Niigata Race 9 - The Niigata Jump Stakes(J . G3)
PLATINA DREAM (6) returns from a 119-day spell. Concluded the last campaign finishing eighth in the Nakayama Grand Jump steeplechase (4260m). Anticipating a bright start to the campaign in far easier company. CHANDERNAGOR (1) was safely held two back but turned form around last time with a win in a steeplechase (3380m) at Fukushima. No reason he cannot get the job done again. BLACK VOICE (4) resumes from a spell of two months. Started just once last campaign, finishing third in a steeplechase (3110m) at Tokyo. Worth plenty of thought. VERS REIMS (11) has been in solid form of late. Saluted in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at this track two starts back then was only beaten 2.5 lengths when second in a steeplechase (2750m) at Fukushima last start. Since the latest run he has transferred to the Eiji Nakadate stable. Sure to be thereabouts.

Jockey: Masayuki Nakamura
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished sixth of 7 runners at Hanshin on June 20 over 3110m, 16 len behind Lord Liberacion with 60.0kg at $8.70. Second run from a spell won by 4 len Fukushima on July 11 over 3380m defeating Toulattatta with 60.0kg at $7.40 in a steeplechase. Fitter now and making headway every start. Take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | STPLE 3U | $242,670.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:44.20 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $7.40 |
| 6/7 | 20/06/2026 | 76 | STPLE 3U | $237,570.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:31.50 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $8.70 |
| 1/13 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | MSTPLE 4U | $146,360.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Soft | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:19.70 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/14 | 08/03/2026 | 55 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:18.80 | 7-7-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/14 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:15.20 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/14 | 21/12/2025 | 57 | MSTPLE 3U | $157,190.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Soft | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:16.20 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $86.40 |

Jockey: Tadashi Kosaka
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made ground from midfield; finished third of 8 runners at this track on July 25 over 2850m, 9 len behind Monza Flavor carrying 60.0kg at $47.50. Run before ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 10 starters at Fukushima on June 27 over 2750m, 9 len behind Millennium Heroine with 60.0kg at $58.20. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $242,670.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:01.80 | 4-4-3 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $47.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/06/2026 | 56 | STPLE 3U | $237,570.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 2:56.60 | 4-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $58.20 |
| 9/11 | 02/05/2026 | 56 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:12.50 | 7-6-9 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $17.20 |
| 11/14 | 07/03/2026 | 77 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Y Kuroiwa | 60kg | 3:41.20 | 11-10-11 | 13 |
| 23.6L | $101.80 |
| 3/14 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $265,880.00 | Hanshin | 3110m | Good | T Kosaka | 60kg | 3:33.50 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $39.20 |
| 6/14 | 22/11/2025 | 90 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 60kg | 3:44.10 | 2-4-6 | 14 |
| 10.4L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Kei Oehara
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 8 starters at this track on July 25 over 2850m, 12 len behind Monza Flavor carrying 60.0kg at $49.10. Start before came from midfield; finished fourth of 10 runners at Fukushima on June 27 over 2750m, 9 len behind Millennium Heroine with 60.0kg at $88.50. Unlikely to beat them all home but may just sneak into the top three.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $242,670.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:01.80 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $49.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | STPLE 3U | $237,570.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 2:56.60 | 6-8-4 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $88.50 |
| 13/15 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $197,410.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 58kg | 2:00.50 | 2-2-13 | 13 |
| 12.4L | $236.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/05/2026 | 70 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:10.90 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $116.30 |
| 0/12 | 28/02/2026 | 98 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:17.30 | - | 1 |
| 99.0L | $112.90 |
| 12/14 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:44.10 | 8-12-12 | 9 |
| 22.7L | $88.00 |

