Niigata Race 2 - Maiden Race
B B BERZERK (6) held on well to finish second last start over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt, beaten a neck as favourite. Yet to miss the frame in three appearances and anticipating another big run. SEVENTH WAY (1) is fitter for two runs back from a spell and has been in the placings at both outings, the latest when third over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Good chance to break through. MEISHO TIEPIN (12) is a seven-start maiden who has been in the money twice at this trip. Could only manage fourth at the latest appearance over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Worth including. CHURA BIG TIME (14) drifted well back when resuming last start before winding up strongly to just miss when second over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Will be running on late again.
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 7 len behind Long Way Home with 57.0kg at $8.90. Second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1800m, 8 len behind Lizard Island carrying 57.0kg at $10.90. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $10.90 |
| 3/16 | 29/03/2025 | 133 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 11-6-3 | 15 |
| 7.1L | $8.90 |
| 6/16 | 16/11/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:39.10 | - | 9 |
| 6.2L | $64.70 |
| 4/15 | 02/11/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:47.30 | 12-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $74.30 |
| 12/17 | 06/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:49.20 | - | 2 |
| 10.1L | $233.80 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 16th of 18 at Kyoto on April 27 over 1600m, 13 len behind Shine Beck carrying 57.0kg at $235.40. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on October 13 over 1800m, 17 len behind Matenro Brave with 56.0kg at $113.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/04/2025 | 196 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 17 |
| 13.7L | $235.40 |
| 6/10 | 13/10/2024 | 57 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 56kg | 1:53.50 | 10-8-6 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $113.40 |
| 7/16 | 17/08/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,300.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $75.20 |
Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 22 over 1600m, 11 len behind Red Euros carrying 57.0kg at $167. Marginal chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 22/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 57kg | 1:40.50 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $167.00 |
Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 10th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 20 over 1150m, 14 len behind Femme Elegante carrying 55.0kg at $14.50. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Wild Goer with 55.0kg at $9.90. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 20/04/2025 | 64 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 4 |
| 14.5L | $14.50 |
| 8/14 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 0:59.40 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $9.90 |
| 14/17 | 26/01/2025 | 190 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 17 |
| 16.5L | $21.90 |
| 5/13 | 20/07/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $98,030.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:09.40 | - | 10 |
| 5.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:11.00 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 23 over 1400m, 15 len behind Merci Je T'aime carrying 57.0kg at $61.40. Last start 15th of 18 at Chukyo on March 15 over 2000m, 25 len behind Premier Ship with 57.0kg at $192.30. Hard to find many positives.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 15/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 14-16-15 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $192.30 |
| 9/16 | 23/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:27.40 | - | 6 |
| 15.5L | $61.40 |
Jockey: Daisuke Sasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on March 23 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Meikei Rosetta carrying 57.0kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1700m, neck behind Suzuno Soleil with 57.0kg at $1.40. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:48.30 | 3-3-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 3/12 | 23/03/2025 | 77 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/16 | 05/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Kyoto Dirt February 10 over 1800m, 62 len behind Superjock with 57.0kg at $50.10. On debut seventh of 16 at Chukyo Dirt January 25 over 1800m, 11 len behind Indigo with 57.0kg at $29.10. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 10/02/2025 | 16 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 6-12-12 | 2 |
| 62.0L | $50.10 |
| 7/16 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuya Mizuguchi | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 10-4-7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $29.10 |
Jockey: Takashi Fujikake
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Hanshin Dirt March 8 over 1800m, 10 len behind Lord Voyager with 57.0kg at $13.30. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Kokura Dirt February 23 over 1700m, 8 len behind Kyokirambu carrying 57.0kg at $41. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 08/03/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 8-6-3 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $13.30 |
| 4/12 | 23/02/2025 | 70 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 12/16 | 15/12/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $140,850.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:54.80 | 5-4-12 | 14 |
| 28.5L | $13.80 |
