Niigata Race 3 - Maiden Race
MALIBU SURF (6) led and just failed to hang on last start over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt when well in the market to make it two minor placings on the bounce. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the lead. Looks the one they have to beat. AMBASSADE NEIGE (8) is back after a break of five months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing second at his latest appearance over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Good chance to break through. SNOW LANCE (3) is close to success after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. JUDY IMERU (4) could only manage fourth two back at Hanshin Dirt then was again unplaced on turf over 1400m at Hanshin turf more recently. One of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Royal Spire with 57.0kg at $20.30. The race before that 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Mozu Tanque carrying 57.0kg at $60.10. Draws well but looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:13.00 | - | 11 |
| 9.1L | $20.30 |
| 5/16 | 15/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $60.10 |
| 7/14 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 0:59.30 | - | 10 |
| 9.6L | $31.00 |
| 9/16 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:13.90 | - | 14 |
| 9.1L | $33.00 |
| 6/16 | 21/12/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:11.30 | - | 8 |
| 9.8L | $13.10 |
| 14/16 | 16/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:26.60 | - | 9 |
| 11.3L | $79.80 |

Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Arms Legend carrying 55.0kg at $22.60. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Miya Latini carrying 55.0kg at $5.50. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 08/03/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:13.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $22.60 |
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:13.60 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:13.90 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $147.00 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Vergine with 55.0kg at $4.30. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Go Go Punch carrying 55.0kg at $3.50. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 42 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 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/16 | 14/03/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 11 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/16 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $16.30 |
| 2/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:13.60 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.90 |
| 4/16 | 06/12/2025 | 70 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:26.80 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $50.10 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 18 at Hanshin on March 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Melancolinista with 55.0kg at $21.20. The race before that 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 28 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Jeanne De Reve with 55.0kg at $5.20. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:21.00 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $21.20 |
| 4/16 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.20 |
| 3/16 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $7.60 |
| 2/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.80 |
| 2/16 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:26.80 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $7.20 |
| 4/15 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 21 over 1200m, 12 len behind Maltese Don with 54.0kg at $102.60. The run before that 8th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 21 over 1000m, 11 len behind Ecoro Levan carrying 54.0kg at $42.30. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 42 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 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:12.10 | - | 9 |
| 12.6L | $102.60 |
| 8/14 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 0:58.70 | - | 13 |
| 11.3L | $42.30 |
| 7/16 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 10 |
| 8.4L | $24.00 |
| 4/16 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:13.10 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $26.70 |
| 5/15 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:12.20 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $14.40 |
| 9/15 | 25/10/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 1:12.10 | - | 11 |
| 15.5L | $23.10 |

Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind G T Aria carrying 52.0kg at $5. The race before that 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Aikan Azzurra carrying 52.0kg at $23.20. Close to a win. Should run well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 05/04/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:24.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/16 | 15/03/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:25.70 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $23.20 |
| 6/14 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1150m, 2 len behind Yodono Tiara with 54.0kg at $16.30. The run before that 5th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Royal Spire carrying 54.0kg at $34.10. Not far away last start. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:09.00 | - | 10 |
| 1.9L | $16.30 |
| 5/15 | 29/03/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:13.00 | - | 3 |
| 3.1L | $34.10 |
| 11/14 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:26.00 | - | 2 |
| 9.4L | $84.30 |
| 11/14 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:14.10 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 16/17 | 28/12/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:21.40 | - | 17 |
| 10.1L | $46.10 |
| 6/11 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:22.70 | - | 10 |
| 7.1L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 15 at Nakayama Dirt December 6 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Vip Moulin with 53.0kg at $9. On debut ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt September 21 over 1800m, 40 len behind Narino Sherwood with 55.0kg at $47.80. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 147 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 | 06/12/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:12.20 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/16 | 09/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:10.10 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $113.70 |
| 16/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 14-15-16 | 9 |
| 40.4L | $47.80 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Taisei Bloom with 54.0kg at $5.10. The run before that 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Red Levendis with 57.0kg at $17.50. Favour others today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:12.10 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $5.10 |
| 4/16 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $17.50 |
| 7/14 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 0:59.40 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/14 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:14.10 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $170.60 |
| 9/16 | 04/01/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:13.20 | - | 11 |
| 7.6L | $172.80 |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 2:02.50 | 2-2-10 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $204.20 |

Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Going Moon carrying 55.0kg at $78. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jasper Merche with 55.0kg at $24.90. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 05/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | M | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:11.00 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $78.00 |
| 10/15 | 01/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:13.70 | - | 10 |
| 9.4L | $24.90 |
| 11/18 | 12/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:22.20 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $200.90 |
| 8/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:23.70 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $30.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by American Patriot out of Court Gossip. Betting can tell the tale.

Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by California Chrome out of Meisho Aten. Betting can tell the tale.

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Kokura February 22 over 1800m, 13 len behind Song Of The Bird with 55.0kg at $131.40. First up last campaign tenth of 15 at Hanshin December 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Flame Star with 55.0kg at $146. Major upset if she won.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 22/02/2026 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 2-4-15 | 13 |
| 13.1L | $131.40 |
| 10/15 | 27/12/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 11 |
| 7.6L | $146.00 |
| 6/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 1:23.70 | - | 12 |
| 5.0L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Nakayama Dirt February 28 over 1800m, 13 len behind Indy Vine carrying 54.0kg at $27.60. Previously first up; 12th of 16 at Tokyo February 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Turn The Tables with 57.0kg at $172. Marginal prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:54.80 | 2-4-6 | 11 |
| 13.8L | $27.60 |
| 12/16 | 07/02/2026 | 111 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 13-11-12 | 16 |
| 5.9L | $172.00 |
| 10/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:50.20 | - | 9 |
| 5.4L | $63.40 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Vergine with 55.0kg at $105.80. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on November 16 over 1200m, 13 len behind Kanekome Bright with 55.0kg at $78.50. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 42 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 | 21/03/2026 | 125 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 9 |
| 11.5L | $105.80 |
| 11/15 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 12 |
| 13.0L | $78.50 |
| 15/17 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:22.20 | - | 5 |
| 13.3L | $62.00 |