Niigata Race 2 - Maiden Race
EREDE SUNRISE (5) is a three-start maiden who worked home well to finish fourth at her latest appearance over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Getting better with racing and this slightly longer trip looks ideal. SMART CORAL (2) raced on the speed last start and battled on well but found one better over 1800m at this track. Progressing in good style and can improve enough to win this. LA MIA SPERANZA (8) stepped out for her debut over 1400m at Chukyo back on March 21 and finished tenth, beaten 6 lengths. Better for that run and can improve sharply. WHELM (15) resumes from a spell of ten weeks. Launched last prep with a minor placing at Kokura Dirt over 1700m. Has ability and must be included in calculations.

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 1600m, 23 len behind Stella De Lux carrying 52.0kg at $200.60. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 101 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 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:39.70 | - | 8 |
| 23.2L | $200.60 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1800m, neck behind Mia Luce with 53.0kg at $24.70. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Irukanda carrying 55.0kg at $226.20. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:54.80 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $24.70 |
| 6/16 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 2-2-6 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $226.20 |
| 9/14 | 22/03/2026 | 98 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $121.50 |
| 12/13 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 2-3-12 | 11 |
| 21.5L | $97.40 |
| 12/13 | 23/11/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 5-8-12 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $137.40 |
| 8/11 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:56.10 | 10-8-8 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 1600m, 19 len behind Stella De Lux with 55.0kg at $20.60. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 101 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 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:39.70 | - | 2 |
| 19.9L | $20.60 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 13th of 16 at Chukyo on March 14 over 1600m, 13 len behind Rouge Lyric carrying 52.0kg at $79.70. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:34.20 | - | 2 |
| 13.4L | $79.70 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind G T Aria carrying 55.0kg at $32.50. Last start 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 26 over 1700m, 6 len behind Eri Nic carrying 53.0kg at $9. Should be near her top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:46.40 | 12-9-4 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $9.00 |
| 7/15 | 05/04/2026 | 154 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 9 |
| 5.2L | $32.50 |
| 11/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:35.90 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt March 21 over 1800m, 30 len behind B B Agile carrying 55.0kg at $333.30. On debut 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 15 over 1800m, 16 len behind Star San Salud carrying 53.0kg at $69. Prefer to see how she returns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 7-10-11 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $333.30 |
| 12/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:55.50 | 16-15-12 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $69.00 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 13th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1700m, 30 len behind Isa Chil Seeking carrying 52.0kg at $132.70. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 40 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 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:45.70 | 13-13-13 | 3 |
| 30.3L | $132.70 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 10th of 18 at Chukyo on March 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Parent's Gift with 55.0kg at $8.70. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:21.10 | - | 18 |
| 6.0L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 18 at Nakayama on March 7 over 2000m, 17 len behind Something Sweet carrying 52.0kg at $668.40. Second-up second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 1600m, 18 len behind Blue Thermal carrying 53.0kg at $124.20. Preferred in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 03/05/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:38.70 | 10-10-14 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $124.20 |
| 18/18 | 07/03/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 2:03.10 | 17-18-18 | 17 |
| 17.2L | $668.40 |
| 14/16 | 13/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:33.80 | - | 11 |
| 12.7L | $455.70 |
| 11/13 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 6 |
| 13.2L | $172.10 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 16th of 18 at Kokura on February 1 over 1200m, 15 len behind Keiai Kuga carrying 53.0kg at $17.80. Returned from break raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 at Niigata on May 10 over 1800m, 7 len behind Fast Forward carrying 55.0kg at $124.40. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 10/05/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:49.10 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $124.40 |
| 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: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 16 len behind Pure Emblem carrying 55.0kg at $71.70. When resuming last campaign 10th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on December 20 over 1800m, 17 len behind Gold Blaze carrying 52.0kg at $151.80. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 82 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 | 01/03/2026 | 71 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 5-5-11 | 13 |
| 16.3L | $71.70 |
| 10/13 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:55.20 | 10-12-10 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $151.80 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 16 at Kyoto on May 10 over 1600m, 12 len behind Persian Gray carrying 55.0kg at $247. The start before that 12th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 22 over 1400m, 15 len behind Zion Dancer carrying 55.0kg at $87.40. Hard to recommend on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 10/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 8-12-15 | 12 |
| 12.6L | $247.00 |
| 12/14 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 1 |
| 15.8L | $87.40 |
| 7/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:25.80 | - | 2 |
| 15.8L | $74.30 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Kasamatsu on March 18 over 1400m, nose behind Tamamo Heroine carrying 55kg at $1.60. Last start 7th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 8 len behind Kitano Sariska with 55.0kg at $6.40. Expected to perform well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2026 | 72 | COND 3 | $11,355.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 5/14 | 05/01/2026 | 65 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $86.80 |
| 11/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:24.50 | - | 7 |
| 15.5L | $21.80 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 17 at Kyoto January 24 over 1400m, 14 len behind Mermelada carrying 55.0kg at $103.80. On debut 12th of 15 at Kyoto November 2 over 1600m, 10 len behind Hishi Islay with 54.0kg at $73.90. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 1 |
| 14.0L | $103.80 |
| 8/18 | 06/12/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:09.30 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $162.00 |
| 12/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:35.90 | - | 11 |
| 10.3L | $73.90 |

Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt March 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Taisei Monolith with 55.0kg at $8. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at Kokura Dirt February 28 over 1700m, soft track; 6 len behind Frettoloso carrying 55.0kg at $47.70. Expected to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:25.00 | - | 6 |
| 8.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/16 | 28/02/2026 | 69 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Soft | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:45.20 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $47.70 |
| 15/16 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 1-2-15 | 4 |
| 34.0L | $4.90 |
| 5/8 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 2:02.00 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $15.30 |
| 4/11 | 23/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 2:02.10 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $20.70 |