Niigata Race 12 - Mdn Race
CRIMSON LEAF (7) is a 10-start maiden who has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1800m at this track. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Likely to feature. TORNADO ISLE (8) was well fancied but below his best at the last run before a break on June 20, finishing sixth over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Starts this prep with Yuichi Kitamura taking charge. Can take this out while fresh. FENDRE L'AIR (3) finished 4.5 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 2200m at Niigata, an improvement on his tenth at Tokyo Dirt the run before. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CHARMED WING (1)was well fancied on debut but didn't finish the race at Niigata August 24 over 2000m. Resumes a gelding and given another chance. TANISEN ROMA (4) ran a better race last start, finishing 6 lengths away in fourth over 1800m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when didn't finish the race at Niigata August 24 over 2000m. Returns a gelding and worth another try. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 363 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/14 | 24/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 2:03.90 | 11-14-FF | 9 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after two months raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 16 at Fukushima on July 11 over 1800m, 7 len behind Rumbera with 54.0kg at $56.90. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Tokyo on May 9 over 2400m, 48 len behind Nishino Hinotori carrying 57.0kg at $379.50. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 11/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:47.50 | 2-3-11 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $56.90 |
| 12/12 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 2:26.10 | 1-2-12 | 5 |
| 48.6L | $379.50 |
| 12/16 | 25/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 2:00.40 | 6-12-12 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $122.10 |
| 12/16 | 21/02/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:38.80 | - | 15 |
| 19.3L | $451.10 |
| 16/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | H Kitamura | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 1 |
| 28.5L | $98.50 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Niigata on August 2 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Queen's Reign carrying 57.0kg at $16.70. The start before that 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 21 over 2100m, 8 len behind Asparago with 57.0kg at $4.90. Will be 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 02/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 9-7-5 | 14 |
| 4.6L | $16.70 |
| 10/16 | 21/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:11.20 | 7-5-10 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $4.90 |
| 5/15 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:24.60 | 14-11-5 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $19.80 |
| 4/12 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:26.10 | 9-8-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $13.40 |
| 6/18 | 12/04/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 2:14.10 | 13-10-6 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $17.30 |
| 9/18 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 2:01.70 | 14-12-9 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on August 1 over 1800m, 6 len behind Bright Run with 57.0kg at $19.60. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 6 over 1600m, 8 len behind Pod Sieg with 57.0kg at $63.80. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 01/08/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $19.60 |
| 8/16 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 3-4-8 | 16 |
| 8.9L | $63.80 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:12.80 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $33.90 |
| 12/16 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 9-9-12 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $19.80 |
| 3/12 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $70.00 |
| 11/16 | 14/02/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 12-12-11 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $130.20 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track May 9 over 1800m, 21 len behind Best Brothers carrying 54.0kg at $11.60. On debut third of 17 at Nakayama January 4 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Top Of The Line with 54.0kg at $61.30. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:55.40 | 9-6-6 | 9 |
| 21.5L | $11.60 |
| 15/18 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 11-11-15 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $12.90 |
| 6/13 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 4-9-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/16 | 01/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:46.80 | - | 9 |
| 6.9L | $13.60 |
| 3/17 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 2:04.00 | 12-9-3 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $61.30 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 17 at Tokyo May 23 over 2000m, 18 len behind Bonnie Prince carrying 57.0kg at $270.30. When resuming last campaign tenth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 9 over 1600m, 15 len behind Amsumat carrying 57.0kg at $209.30. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/17 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 2:00.60 | 15-17-17 | 10 |
| 18.4L | $270.30 |
| 10/16 | 09/05/2026 | 111 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 11-10-10 | 11 |
| 15.9L | $209.30 |
| 16/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:34.40 | - | 14 |
| 20.6L | $138.50 |

Jockey: Ryusei Sakai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently led but faded 2nd of 15 at this track on August 9 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Monster Rush carrying 57.0kg at $2. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, neck behind Heroic Verse carrying 57.0kg at $1.70. Long overdue. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 09/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/15 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 1-1-2 | 15 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/16 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 2:11.20 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 |
| 3/16 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/15 | 16/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 6/13 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 2:03.20 | 5-4-6 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 20 over 1600m, 10 len behind Long Mix with 57.0kg at $2.60. First up last campaign third of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Realize Tachyon carrying 57.0kg at $5.10. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 6-4-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/16 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 11-10-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/16 | 09/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 9-7-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/16 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 12-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/16 | 14/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 9-9-3 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $5.10 |
| 4/16 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:54.60 | 2-2-4 | 15 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt April 26 over 1600m, 11 len behind Satono Fencer with 54.0kg at $657.40. On debut second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt February 28 over 1200m, 20 len behind Resort Line with 57.0kg at $263.70. May need the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:39.50 | - | 1 |
| 11.1L | $657.40 |
| 10/14 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 11-10-10 | 8 |
| 19.1L | $345.40 |
| 9/15 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $267.90 |
| 15/16 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:10.90 | - | 2 |
| 20.9L | $263.70 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 6 over 1600m, 15 len behind Pod Sieg with 57.0kg at $72.20. Previously first up; tenth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 14 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tokai Leo with 57.0kg at $140.70. Not good enough for these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 15-15-13 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $72.20 |
| 9/16 | 09/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 3-4-9 | 14 |
| 12.4L | $55.20 |
| 5/12 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:56.60 | 3-8-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $14.90 |
| 4/12 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:54.80 | 5-7-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $109.20 |
| 10/16 | 14/02/2026 | 118 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 14-14-10 | 16 |
| 14.8L | $140.70 |
| 6/6 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:47.40 | - | 4 |
| 31.8L | $23.30 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at this track May 23 over 1800m, 40 len behind Machine carrying 54.0kg at $309.80. On debut second last of 12 at Nakayama Dirt March 21 over 1800m, 13 len behind Sky Rex with 57.0kg at $63.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 91 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 | 23/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 54kg | 1:53.40 | 10-12-10 | 14 |
| 40.6L | $309.80 |
| 14/14 | 29/03/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 2:02.10 | 14-14-14 | 11 |
| 18.3L | $290.70 |
| 11/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:56.60 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $63.10 |

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at Kawasaki on July 29 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Flawless Colors carrying 56kg at $9.80. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 10 len behind Win Beginning with 57.0kg at $63.60. Tested on recent form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 29/07/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.80 |
| 7/13 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 12-11-7 | 15 |
| 10.1L | $63.60 |
| 7/15 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:18.50 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/16 | 24/05/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:19.00 | 12-14-3 | 15 |
| 4.0L | $795.40 |
| 13/16 | 04/04/2026 | 31 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:12.00 | - | 8 |
| 14.1L | $311.60 |
| 9/12 | 04/03/2026 | 95 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Hatsuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 3-7-9 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $85.10 |