Niigata Race 11 - Mdn Race
CRYSTAL DRESS (3) has recorded five minor placings from five runs this preparation. Clocked in 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the latest outing over 2000m at this track. Going a lot better than her rivals and this is her big chance to grab a well-deserved win. NIGHT BIRD (5) resumed three weeks ago over 1800m at this track and was only beaten 2 lengths into fourth. Fitter this time and looks the only genuine threat to the top pick. HARUNO AME (8) finished 8 lengths adrift in ninth last time at Hakodate in a disappointing performance. Better than that and anticipating an improved run this time. COLERIDGE (6) has been in the betting recently but has failed to live up to market expectations. Most recently finished 15th over 1800m at Niigata Dirt, beaten a long way. One for the exotics.

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran second last of 11 at Sapporo Dirt on August 2 over 1700m, 21 len behind Wonder Blitz with 55.0kg at $219.40. Previously second-up ran second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 1400m, 21 len behind Repunit with 57.0kg at $460.60. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/08/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 55kg | 1:45.80 | 7-9-10 | 7 |
| 21.6L | $219.40 |
| 15/16 | 03/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 3-3-15 | 16 |
| 21.9L | $460.60 |
| 14/16 | 11/04/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:10.90 | - | 13 |
| 17.1L | $341.10 |
| 12/16 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 16-15-12 | 13 |
| 24.9L | $872.60 |
| 15/16 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:56.90 | 8-12-15 | 5 |
| 24.7L | $207.30 |
| 14/16 | 06/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 53kg | 1:54.60 | 14-13-14 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $507.60 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 15 at this track on July 26 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Misadame Kimeru with 52.0kg at $61.60. The race before that 8th of 16 at Fukushima on July 11 over 1800m, 5 len behind Rumbera carrying 52.0kg at $92.80. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 26 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 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 2:03.90 | 5-7-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $61.60 |
| 8/16 | 11/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:47.50 | 6-12-8 | 14 |
| 5.2L | $92.80 |
| 11/17 | 17/05/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 8-13-11 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $214.70 |
| 10/18 | 07/03/2026 | 69 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:03.10 | 8-8-10 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $38.50 |
| 13/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:03.60 | 14-12-13 | 18 |
| 12.3L | $142.70 |

Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 18 at this track on August 1 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Zihuatanejo with 55.0kg at $2.90. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on July 19 over 2000m, neck behind Claire Noa with 55.0kg at $6. This looks her race to lose.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 7-6-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/16 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:59.40 | 8-2-2 | 15 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/16 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:59.60 | 13-9-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/15 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 2:24.60 | 10-8-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/05/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 2:24.30 | 7-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $194.30 |
| 11/18 | 07/03/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 2:15.60 | 9-10-11 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $446.50 |

