Niigata Race 6 - Izumozaki Tokubetsu
SOUL ON FIRE (7) is a promising galloper but went back from the outside gate last time and given too much to do. Much better draw and can atone. LOVE ON TOP (8) strode forward early from her wide draw when resuming last start over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt then fought on gamely to finish third. Ready to go a couple better. MORINO SEPIA (1) finished third last time over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt when resuming from a spell, beaten 8 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RICKEY STYLE (6) resumes in a similar race to his last run nine weeks ago when he scored by a nose. Can make his presence felt.

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 3rd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on June 27 over 1150m, 8 len behind American Ticket carrying 58.0kg at $21.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1150m, 1.75 len behind Immersion carrying 58.0kg at $15. Sure to run well.
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 | 27/06/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $267,950.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:06.00 | 4-4-3 | 14 |
| 8.3L | $21.80 |
| 3/16 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $279,770.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 58kg | 1:08.70 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/15 | 15/03/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $275,680.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 58kg | 1:12.40 | - | 6 |
| 5.1L | $37.10 |
| 10/16 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:11.00 | - | 9 |
| 6.6L | $5.40 |
| 2/13 | 13/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:11.20 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.30 |
| 8/15 | 18/10/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $298,650.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:11.20 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 57 day letup. First-up 4th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hayateno Tsubasa carrying 56.0kg at $26.30. Last start 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Urus Chrome with 56.0kg at $38.80. Chance with the aid of an inside gate.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 30/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 56kg | 1:11.40 | 7-6-9 | 14 |
| 3.3L | $38.80 |
| 4/13 | 18/04/2026 | 203 | ALLOW 4U | $278,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 56kg | 1:10.80 | - | 11 |
| 3.5L | $26.30 |
| 6/16 | 27/09/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:11.40 | - | 6 |
| 3.4L | $18.60 |
| 1/15 | 03/08/2025 | 99 | ALLOW F 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | H Uchida | 54kg | 1:12.10 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.60 |
| 16/16 | 26/04/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3 | $230,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:08.70 | - | 8 |
| 9.7L | $23.10 |
| 1/16 | 23/03/2025 | 69 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:12.00 | - | 16 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 5th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on June 27 over 1150m, 11 len behind American Ticket carrying 56.0kg at $17.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 30 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Urus Chrome carrying 56.0kg at $30.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $267,950.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 56kg | 1:06.00 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $17.70 |
| 2/16 | 30/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:11.40 | 3-3-2 | 16 |
| 1.5L | $30.60 |
| 10/16 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | M | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:10.70 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $37.60 |
| 6/16 | 14/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 56kg | 1:10.80 | - | 7 |
| 2.6L | $16.60 |
| 5/16 | 15/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW FM 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 13-11-5 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $32.40 |
| 12/15 | 05/01/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:12.50 | - | 3 |
| 10.9L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1600m, 9 len behind Mac Lir carrying 58.0kg at $69. Before that 6th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on May 17 over 1600m, 3 len behind Truchot with 55.0kg at $15.10. Watch for him to be flashing home.
