Niigata Race 4 - Maiden Race
SONATAN (5) has been about the money of late with two minor placings in succession, the latest a solid second over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Can measure up again. ENUMA ELISH (12) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third when resuming last time out over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Will be handy in transit despite the tricky draw. Can build on that solid recent effort. BONS DUQQA (6) is a four-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent outing over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Solid top-three chance on his best figures. YAMANIN EVOLVE (8) could only manage to finish fifth, beaten 8 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 11th of 18 at Chukyo on January 5 over 2000m, 10 len behind G T Adamant carrying 57.0kg at $15.40. Not without claims.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/18 | 05/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 2:01.70 | 12-12-11 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 6th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1150m, 10 len behind Adria Flavor with 57.0kg at $14.80. Before that 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Sugar High with 57.0kg at $22.20. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 28/06/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:08.60 | - | 9 |
| 10.6L | $14.80 |
3/16 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:24.20 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $22.20 |
6/16 | 17/05/2025 | 55 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:18.70 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $15.50 |
6/16 | 23/03/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:12.00 | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $42.00 |
9/16 | 16/02/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | H Uchida | 57kg | 1:19.60 | - | 2 |
| 10.1L | $50.10 |
6/16 | 05/01/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:12.20 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $50.10 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 15 at Tokyo on February 2 over 1800m, 17 len behind Danon Century carrying 56.0kg at $148.60. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 187 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/15 | 02/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:50.50 | - | 7 |
| 17.2L | $148.60 |

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 18 over 2100m, 24 len behind Yuino Lecter carrying 57.0kg at $216.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 18 at Nakayama on January 25 over 2000m, 33 len behind Blue Maestro with 57.0kg at $280.70. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/14 | 18/05/2025 | 91 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 2:11.00 | 14-14-14 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $216.90 |
12/16 | 16/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 2:15.20 | 16-16-12 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $163.70 |
18/18 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:03.60 | 14-18-18 | 8 |
| 33.3L | $280.70 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 13 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Takinobori carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. The start before that 2nd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Cafe Roi D'or with 57.0kg at $4.90. Capable of going to the next level.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/15 | 13/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 4-3-2 | 15 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
2/16 | 21/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:37.70 | - | 13 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
9/14 | 01/06/2025 | 203 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:34.70 | - | 10 |
| 8.1L | $3.50 |
2/9 | 10/11/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 56kg | 1:50.60 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
2/10 | 20/10/2024 | 49 | MDN 2 | $106,020.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 56kg | 1:50.00 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
3/16 | 01/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:23.30 | 10-9-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 14 len behind Last Legacy carrying 57.0kg at $5.20. The race before that 5th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Profeta with 57.0kg at $10.40. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/15 | 29/06/2025 | 57 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:45.90 | 14-6-6 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $5.20 |
5/14 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Soft | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 2:11.30 | 10-4-5 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $10.40 |
2/12 | 12/04/2025 | 61 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 9-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $147.30 |
7/16 | 10/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 3-5-7 | 11 |
| 14.6L | $74.20 |

Jockey: Hiroyuki Uchida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Henny Hughes out of Bloukrans. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.

Jockey: Takuma Itou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 13 over 1700m, 8 len behind Bene Spira with 57.0kg at $6. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Vertugadin with 57.0kg at $13.30. Deserves another chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/15 | 13/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuma Ito | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
3/15 | 28/06/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuma Ito | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 8-7-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $13.30 |
3/14 | 18/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Takuma Ito | 57kg | 2:11.00 | 4-9-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
6/14 | 03/05/2025 | 112 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Soft | Takuma Ito | 57kg | 2:11.30 | 10-11-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $146.10 |
10/16 | 11/01/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ito | 57kg | 1:56.80 | 11-13-10 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $31.90 |
8/15 | 10/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuma Ito | 56kg | 1:47.60 | 8-12-8 | 9 |
| 13.9L | $139.80 |

Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 8th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 15 len behind Last Legacy with 57.0kg at $160.20. The start before that 14th of 18 at Tokyo on May 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind Bumblebee with 57.0kg at $113.30. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/15 | 29/06/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:45.90 | 12-13-8 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $160.20 |
14/18 | 25/05/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 57kg | 1:33.70 | - | 14 |
| 10.6L | $113.30 |
11/16 | 03/05/2025 | 82 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:22.50 | - | 9 |
| 7.2L | $60.40 |
7/12 | 10/02/2025 | 30 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $19.10 |
13/18 | 11/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 2:04.10 | 4-6-13 | 17 |
| 6.2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ryota Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 10 over 1300m, 21 len behind Piko Red carrying 56.0kg at $183. Needs more time.
Last Starts 271 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 | 10/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Ryota Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:20.10 | - | 1 |
| 21.1L | $183.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 48 day letup. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind J L Berth with 57.0kg at $176.20. Last start 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 22 over 1600m, 8 len behind Huascar carrying 57.0kg at $16.80. Needs to step up.
Last Starts 47 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 | 22/06/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:36.90 | - | 5 |
| 8.9L | $16.80 |
4/16 | 14/06/2025 | 70 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:24.90 | 15-16-4 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $176.20 |
18/18 | 05/04/2025 | 70 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 2:00.80 | 18-18-18 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $430.50 |
17/18 | 25/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 2:03.60 | 14-15-17 | 6 |
| 30.3L | $103.10 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months held ground to the line 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 13 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Takinobori with 57.0kg at $6.80. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 9 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Golden Kite with 56.0kg at $29.30. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/15 | 13/07/2025 | 246 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.80 |
4/16 | 09/11/2024 | 62 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:38.80 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $29.30 |
9/15 | 08/09/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $138,990.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 13-11-9 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $109.30 |

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1600m, 10 len behind Brave Decision carrying 57.0kg at $80.50. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1800m, 23 len behind Lizard Island with 57.0kg at $22.10. Not keen on his prospects.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/16 | 14/06/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 14-14-14 | 13 |
| 10.0L | $80.50 |
8/10 | 19/04/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 23.8L | $22.10 |
5/16 | 23/03/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $8.50 |
4/16 | 01/03/2025 | 48 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:56.60 | 13-9-4 | 15 |
| 3.8L | $39.40 |
7/16 | 12/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $65.50 |
6/16 | 22/12/2024 | 77 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 56kg | 1:57.70 | 10-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $70.90 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 15 len behind Last Legacy carrying 57.0kg at $21.10. The race before that 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1600m, 3 len behind Brave Decision with 57.0kg at $35.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/15 | 29/06/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:45.90 | 8-9-7 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $21.10 |
5/16 | 14/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:37.80 | 8-9-5 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $35.40 |
5/15 | 25/05/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $21.40 |
5/16 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $124.60 |
10/15 | 16/03/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 11-8-10 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $17.90 |
7/16 | 19/01/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $22.70 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Gemito carrying 57.0kg at $5.70. On debut fifth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Win Twilight carrying 57.0kg at $14.50. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/16 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:24.70 | - | 4 |
| 10.9L | $5.70 |
4/16 | 15/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $9.80 |
5/16 | 15/02/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $123,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:26.70 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $14.50 |