Niigata Race 4 - Mdn Race
WAR RATIONS (13) made considerable ground in the run home to finish third last start over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt. Overdue for a win and should run very well. SATONO CLASSICAL (9) returns after six months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a seventh over 2400m at Tokyo. Set for a bold return. SANGRANT (8) has been in the betting recently but hasn't managed to break through. Most recently finished fifth over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt, beaten 8 lengths. Worth another chance. NATIVE PRIDE (10) was beaten 6 lengths into eighth over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt last time out. Nicely placed to find some form.

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Tokyo Dirt May 17 over 2100m, 30 len behind Extra Push with 57.0kg at $17.30. On debut 11th of 16 at Nakayama January 18 over 1600m, 15 len behind Saint Prex with 57.0kg at $89.30. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 2:15.00 | 4-8-12 | 1 |
| 30.7L | $17.30 |
| 5/13 | 25/04/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 2:12.80 | 13-11-5 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $143.60 |
| 9/16 | 15/03/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 13-11-9 | 14 |
| 14.1L | $165.10 |
| 11/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 16-16-14-11 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $89.30 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Tokyo Dirt April 25 over 2100m, 15 len behind I Am Gian with 57.0kg at $51.50. On debut ran last of 16 at Tokyo February 22 over 1800m, 16 len behind Meiner Great carrying 57.0kg at $136.20. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 25/04/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 2:12.80 | 11-9-10 | 13 |
| 15.3L | $51.50 |
| 6/14 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:56.20 | 10-11-6 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $80.80 |
| 16/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:47.70 | 16-16-16-16 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $136.20 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Rocket Punch with 54.0kg at $8.40. The run before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track on May 23 over 1800m, 31 len behind Machine with 54.0kg at $5.90. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 9-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $8.40 |
| 4/15 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:53.40 | 8-3-4 | 11 |
| 31.6L | $5.90 |
| 3/14 | 02/05/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 4-4-3 | 14 |
| 6.0L | $15.50 |
| 7/13 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 2:14.60 | 2-3-7 | 13 |
| 10.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/13 | 18/01/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:55.70 | 3-4-5 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $19.60 |
| 6/9 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 2:03.60 | 2-2-2-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $52.50 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 6 over 1400m, 14 len behind Raise Tempest with 55.0kg at $21.20. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on July 8 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Kastanie carrying 54kg at $17.20. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 08/07/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Takuya Ono | 54kg | 1:36.70 | 1-2-4 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $17.20 |
| 11/16 | 06/06/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 11-9-11 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $21.20 |
| 9/16 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 16-16-9 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $112.50 |

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 11 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind West Kensington with 57.0kg at $297.60. Before that 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1600m, 14 len behind Rocket Punch carrying 57.0kg at $203. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $297.60 |
| 10/16 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 12-12-10 | 14 |
| 14.6L | $203.00 |
| 7/15 | 23/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:53.40 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 36.1L | $128.70 |
| 10/15 | 10/05/2026 | 224 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 13-10-10 | 11 |
| 14.2L | $99.40 |
| 8/12 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 4-6-8 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $16.40 |
| 3/11 | 14/09/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $58.20 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1600m, 12 len behind Rocket Punch carrying 57.0kg at $103.20. Second-up 10th of 13 at Hakodate Dirt on July 4 over 1700m, 18 len behind Red Freude with 57.0kg at $175.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 10-8-10 | 7 |
| 18.6L | $175.70 |
| 9/16 | 13/06/2026 | 118 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 7-5-9 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $103.20 |
| 12/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 11-10-12 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $180.80 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 2100m, 5 len behind Asparago with 57.0kg at $77.50. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Nakayama on March 21 over 2200m, 13 len behind Edel Seele with 57.0kg at $280.90. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 21/06/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 2:11.20 | 3-3-7 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $77.50 |
| 7/13 | 29/03/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 2:12.60 | 7-9-7 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $160.80 |
| 9/13 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 2:13.60 | 2-3-9 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $280.90 |
| 10/18 | 07/03/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:15.60 | 12-12-10 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $153.20 |
| 11/13 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 8-8-11 | 12 |
| 11.4L | $65.30 |
| 7/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 56kg | 1:46.70 | 8-8-8-7 | 12 |
| 9.7L | $106.10 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, 8 len behind Heroic Verse carrying 57.0kg at $5.20. The race before that came from midfield; 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Rocket Punch carrying 57.0kg at $6.90. Worth another 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 12/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 7-3-5 | 14 |
| 8.1L | $5.20 |
| 4/16 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/16 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 12-12-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 18 at Tokyo February 10 over 2400m, 7 len behind Rey Historico carrying 57.0kg at $3.20. On debut fourth of 18 at Nakayama December 28 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Congestus carrying 56.0kg at $4.40. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 172 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 | 10/02/2026 | 44 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:26.50 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $3.20 |
| 4/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:03.60 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 2100m, 6 len behind Asparago with 57.0kg at $15.70. Before that 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 2100m, 8 len behind Inner Passion carrying 57.0kg at $13. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 2:11.20 | 1-1-8 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $15.70 |
| 5/16 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 10-8-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 2:15.00 | 7-7-3 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $8.40 |
| 8/13 | 25/04/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 2:12.80 | 4-8-8 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $9.90 |
| 7/15 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $43.20 |
| 5/16 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:55.50 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $25.10 |

Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 13 at Tokyo Dirt on May 23 over 2100m, 10 len behind Quad Forza with 57.0kg at $21.60. When resuming last campaign 7th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on March 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Sky Rex carrying 57.0kg at $13.90. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 23/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 8-2-6 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $21.60 |
| 7/12 | 21/03/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:56.60 | 11-6-7 | 11 |
| 3.4L | $13.90 |
| 12/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:55.90 | 16-12-12 | 7 |
| 24.5L | $31.70 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, 5th of 14 at Fukushima Dirt on July 19 over 1700m, 12 len behind Chaser with 57.0kg at $41.40. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 15-11-5 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $41.40 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 2100m, 1.1 len behind Asparago carrying 57.0kg at $12.50. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 2100m, 8 len behind Inner Passion carrying 57.0kg at $172.20. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:11.20 | 8-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $12.50 |
| 4/16 | 07/06/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 15-16-4 | 14 |
| 8.5L | $172.20 |
| 14/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 13-14-14 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $76.70 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 2100m, 36 len behind Inner Passion carrying 57.0kg at $123.90. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 9-12-16 | 10 |
| 36.5L | $123.90 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1300m, 9 len behind Legende carrying 57.0kg at $51.30. Second run from a spell 10th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 18 over 1150m, 7 len behind Genten with 57.0kg at $77.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 18/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:09.50 | 4-6-10 | 16 |
| 7.0L | $77.80 |
| 8/15 | 14/06/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:18.50 | 10-10-8 | 13 |
| 9.9L | $51.30 |
| 9/16 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:10.90 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $264.00 |
| 12/16 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:11.80 | 16-16-12 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $246.30 |