Niigata Race 3 - Maiden Race
KOIOS TESORO (6) is a three-start maiden who was close to a win before a three-and-a-half months break, finishing off with a minor placing at Nakayama Dirt. Expect he has come on over the break. Looks the one to beat. SALSA BRAVA (12) followed an unplaced effort first-up two runs back with a second last start over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt after being in the firing line on the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. TARO (3) made progress last time out, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1800m at Nakayama Dirt after being in contention on the turn. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. LEGERETE (2) was beaten 4.5 lengths into third at Chukyo Dirt two starts ago then finished 4.5 lengths from the winner in fifth last time at Fukushima Dirt. Backmarker who keeps coming. Suited here and can sneak into the finish.
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Kitasan Black out of Pursuing The Dream. Respect any positive market lead.
Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 11 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Shooting Guy with 54.0kg at $28.40. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 21 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Corvus carrying 54.0kg at $28.90. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:45.90 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $28.40 |
| 3/13 | 21/03/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:55.70 | 7-9-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $28.90 |
| 9/16 | 08/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:49.80 | 9-12-9 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $52.60 |
| 16/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:35.40 | - | 4 |
| 12.7L | $59.80 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Arde Kingdom with 54.0kg at $16.80. The start before that 4th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Ask Du Champ carrying 54.0kg at $16.30. Building to a win. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:55.00 | 3-1-2 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $16.80 |
| 4/14 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:54.10 | 2-1-4 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $16.30 |
| 4/14 | 28/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:54.90 | 4-4-4 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $12.90 |
| 4/14 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:02.60 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $11.70 |
| 9/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 2:03.60 | 1-1-9 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $153.10 |
Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1800m, 32 len behind Krautrock with 56.0kg at $19.70. May need this run.
Last Starts 125 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 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 16-13-10 | 16 |
| 32.3L | $19.70 |
Jockey: Kazuma Harada
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation second last of 13 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 2100m, 30 len behind G T Black carrying 57.0kg at $29.20. When resuming last campaign 14th of 18 at Tokyo on October 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Brown Banana with 56.0kg at $99.50. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 10/02/2026 | 87 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 2:14.20 | 4-11-12 | 1 |
| 30.1L | $29.20 |
| 13/13 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 56kg | 2:00.80 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $324.90 |
| 5/10 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 56kg | 1:47.50 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $237.50 |
| 14/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 56kg | 1:50.20 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $99.50 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at Nakayama Dirt January 24 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Take On Me carrying 57.0kg at $8.60. On debut fifth of 13 at Nakayama Dirt December 20 over 1800m, 8 len behind Gold Blaze with 56.0kg at $21.70. Showed promise in first campaign. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 98 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 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 4-3-3 | 15 |
| 2.3L | $8.60 |
| 5/12 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $16.40 |
| 5/13 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 10-9-5 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $21.70 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Kokura February 22 over 2000m, 9 len behind A Shin Ignis with 54.0kg at $106.20. Previously first up; 12th of 16 at Kokura January 24 over 1800m, 13 len behind Arvand Rud carrying 57.0kg at $76.10. Marginal prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:00.50 | 4-6-8 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $106.20 |
| 9/18 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 2:00.50 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $122.60 |
| 12/16 | 24/01/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 15-14-12 | 13 |
| 13.2L | $76.10 |
| 8/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:22.90 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start 5th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 10 len behind Jun Doradora carrying 55.0kg at $258.10. The race before that ran last of 13 at Hanshin on March 7 over 2400m, 23 len behind Cut Solo carrying 54.0kg at $334.30. Watch for a big final furlong.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:51.80 | 11-9-5 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $258.10 |
| 13/13 | 07/03/2026 | 61 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:30.20 | 7-6-13 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $334.30 |
| 9/16 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 14-12-9 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $209.10 |
| 7/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $19.20 |
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
He is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Kyoto Dirt November 15 over 1400m, 27 len behind Smart Julius with 56.0kg at $38.70. On debut 12th of 14 at Kyoto October 25 over 1600m, 19 len behind Early Harvest with 56.0kg at $5.50. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:25.00 | - | 1 |
| 27.8L | $38.70 |
| 12/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:34.80 | - | 14 |
| 19.9L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 4 over 1800m, 23 len behind Tagano Elu with 56.0kg at $107.90. On debut 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt December 20 over 1800m, 19 len behind Meisho Komachi carrying 56.0kg at $43.40. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:53.50 | 7-15-13 | 13 |
| 23.9L | $107.90 |
| 12/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:54.90 | 5-9-12 | 14 |
| 19.0L | $43.40 |
Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 18 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Intime carrying 57.0kg at $6.40. The start before that 5th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on March 1 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Jun Primero carrying 57.0kg at $20.90. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 18/04/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 3-4-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $6.40 |
| 5/15 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 8-10-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $20.90 |
| 3/14 | 21/02/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/16 | 15/02/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $17.40 |
| 4/15 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:47.90 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/15 | 15/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:46.80 | 1-1-3 | 15 |
| 5.5L | $28.20 |
Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 10 len behind Takeru Musashi carrying 57.0kg at $19.60. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Achiever with 57.0kg at $7.40. Promising galloper ready to break through. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.40 |
| 5/16 | 15/03/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 6-4-5 | 13 |
| 10.5L | $19.60 |
| 4/16 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 10-5-4 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $75.30 |
| 5/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 12-6-5 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $32.50 |
Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 15 at this track on August 3 over 1800m, 59 len behind Chachacomani with 53.0kg at $50.10. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 272 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 | 03/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:56.70 | 12-14-15 | 5 |
| 59.1L | $50.10 |
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, slow going 12 len behind Mr Canberra with 54.0kg at $16. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1900m, 3 len behind Meisho Peito with 54.0kg at $26. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:52.30 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/14 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 2:02.10 | 3-5-6 | 14 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/13 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $99.20 |
| 8/11 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 54kg | 2:02.90 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $108.10 |
| 11/18 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 54kg | 2:00.10 | 14-13-11 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $124.00 |
| 10/16 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 54kg | 1:46.10 | 14-15-10 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $278.90 |