Niigata Race 5 - Maiden Race
FAST FORWARD (12) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 1.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1800m at Fukushima after being in contention on the turn. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. SONIC BOOM (11) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 2000m at Fukushima, beaten only 1.75 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. JUNABELA (7) is back after a break of three months. At the last run before the layoff she finished 11th over 1600m at Tokyo. Among the chances while fresh. TAGANO PUTRI (2) missed the placings on debut two starts back then ran a better race when she worked home well and finished 5.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1800m at Kyoto. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways.
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
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First-starter by Epiphaneia out of Bettolle. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 55kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 10th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on February 22 over 1400m, 18 len behind Zenkai Nadal carrying 55.0kg at $184.90. Last start 5th of 15 at Kyoto on April 25 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Daichino Napoli with 55.0kg at $411.50. Capable of a strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 25/04/2026 | 62 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:45.60 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $411.50 |
| 10/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 1 |
| 18.4L | $184.90 |
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 16th of 18 at Kokura on February 1 over 1200m, 15 len behind Keiai Kuga carrying 53.0kg at $17.80. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:08.60 | - | 15 |
| 15.5L | $17.80 |
Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 18 at Nakayama on April 11 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Piece Unique with 55.0kg at $337.70. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Tokyo on November 29 over 1800m, 5 len behind Brigantine carrying 55.0kg at $170.90. Plenty of upside.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 11/04/2026 | 105 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 11-11-3 | 14 |
| 3.3L | $337.70 |
| 11/15 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 8 |
| 8.4L | $301.20 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:47.90 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $170.90 |
| 10/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 4 |
| 16.1L | $180.70 |
Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation sat on the speed throughout before fading 14th of 16 at Tokyo on February 14 over 1800m, 12 len behind Darlinghurst carrying 52.0kg at $432.90. When resuming last campaign 7th of 16 at Fukushima on November 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Divine Sky carrying 55.0kg at $49.60. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 85 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 | 14/02/2026 | 90 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:47.40 | 4-4-14 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $432.90 |
| 14/18 | 16/11/2025 | 8 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:22.10 | - | 15 |
| 8.7L | $189.00 |
| 7/16 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:09.20 | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $49.60 |
Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 52kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Kokura February 8 over 1800m, 6 len behind Muskulest carrying 52.0kg at $115.20. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Hanshin Dirt September 13 over 1200m, 17 len behind Idaten Shacho carrying 52.0kg at $209. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 91 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 | 08/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 1:49.80 | 1-1-8 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $115.20 |
| 14/18 | 21/12/2025 | 50 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:47.50 | - | 14 |
| 10.1L | $700.50 |
| 7/8 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 1:49.40 | 2-3-7 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $235.10 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 2:02.90 | 3-8-7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $171.10 |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:12.70 | - | 3 |
| 17.3L | $209.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/07/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:08.00 | - | 4 |
| 17.8L | $57.50 |
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming today after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Tokyo February 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Turn The Tables carrying 55.0kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 15 at Nakayama December 21 over 1800m, 4 len behind Longing Celine carrying 55.0kg at $3.10. Looks a key runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 07/02/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 10-8-11 | 14 |
| 5.1L | $5.10 |
| 7/15 | 21/12/2025 | 64 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Y | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 14-3-7 | 13 |
| 4.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:34.10 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Hiroto Mayuzumi
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Tokyo February 21 over 2400m, 7 len behind Golden Pagoda carrying 55.0kg at $90.40. On debut eighth of 18 at Nakayama January 25 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Yamanin Herrsche with 55.0kg at $72.10. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 21/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 2:26.80 | 14-8-9 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $90.40 |
| 8/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 2:03.40 | 10-8-8 | 15 |
| 5.6L | $72.10 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Gold Ship out of Songoficeandfire. Respect any positive market lead.
Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 14th of 16 at Tokyo on February 21 over 1600m, 20 len behind Matsuri Daiko with 55.0kg at $297.90. Might need the run.
Last Starts 78 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 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:34.10 | - | 14 |
| 20.7L | $297.90 |
Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 52kgs
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Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on April 18 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Rarao carrying 52.0kg at $11.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 5th of 18 at Chukyo on March 21 over 2000m, 4 len behind Lay Classic carrying 52.0kg at $158.90. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:59.70 | 8-7-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.50 |
| 5/18 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 2:00.10 | 8-6-5 | 13 |
| 4.0L | $158.90 |
| 5/16 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:49.80 | 9-13-5 | 15 |
| 3.8L | $33.40 |
| 12/16 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:13.70 | - | 2 |
| 9.7L | $18.10 |
| 12/17 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:21.40 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $52.00 |
| 5/15 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 15 |
| 5.8L | $11.80 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at Fukushima on April 11 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Saffron Rouge carrying 55.0kg at $6.80. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Chukyo Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 9 len behind Verre Muse carrying 55.0kg at $5.80. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 29 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 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $6.80 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $5.80 |
| 6/18 | 31/01/2026 | 76 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:59.80 | 5-3-6 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $16.70 |
| 7/18 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:46.30 | - | 12 |
| 4.2L | $78.20 |
| 9/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 2:03.10 | - | 3 |
| 8.4L | $86.50 |
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 34 len behind Yukino Grass carrying 53.0kg at $27.30. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 99 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 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:27.70 | - | 6 |
| 34.3L | $27.30 |
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 13th of 18 at Chukyo on March 21 over 2000m, 9 len behind Lay Classic carrying 52.0kg at $376. Last start 5th of 16 at Nakayama on April 19 over 2000m, 4 len behind Wakefield carrying 55.0kg at $390.10. Watch for her to be flashing home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 19/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 9-10-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $390.10 |
| 13/18 | 21/03/2026 | 126 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 2:00.10 | 13-9-13 | 14 |
| 9.0L | $376.00 |
| 11/13 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 2:00.80 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $195.60 |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2025 | 98 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:48.60 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $60.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $25.70 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:51.10 | 9-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $20.80 |
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 16 at Tokyo on February 14 over 1800m, 44 len behind Darlinghurst with 55.0kg at $60. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 85 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 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:47.40 | 7-7-16 | 2 |
| 44.5L | $60.00 |
Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Danon Kingly - Meisho Bouquet) making her debut. Has the right credentials to run a forward race.