Jockey: Tomoyasu Sakaguchi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation held ground to the line finished third of 10 starters at Tokyo on June 13 over 3110m, 4 len behind Suzuka Harbin carrying 60.0kg at $53.70. When resuming last campaign ran last at Nakayama on January 18 over 2200m, 13 len behind Filius with 58.0kg at $369.30. Ready to make a bold showing.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 77 | STPLE 3U | $503,590.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 60kg | 3:22.30 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $53.70 |
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | STPLE 4U | $302,900.00 | Hanshin | 3140m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 60kg | 3:29.80 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $15.60 |
| 5/13 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | G3 STPLE 4U | $534,950.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Tomoyasu Sakaguchi | 60kg | 3:49.80 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $50.10 |
| 16/16 | 18/01/2026 | 190 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Arata Saito | 58kg | 2:14.50 | 13-6-16 | 13 |
| 13.9L | $369.30 |
| 11/12 | 12/07/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $315,890.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 2:43.20 | 2-2-11 | 6 |
| 23.1L | $19.20 |
| 9/14 | 22/03/2025 | 35 | STPLE 4U | $358,730.00 | Nakayama | 3350m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:45.00 | 3-7-9 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $13.70 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fifth of 14 runners at Tokyo on June 21 over 3000m, 9 len behind Bright Man with 60.0kg at $14.10. Second-up won by 3 len Kokura on July 18 over 2860m defeating Meisho Tom carrying 60.0kg at $4.20 in a steeplechase. Contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:14.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/14 | 21/06/2026 | 112 | MSTPLE 3U | $140,460.00 | Tokyo | 3000m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:26.20 | 11-7-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $14.10 |
| 9/9 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $274,060.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 2:12.10 | 4-7-9 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $194.50 |
| 14/16 | 21/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $283,370.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Rui Funayama | 58kg | 2:39.10 | 2-5-14 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $56.90 |
| 15/16 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 2:14.50 | 5-4-15 | 16 |
| 11.4L | $293.40 |
| 12/14 | 28/12/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $292,830.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 2:33.60 | 5-9-12 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $70.10 |

Jockey: Jun Takada
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months. Finished off last campaign 8 of 10 starters at Nakayama Nakayama Grand Jump April 18 over 4260m, 52 len behind Ecoro Duel carrying 63.0kg at $35.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Nakayama March 7 over 3200m defeating Meisho Sommelier with 61.0kg at $12.60. Look for a bold run while fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 42 | STPLE 4U | $1,227,480.00 | Nakayama | 4260m | Good | S Ishigami | 63kg | 4:49.00 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 52.1L | $35.80 |
| 1/14 | 07/03/2026 | 70 | STPLE 4U | $244,500.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | S Ishigami | 61kg | 3:41.20 | 7-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $12.60 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | 69 | G1 STPLE 3U | $1,318,210.00 | Nakayama | 4100m | Good | S Ishigami | 63kg | 4:46.80 | 8-5-5 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $73.60 |
| 5/10 | 19/10/2025 | 50 | G2 STPLE 3U | $855,010.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:26.80 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/13 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | S Ishigami | 61kg | 3:35.30 | 5-2-2 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $6.40 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2025 | 49 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:03.10 | 8-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $32.40 |

Jockey: Taro Kusano
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run made some head-way from midfield; finished tenth of 12 runners at Fukushima on July 18 over 2600m, 8 len behind Luxe Patrol with 58.0kg at $173.60. At only start last preparation ran last at Kyoto on October 11 over 3170m, 16 len behind Dinasta carrying 60.0kg at $126.60. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/07/2026 | 280 | ALLOW 3U | $198,030.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | T Eda | 58kg | 2:41.60 | 5-7-10 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $173.60 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 63 | STPLE 3U | $270,350.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Taiga Tamura | 60kg | 3:35.50 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $126.60 |
| 9/9 | 09/08/2025 | 34 | STPLE 3U | $281,050.00 | Chukyo | 3300m | Good | Taiga Tamura | 60kg | 3:36.60 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $37.20 |
| 1/14 | 06/07/2025 | 42 | MSTPLE 3U | $169,920.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Taiga Tamura | 60kg | 3:03.50 | 10-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $21.50 |
| 7/14 | 25/05/2025 | 85 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Taiga Tamura | 59kg | 3:14.50 | 10-8-7 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $106.90 |
| 10/12 | 01/03/2025 | 181 | MSTPLE 4U | $171,310.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Taiga Tamura | 59kg | 3:15.50 | 11-10-10 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $56.20 |

