Niigata Race 11 - Mdn Race
YAMAME HOPE (12) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at Fukushima over 1800m, beaten half a length. Hasn't been far away this time in work with three minor placings from six starts. Overdue for a win. Looks a leading player. QUEEN'S REIGN (13) lifted strongly only to just miss last start over 2600m at Fukushima. Will derive great benefit from recent racing. Hard to beat in this suitable race. FENDRE L'AIR (14) is a eight-start maiden who could only manage to finish tenth at his latest appearance over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him. SOLONGO (11) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Fukushima, beaten 2 lengths. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 18 at Tokyo on June 13 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Winter Breath carrying 55.0kg at $29.40. The race before that 5th of 16 at this track on May 24 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Dia Azul carrying 52.0kg at $12.40. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:26.20 | 12-11-7 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $29.40 |
| 5/16 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 2:03.80 | 11-9-5 | 14 |
| 1.6L | $12.40 |
| 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: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 56 day let-up. First-up 6th of 16 at this track on May 16 over 1800m, 6 len behind Another Face carrying 57.0kg at $37.90. Second run from a spell 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1600m, 14 len behind Singularity with 57.0kg at $29.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 55 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 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 8-9-13 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $29.50 |
| 6/16 | 16/05/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:48.10 | 9-10-6 | 14 |
| 5.9L | $37.90 |
| 8/18 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 2:01.70 | 5-4-8 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $20.50 |
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:49.50 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $26.90 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months ran second last of 16 at Fukushima on July 18 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ridere Cuore with 57.0kg at $279. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Tokyo Dirt on February 1 over 2100m, 49 len behind Or Bright carrying 57.0kg at $347.20. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 18/07/2026 | 167 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:09.20 | 15-15-15 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $279.00 |
| 13/13 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yoichi Ando | 57kg | 2:14.70 | 12-13-13 | 11 |
| 49.1L | $347.20 |
| 10/13 | 18/01/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:55.70 | 11-10-10 | 6 |
| 29.1L | $242.40 |
| 9/10 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 2:00.00 | - | 7 |
| 10.7L | $217.60 |
| 11/17 | 28/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 11-12-11 | 12 |
| 12.1L | $170.40 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 4th of 15 at Nakayama on January 10 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Run The World carrying 57.0kg at $19.20. Went for a break before returning sat on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 16 at Fukushima on July 18 over 2000m, 10 len behind Ashes Of Rose with 57.0kg at $20.90. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 18/07/2026 | 189 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 2-4-12 | 14 |
| 10.3L | $20.90 |
| 4/15 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 2:02.20 | 12-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Fukushima on June 27 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Win Magnifique with 57.0kg at $14. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 16 at this track on May 17 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Les Ailes Fortes with 54.0kg at $24.20. Can improve on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 27/06/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 10-7-9 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/16 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 2:01.90 | 3-4-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $24.20 |
| 9/16 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 2:00.20 | 9-8-9 | 11 |
| 5.7L | $15.80 |
| 5/16 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:47.90 | 7-8-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $53.80 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after seven months got back early 14th of 18 at Tokyo on June 13 over 2400m, 10 len behind Winter Breath carrying 57.0kg at $245.40. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Tokyo on November 30 over 2000m, 11 len behind Femme Courageuse carrying 56.0kg at $434.80. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 13/06/2026 | 195 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:26.20 | 17-16-14 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $245.40 |
| 9/13 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:59.90 | - | 12 |
| 11.2L | $434.80 |
| 15/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 2:02.90 | 16-13-15 | 14 |
| 9.9L | $34.10 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 16 at Fukushima on July 19 over 1800m, 5 len behind Peptide Dream with 57.0kg at $10.90. Before that 4th of 16 at Tokyo on June 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Danon Ascolti with 57.0kg at $15.80. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 16-12-7 | 16 |
| 5.2L | $10.90 |
| 4/16 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $15.80 |
| 4/17 | 14/06/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 1:21.60 | 17-14-4 | 16 |
| 1.9L | $14.50 |
| 6/16 | 14/03/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:34.20 | - | 16 |
