Niigata Race 5 - Maiden Race
Several here close to wins. DANON MIDNIGHT (13) could only manage fourth when resuming at Hanshin two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 2400m at Kyoto, beaten 4.5 lengths. Gets chance. NAMURA ORIGAMI (4) is a six-start maiden who missed the frame first-up but has improved in subsequent runs, finishing in the money last start over 2000m at Fukushima after being in contention on the turn. Big chance to grab a well-deserved win. DIA AZUL (15) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 6 lengths back in third over 2200m at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. BRUISER (12) finished 2.5 lengths from the winner in fifth at his most recent outing over 2000m at Kyoto. Worth including in this suitable contest.

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Fukushima November 15 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Ametista carrying 53.0kg at $9.60. On debut eighth of 17 at Nakayama September 28 over 2000m, 6 len behind Epic Flight carrying 52.0kg at $26.50. May need this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 15/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 2:01.10 | 8-8-10 | 14 |
| 5.6L | $9.60 |
| 8/17 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 2:01.20 | 9-11-8 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $26.50 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 15th of 18 at Nakayama on January 25 over 2000m, 13 len behind Yamanin Herrsche with 55.0kg at $78.40. Returned from break 3rd of 14 at this track on May 3 over 1800m, head behind World Brave with 52.0kg at $27. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 | 98 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:50.20 | 12-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $27.00 |
| 15/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 2:03.40 | 17-14-15 | 13 |
| 13.7L | $78.40 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 18 at Nakayama February 28 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Sept Etoiles carrying 55.0kg at $29.70. First up last campaign sixth of 18 at Nakayama January 12 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Satono Martini with 55.0kg at $42.80. Should run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 2:01.70 | 10-7-6 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $29.70 |
| 6/13 | 01/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 2:02.10 | 9-10-6 | 12 |
| 8.9L | $26.40 |
| 6/18 | 12/01/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:00.00 | 10-10-6 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $42.80 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:01.10 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $4.90 |
| 5/10 | 12/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:00.00 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $49.80 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 2:03.20 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $30.10 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on April 25 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Shalwar Kameez carrying 55.0kg at $8.20. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Kokura on March 1 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Astoril with 55.0kg at $158.20. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 25/04/2026 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 2:00.60 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.20 |
| 3/16 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $158.20 |
| 11/16 | 08/02/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:49.80 | 15-14-11 | 13 |
| 7.4L | $22.10 |
| 6/12 | 25/10/2025 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $225.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/10/2025 | 93 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $132.30 |
| 6/12 | 12/07/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:50.80 | 2-3-6 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $203.50 |

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Nakayama September 28 over 2000m, 22 len behind Cozzolino with 55.0kg at $232.10. On debut sixth of 14 at this track August 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Cosmo Elvar with 55.0kg at $76. May need this run.
Last Starts 237 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 | 28/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 11-11-13 | 14 |
| 22.2L | $232.10 |
| 6/14 | 24/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $76.00 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Tokyo February 1 over 1800m, 16 len behind Audacia carrying 57.0kg at $237.70. On debut 11th of 18 at Tokyo October 19 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Brown Banana with 56.0kg at $106.20. Not good enough for these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 01/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:46.80 | - | 16 |
| 16.5L | $237.70 |
| 13/13 | 14/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 2:02.00 | 13-13-13 | 3 |
| 51.1L | $99.60 |
| 10/16 | 24/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 2:00.10 | - | 16 |
| 8.5L | $326.70 |
| 8/10 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:47.50 | - | 8 |
| 9.6L | $72.00 |
| 11/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:50.20 | - | 17 |
| 5.5L | $106.20 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 16 at this track on May 3 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Omoio Nosete with 52.0kg at $63.90. The start before that 13th of 18 at Kyoto on April 26 over 1200m, 9 len behind Tana Supernova with 55.0kg at $122.30. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 2:02.40 | 5-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $63.90 |
| 13/18 | 26/04/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:07.50 | - | 5 |
| 9.7L | $122.30 |
| 10/16 | 14/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:13.20 | - | 7 |
| 11.6L | $14.00 |
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 13 |
| 4.6L | $54.80 |
| 12/18 | 10/01/2026 | 89 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 10 |
| 10.2L | $44.10 |
| 15/16 | 13/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:20.90 | - | 5 |
| 16.9L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on April 25 over 2000m, 4 len behind Mieno Strong with 57.0kg at $25.40. The start before that 8th of 18 at Nakayama on March 15 over 2000m, 7 len behind Danon Funstar with 57.0kg at $224.40. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 25/04/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 16-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $25.40 |
| 8/18 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 16-15-8 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $224.40 |
| 13/16 | 15/02/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 11-16-13 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $28.20 |
| 5/9 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:03.60 | - | 9 |
| 3.6L | $52.80 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 13 at Kyoto on May 10 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Atleta carrying 57.0kg at $11.30. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 13 len behind Amiral carrying 57.0kg at $165.30. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 10/05/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:59.20 | 2-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $11.30 |
| 6/18 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 2:00.10 | 8-2-6 | 10 |
| 4.2L | $121.90 |
| 11/12 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:55.80 | 3-3-11 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $165.30 |
| 8/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 14-11-8 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 16 at Kokura on February 15 over 1800m, 5 len behind Mo Eedesho with 55.0kg at $15. When resuming last campaign 7th of 16 at Fukushima on November 24 over 1800m, 5 len behind Function carrying 55.0kg at $70.10. Likely to need this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 15/02/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:49.80 | 13-10-7 | 14 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/16 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:50.60 | 14-13-7 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $70.10 |

Jockey: Hiroto Mayuzumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when didn't finish the race at Tokyo November 2 over 2000m. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 2:03.60 | - | 6 |
| 99.0L | $211.00 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at Kyoto on April 26 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Long Holiday carrying 57.0kg at $9.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Hanshin on March 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Saimon Chariot with 57.0kg at $16.40. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $16.40 |
| 8/18 | 14/03/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 2:00.40 | 6-5-8 | 16 |
| 6.2L | $79.90 |
| 9/11 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 8-6-9 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $27.60 |
| 8/18 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:50.50 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 13 at Hanshin on March 7 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Cut Solo carrying 57.0kg at $2. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Kyoto on May 3 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Majorelle Bleu carrying 57.0kg at $5. Ready to win and gets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 03/05/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:25.40 | 3-5-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 07/03/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 2:30.20 | 10-9-4 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $2.00 |
| 4/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:02.60 | 6-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 16 at this track on May 3 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Omoio Nosete carrying 55.0kg at $5.50. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 16 at Tokyo on February 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Darlinghurst with 55.0kg at $86. Unlikely to threaten.
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 | 03/05/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 2:02.40 | 15-11-4 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/16 | 14/02/2026 | 62 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:47.40 | 16-16-8 | 11 |
| 6.9L | $86.00 |
| 7/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:36.60 | - | 11 |
| 7.9L | $38.50 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 18 at Nakayama on April 12 over 2200m, neck behind Tirano carrying 55.0kg at $18.80. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on May 2 over 2200m, 6 len behind Play The Lead carrying 55.0kg at $3.90. Looks set to go close again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 2:17.00 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/18 | 12/04/2026 | 113 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 2:14.10 | 4-6-3 | 15 |
| 0.3L | $18.80 |
| 6/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:49.90 | 11-10-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $46.30 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 9th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ecoro Storm carrying 55.0kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on January 10 over 1800m, neck behind Gavi carrying 55.0kg at $3.80. Returns in a winnable race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 14/03/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:56.60 | 6-3-9 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:59.10 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |