Niigata Race 4 - Maiden Race
JURISTA (2) is ready to break through after collecting her 4th minor placing in a row last time over 1200m at this track after being prominent from the outset. Drawn to go forward. Likely improver with strong prospects. ETEOCLOS (5) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of nine weeks, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1300m at Tokyo Dirt. Good effort to kick-off last prep when in the money at this track over 1200m. Rates highly and is a strong chance to break through. KITANO LIVELY (10) has been freshened since finishing 10 lengths away in seventh over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Should park just off the speed. One to consider. SYMPHONY SEAS (8) was beaten half a length into second at Fukushima Dirt two starts ago then finished 2.25 lengths from the winner in fourth last time at this track. Has ability and definitely worth including.

Jockey: Ryuichi Sugahara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 1300m, 15 len behind Silflay carrying 55.0kg at $303.20. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/16 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 55kg | 1:18.00 | - | 9 |
| 15.8L | $303.20 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1150m, 4 len behind Santa Anita with 55.0kg at $3. Last start 2nd of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Girl Next Door carrying 55.0kg at $2.80. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/15 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:12.40 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
3/16 | 12/07/2025 | 217 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
2/16 | 07/12/2024 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:12.00 | - | 16 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
3/15 | 10/11/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $16.10 |
4/16 | 20/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $41.70 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Pod Bel with 57.0kg at $520.50. Second-up ran last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 28 len behind Vertugadin with 57.0kg at $299.70. This is outside his grasp.
Last Starts 56 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 | 28/06/2025 | 55 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 2-11-15 | 7 |
| 28.6L | $299.70 |
13/16 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:25.20 | - | 13 |
| 15.1L | $520.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuki Endo
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Funabashi on July 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Lovely Wizard carrying 54kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 22 over 1700m, 12 len behind Nette Frau with 51.0kg at $24.70. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 03/07/2025 | 74 | COND 3 | $47,669.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:43.50 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.90 |
8/14 | 20/04/2025 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:55.80 | 4-4-8 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $38.30 |
4/16 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 51kg | 1:46.60 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $24.70 |
8/16 | 02/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:41.10 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $78.90 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 21 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Silflay carrying 54.0kg at $15.20. Previously first up; third of 15 at this track May 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Z Yell carrying 54.0kg at $21.50. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 63 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 | 21/06/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:18.00 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $15.20 |
3/15 | 24/05/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:11.20 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $21.50 |
8/16 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 8 |
| 13.1L | $3.00 |
4/16 | 02/03/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 1:12.70 | - | 1 |
| 0.7L | $27.70 |
14/16 | 12/01/2025 | 43 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 1-5-14 | 14 |
| 38.6L | $12.00 |
8/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:54.90 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 23.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 27 over 1600m, 18 len behind Tagano Babylon carrying 56.0kg at $58.80. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 300 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/16 | 27/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yoshitsugu Okada | 56kg | 1:38.90 | - | 7 |
| 18.0L | $58.80 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 8 over 1600m, 22 len behind Winter Sun with 55.0kg at $133. Looking to others.
Last Starts 76 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 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:38.10 | - | 3 |
| 22.0L | $133.00 |

Jockey: Akira Sugawara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Girl Next Door with 55.0kg at $4.30. The run before that 2nd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1150m, 0.5 len behind Santa Anita carrying 55.0kg at $32.20. Thereabouts last time and rates highly.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/15 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:12.40 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $4.30 |
2/16 | 12/07/2025 | 48 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $32.20 |
6/16 | 25/05/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Soft | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:16.80 | - | 10 |
| 9.8L | $191.70 |
9/16 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:09.20 | - | 14 |
| 13.1L | $10.80 |
5/16 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:11.50 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $25.30 |
9/16 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:12.30 | - | 5 |
| 11.6L | $134.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Girl Next Door carrying 55.0kg at $6.20. The run before that 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kika Okubeshi with 55.0kg at $3. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/15 | 02/08/2025 | 48 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:12.40 | - | 14 |
| 1.0L | $6.20 |
7/16 | 15/06/2025 | 43 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:24.30 | - | 15 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
4/16 | 03/05/2025 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:23.70 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $13.90 |
6/16 | 15/03/2025 | 55 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:12.10 | - | 4 |
| 6.9L | $72.50 |
9/16 | 19/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:36.10 | - | 14 |
| 9.4L | $37.60 |

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 6 over 1150m, 10 len behind S C Rebecca with 55.0kg at $2.90. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1400m, long-neck behind J L Berth carrying 55.0kg at $3.30. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/16 | 06/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:08.60 | - | 1 |
| 10.7L | $2.90 |
3/16 | 14/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:24.90 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $3.30 |
2/16 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:24.50 | - | 13 |
| 1.8L | $11.20 |
13/15 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 7 |
| 8.4L | $2.00 |
2/16 | 20/04/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:12.50 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
2/16 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:11.30 | - | 11 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 14th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1150m, 24 len behind Adria Flavor with 57.0kg at $156.30. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/16 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:08.60 | - | 4 |
| 24.8L | $156.30 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on July 5 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Mikki MacApa with 57.0kg at $170.10. Before that 7th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 15 over 1000m, 11 len behind Toa Joto carrying 55.0kg at $38. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 05/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Soft | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 0:58.00 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $170.10 |
7/12 | 15/06/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 0:58.60 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $38.00 |
9/15 | 04/05/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:11.40 | - | 14 |
| 12.3L | $107.30 |
7/14 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 0:58.50 | - | 13 |
| 10.2L | $32.70 |
3/14 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 0:59.10 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $70.40 |
12/17 | 25/01/2025 | 48 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 1:08.70 | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $186.50 |

Jockey: Miyabi Muto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 4 over 1400m, 35 len behind Pod Bel with 57.0kg at $29.20. When resuming last campaign 10th of 12 at Tokyo on June 16 2024 over 1400m, 16 len behind Pretty Diva with 55.0kg at $39.50. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 111 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 | 04/05/2025 | 322 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:25.20 | - | 3 |
| 35.4L | $29.20 |
10/12 | 16/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:22.10 | - | 6 |
| 16.6L | $39.50 |

Jockey: Taisei Danno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 14 at this track on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Silver Don with 55.0kg at $21.40. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 18 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Love And Like with 55.0kg at $86.10. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/14 | 10/08/2025 | 64 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Soft | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:11.60 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $21.40 |
8/16 | 07/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:37.50 | - | 15 |
| 11.5L | $24.20 |
4/16 | 18/05/2025 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | M | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:37.20 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $86.10 |
10/16 | 26/04/2025 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:38.10 | - | 13 |
| 14.7L | $8.30 |
6/16 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:26.90 | - | 11 |
| 11.0L | $15.80 |
3/16 | 01/02/2025 | 77 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:39.70 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $309.40 |

Jockey: Junji Iwabe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when didn't finish the race at Tokyo Dirt November 10 over 1300m. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 286 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/16 | 10/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 1:20.10 | - | 12 |
| 99.0L | $344.60 |