Niigata Race 10 - Nakanodake Tokubetsu
SMART SPEAR (4) returns from a layoff of nine weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1700m at Kokura Dirt. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. SONIC STEP (5) crossed from an outside draw last time to stalk the lead before drawing clear to win by half a length over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Atsuya Nishimura who has scored on him twice retains the mount. Sure to play a big role. DYAUS (8) returns after a spell of 11 weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1700m at Kokura Dirt. Can make his presence felt. ARC D'OR (1) was safely held when third last time out over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt, beaten 6 lengths, after a win at Hanshin Dirt at the previous outing. Finds a suitable race and can figure prominently.

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on April 26 over 1800m, 6 len behind Stop Yearning with 58.0kg at $5.90. Before that won by a neck at Hanshin Dirt April 4 over 1800m defeating G T America with 58.0kg at $3. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 26/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:51.00 | 12-10-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 8-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/15 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:53.40 | 14-13-2 | 15 |
| 1.0L | $5.90 |
| 3/15 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 2:33.60 | 9-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.60 |
| 5/11 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:54.30 | 9-5-5 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/15 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:52.00 | 13-9-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $15.20 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len this track August 10 over 1800m slow track defeating Sun Kalmia with 55.0kg at $6.80. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 7 len win. Nakayama Dirt March 30 2025 over 1800m defeating Tokino Campione with 54.0kg at $1.60. Among the fringe contenders.
Last Starts 278 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 10/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Soft | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $6.80 |
| 4/15 | 12/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 3-4-4 | 13 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 31/05/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:35.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 6/15 | 20/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 7-7-6 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $41.30 |
| 1/16 | 30/03/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:54.80 | 4-4-1 | 16 |
| 7.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/15 | 26/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 3-2-4 | 13 |
| 5.6L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 55 days. Last outing won by 1.5 len at Chukyo Dirt March 22 over 1800m defeating Rose Meister carrying 55.0kg at $27.40. At only start last preparation 7th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on October 13 over 1900m, 8 len behind Happy Dun Chan carrying 53.0kg at $15.70. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 22/03/2026 | 160 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 1-2-1 | 13 |
| 1.5L | $27.40 |
| 7/13 | 13/10/2025 | 79 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 53kg | 1:59.80 | 10-12-7 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $15.70 |
| 6/11 | 26/07/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $26.50 |
| 10/16 | 29/06/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 16-16-10 | 16 |
| 7.9L | $32.70 |
| 12/12 | 26/04/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:52.70 | 4-12-12 | 10 |
| 56.9L | $12.80 |
| 1/9 | 01/02/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Chukyo Dirt March 14 over 1800m, a nose behind T O Marconi carrying 57.0kg at $3. Previously first up; second of 16 at Kokura Dirt February 22 over 1700m, a neck behind Taisei Mission with 58.0kg at $10.80. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 62 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 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $275,410.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/16 | 22/02/2026 | 126 | ALLOW 4U | $283,930.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:45.70 | 8-8-2 | 15 |
| 0.3L | $10.80 |
| 3/13 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $298,060.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:37.50 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.30 |
| 3/16 | 05/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:37.50 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $10.40 |
| 8/13 | 23/08/2025 | 252 | ALLOW 3U | $309,440.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:33.50 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.20 |
| 5/14 | 14/12/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $223,180.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:34.00 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Hanshin Dirt April 12 over 1800m defeating Summer Night with 58.0kg at $2.20. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Hanshin Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 5 len behind Frankie Barows with 58.0kg at $2.20. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:51.80 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:54.00 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/16 | 28/02/2026 | 301 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:24.20 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.60 |
| 7/15 | 03/05/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3 | $236,010.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:52.80 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $20.10 |
| 6/12 | 08/03/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3 | $162,340.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 7-8-6 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $6.60 |
| 4/8 | 02/02/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3 | $156,070.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:44.70 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Nakayama Dirt March 8 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind La Oracion carrying 58.0kg at $30.80. When resuming last campaign 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Queen's Deneb with 58.0kg at $8.20. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 58kg | 1:53.70 | 4-8-7 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $30.80 |
| 14/16 | 15/02/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:24.70 | 11-11-14 | 16 |
| 9.8L | $8.20 |
| 5/9 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:33.80 | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $93.30 |
| 7/13 | 08/11/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $296,230.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 2:10.00 | 5-8-7 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $6.10 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 4-4-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/13 | 27/07/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 8-9-5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Keiai Mekira with 58.0kg at $84.10. The race before that 12th of 15 at Kokura on February 28 over 2000m, 9 len behind Ho O Atman with 58.0kg at $78.20. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 8-11-7 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $84.10 |
| 12/15 | 28/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $283,280.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 2:00.90 | 6-4-12 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $78.20 |
| 10/16 | 18/01/2026 | 357 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 2:14.50 | 3-6-10 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $369.30 |
| 14/16 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $307,630.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 2:39.70 | 3-6-14 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $110.20 |
| 10/13 | 11/01/2025 | 349 | ALLOW 4U | $307,220.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:01.70 | 5-5-10 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $28.50 |
| 8/11 | 28/01/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $225,610.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:58.40 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $16.40 |

Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Kokura Dirt February 28 over 1700m, 6 len behind June Eos with 56.0kg at $4.10. Previously first up; second of 16 at Kokura Dirt February 8 over 1700m, a neck behind Puff carrying 57.0kg at $7.80. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $283,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/16 | 08/02/2026 | 175 | ALLOW 4U | $283,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 4-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 1/13 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:45.20 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/14 | 26/07/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/16 | 25/05/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Soft | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:23.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.9L | $2.10 |
| 3/16 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:23.60 | - | 14 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 48 days. Last outing 11th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Coral Crown carrying 58.0kg at $9.30. At only start last preparation won by a head at Chukyo Dirt December 7 over 1400m defeating Pavia carrying 58.0kg at $5.50. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 47 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 | 29/03/2026 | 112 | ALLOW 4U | $276,410.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:24.50 | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $9.30 |
| 1/16 | 07/12/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:24.60 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:52.80 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/11 | 26/07/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 58kg | 1:53.50 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $4.40 |
| 2/15 | 24/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 58kg | 1:53.30 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 3/12 | 04/05/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 58kg | 1:53.70 | 5-3-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |