Niigata Race 4 - Maiden Race
WONDER BLITZ (10) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing a neck from the winner in second over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Open to sharp improvement and can get off the mark this time. ZELANTE (4) missed the placings on debut two starts back then ran a better race and finished 4.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt after being in contention on the turn. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MEISHO TAIZAN (7) was in the money at Kasamatsu when resuming two runs back then could only manage fourth at Fukushima Dirt over 1700m four weeks ago. Settles off the speed but can finish hard - expected to feature. BOLD TOWER (11) finished 4 lengths from the winner in fourth after being prominent at the corner at his most recent appearance over 1800m at this track. Likely to be thereabouts again.
Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Third race start. First start eased back early on 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1800m, 32 len behind Krautrock carrying 56.0kg at $19.70. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 14 at this track on May 3 over 1800m, 12 len behind Kashino Spark carrying 54.0kg at $213.50. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 03/05/2026 | 126 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 54kg | 1:55.10 | 10-8-7 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $213.50 |
| 10/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 16-13-10 | 16 |
| 32.3L | $19.70 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 13th of 16 at Fukushima on April 19 over 2000m, 12 len behind Grasberg with 54.0kg at $67.80. Second-up 9th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 2 over 1600m, 15 len behind Placement carrying 57.0kg at $41.20. Looks outclassed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 11-12-9 | 11 |
| 15.8L | $41.20 |
| 13/16 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:00.20 | 10-16-13 | 15 |
| 12.9L | $67.80 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Most recently 7th of 12 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 1600m, 10 len behind Masatche Hammer with 53.0kg at $153.70. Before that 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 25 len behind Inazuma Daimon carrying 54.0kg at $80.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/05/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 53kg | 1:38.40 | 9-10-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $153.70 |
| 10/16 | 14/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:53.70 | 12-9-10 | 9 |
| 25.2L | $80.40 |
| 12/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:39.80 | 9-9-12 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $6.90 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 9th of 18 at Hanshin on March 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lovely Tiara carrying 57.0kg at $29.40. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on April 26 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind T M Star Run carrying 57.0kg at $14.20. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 7-3-4 | 15 |
| 4.5L | $14.20 |
| 9/18 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:34.00 | - | 12 |
| 6.7L | $29.40 |
Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 11th of 16 at Fukushima on April 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind La La Alkaa carrying 55.0kg at $162.90. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 12 over 1800m, 22 len behind Hold The Day carrying 55.0kg at $63.10. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 26/04/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:09.40 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $162.90 |
| 7/14 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:57.90 | 10-9-7 | 13 |
| 16.0L | $172.70 |
| 14/16 | 12/01/2026 | 51 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 10-10-14 | 9 |
| 22.4L | $63.10 |
| 12/16 | 22/11/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:48.10 | 5-8-12 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $91.10 |
| 5/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:30.90 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $11.90 |
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 7th of 15 at this track on May 10 over 1800m, 11 len behind Norino Dragon carrying 57.0kg at $186. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 15-11-7 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $186.00 |
Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Kasamatsu on February 18 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Lord Vertex with 57kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 18 over 1700m, 4 len behind Intime with 55.0kg at $7.50. One of the main contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 18/04/2026 | 59 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Rui Funayama | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 18/02/2026 | 73 | COND 3 | $11,680.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/16 | 07/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 56kg | 1:25.70 | - | 13 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/15 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:47.90 | 5-8-5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:52.10 | 7-1-4 | 12 |
| 4.1L | $32.80 |
Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 24 over 1800m, 4 len behind Horner carrying 57.0kg at $6.10. Returned from break 13th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 2 over 1800m, 19 len behind Ken Field carrying 57.0kg at $8. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 02/05/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 6-5-13 | 12 |
| 19.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:57.10 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 14th of 16 at Tokyo on February 21 over 1600m, 20 len behind Matsuri Daiko carrying 55.0kg at $297.90. Went for a break before returning 11th of 16 at Niigata on May 10 over 1800m, 7 len behind Fast Forward with 51.0kg at $230.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 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 | 10/05/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:49.10 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $230.30 |
| 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: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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At debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on March 21 over 1800m, neck behind Sky Rex with 57.0kg at $5.30. Can build upon that bright start to his career.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:56.60 | 6-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 14 at this track on May 3 over 1800m, 4 len behind Kashino Spark with 57.0kg at $7.90. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 18 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Intime carrying 57.0kg at $6.40. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 5-3-4 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $7.90 |
| 3/15 | 18/04/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 3-4-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $6.40 |
| 5/15 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 8-10-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $20.90 |
| 3/14 | 21/02/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/16 | 15/02/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $17.40 |
| 4/15 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:47.90 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |