Niigata Race 7 - Maiden Race
CERVARA (11) resumes from a spell of nine months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 2000m at Chukyo. Well placed and happy to have him on top. BELTRACCHI (9) started favourite last time out over 2600m at Fukushima but found one better, making it three minor placings from four starts this campaign. Not far off a win and he has solid claims. PAVO (5) is yet to break through in seven runs but has been thereabouts. Last start was 5.5 lengths away in fourth over 2400m at Kyoto. Backmarker who keeps coming. Can feature with even luck. HANAKOTOBA (6) has not appeared since she finished fourth over 2000m at Chukyo on March 21. One of the genuine contenders.

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 31 len behind Inazuma Daimon carrying 57.0kg at $26.30. Other runners rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 16-16-16 | 15 |
| 31.5L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 18 at Nakayama on January 25 over 2000m, 5 len behind Yamanin Herrsche carrying 52.0kg at $68.70. Returned from break 12th of 16 at Fukushima on April 18 over 1800m, 12 len behind Blanc De Blancs carrying 52.0kg at $31.20. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 34 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 | 18/04/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:47.20 | 11-12-12 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $31.20 |
| 7/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 2:03.40 | 3-3-7 | 14 |
| 5.1L | $68.70 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran on from midfield; 3rd of 18 at Nakayama on January 24 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Mikki Falcon carrying 57.0kg at $63.20. First up last campaign 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 25 over 1600m, 13 len behind Ho O Luxor carrying 56.0kg at $24. Sure to be ready to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 24/01/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 2:12.00 | 8-8-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $63.20 |
| 8/16 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:37.60 | - | 9 |
| 13.9L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 15 at Fukushima on April 11 over 2600m, 6 len behind Ask Fire More with 57.0kg at $185.50. The race before that 13th of 18 at Tokyo on February 10 over 2400m, 11 len behind Rey Historico carrying 57.0kg at $478.80. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 11/04/2026 | 60 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 2:40.30 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $185.50 |
| 13/18 | 10/02/2026 | 24 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 2:26.50 | 13-13-13 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $478.80 |
| 13/16 | 17/01/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 8-11-13 | 7 |
| 23.1L | $415.20 |
| 13/14 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:54.70 | 11-12-13 | 14 |
| 27.5L | $288.50 |
| 9/13 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:55.70 | 11-11-9 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $277.60 |
| 8/10 | 06/09/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:48.80 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $45.40 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 15 at Hanshin on April 5 over 2400m, 6 len behind Come On Man with 57.0kg at $4.40. Second-up 4th of 11 at Kyoto on May 3 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Majorelle Bleu carrying 57.0kg at $4.50. Rates highly. Big 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 03/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 2:25.40 | 8-10-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/15 | 05/04/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:26.40 | 14-14-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/18 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 2:27.20 | 18-13-5 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $5.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 2:00.90 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $6.10 |
| 2/12 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 2:01.60 | 9-5-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | R Wada | 56kg | 2:02.50 | 9-9-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 18 at Chukyo March 21 over 2000m, 3 len behind Lay Classic with 53.0kg at $12.20. On debut second of 9 at Kokura February 8 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Ange De Joie with 53.0kg at $6.90. Can go on to better things this campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 2:00.10 | 10-9-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $12.20 |
| 4/16 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 2:03.50 | 8-7-4 | 14 |
| 3.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 2:02.70 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 15 at Fukushima on April 18 over 2600m, 9 len behind Balder with 57.0kg at $18.70. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at Kyoto on May 2 over 2000m, 11 len behind Lord Stunning with 57.0kg at $37. Hard to make a case today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 9-11-11 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $37.00 |
| 9/15 | 18/04/2026 | 139 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 2:42.70 | 5-11-9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $18.70 |
| 10/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 1:47.00 | - | 3 |
| 13.2L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 14th of 17 at Nakayama on December 20 over 2000m, 17 len behind Plaudits with 56.0kg at $246.80. Went for a break before returning 4th of 15 at Fukushima on April 18 over 2600m, 4.5 len behind Balder with 57.0kg at $73.90. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 34 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 | 119 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 2:42.70 | 10-9-4 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $73.90 |
| 14/17 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:01.80 | 16-16-14 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $246.80 |

Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Fukushima on April 18 over 2600m, 3.5 len behind Balder carrying 57.0kg at $2.70. The run before that ran on from midfield; 5th of 18 at Nakayama on March 7 over 2200m, 5 len behind Willow Creek carrying 57.0kg at $3. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 34 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 | 18/04/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:42.70 | 7-6-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/18 | 07/03/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 2:15.60 | 9-6-5 | 17 |
| 5.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/18 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 2:26.50 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/18 | 24/01/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 2:12.00 | 10-11-2 | 18 |
| 1.3L | $26.70 |
| 2/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Naota Uezato | 53kg | 2:02.90 | 13-11-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $112.90 |

Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Rey De Oro out of Jodie. Betting can tell the tale.

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Chukyo August 30 over 2000m, 2 len behind Cara Persona carrying 55.0kg at $2. On debut third of 8 at Kokura July 13 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Winners Nine carrying 55.0kg at $1.50. Winning hope.
Last Starts 265 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 30/08/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 2:00.50 | 11-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 2:05.10 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation 15th of 18 at Nakayama March 15 over 2000m, 18 len behind Danon Funstar carrying 55.0kg at $64.40. On debut sixth of 16 at Tokyo January 31 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Ritz Party with 55.0kg at $209. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 2:00.30 | 3-3-15 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $64.40 |
| 7/14 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 2:26.80 | 9-10-7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $77.20 |
| 6/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:48.20 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $209.00 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1700m, 21 len behind Alacran carrying 57.0kg at $83.60. Second-up 5th of 12 at Tokyo on May 9 over 2400m, 5 len behind Nishino Hinotori with 57.0kg at $160.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:26.10 | 2-1-5 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $160.30 |
| 11/15 | 19/04/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 14-14-11 | 12 |
| 21.6L | $83.60 |
| 12/16 | 01/02/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:46.80 | - | 14 |
| 15.2L | $81.70 |
| 12/13 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 2:00.80 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $59.40 |
| 13/16 | 01/11/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:36.00 | - | 1 |
| 23.6L | $20.50 |
| 6/13 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:47.40 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 5th of 16 at this track on May 3 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Omoio Nosete with 53.0kg at $65.20. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
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 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 2:02.40 | 12-14-5 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $65.20 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 18 at Kokura February 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Nombre D'or carrying 57.0kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign second of 18 at Kokura February 1 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Makana Anela carrying 57.0kg at $3.60. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 97 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 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 2:00.70 | 2-5-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/18 | 01/02/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 4-2-2 | 15 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/16 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 1:48.10 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $12.60 |
| 3/12 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 2:01.20 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $33.20 |
| 6/12 | 19/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 2:01.60 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.60 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 2:03.20 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $30.40 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 16 at Fukushima on April 25 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Shalwar Kameez carrying 52.0kg at $6.10. The start before that 4th of 18 at Nakayama on April 11 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Piece Unique carrying 55.0kg at $38.10. Predicted to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 2:00.60 | 11-10-7 | 9 |
| 4.4L | $6.10 |
| 4/18 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 15-16-4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $38.10 |
| 11/18 | 15/03/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:00.30 | 11-12-11 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $20.90 |
| 10/18 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:01.90 | 14-13-10 | 15 |
| 5.3L | $24.80 |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:47.90 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/6 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:00.80 | - | 6 |
| 6.1L | $3.20 |