Niigata Race 3 - Maiden Race
FRIENDS PLUS (15) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt, a big improvement on recent offerings. Placed to advantage and can run another bold race. SNOW LANCE (9) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1200m at this track. Settles close to the speed. Looks well placed in this line-up and poses a genuine threat. GLAMOROUS (12) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 4 lengths when fifth over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come. SNARK AURORA (5) is on debut. By Matera Sky and comes from the Teiichi Konno stable. Keep an eye on the betting.
Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Soul On Fire with 55.0kg at $81.20. First up last campaign fifth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind On The Noir carrying 55.0kg at $142. May need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:12.80 | 6-5-8 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $81.20 |
| 5/16 | 18/01/2026 | 127 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:13.50 | 7-7-5 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $142.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $131.40 |
| 7/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:30.90 | 1-2-7-7 | 9 |
| 12.7L | $10.80 |
Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
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Three-year-old filly by California Chrome out of Orostachys having her first start. Expected to measure up.
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
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Most recently 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Lavender Haze carrying 55.0kg at $25.30. The run before that 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bouquet De Lys with 55.0kg at $30.80. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn't hurt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:10.90 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $25.30 |
| 6/16 | 15/03/2026 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:11.70 | 2-2-6 | 16 |
| 8.5L | $30.80 |
| 8/16 | 17/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 9-7-8 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $49.30 |
| 5/16 | 04/01/2026 | 92 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $22.40 |
| 6/16 | 04/10/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 3-3-6 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $13.50 |
| 7/13 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 11-11-10-7 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $21.80 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Water Sagrada with 51.0kg at $301.30. First up last campaign ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on September 28 over 1200m, 54 len behind Sanono Alpen carrying 52.0kg at $24. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 117 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 | 12/01/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:13.30 | 15-15-12 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $301.30 |
| 16/16 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:12.60 | 16-16-16 | 7 |
| 54.5L | $24.00 |
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old filly who is first starter by Matera Sky out of Satto. Nice profile and a bold showing is anticipated.
Jockey: Takuma Itou
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by California Chrome out of Ivory Color. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 14 over 1200m, 18 len behind Meisho Bulk with 55.0kg at $116.10. On debut 13th of 18 at Kokura February 1 over 1200m, 13 len behind Keiai Kuga with 53.0kg at $50. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 84 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 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:12.60 | 15-16-11 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $116.10 |
| 13/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:08.60 | 15-13-13 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $50.00 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up today. Last run 5th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Yodono Tiara carrying 55.0kg at $48.20. At only start last preparation 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 10 over 1200m, 11 len behind Live Red Eye with 55.0kg at $37.10. Fitter and worth including.
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 | 19/04/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 5-5-5 | 16 |
| 2.6L | $48.20 |
| 10/16 | 10/01/2026 | 174 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:12.60 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $37.10 |
| 4/8 | 20/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/11 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:10.40 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $12.60 |
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 55kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ambassade Neige with 53.0kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Vergine carrying 55.0kg at $4.30. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
Last Starts 7 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 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:11.90 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/16 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:13.20 | 6-5-3 | 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 | 1-1-3 | 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 | 3-3-4 | 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 | 7-6-5 | 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 | 10-10-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.90 |
Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Moon Blanche carrying 55.0kg at $8.30. On debut third of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind October Nine with 55.0kg at $13.70. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 105 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 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:13.20 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $8.30 |
| 3/16 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $13.70 |
Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 53kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 24 over 1200m, 15 len behind Summer Gale with 55.0kg at $270.80. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 105 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 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:14.20 | 14-14-13 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $270.80 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 55kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on April 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Tsarevna with 55.0kg at $28.70. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Komachichan carrying 55.0kg at $16.10. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 26/04/2026 | 64 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:11.90 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $28.70 |
| 8/16 | 21/02/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:14.20 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $16.10 |
| 9/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 4-4-9 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $18.70 |
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
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Most recently 3rd of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lord Trident with 52.0kg at $12.60. The race before that 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bouquet De Lys carrying 55.0kg at $13.50. Ready to 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 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:11.60 | 1-1-3 | 15 |
| 7.0L | $12.60 |
| 7/16 | 15/03/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:11.70 | 6-6-7 | 14 |
| 9.0L | $13.50 |
| 14/16 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:13.10 | 4-4-14 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $8.60 |
| 2/16 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:12.70 | 7-6-2 | 15 |
| 2.0L | $25.90 |
| 7/15 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:13.20 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 4th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jasper Merche with 55.0kg at $51.90. Anticipate a bold showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:13.70 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $51.90 |
Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 55kgs
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Having second run back today. Last run 2nd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1150m, 0.5 len behind Yodono Tiara carrying 55.0kg at $39. At only start last preparation 11th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 7 over 1700m, 9 len behind Mitilini with 55.0kg at $24.90. Likely improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 19/04/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 8-10-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $39.00 |
| 11/16 | 07/02/2026 | 119 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 2-2-11 | 15 |
| 9.2L | $24.90 |
| 7/16 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:12.90 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.70 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:12.70 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $120.70 |
| 5/13 | 06/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:24.60 | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $27.40 |