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Kanazawa on April 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kurino Charles with 57kg at $22.50. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Kyoto Dirt on December 7 over 1800m, 8 len behind Canal Beagle carrying 56.0kg at $53.80. Fitter but others appeal more.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/04/2025 | 115 | COND 3 | $14,535.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $22.50 |
| 11/16 | 28/12/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:53.80 | 10-12-11 | 11 |
| 19.9L | $114.90 |
| 4/7 | 07/12/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:53.90 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $53.80 |
| 7/11 | 23/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 7-10-7 | 10 |
| 18.1L | $66.20 |
Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 16 at Nakayama on March 15 over 1800m, 15 len behind Grosbeak with 57.0kg at $146.40. Second-up second last of 16 at Fukushima on April 19 over 2600m, 23 len behind Brillar Diamante carrying 54.0kg at $144. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 19/04/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 2:41.30 | 14-15-15 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $144.00 |
| 16/16 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:48.90 | 13-15-16 | 16 |
| 15.7L | $146.40 |
Jockey: Miyabi Muto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Win Twilight carrying 57.0kg at $74.70. Last start second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 19 len behind Smart Cuore carrying 57.0kg at $166. Can't see him troubling these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 13/04/2025 | 57 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 14-15-15 | 7 |
| 19.6L | $166.00 |
| 7/16 | 15/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:26.70 | - | 2 |
| 15.1L | $74.70 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. At the latest run 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 20 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Spiral Vision carrying 57.0kg at $5.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Artless Mind with 57.0kg at $12.60. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 20/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 5-7-4 | 13 |
| 3.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/9 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 9-7-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $12.60 |
| 6/16 | 16/03/2025 | 91 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | M | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 1:23.50 | - | 13 |
| 13.6L | $12.90 |
| 4/16 | 15/12/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:25.80 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $38.00 |
| 8/13 | 30/11/2024 | 34 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 1:26.60 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $28.40 |
| 7/13 | 27/10/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 56kg | 1:53.70 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on May 4 over 1800m, 18 len behind Scorpion Imeru carrying 54.0kg at $502.90. The run before that 9th of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on March 16 over 1800m, 22 len behind Sydney Hobart carrying 57.0kg at $281.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 04/05/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:53.80 | 13-14-12 | 12 |
| 18.1L | $502.90 |
| 9/11 | 16/03/2025 | 54 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $281.60 |
| 10/11 | 21/01/2025 | 51 | COND 3 | $34,911.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 2:14.00 | 11-10-10 | 10 |
| 21.8L | $31.90 |
| 10/12 | 01/12/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:53.20 | 10-11-10 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $181.60 |
| 11/14 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:47.00 | 14-14-11 | 10 |
| 20.2L | $86.60 |
| 10/16 | 26/10/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,800.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:25.50 | - | 3 |
| 16.1L | $35.40 |
Jockey: Arata Saito
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 20 over 1700m, neck behind Blue Coming carrying 57.0kg at $14. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 15 over 1700m, 8 len behind Daichi Rapport carrying 57.0kg at $81.10. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 20/04/2025 | 64 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 13-9-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 9/14 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 12-12-9 | 13 |
| 8.5L | $81.10 |
| 7/12 | 25/01/2025 | 70 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $32.60 |
| 7/15 | 16/11/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 3-5-7 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $18.10 |
| 3/9 | 20/10/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:53.00 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $9.40 |
| 4/12 | 05/10/2024 | 19 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | M | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:53.50 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $87.20 |
Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 26 over 1700m, 11 len behind Matenro Kanaloa with 54.0kg at $30.50. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on November 30 over 1800m, 9 len behind Earth Sona with 56.0kg at $73. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 26/04/2025 | 147 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:48.30 | 10-6-9 | 11 |
| 11.1L | $30.50 |
| 9/15 | 30/11/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:54.70 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $73.00 |
| 10/15 | 10/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:47.60 | 4-9-10 | 7 |
| 18.1L | $12.50 |