Niigata Race 4 - Mdn Race
STEEL VOGUE (3) finished third as favourite last time out over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt, making it three minor placings from four starts this time in work. Jumps from a low gate so will be tough to beat. SEIUN YAOYOROZU (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 8 lengths into fourth after being in the firing line on the bend. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TRUSTIA (13) started favourite at the last run before a break but could only manage third at Nakayama Dirt. Leading player on best figures - bold showing expected. SNOW LANCE (10) has been in the money five times including first-up last start on July 25 when third over 1200m at this track. Has recorded two top-three finishes from three runs at this venue. Among the fringe hopes.

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at this track May 23 over 1200m, 8 len behind Iron Knuckle with 54.0kg at $14.40. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Zephyr Tesoro with 57.0kg at $151.60. Definite top-three contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:12.20 | 9-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $14.40 |
| 4/16 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 9-7-4 | 13 |
| 8.0L | $21.60 |
| 6/16 | 25/04/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:25.60 | - | 15 |
| 6.3L | $19.70 |
| 6/16 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 1:12.20 | - | 11 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/16 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 11-11-4 | 14 |
| 4.0L | $41.30 |
| 4/16 | 11/01/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 1:13.90 | - | 13 |
| 5.9L | $151.60 |

Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 14th of 16 at Fukushima on June 27 over 2000m, 10 len behind Win Magnifique carrying 52.0kg at $322.60. The run before that eased back early on 14th of 18 at Tokyo on May 9 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kazuno Daijo carrying 55.0kg at $135.90. Others have better credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 27/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:59.60 | 15-12-14 | 16 |
| 10.4L | $322.60 |
| 14/18 | 09/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:21.10 | 18-17-14 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $135.90 |
| 8/16 | 15/03/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $127.70 |
| 9/16 | 21/12/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:11.30 | - | 12 |
| 12.6L | $8.00 |
| 11/18 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:22.10 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $18.10 |
| 7/18 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:23.30 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 11 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind West Kensington carrying 57.0kg at $3.10. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Legende with 57.0kg at $3.70. Low draw and expected to go 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 11/07/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/15 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:18.50 | 4-4-3 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $3.70 |
| 13/16 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 3-4-13 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 03/05/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/16 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:38.80 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/15 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:38.50 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, 11th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 5 over 1150m, 20 len behind Kosoku Le Lien with 54.0kg at $143.90. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 34 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 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:07.70 | 12-12-11 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $143.90 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 13 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 13 len behind Win Beginning with 55.0kg at $53.80. The race before that 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sapphire Tesoro with 55.0kg at $16.60. Has to find improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 28/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:46.00 | 3-6-10 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $53.80 |
| 8/16 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:39.90 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $16.60 |
| 13/16 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:25.60 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $79.80 |
| 11/16 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:11.30 | - | 16 |
| 12.8L | $8.80 |
| 4/16 | 15/03/2026 | 33 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 16 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/16 | 10/02/2026 | 136 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:39.70 | - | 3 |
| 8.7L | $109.60 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Blue Meteor carrying 57.0kg at $55.90. The run before that 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1600m, 9 len behind Vent D'esperance carrying 57.0kg at $98.60. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 10-9-7 | 12 |
| 7.7L | $55.90 |
| 9/16 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:39.10 | 12-9-9 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $98.60 |
| 5/16 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 14-11-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $39.10 |
| 5/15 | 12/04/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:11.60 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $100.70 |
| 12/15 | 31/01/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:38.50 | - | 15 |
| 12.3L | $354.30 |
| 9/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:55.70 | 9-11-9 | 14 |
| 31.8L | $65.00 |

Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on July 18 over 1000m, 3 len behind Memory Days with 55.0kg at $123.70. The start before that ran second last of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on July 5 over 1000m, 13 len behind Great Son carrying 54.0kg at $32.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 0:59.60 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $123.70 |
| 11/12 | 05/07/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 0:59.60 | 6-6-11 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $32.10 |
| 10/11 | 16/06/2026 | 254 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 54kg | 1:37.10 | 1-4-10 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $15.20 |
| 12/16 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:24.50 | - | 14 |
| 14.1L | $131.70 |
| 6/16 | 06/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:12.50 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $44.00 |

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Resuscitation carrying 57.0kg at $141.90. Looking to others.
Last Starts 133 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:24.90 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $141.90 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 3rd of 15 at this track on July 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Puripuri Pudding with 55.0kg at $8.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Miya Latini carrying 55.0kg at $10.90. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 25/07/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $8.20 |
| 6/15 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:12.90 | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/15 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:11.90 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/16 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/16 | 14/03/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 11 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kiri Mitsu with 52.0kg at $52.70. Last start 11th of 16 at Fukushima on July 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Glaciation carrying 52.0kg at $8.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:08.30 | 10-11-11 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $8.30 |
| 5/16 | 13/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:24.40 | 12-13-5 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $52.70 |
| 6/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:08.60 | - | 16 |
| 5.8L | $37.60 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. First-up 8th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Lightning Rod with 56.0kg at $205.70. Second-up ran second last of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 27 over 1700m, 44 len behind Koios Tesoro with 56.0kg at $208.90. Wide draw a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | SLOPPY | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 3-8-11 | 11 |
| 44.8L | $208.90 |
| 8/12 | 14/06/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 0:58.60 | 11-10-8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $205.70 |
| 10/14 | 01/03/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 0:57.80 | 12-9-10 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $109.50 |
| 12/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:39.00 | - | 2 |
| 18.6L | $82.10 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 3rd of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Taisei Bloom with 55.0kg at $3.70. First up last campaign 9th of 16 at Tokyo on February 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ask Ikigomi carrying 55.0kg at $10.40. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 12/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.70 |
| 9/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:35.70 | - | 16 |
| 6.1L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 1600m, 28 len behind Aqua Mars carrying 52.0kg at $541.10. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:35.80 | - | 12 |
| 28.9L | $541.10 |

Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 12th of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 15 len behind Ambassade Neige carrying 54.0kg at $183.40. Last start ran second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1400m, 18 len behind Blue Meteor carrying 54.0kg at $164.80. Doesn't look good enough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 20/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 11-9-15 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $164.80 |
| 12/15 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:11.90 | 14-14-12 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $183.40 |