Niigata Race 2 - Maiden Race
JUDY IMERU (1) was prominent at the corner and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1200m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. ARGYLE SHORE (3) is a six-start maiden who finished fifth, beaten 3 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Chance to break her maiden status with that run under her belt. MELIOR VIA (13) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last time over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt when resuming from a spell, beaten 5.5 lengths. Nicely placed to take this out. KITANO PREMIUM (15) was in contention on the corner and finished second last time over 1200m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 2 lengths. Nicely placed to take this out.
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Ambassade Neige with 52.0kg at $4.80. The start before that 7th of 18 at Hanshin on March 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Melancolinista with 55.0kg at $21.20. The inside alley is a real bonus. Gets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 02/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:11.90 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 7/18 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:21.00 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $21.20 |
| 4/16 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.20 |
| 3/16 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $7.60 |
| 2/16 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.80 |
| 2/16 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 1:26.80 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $7.20 |
Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 14th of 18 at Hanshin March 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Melancolinista with 55.0kg at $54. Previously first up; sixth of 16 at Chukyo December 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind An Die Musik with 55.0kg at $16.90. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 14/03/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:21.00 | - | 17 |
| 8.2L | $54.00 |
| 16/18 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 3-5-16 | 15 |
| 18.3L | $92.50 |
| 6/16 | 20/12/2025 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:35.30 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $16.90 |
| 8/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 12 |
| 10.4L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Oken Blood carrying 55.0kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Jeanne De Reve carrying 55.0kg at $1.90. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 09/05/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 7-8-5 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/16 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 16 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/14 | 10/02/2026 | 86 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 9 |
| 1.1L | $2.30 |
| 3/14 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:24.70 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/12 | 19/10/2025 | 119 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:25.40 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 9/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:23.10 | - | 9 |
| 11.4L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 10 over 1200m, 13 len behind Live Red Eye carrying 52.0kg at $394.50. First up last campaign ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 20 over 1200m, 22 len behind Spieler with 55.0kg at $260.50. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 133 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 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:12.60 | - | 15 |
| 13.6L | $394.50 |
| 16/16 | 20/12/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:12.50 | - | 9 |
| 22.8L | $260.50 |
| 9/15 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:13.10 | - | 8 |
| 10.6L | $188.60 |
Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Going Moon with 55.0kg at $78. Second-up 5th of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ambassade Neige with 53.0kg at $74.70. Could sneak into the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 02/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:11.90 | 9-9-5 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $74.70 |
| 8/16 | 05/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | M | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:11.00 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $78.00 |
| 10/15 | 01/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:13.70 | - | 10 |
| 9.4L | $24.90 |
| 11/18 | 12/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:22.20 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $200.90 |
| 8/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:23.70 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $30.10 |
Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 7 over 1400m, 19 len behind Team Utopia carrying 52.0kg at $232.40. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 105 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 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:26.70 | 10-10-12 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $232.40 |
Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 14 at this track on May 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ecoro Bolt carrying 55.0kg at $60.50. At only start last preparation 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind Mogensen with 55.0kg at $52.70. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 03/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 55kg | 1:12.60 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 3.1L | $60.50 |
| 7/16 | 01/03/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $52.70 |
| 6/14 | 13/12/2025 | 6 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:13.50 | - | 7 |
| 6.4L | $129.70 |
| 11/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:09.40 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $102.60 |
Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 7th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Taisei Excite carrying 54kg at $7.30. When resuming last campaign 6th of 16 at Nakayama on December 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Samuhara carrying 55.0kg at $164.40. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | 81 | COND 3 | $50,056.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:28.90 | 6-7-7 | 12 |
| 12.6L | $7.30 |
| 6/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:09.40 | - | 14 |
| 6.8L | $164.40 |
Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 15 at Nakayama Dirt February 28 over 1800m, 33 len behind Paradise Faith with 55.0kg at $170.30. On debut tenth of 13 at Tokyo November 24 over 1600m, 11 len behind Fermi Arc with 53.0kg at $183.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 1-5-8 | 3 |
| 33.0L | $170.30 |
| 10/16 | 01/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:25.40 | - | 8 |
| 15.3L | $387.20 |
| 9/15 | 14/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $54.70 |
| 10/13 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:34.40 | - | 2 |
| 11.9L | $183.80 |
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start led but faded 3rd of 15 at this track on May 9 over 1200m, 7 len behind Friends Plus carrying 53.0kg at $9. Before that 3rd of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lord Trident with 52.0kg at $12.60. This is well within her grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:12.90 | 1-1-3 | 13 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/15 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:11.60 | - | 15 |
| 7.0L | $12.60 |
| 7/16 | 15/03/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 14 |
| 9.0L | $13.50 |
| 14/16 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:13.10 | - | 3 |
| 16.4L | $8.60 |
| 2/16 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:12.70 | - | 15 |
| 2.0L | $25.90 |
| 7/15 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Star Fusion carrying 55.0kg at $104.90. The run before that 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Arms Legend with 55.0kg at $147.20. Expected to be doing her best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 02/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:11.50 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $104.90 |
| 6/16 | 08/03/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:13.90 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $147.20 |
| 14/14 | 10/02/2026 | 59 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 1 |
| 21.2L | $63.40 |
| 8/15 | 13/12/2025 | 153 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $199.20 |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:11.20 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $28.80 |
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Makfi out of Namura Cheers. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Picara with 55.0kg at $64.10. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Kyoto on November 29 over 1600m, 8 len behind Tommy Barows with 55.0kg at $109.40. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 03/05/2026 | 155 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $64.10 |
| 12/14 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 13 |
| 8.2L | $109.40 |
| 9/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:35.90 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $14.30 |
Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Tokyo Dirt November 15 over 1600m, 27 len behind Moulin Orange carrying 55.0kg at $300.50. Previously first up; 13th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt November 8 over 1300m, 20 len behind Plumeria Lino carrying 55.0kg at $609.60. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:39.70 | - | 9 |
| 27.7L | $300.50 |
| 13/15 | 08/11/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:19.30 | - | 16 |
| 20.9L | $609.60 |
| 8/9 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 3-6-8 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $86.50 |
| 12/13 | 23/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:38.60 | - | 12 |
| 9.9L | $133.10 |
Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jasper Merche with 55.0kg at $51.90. Went for a spell before returning crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 15 at this track on May 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Friends Plus with 55.0kg at $16.30. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 09/05/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:12.90 | 2-2-2 | 14 |
| 2.0L | $16.30 |
| 4/15 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:13.70 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $51.90 |