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 17 at this track on August 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind Noble Couronne carrying 55.0kg at $141.90. Second-up 9th of 18 at this track on August 15 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Cadeau De Dieu with 55.0kg at $197.70. Doesn't look good enough to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 15/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 2:00.20 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $197.70 |
| 17/17 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 17-17-17 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $141.90 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 18 at this track on August 2 over 1800m, 2 len behind Scene Des Lauves carrying 57.0kg at $18.90. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Tokyo on February 21 over 2400m, 4 len behind Golden Pagoda carrying 57.0kg at $10.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 02/08/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $18.90 |
| 10/16 | 09/05/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 2:06.50 | 10-9-10 | 12 |
| 2.9L | $8.80 |
| 8/16 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 12-3-8 | 4 |
| 22.6L | $10.60 |
| 5/14 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 2:26.80 | 6-10-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $10.80 |
| 7/18 | 17/01/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:00.70 | 7-7-7 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 1:46.70 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $40.00 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 15 over 1800m, 28 len behind Martingale with 57.0kg at $9.60. The run before that 4th of 15 at this track on July 26 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Misadame Kimeru carrying 57.0kg at $9.10. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 15/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 11-14-15 | 13 |
| 28.2L | $9.60 |
| 4/15 | 26/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $9.10 |
| 7/16 | 27/06/2026 | 111 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $19.30 |
| 6/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 13-12-6 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $239.70 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 15th of 18 at Chukyo on August 2 over 2000m, 9 len behind Taisei Avion with 55.0kg at $62.90. The race before that 7th of 18 at Kokura on July 11 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Finisterre with 52.0kg at $91.30. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 02/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:59.70 | 8-10-15 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $62.90 |
| 7/18 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 2:01.00 | 6-6-7 | 17 |
| 3.5L | $91.30 |
| 7/18 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 2:27.60 | 8-12-7 | 16 |
| 8.1L | $145.90 |
| 10/16 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:53.50 | 12-11-10 | 15 |
| 14.9L | $157.50 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Hakodate on July 12 over 2600m, 8 len behind Takeru Focus with 53.0kg at $6.20. The run before that 5th of 16 at Hakodate on June 28 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Matenro Origin carrying 53.0kg at $11.30. Can atone.
Last Starts 40 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 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Y | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 2:44.20 | 11-9-9 | 15 |
| 8.2L | $6.20 |
| 5/16 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 2:00.80 | 13-6-5 | 15 |
| 1.0L | $11.30 |
| 3/15 | 14/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:59.60 | 11-8-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $115.20 |
| 8/18 | 26/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:46.70 | - | 12 |
| 3.1L | $121.00 |
| 8/13 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 2:14.60 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $146.70 |
| 10/16 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 10-11-10 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $43.60 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 8th of 15 at this track on July 26 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Misadame Kimeru with 50.0kg at $91.20. At only start last preparation got back early 10th of 16 at Fukushima on April 25 over 2000m, 8 len behind Mieno Strong carrying 50.0kg at $79.30. Unlikely to bother the judge.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 26/07/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Takuro Ishida | 50kg | 2:03.90 | 7-11-8 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $91.20 |
| 10/16 | 25/04/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 50kg | 2:00.40 | 15-16-10 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $79.30 |
| 14/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 50kg | 1:34.40 | - | 2 |
| 18.3L | $71.70 |

Jockey: Miyabi Muto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Nakayama Dirt April 18 over 1800m, 12 len behind Medici Power carrying 57.0kg at $68.10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 18 at Nakayama February 28 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Sept Etoiles with 57.0kg at $54.50. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 18/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $68.10 |
| 9/16 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 2:02.20 | 5-4-9 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $37.00 |
| 10/18 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:59.50 | 4-5-10 | 11 |
| 10.9L | $43.80 |
| 4/18 | 28/02/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 2:01.70 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $54.50 |
| 9/17 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:34.90 | - | 16 |
| 4.3L | $283.30 |
| 8/13 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:36.90 | - | 12 |
| 4.6L | $171.80 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 17 at this track on August 16 over 2400m, 10 len behind Beltracchi carrying 57.0kg at $21.60. The run before that 10th of 16 at Hakodate on June 27 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind I'm In carrying 57.0kg at $94.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 16/08/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 2:25.40 | 17-9-8 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $21.60 |
| 10/16 | 27/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 12-13-10 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $94.90 |
| 7/18 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 13-13-7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $117.70 |
| 8/17 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:47.10 | 13-14-8 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $323.40 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 89 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 2-1-5 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $7.20 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 2-5-8 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $74.70 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 15 at this track on July 26 over 2000m, slow going 11 len behind Misadame Kimeru with 57.0kg at $72.40. The race before that got back early 10th of 16 at Fukushima on July 12 over 2000m, 10 len behind Vulcan Tesoro carrying 57.0kg at $48.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 14-3-9 | 12 |
| 11.2L | $72.40 |
| 10/16 | 12/07/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 15-14-10 | 16 |
| 10.8L | $48.10 |
| 8/16 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 2:03.80 | 8-6-8 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $36.40 |
| 3/16 | 25/04/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 16-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $25.40 |
| 8/18 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 2:00.30 | 16-15-8 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $224.40 |
| 13/16 | 15/02/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 11-16-13 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $28.20 |