Niigata Race 12 - Mdn Race
The top three selections look to have it between them. RHOMBUS BLESS (7) improved last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1200m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ERI SNOW (3) disappointed when 6 lengths back in fifth last time over 1200m at this track. Kept fresh for this. Can feature prominently. CHURA VEIL (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1000m at Hakodate Dirt, beaten 4 lengths into sixth after being in the firing line on the corner. In the right race to strike some form. BRIGHTIA ROAD (8) finished 5.5 lengths from the winner in tenth at her most recent appearance over 1200m at Hakodate after she got a long way back in the run. Trifecta and first four option.

Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 14th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1150m, 16 len behind Satono Wagner carrying 52.0kg at $217. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:08.60 | 16-16-14 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $217.00 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when didn't finish the race at Fukushima April 12 over 1200m. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/16 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:09.30 | - | 9 |
| 99.0L | $23.60 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 15 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cheri Adore with 55.0kg at $15.90. The run before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 5 over 1150m, 6 len behind Kosoku Le Lien carrying 55.0kg at $11.80. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:12.00 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $15.90 |
| 4/16 | 05/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:07.70 | 9-9-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.80 |
| 3/16 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:25.80 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |
| 3/16 | 24/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:25.40 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $134.30 |
| 7/16 | 18/04/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:09.50 | - | 6 |
| 8.1L | $126.50 |
| 11/18 | 21/02/2026 | 105 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:08.80 | - | 11 |
| 6.6L | $172.40 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on July 18 over 1000m, 4 len behind Memory Days with 55.0kg at $6.10. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on June 27 over 1000m, 7 len behind Malibu Surf carrying 55.0kg at $66.90. Strong chance from a low draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 0:59.60 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $6.10 |
| 5/12 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | SP | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 0:57.80 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $66.90 |
| 5/12 | 13/06/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 0:57.80 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $22.00 |
| 10/16 | 19/04/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:09.00 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $12.60 |
| 8/14 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 0:59.40 | 11-8-8 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $6.40 |
| 5/14 | 31/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 0:58.90 | - | 14 |
| 5.8L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 1 over 1400m, 20 len behind Quai Branly with 57.0kg at $354.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 16 over 1700m, 40 len behind Longing For You carrying 53.0kg at $114.90. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 01/02/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:25.40 | - | 7 |
| 20.4L | $354.30 |
| 15/15 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 1:46.90 | 6-9-15 | 7 |
| 40.1L | $114.90 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 11th of 15 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, 13 len behind Cheri Adore carrying 55.0kg at $326.50. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.00 | 14-14-11 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $326.50 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 15 at this track on August 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Raise Legacy carrying 53.0kg at $4.30. The run before that sat 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. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 14 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 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:11.60 | 4-5-3 | 15 |
| 4.3L | $4.30 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 55 day let-up. First-up 13th of 16 at Niigata on May 24 over 1200m, 10 len behind Meiner Jugend with 52.0kg at $100.20. Second-up got back early 10th of 16 at Hakodate on July 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Valentine Vista with 52.0kg at $392.20. Can improve on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 05/07/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:08.80 | 14-14-10 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $392.20 |
| 13/16 | 24/05/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:10.60 | 11-10-13 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $100.20 |
| 10/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:08.60 | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran second last of 18 at Tokyo on May 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Wadi Al Riyah with 56.0kg at $289.20. Not good enough for these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 56kg | 1:21.00 | 15-17-17 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $289.20 |

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Blue Meteor carrying 57.0kg at $59.80. On debut ran last of 16 at Nakayama March 1 over 1600m, 23 len behind Southern Teio carrying 57.0kg at $46.20. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 70 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 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 7-9-11 | 15 |
| 10.8L | $59.80 |
| 9/16 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | H Kitamura | 57kg | 1:19.40 | 14-15-9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $226.20 |
| 13/16 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:19.00 | - | 3 |
| 17.8L | $43.60 |
| 16/16 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:35.60 | - | 7 |
| 23.3L | $46.20 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 18 at Niigata on July 25 over 1000m, 7 len behind Rio Chris Harley carrying 52.0kg at $113.60. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 18 at Tokyo on May 30 over 1400m, 17 len behind Wadi Al Riyah with 52.0kg at $328.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 25/07/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 0:55.30 | - | 13 |
| 7.1L | $113.60 |
| 18/18 | 30/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:21.00 | 2-3-18 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $328.50 |
| 15/16 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:09.20 | - | 16 |
| 9.9L | $33.10 |
| 5/16 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:09.30 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $203.50 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on July 5 over 1000m, 43 len behind Great Son with 57.0kg at $56.20. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 0:59.60 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 43.3L | $56.20 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Twilight View carrying 57.0kg at $49.50. Second-up 13th of 18 at Niigata on July 25 over 1000m, 9 len behind Rio Chris Harley carrying 54.0kg at $62.70. Wide draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 25/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 0:55.30 | - | 15 |
| 9.9L | $62.70 |
| 11/16 | 31/05/2026 | 224 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 14-12-11 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $49.50 |
| 11/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Naota Kamizato | 53kg | 1:23.70 | - | 8 |
| 7.7L | $40.00 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently got back early 8th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1150m, 4 len behind Mirabillion carrying 55.0kg at $272.40. The run before that 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ocean Stella with 55.0kg at $29. Should go well in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 12/07/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 14-13-8 | 13 |
| 4.2L | $272.40 |
| 9/16 | 16/05/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 7-7-9 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/16 | 21/03/2026 | 69 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:13.20 | - | 14 |
| 6.7L | $78.60 |
| 15/16 | 11/01/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 4-8-15 | 5 |
| 25.2L | $38.70 |
| 7/16 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:40.50 | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $49.20 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 15 at this track on August 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mr Tonton carrying 51.0kg at $134.60. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 11 over 1700m, 19 len behind Shooting Guy carrying 52.0kg at $135.50. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 7 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 | 22/08/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:12.40 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $134.60 |
| 13/16 | 24/05/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:25.40 | 7-9-13 | 12 |
| 20.2L | $405.90 |
| 11/15 | 11/04/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:45.90 | 9-10-11 | 10 |
| 19.6L | $135.50 |
| 11/16 | 14/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:25.80 | 12-12-11 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $364.50 |
| 10/16 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:13.10 | - | 14 |
| 8.9L | $5.60 |