Niigata Race 10 - Allowance Race
RIPOSANTE (4) was fresh from a break of three months last start when beaten 0.8 lengths into third over 1800m at this track after she gave away a big start. Huge run to just miss fresh when coming from the back. Fitter and extra trip a plus. Hard to hold out. ORGULLECIDA (3) finds it hard to win with just one success from 11 starts. Was again denied last start when she found one better over 1800m at this track. Super consistent type overdue for a win. Top run last time and can go one better. RULING CLASS (6) is a progressive three-year-old colt who resumes from a break of three months. Strong maiden win before a spell and has good upside. Likely to play a major role. IMMORTALIS (11) finished third last time over 2000m at Fukushima when resuming from a spell, beaten 4.5 lengths. Likely improver with bright prospects.

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently scored a big 7 len win at Kanazawa on July 5 over 1500m defeating Seven Make Happy with 57kg at $1.30. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Kanazawa on June 28 over 1400m defeating Intense Flame with 57kg at $1.10. Tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 28/06/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 02/06/2026 | 138 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:40.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 6/12 | 15/01/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $13,754.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 2:12.90 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.30 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | 53 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 27/10/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,175.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track May 3 over 1800m, 6 len behind Mademoiselle Ask carrying 55.0kg at $31.90. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Chukyo March 28 over 2000m, 5 len behind Danon Caserta carrying 55.0kg at $47.80. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 03/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 12-11-9 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $31.90 |
| 10/14 | 28/03/2026 | 75 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Shoma Sato | 55kg | 2:01.40 | 11-10-10 | 14 |
| 4.9L | $47.80 |
| 8/18 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Shoma Sato | 55kg | 1:59.20 | 10-11-8 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $102.70 |
| 3/16 | 20/12/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $212,270.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Shoma Sato | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 7-5-3 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $112.60 |
| 10/14 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Naota Kamizato | 55kg | 1:45.70 | - | 3 |
| 6.4L | $94.30 |
| 9/11 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $223,440.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:47.40 | 11-11-9 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $69.80 |

Jockey: Ryusei Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 11th of 16 at Tokyo on June 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind La Belle Scene with 56.0kg at $4.40. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on July 25 over 1800m, nose behind Field Note carrying 56.0kg at $3.80. Super consistent type overdue for a win. Top run last time and can go one better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 25/07/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 6-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 11/16 | 21/06/2026 | 141 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:33.80 | - | 15 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/12 | 31/01/2026 | 68 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:46.60 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/18 | 24/11/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:32.00 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |
| 1/16 | 15/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:33.20 | - | 13 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/16 | 23/08/2025 | 62 | MDN F 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:46.10 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 14 at this track on August 2 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Fast Forward carrying 56.0kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Chukyo on March 21 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Air Big Mom carrying 56.0kg at $3.80. Huge run to just miss fresh when coming from the back. Fitter and extra trip a plus. Hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 02/08/2026 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $197,550.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 13-13-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 56kg | 1:58.10 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:58.10 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 5/13 | 21/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:59.70 | 7-9-5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 6/16 | 22/02/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:46.10 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.40 |
| 11/16 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 54kg | 2:40.60 | 16-14-11 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 16 at Fukushima on July 19 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Piena Fevre carrying 55.0kg at $7.80. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on August 1 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Sweet Orange with 55.0kg at $15.10. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $196,930.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 2:13.20 | 10-9-8 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $15.10 |
| 4/16 | 19/07/2026 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:46.90 | 11-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $7.80 |
| 4/12 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $202,300.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 2:13.70 | 12-9-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $9.90 |
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $942,140.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 2:00.20 | 10-10-5 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $150.00 |
| 1/16 | 15/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 10-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $19.20 |
| 9/16 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:34.50 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $41.90 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by nose Tokyo May 24 over 1800m defeating Junabela carrying 57.0kg at $1.80. Previously first up; second of 14 at this track May 3 over 1800m, a nose behind World Brave with 57.0kg at $5. Strong maiden win before a spell and has good upside. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 2/14 | 03/05/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:50.20 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 11/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:47.70 | - | 12 |
| 9.7L | $34.90 |

Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 17 at Tokyo on May 24 over 2400m, 4 len behind Meiner Aurum with 58.0kg at $22. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 15 at Nakayama on March 8 2025 over 2000m, 6 len behind Impact Sea with 57.0kg at $12.40. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | 24/05/2026 | 329 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 2:24.20 | 6-5-9 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $22.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/06/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $231,880.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:59.10 | 2-2-8 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $5.20 |
| 1/12 | 03/05/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 2:00.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/15 | 08/03/2025 | 84 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 2:01.50 | 10-6-3 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $12.40 |
| 8/16 | 14/12/2024 | 188 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | H Kitamura | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 15-9-8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 09/06/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $132,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:46.70 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 16 at Tokyo on June 20 over 1800m, 7 len behind Taisei Princesse carrying 58.0kg at $65.60. First up last campaign 6th of 16 at Fukushima on April 11 over 1800m, 5 len behind Forte Fiore carrying 58.0kg at $39.20. Will need this run.
Last Starts 63 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 | 20/06/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:46.50 | 2-3-10 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $65.60 |
| 6/16 | 11/04/2026 | 113 | ALLOW 4U | $204,030.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:47.00 | 14-14-6 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $39.20 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:28.50 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/12/2025 | 36 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/11 | 02/11/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,333.00 | Morioka | 1600m | SP | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 4-4-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 21/10/2025 | 49 | C1 3U | $8,371.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Ryo Takamatsu | 56kg | 1:38.70 | 3-6-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Tokyo in the LR May 2 over 1800m, 14 len behind Canal Saint Martin carrying 55.0kg at $14.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Hanshin April 4 over 1800m defeating Ham Tan carrying 55.0kg at $11.80. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $355,930.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:45.60 | 3-2-11 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $14.90 |
| 1/18 | 04/04/2026 | 173 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:47.60 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $11.80 |
| 6/15 | 13/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 7 |
| 7.6L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Fukushima on July 11 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Dona Rumba with 55.0kg at $33.90. Before that 8th of 10 at Hakodate on June 21 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Cozzolino carrying 58.0kg at $14.10. No surprise if he was in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 1:58.30 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $33.90 |
| 8/10 | 21/06/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:47.00 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $14.10 |
| 5/11 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $194,130.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:59.80 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $28.50 |
| 4/15 | 23/05/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $197,410.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:00.50 | 12-12-4 | 14 |
| 2.6L | $24.40 |
| 12/13 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 2:11.60 | 3-3-12 | 12 |
| 8.2L | $46.30 |
| 4/18 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $202,870.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:02.80 | 17-8-4 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Fukushima on July 11 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Dona Rumba carrying 55.0kg at $4.10. At only start last preparation sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Nakayama on April 4 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Kenton with 57.0kg at $4.10. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 11/07/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:58.30 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.10 |
| 3/12 | 04/04/2026 | 89 | ALLOW 3 | $202,300.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 2:13.70 | 2-3-3 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/18 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 11-9-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/18 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:01.10 | 4-4-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Tokyo June 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Justin Chicago with 58.0kg at $111.70. When resuming last campaign eighth of 15 at Kyoto May 23 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Madison Girl carrying 58.0kg at $51.10. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 2:01.00 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $111.70 |
| 6/11 | 31/05/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:45.10 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $26.80 |
| 8/15 | 23/05/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:47.20 | 9-8-8 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $51.10 |
| 13/14 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:26.60 | 4-5-13 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $10.80 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:12.00 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $10.90 |
| 6/18 | 27/12/2025 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 2:14.70 | 11-11-6 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $41.00 |