Niigata Race 4 - Mdn Race
UNIVERSAL LOVE (3) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 0.6 lengths away in third over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt when she was always up in the leading division. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent form. TAMAMO CHOCO CHIP (6) has also recorded two minor placings on the bounce. Turned in another good effort last start when third over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. In the right race so anticipating another big run. MEJIRO PIOLA (1) turned in an eye-catching run when resuming last start over 1800m at this track, winding up hard from well back on straightening to finish a close second. Tough to stop again. IDEA CRYSTAL (13) is back after a break of 11 weeks. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at her latest appearance over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Rates highly on best form and should be in the mix.
Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 15 at this track on July 25 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Gold Believe with 53.0kg at $7. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Kitano Sariska carrying 55.0kg at $15.20. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 25/07/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:57.00 | 15-9-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 13/15 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 8-10-13 | 15 |
| 35.2L | $18.20 |
| 13/15 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 7-8-13 | 15 |
| 22.9L | $6.10 |
| 2/13 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 8-2-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $15.20 |
| 16/18 | 07/03/2026 | 112 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 2:03.10 | 12-14-16 | 15 |
| 12.5L | $16.30 |
| 9/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 2:02.90 | 10-9-9 | 12 |
| 4.1L | $10.50 |
Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1600m, 13 len behind Story Of Love with 55.0kg at $11.70. Before that 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Efcharisto with 53.0kg at $55. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 3-2-10 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $11.70 |
| 4/16 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:39.00 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $55.00 |
| 5/16 | 10/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:39.90 | - | 13 |
| 5.3L | $110.70 |
| 12/16 | 22/03/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:25.10 | - | 3 |
| 17.1L | $304.00 |
| 16/16 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:58.60 | 11-16-16 | 13 |
| 65.0L | $103.20 |
Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 0.6 len behind Artillery carrying 55.0kg at $4.60. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1600m, 5 len behind Danon Presage carrying 55.0kg at $100. Put the writing on the wall last time.
Last Starts 12 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 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:46.90 | 4-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $100.00 |
| 8/16 | 31/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $65.90 |
| 8/16 | 29/03/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.30 |
| 4/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:11.90 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $8.10 |
Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt May 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Thorough with 55.0kg at $95.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Miya Escape with 55.0kg at $80.30. Will struggle against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 14-14-8 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $95.10 |
| 7/16 | 02/05/2026 | 81 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 16-16-7 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $80.30 |
| 13/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Shibata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | - | 8 |
| 8.6L | $96.40 |
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 16 at Niigata on May 10 over 1800m, 7 len behind Fast Forward with 55.0kg at $25.60. Last start 6th of 13 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 9 len behind Win Beginning carrying 52.0kg at $32.80. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 28/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:46.00 | 9-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $32.80 |
| 10/16 | 10/05/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:49.10 | - | 8 |
| 7.2L | $25.60 |
| 9/14 | 21/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 2:26.80 | 14-8-9 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $90.40 |
| 8/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 2:03.40 | 10-8-8 | 15 |
| 5.6L | $72.10 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 11 over 1700m, 7 len behind Saimon Sereno carrying 55.0kg at $3.80. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Story Of Love with 55.0kg at $6.20. One of the chief contenders.
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 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/16 | 13/06/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 7-8-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.20 |
| 6/16 | 02/05/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 12-11-6 | 13 |
| 5.7L | $10.70 |
| 6/16 | 21/02/2026 | 119 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:26.40 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $93.20 |
| 12/16 | 25/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:37.60 | - | 11 |
| 16.2L | $51.90 |
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old filly who is first starter by Firenze Fire out of Fibula. Expected to measure up.
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 5 over 1700m, 9 len behind Oken Honey with 55.0kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Story Of Love carrying 55.0kg at $132.20. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
Last Starts 26 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 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 9-7-4 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/16 | 13/06/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 9-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $132.20 |
| 8/15 | 18/04/2026 | 45 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:47.30 | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $196.60 |
| 3/11 | 04/03/2026 | 73 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $19.70 |
| 9/16 | 21/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 13-12-9 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $275.80 |
| 13/16 | 09/11/2025 | 71 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $236.90 |
Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt April 26 over 1300m, 14 len behind Yuino Kataribe with 55.0kg at $408.50. First up last campaign seventh of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Peitho carrying 55.0kg at $175.10. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 96 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 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:19.00 | - | 5 |
| 14.5L | $408.50 |
| 12/14 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 9 |
| 13.8L | $97.00 |
| 7/16 | 21/03/2026 | 83 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $175.10 |
| 16/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:55.70 | 8-14-16 | 13 |
| 51.1L | $34.50 |
Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 20 over 1800m, 14 len behind K Two Livre with 52.0kg at $6.70. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Nakayama Dirt December 6 over 1800m, a neck behind Honey Orchestra with 52.0kg at $8. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 223 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 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:54.60 | 2-6-11 | 16 |
| 14.7L | $6.70 |
| 2/13 | 06/12/2025 | 70 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:56.40 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:35.80 | - | 15 |
| 7.0L | $43.30 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 11 over 1700m, 8 len behind Saimon Sereno carrying 55.0kg at $16.20. The race before that 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 6 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lighthouse carrying 55.0kg at $16.10. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 3-3-4 | 15 |
| 8.0L | $16.20 |
| 9/16 | 06/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 12-12-9 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $16.10 |
| 4/16 | 10/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $15.30 |
| 5/16 | 11/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:10.90 | - | 2 |
| 7.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/16 | 07/02/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:20.30 | 11-11-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 6/16 | 06/12/2025 | 48 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:26.80 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $12.10 |
Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Angelus with 55.0kg at $206.60. Needs to do a lot more than she did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:23.70 | 16-16-10 | 16 |
| 9.2L | $206.60 |
Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 17 over 1600m, 8 len behind Miraieno Tiara carrying 55.0kg at $6.80. Previously first up; 12th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt May 3 over 1600m, 11 len behind Blue Thermal carrying 55.0kg at $4.90. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 75 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 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 9-11-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $6.80 |
| 12/15 | 03/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 8-9-12 | 12 |
| 11.0L | $4.90 |
| 5/16 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 14-8-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $4.90 |
| 4/16 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:39.00 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $13.40 |
| 6/16 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 16-7-6 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $3.70 |
| 2/16 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 16-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $11.50 |
Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 14th of 16 at Niigata on May 24 over 2000m, 17 len behind Dia Azul with 55.0kg at $17. When resuming last campaign 9th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ecoro Storm with 55.0kg at $4.40. Expect she will go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 24/05/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 2:03.80 | 13-16-14 | 16 |
| 17.1L | $17.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 9th of 18 at Tokyo on May 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Montouliers carrying 55.0kg at $46. Last start 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Aqua Mars carrying 55.0kg at $72.40. This race is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 40 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 | 21/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 55kg | 1:35.80 | - | 7 |
| 7.4L | $72.40 |
| 9/18 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 12-12-9 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $46.00 |