Niigata Race 8 - Allowance Race
MIRACLE CATS (1) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well when returning from a break last time at this track, finishing third and only 1.4 lengths from the winner at the end of 1800m. Nicely placed to take this out. LOFTY STORY (6) has not appeared since she scored over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt on June 14. Should be in the finish. RANA ROSA (8) impressed last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 3 lengths from the winner in third over 1800m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. LAYBACK SPIN (4) returns from a spell of 11 weeks and did win first-up last time in work over 1800m at this track. Sound prospects.

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track on July 27 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind R Prost carrying 56.0kg at $15.50. At only start last preparation 6th of 14 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1700m, 8 len behind Fine Topaz carrying 56.0kg at $7.70. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/13 | 27/07/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Rachel King | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $15.50 |
6/14 | 12/04/2025 | 77 | ALLOW FM 4U | $162,450.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:47.00 | 8-10-6 | 12 |
| 8.6L | $7.70 |
7/16 | 25/01/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Rachel King | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 13-13-7 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $10.30 |
5/16 | 05/01/2025 | 111 | ALLOW FM 4U | $156,070.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:55.00 | 4-5-5 | 12 |
| 2.2L | $3.20 |
4/11 | 16/09/2024 | 302 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $31.70 |
7/15 | 19/11/2023 | 273 | ALLOW F 3U | $159,210.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | M | Daisuke Sasaki | 53kg | 1:45.00 | 5-8-7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 14 at this track on August 9 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Con Affetto carrying 56.0kg at $15.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Chukyo Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 15 len behind Floral Scent with 56.0kg at $51.40. Likely improver.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/14 | 09/08/2025 | 63 | ALLOW F 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:53.10 | 13-12-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $15.50 |
10/16 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW F 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:36.90 | - | 1 |
| 6.6L | $80.90 |
4/10 | 17/05/2025 | 48 | ALLOW FM 4U | $166,160.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:54.10 | 10-10-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $36.00 |
8/9 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW FM 4U | $161,940.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $51.40 |
7/10 | 16/03/2025 | 70 | ALLOW FM 4U | $162,340.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | M | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:52.70 | 9-10-7 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $20.90 |
8/16 | 05/01/2025 | 35 | ALLOW FM 4U | $156,070.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 14-14-8 | 14 |
| 3.8L | $25.90 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start won by 2.5 len at Funabashi July 3 over 1600m defeating Ivy Gao carrying 54kg at $6.60. The run before that 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 1 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sky Beat with 54.0kg at $34.20. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 03/07/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $47,669.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:43.50 | 8-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.60 |
8/16 | 01/06/2025 | 24 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | M | Ryuto Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:37.10 | - | 14 |
| 9.7L | $34.20 |
4/10 | 08/05/2025 | 109 | COND 3 | $49,191.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:42.90 | 10-3-4 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $29.10 |
14/16 | 19/01/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:57.70 | 2-9-14 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $31.10 |
11/16 | 22/12/2024 | 43 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 11 |
| 18.3L | $57.20 |
9/16 | 09/11/2024 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:40.70 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Hanshin Dirt June 7 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Lovable with 53.0kg at $14.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track May 11 over 1800m defeating Schone Augen carrying 55.0kg at $4.80. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 07/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW F 3U | $164,160.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 53kg | 1:54.50 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $14.50 |
1/15 | 11/05/2025 | 118 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:56.10 | 3-3-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
14/16 | 13/01/2025 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Aurelien Lemaitre | 55kg | 1:57.10 | 2-1-14 | 4 |
| 28.2L | $11.80 |
10/14 | 22/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:49.90 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Miyabi Muto
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation favourite; won by 0.5 len at Funabashi June 5 over 1600m defeating Presto Mulan carrying 54kg at $3.10. When resuming last campaign 12th of 17 at Nakayama on March 22 over 2000m, 19 len behind Win Stiga with 55.0kg at $63.10. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 05/06/2025 | 75 | COND 3 | $48,601.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:44.40 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
12/17 | 22/03/2025 | 91 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 11-12-12 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $63.10 |
