Niigata Race 3 - Maiden Race
The top four look to have it between them. JA NALIA (11) went forward last start over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt and held on well for second, beaten 1.5 lengths. Building a long sequence of top four finishes but today might be his day. KURIKO FALCON (8) is poised to win after placing at his last three outings, most recently when third over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. RHEIN METEORA (10) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish 2 lengths away in second over 1200m at this track. Going well enough to feature in the finish. SUNRISE ROY (6) was in the money two starts back at Fukushima Dirt then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Will drift back but wind up late. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Repunit with 57.0kg at $30.30. The run before that 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Lavender Haze carrying 57.0kg at $4.50. Draws well but looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 03/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 2-2-5 | 14 |
| 4.8L | $30.30 |
| 10/16 | 11/04/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:10.90 | - | 12 |
| 10.8L | $4.50 |
| 8/16 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:18.10 | 3-3-8 | 15 |
| 16.5L | $15.60 |
| 2/16 | 25/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 14 |
| 3.0L | $15.60 |
| 7/16 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:26.80 | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $29.60 |
| 6/14 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 1:24.00 | - | 9 |
| 11.3L | $12.60 |
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield; 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 9 over 1300m, 8 len behind Chocolat Cuit carrying 57.0kg at $21.60. The run before that 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on April 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cafe Shooter with 57.0kg at $19.70. Hard to envisage a win today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 9-7-4 | 13 |
| 8.0L | $21.60 |
| 6/16 | 25/04/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:25.60 | - | 15 |
| 6.3L | $19.70 |
| 6/16 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 1:12.20 | - | 11 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 11-11-4 | 14 |
| 4.0L | $41.30 |
| 4/16 | 11/01/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 1:13.90 | - | 13 |
| 5.9L | $151.60 |
| 12/16 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:26.90 | - | 16 |
| 10.0L | $35.20 |
Jockey: Ryuichi Sugahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 12 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ice Melting with 57.0kg at $89.60. On debut fifth of 14 at Nakayama Dirt December 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Gelato Kitty carrying 56.0kg at $23.80. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 130 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 12/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $89.60 |
| 5/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:11.90 | - | 5 |
| 8.6L | $23.80 |
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 7 over 1200m, 21 len behind Toyosakae with 55.0kg at $283.70. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Tokyo November 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mor Nike with 55.0kg at $121.80. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 07/03/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:11.00 | - | 11 |
| 21.9L | $283.70 |
| 15/16 | 01/02/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:25.40 | - | 16 |
| 20.1L | $251.40 |
| 8/15 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $114.40 |
| 10/12 | 01/11/2025 | 76 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:23.50 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $121.80 |
| 9/11 | 17/08/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:35.80 | - | 11 |
| 9.4L | $239.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/07/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 6 |
| 19.3L | $39.80 |
Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently 11th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1400m, 16 len behind Star Moon Night with 51.0kg at $379.80. Before that second last of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 19 len behind Gouldian Finch carrying 55.0kg at $249.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 22/03/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:25.10 | - | 8 |
| 16.6L | $379.80 |
| 12/13 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 9 |
| 19.3L | $249.90 |
| 10/16 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 15 |
| 10.9L | $86.20 |
| 4/15 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 12 |
| 12.5L | $103.30 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Star Fusion carrying 57.0kg at $19.70. The run before that 2nd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 18 over 1150m, 1.0 len behind Meisho Ibuki with 57.0kg at $29.70. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:11.50 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $19.70 |
| 2/16 | 18/04/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:09.50 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $29.70 |
| 7/16 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 13 |
| 11.0L | $44.60 |
| 11/14 | 31/01/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 0:58.90 | - | 11 |
| 8.6L | $36.30 |
| 8/15 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 56kg | 1:13.10 | - | 7 |
| 9.4L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 18 at Hanshin on September 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Predateur with 55.0kg at $50.20. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:24.30 | - | 13 |
| 8.3L | $50.20 |
Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Star Fusion with 57.0kg at $13.60. The run before that 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Miss Henry with 57.0kg at $5. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:11.50 | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $13.60 |
| 3/16 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:12.40 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:13.30 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $31.40 |
| 11/18 | 14/02/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 9-10-11 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $188.70 |
| 10/13 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Soft | Kaito Kawabata | 53kg | 1:11.90 | 11-11-10 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $99.50 |
| 10/16 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:54.50 | 4-7-10 | 10 |
| 16.6L | $181.10 |
Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt January 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Real Alba with 55.0kg at $4.50. On debut fourth of 10 at Hanshin Dirt December 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Eruru carrying 55.0kg at $8.60. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:14.10 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:13.90 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $8.60 |
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing raced on the pace when 2nd of 15 at this track on May 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ecoro Grow carrying 57.0kg at $31.60. At only start last preparation 7th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 21 over 1700m, 15 len behind Gian Barows carrying 57.0kg at $16.80. Improver with winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 10/05/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:12.80 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $31.60 |
| 7/14 | 21/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 1-3-7 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $16.80 |
| 10/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 2:01.40 | 3-3-10 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $268.60 |
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Oken Blood with 57.0kg at $6.30. The run before that 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Battle Ax with 57.0kg at $6.10. Great chance to finally win one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 09/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.30 |
| 3/16 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:23.70 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.10 |
| 4/16 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:25.50 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/15 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:26.50 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $7.40 |
| 4/14 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:26.00 | - | 13 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/11 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $11.90 |
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on May 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ecoro Grow with 54.0kg at $29.70. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Zenno Photon with 57.0kg at $24.20. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 10/05/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:12.80 | 9-9-3 | 12 |
| 2.1L | $29.70 |
| 9/16 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 12 |
| 12.6L | $24.20 |
| 7/16 | 01/02/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:25.40 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $27.70 |
| 3/14 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Ryota Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:25.50 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $16.70 |
| 6/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:25.40 | - | 16 |
| 18.8L | $27.50 |
Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Maddux with 57.0kg at $366.80. Before that 10th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 7 over 1000m, 10 len behind Pas De Zephyr carrying 57.0kg at $114.80. Wide draw too testing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 22/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:11.80 | - | 12 |
| 8.8L | $366.80 |
| 10/14 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 57kg | 0:59.30 | - | 4 |
| 10.7L | $114.80 |
| 10/16 | 10/01/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:12.70 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $184.70 |
| 9/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:09.40 | - | 7 |
| 8.9L | $57.00 |
Jockey: Kota Washizu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 16th of 18 at Kokura on January 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kashino Rihanna carrying 55.0kg at $157.20. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:08.50 | - | 17 |
| 7.6L | $157.20 |
Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 55 days. Last outing 10th of 17 at Chukyo on March 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Melone with 55.0kg at $76.10. At only start last preparation 13th of 17 at Chukyo on December 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Terviseks carrying 56.0kg at $289.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17 | 29/03/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 13 |
| 7.5L | $76.10 |
| 13/17 | 21/12/2025 | 126 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 56kg | 1:21.90 | - | 14 |
| 7.1L | $289.60 |
| 16/16 | 17/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 14 |
| 54.1L | $125.90 |