Jockey: Keita Ban
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign on from midfield; finished fifth of 10 starters at Tokyo on June 13 over 3110m, 13 len behind Suzuka Harbin carrying 60.0kg at $19.80. First up last campaign ran last at Kokura in the G3 on February 14 over 3390m, 42 len behind Sun Davis with 60.0kg at $8.60. Returning in a winnable race.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 119 | STPLE 3U | $503,590.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:22.30 | 4-8-5 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $19.80 |
| 13/13 | 14/02/2026 | 98 | G3 STPLE 4U | $534,950.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:49.80 | 2-12-13 | 2 |
| 42.6L | $8.60 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | 84 | G3 STPLE 3U | $570,440.00 | Kyoto | 3170m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:37.30 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $17.80 |
| 4/14 | 16/08/2025 | 98 | G3 STPLE 3U | $597,740.00 | Niigata | 3250m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:30.50 | 4-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/05/2025 | 77 | STPLE 4U | $296,570.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:11.30 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/13 | 22/02/2025 | 98 | STPLE 4U | $282,280.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Keita Ban | 60kg | 3:48.30 | 1-1-2 | 13 |
| 5.0L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Sho Ueno
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign ran last at Tokyo on June 13 over 3110m, 50 len behind Suzuka Harbin carrying 60.0kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign finished second of 10 starters at Nakayama on March 21 over 3350m, a nose behind Forged Brick carrying 60.0kg at $4.80. Has the ability to play a big role.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/06/2026 | 84 | STPLE 3U | $503,590.00 | Tokyo | 3110m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:22.30 | 1-6-10 | 1 |
| 50.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | 84 | STPLE 4U | $302,450.00 | Nakayama | 3350m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:42.00 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | G1 STPLE 3U | $1,318,210.00 | Nakayama | 4100m | Good | Kazuma Mori | 63kg | 4:46.80 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $29.70 |
| 1/12 | 06/12/2025 | 63 | STPLE 3U | $329,380.00 | Nakayama | 3570m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 4:02.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $17.90 |
| 3/11 | 04/10/2025 | 168 | STPLE 3U | $282,340.00 | Tokyo | 3100m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:30.40 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $4.40 |
| 8/12 | 19/04/2025 | 63 | G1 STPLE 4U | $1,438,600.00 | Nakayama | 4260m | Good | Keita Ban | 63kg | 4:50.50 | 4-8-8 | 12 |
| 35.3L | $263.20 |

Jockey: Mitsuki Kaneko
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after two months finished seventh of 8 starters at this track on July 25 over 2850m, 28 len behind Monza Flavor carrying 62.0kg at $23.20. Previously second-up finished 11th of 14 runners at Nakayama on April 11 over 3200m, 18 len behind Meisho Sommelier with 60.0kg at $61.80. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/07/2026 | 63 | STPLE 3U | $242,670.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 62kg | 3:01.80 | 10-8-7 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $23.20 |
| 4/13 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 3290m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 61kg | 3:35.50 | 8-5-4 | 12 |
| 14.5L | $28.50 |
| 1/11 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | STPLE 4U | $239,200.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | Mitsuki Kaneko | 60kg | 3:12.50 | 9-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $88.00 |
| 11/14 | 11/04/2026 | 49 | STPLE 4U | $247,560.00 | Nakayama | 3200m | M | Mitsuki Kaneko | 60kg | 3:39.20 | 12-11-11 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $61.80 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 91 | STPLE 4U | $251,480.00 | Kokura | 3390m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 60kg | 3:52.30 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $124.60 |
| 10/14 | 22/11/2025 | 49 | STPLE 3U | $269,150.00 | Fukushima | 3380m | Good | Mitsuki Kaneko | 60kg | 3:44.10 | 13-11-10 | 10 |
| 11.7L | $58.10 |

Jockey: Yusuke Igarashi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.3 len this track on May 17 over 2890m defeating Alvia carrying 60.0kg at $3.90 in a steeplechase. Last start finished second of 10 starters at Fukushima on June 27 over 2750m, 2.5 len behind Millennium Heroine carrying 60.0kg at $10.30. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | 41 | STPLE 3U | $237,570.00 | Fukushima | 2750m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 2:56.60 | 8-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.30 |
| 1/13 | 17/05/2026 | 78 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:10.90 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 0/12 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Y Eda | 60kg | 3:14.50 | - | 3 |
| 99.0L | $8.30 |
| 9/12 | 25/01/2026 | 267 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Y Igarashi | 60kg | 3:10.40 | 7-6-9 | 3 |
| 27.1L | $12.00 |
| 14/16 | 03/05/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $388,610.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 2:10.20 | 9-8-14 | 15 |
| 10.0L | $99.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/02/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $368,640.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 2:13.50 | 12-12-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $39.70 |