Last Starts 48 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 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $267,950.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:36.30 | 13-13-10 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $69.00 |
| 6/15 | 17/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $269,530.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:37.10 | 12-13-6 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $15.10 |
| 9/16 | 29/03/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $276,410.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:24.50 | - | 16 |
| 5.1L | $21.40 |
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:24.70 | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $19.10 |
| 1/16 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/16 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:24.70 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 10th of 16 at Fukushima on July 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Happy Angel with 58.0kg at $117.30. The run before that ran last of 12 at Kyoto on May 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Santanka carrying 58.0kg at $85.80. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 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 | 19/07/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $273,520.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:08.30 | 14-11-10 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $117.30 |
| 12/12 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:20.70 | 11-10-12 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $85.80 |
| 5/12 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:19.90 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $57.00 |
| 12/16 | 25/04/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $279,310.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:07.70 | - | 15 |
| 3.3L | $108.20 |
| 11/18 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $276,500.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 1:08.40 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $51.30 |
| 3/18 | 15/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $284,480.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 53kg | 1:08.80 | 17-14-3 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $42.40 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation won by nose this track May 24 over 1200m defeating Grande Sfida carrying 56.0kg at $3.10. First up last campaign seventh of 15 at Tokyo Dirt October 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Gold Hammer carrying 56.0kg at $102.80. Can get the job done.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 56kg | 1:11.40 | 4-4-1 | 14 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/15 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 56kg | 1:11.70 | 5-5-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $5.90 |
| 10/13 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:10.70 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/16 | 05/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:10.80 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/16 | 21/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:23.50 | - | 3 |
| 13.1L | $19.20 |
| 5/16 | 01/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $20.30 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Resuming won by 1.75 len at Kyoto Dirt May 23 over 1400m defeating Jeanne De Reve carrying 55.0kg at $12.50. Second run from a spell ran second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind T O Glaser with 53.0kg at $3.20. Promising galloper but went back from the outside gate last time and given too much to do. Much better draw and can atone.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $267,690.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 53kg | 1:11.40 | 6-7-15 | 16 |
| 10.6L | $3.20 |
| 1/16 | 23/05/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $12.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 55kg | 1:24.20 | - | 6 |
| 8.4L | $11.40 |
| 1/16 | 31/01/2026 | 111 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 12/10/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:25.40 | - | 11 |
| 0.9L | $4.70 |
| 4/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:13.40 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $24.90 |

Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Resuscitation carrying 56.0kg at $32.10. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Sneaker Skill with 56.0kg at $16. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 48 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 | 07/06/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $268,040.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 2-3-3 | 14 |
| 2.0L | $32.10 |
| 11/15 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:22.80 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $14.40 |
| 4/13 | 15/03/2026 | 56 | ALLOW FM 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $16.00 |
| 2/16 | 18/01/2026 | 92 | ALLOW FM 4U | $292,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:24.60 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $144.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | ALLOW F 3U | $216,640.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:23.10 | - | 4 |
| 15.8L | $5.90 |
| 8/9 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $309,920.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:51.60 | 5-5-8 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $27.70 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Morning Magic with 56.0kg at $52.30. First up last campaign third of 16 at Nakayama Dirt April 11 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Prasentier carrying 56.0kg at $90.60. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 77 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 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 15-15-13 | 13 |
| 6.2L | $52.30 |
| 3/16 | 11/04/2026 | 70 | ALLOW FM 4U | $207,040.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 1:10.50 | - | 15 |
| 2.8L | $90.60 |
| 11/16 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW FM 4U | $291,980.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:45.40 | 15-15-11 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $101.10 |
| 13/16 | 18/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $292,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:24.60 | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $226.70 |
| 15/15 | 21/12/2025 | 154 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:50.40 | 11-11-15 | 14 |
| 20.3L | $29.90 |
| 1/13 | 20/07/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Kota Washizu | 50kg | 1:45.60 | 10-7-1 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 9th of 15 at this track on May 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tessera Lien carrying 56.0kg at $60.30. First up last campaign ran second last of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 10 len behind Run Windy with 56.0kg at $100.90. Will need this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 24/05/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $269,880.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 56kg | 1:11.30 | 11-10-9 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $60.30 |
| 14/15 | 15/03/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $275,680.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 56kg | 1:12.40 | - | 12 |
| 10.9L | $100.90 |
| 14/16 | 04/01/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:11.00 | - | 14 |
| 13.4L | $29.30 |
| 9/16 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $297,420.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Shoma Sato | 55kg | 1:08.70 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $19.30 |
| 1/15 | 25/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW F 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:11.90 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/15 | 23/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:10.90 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Niigata May 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Marino Tonitrus with 58.0kg at $192.90. Previously first up; 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 14 over 1600m, 10 len behind Adelante with 56.0kg at $218. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 23/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $270,060.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:09.20 | 10-10-8 | 16 |
| 4.0L | $192.90 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 11 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 1:08.60 | - | 4 |
| 9.1L | $62.20 |
| 11/12 | 24/03/2026 | 38 | COND 4U | $48,666.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 11-9-11 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $16.00 |
| 13/16 | 14/02/2026 | 174 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:37.30 | 2-2-13 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $218.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $311,610.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Karis Teetan | 58kg | 1:45.50 | 4-3-9 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $52.90 |
| 14/14 | 10/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $309,540.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:28.70 | - | 13 |
| 15.6L | $36.60 |