Niigata Race 1 - Mdn Race
LYRICAL FLAIR (7) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1400m at Tokyo, finishing second and beaten a neck. Has upside and is well-placed to get off the mark. BLACK MUSE (4) was well supported on debut last start and turned in a strong effort to finish second over 1400m at Hanshin. Can open winning account this time. ATHENA BRAVE (5) was solid on debut last start when beaten 5 lengths into fourth over 1600m at Tokyo on June 6. Can figure in the finish. WAREMOKO (6) was well fancied on debut last start and was not far off the mark, finishing third and beaten 2.25 lengths over 1200m at Fukushima. Has ability and worth including.
Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily ran second last of 7 at Tokyo on June 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lardon Chase carrying 55.0kg at $5.90. Last start 2nd in a small field at Fukushima on June 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind O Seikei carrying 55.0kg at $13. Sure to be about the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 28/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $98,770.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:22.20 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 6th of 10 at Fukushima on July 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ravissant Aile carrying 55.0kg at $17.50. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:12.00 | 3-4-6 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $17.50 |
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 11th of 14 at Fukushima on June 28 over 1800m, 9 len behind Win Wagner with 55.0kg at $131.40. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 28/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:48.80 | 10-8-11 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $131.40 |
Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 9 at Hanshin on June 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Ryutokoyaku with 55.0kg at $2.90. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:22.40 | 6-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Norihiro Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 4th of 9 at Tokyo on June 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Figlio Solare with 55.0kg at $25.80. Expected to be more prominent this time.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $25.80 |
Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Fukushima on July 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Ravissant Aile with 55.0kg at $3.30. Shows ability and expected to improve. Live chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:12.00 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at Tokyo on June 6 over 1400m, neck behind Lardon Chase carrying 55.0kg at $2.70. Has upside and is well-placed to get off the mark.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:22.20 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 13 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Picnic March with 55.0kg at $7.90. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 05/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:10.20 | 3-3-4 | 13 |
| 1.6L | $7.90 |
Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, 5th of 10 at Fukushima on July 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ravissant Aile carrying 52.0kg at $25.60. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:12.00 | 7-8-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $25.60 |
Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 11 at Tokyo on June 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lukewarm with 55.0kg at $75.50. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 20/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $75.50 |
Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 8th of 14 at Fukushima on June 28 over 1200m, 13 len behind G T Maika carrying 52.0kg at $13.90. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 28/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:08.40 | 14-13-8 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $13.90 |