Niigata Race 1 - Mdn Race
COUCHER DE SOLEIL (9) Ran 5th last time at Nakayama. Can show a better performance this time. This field suits. UME HINATA (1) First up and overrun late when 3rd first up last preparation at Hakodate. Has a nice advantage with a good gate. Racing over a longer distance. Worth consideration. GREEN ISLAND (10) Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd last run at Sapporo and having second career run. Goes very close. SOMEONE YOU LOVED (5) Didn't attack the line when 7th last time at Nakayama. Respect against this field.
Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 53kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after a plain Hakodate Dirt run before the break, finishing seventh and beaten over 12 lengths despite being near the top of an open market. Her debut third at Hakodate showed some early promise, though that was in a small NEWCOMER and she was beaten eight and a half lengths. The 1600m is new territory, so a placing looks the more realistic target.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $100,890.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 0:59.10 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $7.90 |
| 3/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fifth on debut in a Hanshin NEWCOMER, beaten just over three lengths after settling rearward. That was a fair enough starting point at generous odds, and he is a ¥42.9m purchase from a family with some winning depth. Still, with only one race run and no placing yet, he has to find a sharper finish to trouble the stronger chances.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:37.10 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $11.80 |
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 53kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after ending the last run of that campaign second last at Chukyo, beaten just under nine lengths at big odds after racing prominently and coming under pressure late. She had earlier run fourth at Kokura, but the market was against her there as well. With four starts for no placing, she must lift clearly to get competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 4-3-8 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $46.20 |
| 4/11 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $100,890.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $91.70 |
| 6/6 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $98,770.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $22.40 |
| 11/11 | 07/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:21.90 | 4-5-11 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $18.80 |
Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
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Worked into the race nicely on debut at Hanshin, finishing fourth in a NEWCOMER and beaten just under two lengths after being an outside chance in the betting. That closing effort gives her a sound base for this second-up assignment, and the class drop helps her case. She still has to turn promise into a placing, but the profile is moving the right way.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 26/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 11-11-4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 53kgs
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Failed to go on with it at Nakayama last start, finishing seventh and beaten over 12 lengths after not running on late. Her debut third at the same venue was better, when she tracked the speed and worked home evenly at big odds, and she has placed at this distance. Even so, Ecoro Terra had her covered recently and she has to rebound hard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:37.20 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $11.80 |
| 3/11 | 12/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 1:38.60 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $52.90 |
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after a fourth in the G3 Niigata Nisai Stakes at this track, beaten just under five lengths after only working home fairly. Her debut fourth at this venue was sharper, when she was beaten just under a length despite being unwanted in the market. Dropping from that G3 exposure into a Mdn gives her a sturdy place profile.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/08/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 2 | $581,550.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 7-8-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $19.80 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $40.00 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 56kgs
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Returned with a strong second at Nakayama, beaten just over a length after giving a bold sight and only being run down late. That was a clear step forward from his debut failure at Fukushima, and his one run at this distance has produced a placing. With that first-up effort now behind him, he brings the most convincing recent form and looks the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 19/09/2026 | 77 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $19.30 |
| 12/14 | 04/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:49.00 | 7-5-12 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $8.80 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fourth on debut in a Fukushima NEWCOMER, beaten seven lengths after failing to quicken when asked. The 1600m is new ground and the exposed form is still thin, even allowing for the class-drop tag. He may improve with maturity, but on what he has shown so far others make stronger appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 27/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 4-6-4 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $19.30 |
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Was sent out near the top of betting at Nakayama last start but could manage only fifth, beaten just over eight lengths over 1800m. The return to around 1600m is more appealing on the evidence of her Tokyo debut third behind Figlio Solare, where she placed at this distance range. If she sharpens from that first-up run, her best form puts her firmly in the contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/09/2026 | 108 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Y | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:49.60 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after a promising debut second at Sapporo, beaten a length and a half after working home well from an outside-chance market position. She is a ¥38.5m buy and that first race-day effort already gives her a genuine platform. With natural improvement, she has enough upside to be a live place hope and possible improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 22/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.60 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here race fit after finishing fifth at Nakayama last start, beaten eight and a half lengths when unwanted in the market. His previous sixth at this venue was more encouraging, beaten just over four lengths as an outside chance, though he was only fair late. The leading jockey booking is a plus, and a fitter fourth-up run can bring him into winning calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 26/09/2026 | 55 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 7-7-5 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $27.80 |
| 6/12 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $15.70 |
| 4/10 | 12/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:12.00 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
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Was a beaten favourite on debut at Nakayama, finishing seventh and beaten just over six lengths in a 1200m NEWCOMER after being only fair through the line. She now tackles 1600m for the first time, which is a genuine query on exposed evidence. The market respect first time out is noted, but she has to produce far more substance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 19/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.60 |