Niigata Race 1 - Maiden Race
VAI VAI (13) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. MASCARPONE (8) is a seven-start maiden who finished fourth at her most recent appearance over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. This looks a nice race so expect her to be right in the finish. KUKKA JUHLA (6) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Fitter and sure to run well. BLISSFUL YEAR (3) was in contention on the turn and finished third last time over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt when resuming from a spell, beaten 7 lengths. Likely improver with bright prospects.
Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 1 over 1800m, 8 len behind Pure Emblem carrying 53.0kg at $8.40. First up last campaign sixth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt October 13 over 1600m, 10 len behind Ecole Navale with 55.0kg at $184.60. Sure to be ready to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:55.20 | 4-5-6 | 12 |
| 8.9L | $8.40 |
| 4/13 | 14/02/2026 | 10 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 10-8-4 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $46.30 |
| 3/12 | 04/02/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:32.30 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 6/16 | 21/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:53.90 | 4-2-6 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $284.50 |
| 9/14 | 22/11/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 12-9-9 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $240.90 |
| 6/15 | 13/10/2025 | 85 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:40.00 | - | 10 |
| 10.0L | $184.60 |
Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 20 over 1800m, 28 len behind Meisho Komachi carrying 55.0kg at $51.20. Returned from break 13th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1700m, 19 len behind Erdbeere carrying 53.0kg at $130.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 12/04/2026 | 113 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:47.70 | 15-13-13 | 15 |
| 19.6L | $130.70 |
| 15/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 16-16-15 | 11 |
| 28.7L | $51.20 |
Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1700m, 7 len behind Bel Soteira carrying 52.0kg at $154.10. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at this track on October 26 over 1800m, 6 len behind Garnet Tesoro carrying 52.0kg at $58.30. Sure to run 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 19/04/2026 | 64 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:46.10 | 8-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $154.10 |
| 10/16 | 14/02/2026 | 40 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:48.00 | 7-7-10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $89.30 |
| 13/16 | 05/01/2026 | 58 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:56.60 | 6-9-13 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $20.00 |
| 6/14 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:48.30 | 9-10-6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $86.60 |
| 6/13 | 26/10/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:56.00 | 11-10-6 | 13 |
| 6.9L | $58.30 |
| 16/16 | 07/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:56.60 | 5-16-16 | 5 |
| 60.1L | $57.00 |
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 30 over 1600m, 15 len behind Egyptian Mau carrying 55.0kg at $187.50. Returned from break 12th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1700m, 21 len behind Bel Soteira with 55.0kg at $364.90. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 19/04/2026 | 140 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 11-12-12 | 7 |
| 21.6L | $364.90 |
| 12/16 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 13-12-12 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $187.50 |
Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 57 day let-up. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 16 at Kokura on February 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Song Of The Bird with 52.0kg at $30.70. Last start raced on the pace before fading 12th of 17 at Hanshin on March 14 over 1800m, 10 len behind Enne with 55.0kg at $189. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:45.80 | 4-3-12 | 13 |
| 10.1L | $189.00 |
| 9/16 | 22/02/2026 | 78 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:48.40 | 3-2-9 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $30.70 |
| 12/18 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 12-14-12 | 17 |
| 5.4L | $87.00 |
| 13/15 | 08/11/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 6-6-13 | 15 |
| 11.7L | $19.90 |
| 7/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $43.10 |
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 8th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 9 over 1700m, 13 len behind Earth In Hammer carrying 55.0kg at $49.80. Returned from break 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Erdbeere with 55.0kg at $55.80. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 12/04/2026 | 154 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:47.70 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $55.80 |
| 8/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:48.50 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $49.80 |
Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start second last of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1800m, 46 len behind Lien Du Coeur with 55.0kg at $59. Returned from break crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 25 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Gold Dresser carrying 52.0kg at $153. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 15 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 | 25/04/2026 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:47.70 | 3-4-6 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $153.00 |
| 13/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 10-10-13 | 7 |
| 46.5L | $59.00 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 7 len behind Queen's Holiday with 55.0kg at $51.40. Second-up 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1700m, 11 len behind Bel Soteira with 55.0kg at $36.90. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 10-6-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $36.90 |
| 3/16 | 29/03/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $51.40 |
| 10/14 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:57.90 | 3-4-10 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $15.70 |
| 4/16 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 6-7-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $162.00 |
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | 55 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 16-11-8 | 14 |
| 11.8L | $258.50 |
| 8/10 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 2:01.10 | 5-5-6-8 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $111.60 |
Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, got back early 9th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Kitano Sariska with 55.0kg at $122.20. Second-up 10th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1800m, 23 len behind Namura Harris carrying 55.0kg at $226.80. Not one of the top selections.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 8-9-10 | 2 |
| 23.0L | $226.80 |
| 9/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 11-11-9 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $122.20 |
Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 15th of 18 at Nakayama on December 28 over 2000m, 14 len behind Congestus carrying 52.0kg at $229.10. Hard to have.
Last Starts 133 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 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 2:03.60 | 7-9-15 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $229.10 |
Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 11 len behind Royal Spire with 55.0kg at $186.60. Last start second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on April 26 over 1400m, 16 len behind K Two Pula carrying 55.0kg at $363. Will be tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 15-15-14 | 13 |
| 16.6L | $363.00 |
| 10/15 | 29/03/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 14-14-10 | 10 |
| 11.7L | $186.60 |
| 12/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:13.10 | 16-16-12 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $213.90 |
Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 11th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 13 len behind A Gray Beauty carrying 55.0kg at $399. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1800m, 12 len behind Reach Glory carrying 55.0kg at $305. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 18/04/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 14-10-11 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $399.00 |
| 6/13 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $305.00 |
| 16/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 16-16-16 | 13 |
| 17.5L | $91.90 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Sereno carrying 55.0kg at $23.50. Last start 3rd of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Kitano Sariska with 55.0kg at $5.90. Ready to find peak form.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 28/03/2026 | 6 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.90 |
| 4/14 | 22/03/2026 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 4-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $23.50 |
| 8/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $59.00 |
Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 7 over 1700m, 21 len behind Mitilini carrying 52.0kg at $23.30. First up last campaign 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on October 26 over 1800m, 21 len behind Danon Bourbon carrying 55.0kg at $26.90. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 07/02/2026 | 104 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:48.30 | 11-10-16 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $23.30 |
| 9/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:51.90 | 5-3-9 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $26.90 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 16 len behind Aikan Azzurra carrying 53.0kg at $173.10. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 56 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 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:25.70 | 16-16-15 | 9 |
| 16.0L | $173.10 |