9/16 | 21/12/2024 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 55kg | 1:55.80 | 7-6-9 | 10 |
| 10.7L | $46.50 |
6/16 | 30/11/2024 | 70 | MDN F 2 | $104,500.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tom Marquand | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 9-5-6 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $7.10 |
3/16 | 21/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:56.50 | 9-6-3 | 13 |
| 4.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign won by 1.3 len at Tokyo Dirt June 14 over 1600m defeating Machiavelli carrying 55.0kg at $4.90. First up last campaign 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 11 over 1800m, 8 len behind Leap Up with 55.0kg at $73.50. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/16 | 14/06/2025 | 133 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 6-7-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
6/16 | 01/02/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:39.70 | - | 15 |
| 3.8L | $5.20 |
4/16 | 11/01/2025 | - | NEWC F 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 12-14-4 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $73.50 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 14 len behind O K Birdie carrying 56.0kg at $20.50. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track on August 2 over 1800m, 7 len behind Fariza with 53.0kg at $37. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 53kg | 1:52.60 | 7-8-4 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $37.00 |
7/15 | 28/06/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 1:44.70 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $20.50 |
6/15 | 19/04/2025 | 48 | ALLOW FM 4U | $162,450.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 53kg | 1:46.90 | 10-9-6 | 15 |
| 6.3L | $3.00 |
3/14 | 02/03/2025 | 22 | ALLOW FM 4U | $162,340.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Genki Mizunuma | 53kg | 1:45.90 | 10-8-3 | 13 |
| 0.6L | $3.20 |
5/15 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 1:43.90 | 12-13-5 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $3.80 |
3/11 | 26/01/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $156,070.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 1:45.90 | 9-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 13 at this track on July 27 over 1800m, 11 len behind R Prost carrying 53.0kg at $17.10. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on August 9 over 1800m, 3 len behind Con Affetto carrying 53.0kg at $21. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 14 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 | 09/08/2025 | 13 | ALLOW F 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 53kg | 1:53.10 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
12/13 | 27/07/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 53kg | 1:54.50 | 5-6-12 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $17.10 |
8/12 | 23/03/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 2:00.00 | 5-11-8 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $77.40 |
5/9 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW F 3 | $162,340.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $55.60 |
9/16 | 08/02/2025 | 33 | ALLOW F 3 | $224,640.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:21.80 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $112.50 |
1/16 | 06/01/2025 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:57.60 | 2-2-1 | 16 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1400m, 14 len behind Parapsychology carrying 53.0kg at $35.60. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at this track on August 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Con Affetto carrying 53.0kg at $22.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/14 | 09/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW F 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 53kg | 1:53.10 | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $22.30 |
12/16 | 14/06/2025 | 97 | ALLOW F 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 53kg | 1:23.70 | 6-7-12 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $35.60 |
6/16 | 09/03/2025 | 35 | ALLOW F 3 | $162,340.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:24.80 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $36.70 |
6/7 | 02/02/2025 | 22 | ALLOW F 3 | $156,070.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $67.50 |
13/14 | 11/01/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3 | $221,170.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:52.80 | 3-10-13 | 3 |
| 27.6L | $74.60 |
1/16 | 19/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:56.00 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $149.00 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track on August 9 over 1800m, 13 len behind Con Affetto with 56.0kg at $36.10. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 20 over 1700m, 8 len behind Toller carrying 56.0kg at $11.80. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/14 | 09/08/2025 | 84 | ALLOW F 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:53.10 | 12-12-11 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $36.10 |
8/10 | 17/05/2025 | 27 | ALLOW FM 4U | $166,160.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 9-7-8 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $14.10 |
5/15 | 20/04/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:46.50 | 14-8-5 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $11.80 |
9/16 | 22/03/2025 | 111 | ALLOW 4U | $161,940.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:54.40 | 11-9-9 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
8/12 | 01/12/2024 | 35 | ALLOW F 3U | $151,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:53.10 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $4.60 |
4/11 | 27/10/2024 | 29 | ALLOW F 3U | $153,770.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:53.50 | 9-10-4 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $7.70 |