Niigata Race 6 - Maiden Race
Very weak race paving the way for TAISEI RUBY (6) to atone. Showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 8 lengths back in eighth over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Will be handy in the run and should prove hard to run down. ECORO LOVER (2) is a five-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 6 lengths when 11th over 1800m at Fukushima. Can come on from that run and looks a serious contender. SAIMON SERENO (5) missed the frame when resuming last start over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt but wasn't all that far from the winner. Expected to feature in the finish. LIGHT OF THE EARTH (8) closed last prep five months ago when she finished 11th over 1600m at Chukyo. Solid top-three hope.

Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Kitano Epique Un carrying 53.0kg at $61.40. The start before that 7th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 7 len behind Ecoro Storm with 55.0kg at $41.10. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
Last Starts 42 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 | 05/04/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:54.50 | 4-2-6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $61.40 |
| 7/15 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:56.60 | 10-8-7 | 15 |
| 7.8L | $41.10 |
| 7/16 | 01/03/2026 | 85 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 10-9-7 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $112.70 |
| 13/13 | 06/12/2025 | 54 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 1-4-13 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $26.40 |
| 10/15 | 13/10/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:40.00 | - | 7 |
| 17.6L | $28.40 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2025 | 6 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 8-9-3 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $26.70 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 11th of 15 at Fukushima on April 26 over 1800m, 6 len behind Kushi Ma True with 55.0kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 7th of 17 at Hanshin on December 6 over 1600m, 7 len behind Grand Opus carrying 55.0kg at $14. Improvement likely and looks a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 26/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 7-7-11 | 14 |
| 6.8L | $5.10 |
| 3/16 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 7-9-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $6.70 |
| 5/16 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:46.80 | 6-1-5 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $16.30 |
| 7/17 | 06/12/2025 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 17 |
| 7.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:36.50 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1800m, 8 len behind Mia Luce carrying 55.0kg at $7.80. Before that 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Aikan Azzurra carrying 55.0kg at $6. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $7.80 |
| 6/16 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 12 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 13 |
| 5.0L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1700m, 12 len behind Bel Soteira with 55.0kg at $11.80. At only start last preparation 12th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on January 25 over 1700m, 18 len behind Doka Kimini Todoke carrying 53.0kg at $3.30. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 19/04/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 2-3-5 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $11.80 |
| 12/16 | 25/01/2026 | 78 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:48.30 | 11-7-12 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/14 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:48.30 | 3-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $22.80 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 25 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Gold Dresser with 52.0kg at $50.30. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 1 over 1600m, 12 len behind Jwaneng with 55.0kg at $137.20. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 25/04/2026 | 83 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:47.70 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $50.30 |
| 8/16 | 01/02/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:39.00 | - | 12 |
| 12.3L | $137.20 |
| 9/16 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 14 |
| 16.1L | $170.40 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start failed to make an impression; 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind Kitano Epique Un with 55.0kg at $7.10. The run before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Ecoro Storm carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. Better than last run and worth another chance.
Last Starts 42 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 | 05/04/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $7.10 |
| 4/15 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:56.60 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $6.10 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $140.00 |
| 6/16 | 01/02/2026 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:39.00 | - | 3 |
| 11.9L | $55.70 |
| 7/13 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.40 |
| 13/18 | 23/11/2025 | 84 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:47.20 | - | 15 |
| 8.7L | $61.80 |

Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Namura Harris with 55.0kg at $44.80. Before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 12 len behind A Bientot carrying 55.0kg at $181.20. Wait until she shows more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 5-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $44.80 |
| 9/13 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 12-11-9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $181.20 |
| 7/13 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 10-7-7 | 13 |
| 9.6L | $293.00 |
| 8/16 | 08/03/2026 | 120 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:57.90 | 9-11-8 | 13 |
| 5.6L | $327.40 |
| 8/15 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:38.60 | - | 5 |
| 15.8L | $183.40 |
| 13/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:49.60 | - | 16 |
| 12.5L | $208.20 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Chukyo on December 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind An Die Musik carrying 55.0kg at $9.20. When resuming last campaign second last of 17 at Kyoto on October 11 over 1400m, 17 len behind Margot Love Me carrying 55.0kg at $3.80. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 148 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 | 20/12/2025 | 70 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:35.30 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $9.20 |
| 16/17 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:20.20 | - | 10 |
| 17.1L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Fuma Izumiya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 24 over 1800m, 9 len behind Horner with 55.0kg at $32.60. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 1:57.10 | 7-9-13 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $32.60 |

Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Hanshin Dirt December 13 over 1400m, 16 len behind Tiny Wonder carrying 55.0kg at $28.90. On debut 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt October 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Flegrei carrying 55.0kg at $3.10. Looking to others.
Last Starts 155 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 | 13/12/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 12 |
| 16.8L | $28.90 |
| 12/16 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 15 |
| 12.1L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Ryota Kobayashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Resuming 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 17 len behind Queen's Holiday with 52.0kg at $116.90. Last start 8th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 18 len behind Aoharu Blues with 55.0kg at $274.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryota Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:54.10 | 8-10-8 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $274.20 |
| 10/16 | 29/03/2026 | 64 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:55.40 | 3-7-10 | 14 |
| 17.9L | $116.90 |
| 17/18 | 24/01/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 2:12.00 | 6-17-17 | 9 |
| 22.4L | $148.40 |
| 14/16 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:48.90 | 8-14-14 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $51.70 |
| 5/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:02.90 | 5-4-5 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $79.90 |

Jockey: Kenji Kawamata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 14th of 18 at Kokura on January 25 over 1200m, 13 len behind Empress K with 51.0kg at $137.70. Went for a break before returning 7th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 25 over 1700m, 7 len behind Gold Dresser with 55.0kg at $158.70. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 25/04/2026 | 90 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:47.70 | 12-13-7 | 13 |
| 7.3L | $158.70 |
| 14/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:08.40 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $137.70 |

Jockey: Takuma Itou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 18 at Nakayama on March 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind Something Sweet with 55.0kg at $234.80. Second-up got back early 12th of 16 at Niigata on May 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Omoio Nosete with 53.0kg at $29.50. Likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 03/05/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 2:02.40 | 14-14-12 | 11 |
| 6.2L | $29.50 |
| 9/18 | 07/03/2026 | 77 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 2:03.10 | 10-11-9 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $234.80 |
| 10/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:49.90 | 8-8-10 | 15 |
| 9.6L | $30.40 |