Niigata Race 8 - Allowance Race
LAND PRIMERO (2) Came in 5th last run at Sonoda but can find a nice position from the draw. Can win this. MOTTISFONT (4) First up today. Finished 8th last time here. Will be hitting the line strongly. Underrated. ROUTE THIRTEEN (5) Backs up quickly. Came in 10th last time at Kyoto. Expecting to settle positively. Won't be far away. BLUE SKY BLUE (13) Back after spell. Ordinary performance when 14th last run at Sapporo. Gets back and needs luck. Goes close.

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing 12th at Chukyo over 1400m, beaten just under six lengths after conceding a big start. The run prior was similar at Hanshin, where he was ninth at big odds and never likely despite making some late ground. His one previous 1600m attempt brought no placing, so he has to sharpen up to turn that profile into a genuine winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 | 23/08/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:19.10 | 13-12-12 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $85.50 |
| 9/18 | 07/06/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 1:20.50 | 15-13-9 | 18 |
| 6.4L | $139.70 |
| 11/14 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:20.20 | - | 13 |
| 8.2L | $17.70 |
| 4/18 | 22/03/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:20.30 | - | 10 |
| 2.4L | $17.80 |
| 14/15 | 05/01/2026 | 134 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:34.70 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $40.70 |
| 8/14 | 24/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $223,450.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:19.40 | 5-5-8 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for fifth in a COND at Sonoda 10 days ago, beaten five lengths after being sent around at long odds. That was a better result than his second-last at Hanshin Dirt, where he was unwanted in the market and never in the race. His broader career record is sound, but the quick back-up and recent margins make him hard to recommend beyond a rough minor hope.
Last Starts 9 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 | 07/10/2026 | 115 | COND 3U | $32,907.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $41.40 |
| 15/16 | 14/06/2026 | 87 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:12.30 | 15-14-15 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $458.30 |
| 11/11 | 19/03/2026 | 69 | COND 4U | $32,444.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 4-4-11 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $14.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 24 | C6 3U | $6,877.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $1.01 |
| 3/10 | 16/12/2025 | 40 | C1 3U | $10,584.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $8,036.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after a 13th at Chukyo, beaten just over six lengths when unable to make headway. He was also well held there two back, finishing seventh at big odds. The positive is his two placings from four starts at this track and distance, but he remains winless from eight overall and must find a stronger closing effort to trouble the main hopes.
Last Starts 61 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 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:19.40 | 7-7-13 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $90.10 |
| 7/11 | 01/08/2026 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Jason Collett | 58kg | 1:31.50 | 7-6-7 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $30.20 |
| 7/10 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 1:20.70 | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $18.30 |
| 9/13 | 02/05/2026 | 188 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 1:35.60 | 11-12-9 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $4.60 |
| 3/14 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $215,740.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:34.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/18 | 19/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 56kg | 1:33.70 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after being eighth at this track, beaten just over four lengths over 1400m when left with too much to do. His previous run on Tokyo Dirt was also fair without threatening. He has placed twice from four starts at this distance, which gives him some grounding, but recent efforts leave him with a clear improvement task fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 15/08/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 1:20.10 | 16-16-8 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $14.60 |
| 7/15 | 07/06/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 1:24.90 | 14-14-7 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $10.90 |
| 8/16 | 19/04/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $204,030.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 1:07.70 | - | 2 |
| 3.7L | $13.50 |
| 16/16 | 14/02/2026 | 119 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Rachel King | 58kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-16 | 12 |
| 9.0L | $9.80 |
| 3/17 | 18/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:20.10 | - | 13 |
| 3.8L | $14.60 |
| 13/16 | 14/09/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 56kg | 1:32.50 | - | 12 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Manabu Sakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after finishing tenth at Kyoto six days ago, beaten just over seven lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. The Kokura run before that was weaker, but his record at 1600m is far better than those two results suggest, with one win and two placings from seven tries. If he can reproduce that distance form, he remains a genuine winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 11/10/2026 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 16-14-10 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $20.50 |
| 10/12 | 11/07/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:46.50 | 2-2-10 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $8.30 |
| 4/8 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:33.90 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $12.10 |
| 6/13 | 21/03/2026 | 68 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:33.40 | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $8.00 |
| 16/16 | 12/01/2026 | 65 | G3 OPEN 3 | $746,130.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:33.40 | - | 6 |
| 16.4L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Junji Iwabe
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing eighth at Hanshin over 1800m, beaten just over seven lengths when there to strike before fading. Two back at Chukyo was much the same, with little response after travelling close enough. He has won at this distance, so the setup is not hopeless, but his recent finishes have lacked the strength required.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:45.30 | 6-4-8 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $139.90 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:31.50 | 4-3-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $72.90 |
