Niigata Race 5 - Maiden Race
MONT ROYAL (2) showed little early speed last start then picked up impressively in the straight to finish third at Fukushima over today's journey. Should go well again. Same goes for RAINBOW STATE (4) who went back from a wide gate but stormed home for fourth fresh. Fitter and drawn much better. Winning prospects. ASK BOOM KISEKI (1) closed last prep ten weeks ago when he finished 14th over 1600m at Hanshin. Best figures measure up. Excellent chance. BARBA RAP (7) is a three-year-old colt on debut by Rulership from Barbara who has been a prolific producer of winners. Promising type who should be monitored for market support.
Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 14th of 18 at Hanshin on February 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Namura Hinagiku carrying 57.0kg at $9.80. When resuming last campaign 5th of 17 at Hanshin on December 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Anthony with 55.0kg at $6.60. Best figures measure up. Excellent chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 21/02/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:34.20 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $9.80 |
| 5/18 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:33.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $20.90 |
| 5/17 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:36.20 | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 16 at Kokura on February 15 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Mo Eedesho with 54.0kg at $20.60. Last start 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on April 18 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Blanc De Blancs with 55.0kg at $6.90. Close to a win. One of the main contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 18/04/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 15-10-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.90 |
| 3/16 | 15/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:49.80 | 5-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.4L | $20.60 |
| 8/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:09.40 | - | 9 |
| 7.4L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 13th of 16 at Chukyo on March 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Thriller Night with 52.0kg at $16.70. The run before that 5th of 16 at Kokura on February 21 over 1800m, 3 len behind Red Raja carrying 52.0kg at $5.60. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
Last Starts 48 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 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:34.90 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $16.70 |
| 5/16 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:49.30 | 4-2-5 | 13 |
| 2.9L | $5.60 |
| 5/16 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:46.10 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $32.60 |
| 4/11 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:46.40 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $10.50 |
| 3/13 | 30/11/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:46.40 | 9-7-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $291.50 |
| 11/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 2:02.30 | 8-6-11 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $105.40 |
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 18 at Hanshin on April 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Mighty Kingdom with 57.0kg at $15.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Muteki Shacho with 55.0kg at $116. Went back from a wide gate but stormed home for fourth fresh. Fitter and drawn much better. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 04/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:21.60 | - | 18 |
| 1.6L | $15.30 |
| 6/17 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:22.00 | - | 11 |
| 3.7L | $50.50 |
| 7/16 | 20/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:25.50 | - | 10 |
| 11.6L | $4.50 |
| 2/16 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 6-7-2 | 16 |
| 1.5L | $116.00 |
| 14/17 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:22.20 | - | 7 |
| 13.2L | $22.70 |
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 15th of 18 at Nakayama on January 25 over 2000m, 13 len behind Yamanin Herrsche with 55.0kg at $78.40. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 97 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 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 2:03.40 | 17-14-15 | 13 |
| 13.7L | $78.40 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 11th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on February 22 over 1400m, 20 len behind Zenkai Nadal with 57.0kg at $38. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:25.80 | - | 11 |
| 20.4L | $38.00 |
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt by Rulership out of Barbara having his first start. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 17 at Hanshin on December 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Anthony with 55.0kg at $87.90. Returned from break 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 1400m, 20 len behind Baronial carrying 53.0kg at $51.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 19/04/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:25.00 | - | 6 |
| 20.3L | $51.50 |
| 10/17 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:36.20 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $87.90 |
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 11th of 16 at Tokyo on February 22 over 1800m, 9 len behind Meiner Great with 57.0kg at $34.90. Look for a bold run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:47.70 | - | 12 |
| 9.7L | $34.90 |
Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start second last of 13 at Nakayama on December 13 over 1800m, 15 len behind Benvenuta with 56.0kg at $76. Returned from break 12th of 16 at Nakayama on March 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Nahato Nanaleon with 57.0kg at $29.60. Needs more time.
Last Starts 35 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 | 28/03/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 1 |
| 10.9L | $29.60 |
| 12/13 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 56kg | 1:48.50 | 5-10-12 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $76.00 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 16 at Fukushima on April 12 over 1800m, 2 len behind Meiner Qualia with 57.0kg at $8.90. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 5 over 1400m, 15 len behind Ecoro Seed carrying 56.0kg at $141.30. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 12/04/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:49.50 | 11-14-5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $8.90 |
| 9/17 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 2:13.80 | 9-6-9 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $84.40 |
| 8/13 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 2:02.00 | 5-3-8 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $40.60 |
| 9/16 | 30/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:37.70 | - | 4 |
| 14.3L | $49.30 |
| 7/16 | 05/10/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:25.10 | - | 11 |
| 15.4L | $141.30 |
| 12/13 | 30/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | M | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:46.30 | 4-8-12 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $56.80 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Son of Albert from Sharpsteen making his debut. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 18 at Nakayama on April 11 over 2000m, 4 len behind Piece Unique carrying 55.0kg at $56.30. The start before that 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1200m, 15 len behind Go Go Punch with 53.0kg at $31.10. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 15-14-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $56.30 |
| 12/16 | 14/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:13.20 | - | 8 |
| 15.3L | $31.10 |
| 7/18 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:34.10 | 7-8-7 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $58.70 |
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:33.40 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $27.80 |
| 6/17 | 23/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 12 |
| 5.9L | $40.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $46.80 |
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 16 at Nakayama on April 5 over 2000m, 8 len behind Cosmo Nahema carrying 57.0kg at $81.60. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Tokyo on October 11 over 1800m, 8 len behind Last Smile with 56.0kg at $43.50. Likely improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 05/04/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 2:02.20 | 15-10-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $81.60 |
| 16/18 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 2:12.00 | 18-13-16 | 15 |
| 12.4L | $155.70 |
| 5/18 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 8-4-5 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $216.60 |
| 5/12 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:47.90 | - | 4 |
| 4.7L | $35.20 |
| 11/15 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:46.50 | 12-11-11 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $13.40 |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 1:48.60 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $43.50 |