |
12/18 | 05/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:01.70 | 15-13-12 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $181.70 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 1 over 1800m, 15 len behind Feel Awesome with 54.0kg at $198.30. Previously first up; tenth of 17 at Nakayama January 13 over 2200m, 7 len behind Calming Lights with 54.0kg at $111.70. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:56.60 | 3-2-10 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $198.30 |
11/14 | 01/02/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 2:15.50 | 9-7-11 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $45.00 |
10/17 | 13/01/2025 | 107 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 2:14.60 | 13-13-10 | 14 |
| 7.2L | $111.70 |
11/16 | 28/09/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 2:02.20 | 9-10-11 | 13 |
| 8.3L | $144.60 |
5/9 | 14/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 2:03.80 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $49.50 |

Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Kokura February 2 over 1800m, 8 len behind Kumo Hitotsu Nai carrying 55.0kg at $2.90. On debut third of 14 at Fukushima November 17 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Win Favori carrying 55.0kg at $5.40. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/13 | 02/02/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:50.40 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $2.90 |
3/17 | 13/01/2025 | 57 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 2:14.60 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
3/14 | 17/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:50.50 | 11-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months 12th of 16 at Nakayama on March 16 over 1600m, 15 len behind Quatre Epice carrying 55.0kg at $70.60. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, 19 len behind Con Affetto with 55.0kg at $87.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 54 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 | 16/03/2025 | 85 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 9-12-13-12 | 9 |
| 15.2L | $70.60 |
15/16 | 21/12/2024 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:55.80 | 11-15-15 | 15 |
| 19.2L | $87.20 |
7/15 | 10/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 12-11-7 | 11 |
| 10.9L | $71.40 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Featuring with 57.0kg at $104.90. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 14 over 1800m, 8 len behind Nishino Kentaman carrying 56.0kg at $8.80. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/16 | 15/02/2025 | 40 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 16-16-11 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $104.90 |
9/16 | 06/01/2025 | 23 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 9-7-9 | 9 |
| 16.1L | $21.60 |
5/16 | 14/12/2024 | 77 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 9-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $8.80 |
10/16 | 28/09/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $106,170.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 2:02.20 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $9.40 |
2/7 | 31/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 54kg | 2:08.40 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Kokura March 2 over 1800m, 9 len behind Musician carrying 52.0kg at $315.30. On debut ninth of 15 at Tokyo February 2 over 1800m, 13 len behind Danon Century with 52.0kg at $184.80. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/16 | 02/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Yuichiro Shibata | 52kg | 1:51.60 | 15-11-9 | 15 |
| 9.7L | $315.30 |
9/15 | 02/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:50.50 | 8-8-11-9 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $184.80 |

Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 16th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Say Please carrying 51.0kg at $60.10. When resuming last campaign 10th of 16 at Nakayama on December 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Gifted with 51.0kg at $64.30. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/18 | 01/03/2025 | 84 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 51kg | 1:09.30 | 15-17-16 | 15 |
| 12.9L | $60.10 |
10/16 | 07/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 51kg | 1:36.70 | 1-2-2-10 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $64.30 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly who is first starter by Kitasan Black out of Yamano Irie. Expecting a bright start to her career.

Jockey: Ko Nagahama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months faded in the straight 5th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Meiner Full Moon carrying 57.0kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on November 16 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind A O King carrying 56.0kg at $5. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 13/04/2025 | 126 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
8/12 | 08/12/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 56kg | 1:48.40 | 10-9-8 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $6.80 |
2/16 | 16/11/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 56kg | 1:50.00 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
2/18 | 27/10/2024 | 119 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 56kg | 1:47.60 | 10-7-2 | 18 |
| 4.0L | $6.10 |
4/7 | 30/06/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $100,830.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:48.20 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
4/8 | 08/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $24.50 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 12 over 1800m, 60 len behind Imhotep carrying 55.0kg at $122.90. Went for a spell before returning 10th of 18 at Nakayama on April 5 over 2000m, 8 len behind Yamanin Eidolon carrying 57.0kg at $525.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/18 | 05/04/2025 | 83 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 2:00.80 | 8-7-10 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $525.20 |
16/16 | 12/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 16-16-16 | 11 |
| 60.7L | $122.90 |