| 3.9L | $13.30 |
| 6/16 | 04/01/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:34.50 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $23.30 |
| 4/13 | 19/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 56kg | 1:22.10 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 16 at Fukushima on June 27 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Win Magnifique with 54.0kg at $193.50. Second-up 6th of 16 at Fukushima on July 18 over 2000m, 4 len behind Ashes Of Rose carrying 55.0kg at $23.40. Among the winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 6-4-6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $23.40 |
| 4/16 | 27/06/2026 | 137 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:59.60 | 5-3-4 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $193.50 |
| 11/18 | 10/02/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 2:26.50 | 13-11-11 | 16 |
| 9.7L | $257.20 |
| 14/17 | 11/01/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 2:13.80 | 16-14-14 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $87.00 |
| 11/15 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 2:00.80 | - | 14 |
| 15.4L | $106.00 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 13th of 16 at Tokyo on May 30 over 2000m, 8 len behind Bell Wood Bio carrying 57.0kg at $46.90. Will struggle against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 2:00.90 | 12-13-13 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $46.90 |

Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 15th of 18 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, 9 len behind Admire Ultra carrying 55.0kg at $116.70. Previously second-up 16th of 18 at Nakayama on March 15 over 2000m, 20 len behind Danon Funstar with 55.0kg at $55.10. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 26/07/2026 | 126 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 2-2-15 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $116.70 |
| 18/18 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:59.50 | 1-11-18 | 13 |
| 53.6L | $514.10 |
| 16/18 | 15/03/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 2:00.30 | 4-4-16 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $55.10 |
| 6/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:49.50 | 13-10-6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 16 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1800m, 2 len behind Margot Dry with 55.0kg at $28.60. Previously second-up 7th of 18 at Kyoto on May 2 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Kamomega Tonda carrying 55.0kg at $171.10. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 05/07/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 13-10-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $28.60 |
| 7/18 | 02/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 16-13-7 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $171.10 |
| 8/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 9 |
| 11.2L | $324.80 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Margot Dry carrying 57.0kg at $3.20. The start before that 5th of 16 at Tokyo on June 6 over 2000m, 2 len behind Innisfail carrying 57.0kg at $7.40. Overdue for a win. Looks a leading player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 05/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:48.40 | 6-3-2 | 14 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/16 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $7.40 |
| 2/17 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 2:00.60 | 10-7-2 | 15 |
| 1.0L | $9.30 |
| 6/15 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 10-11-6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/16 | 29/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:47.90 | 14-8-3 | 15 |
| 4.8L | $10.20 |
| 6/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 13-9-6 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $60.30 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 18 at Tokyo on June 13 over 2400m, 2 len behind Winter Breath with 52.0kg at $32.60. Second-up 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on July 4 over 2600m, 0.8 len behind Bombon Baby with 52.0kg at $5.20. Expected to perform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 2:39.20 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |
| 4/18 | 13/06/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 2:26.20 | 15-15-4 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $32.60 |
| 10/18 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 2:00.40 | 16-14-10 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $18.60 |
| 7/16 | 14/02/2026 | 91 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:47.40 | 15-14-7 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $13.30 |
| 6/14 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 7 |
| 5.1L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 2100m, 8 len behind Asparago carrying 57.0kg at $4.90. The race before that 5th of 15 at Tokyo on May 30 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Gonfaloniere with 57.0kg at $19.80. Ideally placed to return to form.
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 | 21/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:11.20 | 7-5-10 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $4.90 |
| 5/15 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:24.60 | 14-11-5 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $19.80 |
| 4/12 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:26.10 | 9-8-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $13.40 |
| 6/18 | 12/04/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:14.10 | 13-10-6 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $17.30 |
| 9/18 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 2:01.70 | 14-12-9 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $12.80 |
| 5/16 | 01/02/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:46.80 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $36.10 |