Niigata Race 4 - Mdn Race
RAISE LEGACY (12) is close to breaking through after finishing third last start over 1200m at this track, the fourth minor placing in succession. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. NINJA TOTTORI (8) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Back in fine shape this prep and there is no reason he cannot salute. SMART REINA (4) raced once in the maiden preparation when fifth at Kyoto Dirt over 1200m back on January 5. Better for that run and can improve sharply this time in work. HANNA PEARL (9) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Fitter for that run. Sure to be thereabouts.

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 7 over 1300m, 15 len behind Feel My Plan carrying 54.0kg at $33. On debut ninth of 15 at this track May 16 over 1200m, 9 len behind Schwarz Schild carrying 54.0kg at $162.40. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:18.30 | 10-11-11 | 14 |
| 15.7L | $33.00 |
| 9/15 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:13.00 | 15-15-9 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $162.40 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran second last of 18 at Chukyo on March 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Parent's Gift carrying 55.0kg at $370.30. Went for a break before returning eased back early on 11th of 15 at Fukushima on June 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Iron Pike with 55.0kg at $353.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 28/06/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 13-12-11 | 11 |
| 8.7L | $353.80 |
| 17/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:21.10 | - | 15 |
| 11.8L | $370.30 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
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Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt March 14 over 1800m, 52 len behind Ecoro Storm carrying 52.0kg at $553.50. On debut 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 22 over 1400m, 22 len behind Rose Bouquet with 52.0kg at $108.60. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:56.60 | 12-15-15 | 14 |
| 52.8L | $553.50 |
| 11/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:27.60 | - | 5 |
| 22.5L | $108.60 |

Jockey: Yuga Kawada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on January 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mana Bonito with 55.0kg at $8.70. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 221 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 | 05/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 13 |
| 7.3L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, got back early 10th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on June 14 over 1300m, 12 len behind Legende with 52.0kg at $167.90. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:18.50 | 13-13-10 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $167.90 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 2 over 1400m, 13 len behind Miya Escape carrying 55.0kg at $288.30. When resuming last campaign ninth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Moon Blanche carrying 55.0kg at $506.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 104 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 | 02/05/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 9-9-14 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $288.30 |
| 7/16 | 15/03/2026 | 33 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:12.80 | - | 12 |
| 7.1L | $160.80 |
| 8/14 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:27.00 | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $242.40 |
| 9/16 | 24/01/2026 | 76 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 8 |
| 9.7L | $506.20 |
| 15/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:39.00 | - | 9 |
| 28.7L | $166.70 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Blue Meteor carrying 57.0kg at $45.80. The run before that 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Raise Tempest carrying 57.0kg at $72.50. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $45.80 |
| 4/16 | 06/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:25.90 | 14-14-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $72.50 |
| 8/16 | 10/05/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:26.30 | - | 1 |
| 6.1L | $33.30 |
| 11/15 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:38.50 | - | 5 |
| 10.8L | $60.60 |
| 12/16 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | H Kitamura | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 2 |
| 11.6L | $60.10 |
| 5/14 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | H Kitamura | 56kg | 1:20.30 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $99.80 |

Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1150m, 1.3 len behind Mirabillion carrying 57.0kg at $15. Second-up tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 18 over 1150m, 1.0 len behind Genten carrying 57.0kg at $3.20. Strong winning hope.
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 | 18/07/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:09.50 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/16 | 12/07/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:09.30 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/16 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:09.00 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/15 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:11.60 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/16 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:12.20 | - | 15 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/16 | 15/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:12.80 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Spinning Globe carrying 55.0kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Rhein Sieg with 55.0kg at $64.40. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 19 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 | 26/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1200m | MUDDY | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:11.20 | 9-9-2 | 15 |
| 5.0L | $8.30 |
| 6/16 | 24/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:25.40 | 13-12-6 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $6.60 |
| 2/15 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:26.00 | - | 15 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/16 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Soft | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:11.10 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $64.40 |
| 7/16 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:11.80 | - | 10 |
| 11.5L | $288.30 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 52kgs
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First-starter by Curren Black Hill out of Viola. Happy to watch and learn this time.

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Urawa on July 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dream Fighter with 56kg at $8.50. The race before that 6th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Nucleotide with 57.0kg at $307. Other runners are much more appealing.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/07/2026 | 54 | COND 3 | $48,301.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 3-4-8 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/16 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:24.60 | 12-11-6 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $307.00 |
| 12/16 | 03/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 9-10-12 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $274.40 |
| 14/16 | 28/03/2026 | 139 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:53.60 | 5-6-14 | 10 |
| 34.0L | $250.60 |
| 9/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:48.50 | 3-7-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $100.90 |

Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Cheri Adore carrying 57.0kg at $6.60. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Blue Meteor carrying 57.0kg at $3.50. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 01/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:12.00 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/16 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 7-7-3 | 14 |
| 1.9L | $3.50 |
| 2/16 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:25.90 | 9-9-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/16 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:19.40 | 8-8-3 | 16 |
| 2.1L | $10.40 |
| 7/16 | 03/05/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 5-6-7 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $5.90 |
| 6/16 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 2-2-6 | 16 |
| 8.3L | $16.70 |

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, got back early 12th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1150m, 9 len behind Mirabillion with 57.0kg at $43.80. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:09.30 | 15-15-12 | 14 |
| 9.0L | $43.80 |

Jockey: Yasunari Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1400m, 15 len behind Angelus carrying 55.0kg at $13.50. The run before that 4th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Nucleotide with 55.0kg at $23.90. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
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 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:23.70 | 4-7-13 | 13 |
| 15.9L | $13.50 |
| 4/16 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:24.60 | 15-13-4 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $23.90 |
| 5/14 | 25/04/2026 | 69 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:39.00 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:39.80 | 13-12-4 | 14 |
| 3.8L | $31.10 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cheri Adore carrying 55.0kg at $13.30. The run before that 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Angelus carrying 55.0kg at $7. Should go well in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 01/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:12.00 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $13.30 |
| 5/16 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:23.70 | 7-10-5 | 15 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/16 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:25.80 | 6-7-4 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/15 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $53.60 |