Niigata Race 5 - Maiden Race
Quite a few live chances in this one. ANOTHER FACE (1) is a two-start maiden who finished fourth, beaten 2.25 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Tokyo. Plenty of scope for improvement and is a great chance to break through. VENIZELOS (2) has not raced since her debut on March 7 over 2000m at Nakayama when she finished fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Expected to be very competitive. SMART ELAN (3) missed the frame when resuming last start over 2000m at Fukushima but wasn't all that far from the winner. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Should be involved in the finish. ENGLEMAN (6) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Masayuki Nishimura. By Peltzer from Didnt Even Kiss Me. Worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Second-up. First start got back early 14th of 18 at Nakayama on January 25 over 2000m, 12 len behind Yamanin Herrsche with 57.0kg at $3. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 18 at Tokyo on April 26 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Daiyu Allegro carrying 57.0kg at $6. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 26/04/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:46.70 | - | 17 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 14/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 2:03.40 | 16-17-14 | 16 |
| 12.5L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 4th of 18 at Nakayama on March 7 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Something Sweet carrying 52.0kg at $70.60. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 2:03.10 | 17-16-4 | 13 |
| 4.3L | $70.60 |
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 5th of 18 at Tokyo on October 19 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Brown Banana with 56.0kg at $3.20. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 16 at Fukushima on April 19 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Grasberg carrying 55.0kg at $4.40. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 26 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 | 19/04/2026 | 182 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 55kg | 2:00.20 | 6-3-4 | 12 |
| 1.4L | $4.40 |
| 5/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:50.20 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on April 19 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Grasberg with 57.0kg at $60.40. At only start last preparation couldn't go on with it; 9th of 16 at Tokyo on February 15 over 1800m, 6 len behind Nac White carrying 57.0kg at $78.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 26 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 | 19/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 8-7-3 | 16 |
| 1.1L | $60.40 |
| 9/16 | 15/02/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 2-2-9 | 16 |
| 6.8L | $78.50 |
| 7/18 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 2:01.10 | 8-6-7 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $78.80 |
Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 11th of 16 at Kokura on February 28 over 2000m, 13 len behind Nihonpiro Roger carrying 57.0kg at $37.60. Last start 3rd of 15 at Fukushima on April 26 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Kushi Ma True carrying 54.0kg at $73.30. Genuine contender who finds a suitable race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 26/04/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:46.80 | 5-5-3 | 15 |
| 1.3L | $73.30 |
| 11/16 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:01.80 | 3-7-11 | 9 |
| 13.6L | $37.60 |
Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Peltzer out of Didnt Even Kiss Me. Nice profile and a bold showing is expected.
Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 16 at Nakayama on March 1 over 1600m, 18 len behind Southern Teio with 52.0kg at $306.90. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 75 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 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:35.60 | - | 10 |
| 18.3L | $306.90 |
Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 7th of 9 at Kyoto on November 8 over 1800m, 8 len behind Admire Shura carrying 55.0kg at $10.60. Should perform well.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:47.20 | - | 6 |
| 8.1L | $10.60 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Kokura February 28 over 2000m, 4 len behind Nihonpiro Roger carrying 57.0kg at $12.40. On debut second last of 12 at Tokyo November 30 over 1800m, 16 len behind Go Lucky with 56.0kg at $136.40. Best form gives him a decent chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:01.80 | 14-14-5 | 16 |
| 3.8L | $12.40 |
| 4/18 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:00.70 | 10-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $19.40 |
| 3/18 | 01/02/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 11-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $26.60 |
| 6/18 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seiya Morita | 53kg | 2:02.50 | 10-13-6 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $351.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:47.00 | - | 9 |
| 16.2L | $136.40 |
Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 18 at Chukyo March 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Mikki Jump carrying 55.0kg at $189.90. On debut sixth of 12 at Nakayama Dirt January 10 over 1800m, 3 len behind Gavi with 55.0kg at $26.50. Not good enough for these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 14/03/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 4-5-9 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $189.90 |
| 14/16 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:39.00 | - | 8 |
| 18.6L | $61.80 |
| 6/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:59.10 | 7-5-6 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $26.50 |
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Tokyo November 24 over 2000m, 5 len behind M's Begin with 56.0kg at $95.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at this track October 19 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Stella Spes carrying 53.0kg at $23. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 172 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 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 2:00.10 | - | 15 |
| 5.0L | $95.80 |
| 7/14 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:47.10 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $136.10 |
| 5/12 | 19/10/2025 | 92 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 2:01.60 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $29.50 |
| 4/9 | 05/07/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:51.10 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:46.80 | - | 10 |
| 16.5L | $62.50 |
Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 18 at Chukyo on March 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Parent's Gift with 50.0kg at $80.60. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 50kg | 1:21.10 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $80.60 |
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on December 27 over 1800m, 18 len behind American Call with 56.0kg at $14.70. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 139 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 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:54.00 | 3-6-7 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $14.70 |
Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 18 at Nakayama February 28 over 2000m, 3 len behind Sept Etoiles with 57.0kg at $20.50. On debut fourth of 16 at Tokyo February 7 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Bell Wood Credo with 57.0kg at $26.90. Definite top-three contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 2:01.70 | 5-4-8 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $20.50 |
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:49.50 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $26.90 |
Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 55 days. Last run 3rd of 16 at Nakayama on March 22 over 1600m, 5 len behind Canal Saint Martin with 57.0kg at $65.60. At only start last preparation 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hermes Gang with 56.0kg at $4.70. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 22/03/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:33.70 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $65.60 |
| 8/16 | 21/12/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:53.90 | 15-12-8 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $4.70 |
| 5/16 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:39.60 | - | 13 |
| 6.8L | $11.40 |
Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 11th of 15 at Chukyo on March 22 over 2000m, 10 len behind Losange carrying 54.0kg at $64.40. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 2:00.30 | 6-5-11 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $64.40 |