| 5/7 | 05/07/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $197,410.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:48.70 | 4-2-5 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $61.80 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $192,820.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 1:59.90 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $81.50 |
| 5/11 | 14/06/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 2:00.40 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $40.60 |
| 2/15 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 1:45.90 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $258.00 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after driving hard late to win a Mdn at this track, beating Wine Dark Sea by a neck at long odds. That was a sharp turnaround from her 13th at Fukushima, where she made no impression from well back. With a win from one start at this venue, a 1600m success already on the board and the winning rider back, she has earned a serious look.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 22/08/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $59.50 |
| 13/16 | 05/07/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:48.40 | 15-14-13 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.20 |
| 9/18 | 10/05/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $20.90 |
| 8/18 | 07/03/2026 | 77 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:03.10 | 2-2-8 | 18 |
| 5.4L | $8.80 |
| 3/17 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:01.80 | 4-1-3 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed first-up at Nakayama, finishing third and beaten just over a length despite being unwanted in the market. That was a much stronger run than her earlier tenth at this venue, where she was at long odds and never a winning hope but kept going. Her recent 12-month record is strong for this field, and even with a 1600m win still missing, she profiles as one of the main dangers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 27/09/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:36.10 | 9-7-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $96.60 |
| 10/17 | 25/07/2026 | 234 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 1:20.30 | 9-11-10 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $135.30 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 27 | C8 3U | $7,056.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:31.20 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 9/10 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $10,714.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:45.00 | 6-6-9 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $24.30 |
| 1/8 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,175.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/9 | 08/10/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,493.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns to 1600m third-up after an eighth at Kyoto over 1800m, where she was beaten just over six lengths after dropping out of contention. Her Chukyo Dirt run prior was also well below par, but she has won at this distance and brings the right class profile for this. The quick back-up is a small query, yet this is the setup that gives her the clearest chance to rebound.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 11/10/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:44.60 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $134.20 |
| 10/16 | 23/08/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $197,550.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 12-11-10 | 15 |
| 9.6L | $80.00 |
| 7/15 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:11.60 | 12-9-7 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $67.50 |
| 8/15 | 19/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:08.40 | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $19.50 |
| 6/14 | 28/02/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Soft | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 0:57.80 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $86.60 |
| 9/16 | 21/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:11.70 | - | 8 |
| 7.9L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Riki Takasugi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 12th first-up at Kyoto over 1200m, beaten just over six lengths after giving away a big start and never entering the picture. Her previous Kokura run was a little better, closing off nicely despite finishing tenth. She is unplaced from one try at this distance, but that late effort two back gives her some place appeal if she settles more tractably.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 04/10/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 10-13-12 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $23.70 |
| 10/16 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 53kg | 1:08.10 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $21.50 |
| 10/12 | 04/07/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 53kg | 1:08.90 | 2-3-10 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $6.80 |
| 6/15 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:08.40 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $31.10 |
| 5/11 | 28/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 1:20.50 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $35.20 |
| 10/15 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $205,780.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:09.20 | - | 2 |
| 8.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing fifth at Kokura, beaten seven and a half lengths when left too far back. He had also run fifth there eight days earlier at long odds, beating Route Thirteen home on that occasion. The concern is that he has not raced at around 1600m before and has been unplaced in all seven starts in the past 12 months.
Last Starts 89 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 | 19/07/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $197,670.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 58kg | 1:46.50 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $45.70 |
| 5/12 | 11/07/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:46.50 | 8-9-5 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $292.60 |
| 10/16 | 11/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $204,030.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 58kg | 1:47.00 | 10-11-10 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $38.30 |
| 9/12 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $206,250.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 11-11-9 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $79.30 |
| 10/16 | 15/02/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 10-4-10 | 13 |
| 4.2L | $33.10 |
| 7/12 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $212,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 8-9-7 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Masami Matsuoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing sixth at this track over 1400m, beaten four and a half lengths at big odds. That was an improvement on his 13th at Tokyo, where he conceded a big start and never threatened. A previous win from three starts at this venue is the positive, but his 1600m record and recent winless run keep him in the place bracket.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 29/08/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:21.50 | 16-16-6 | 14 |
| 4.6L | $49.90 |
| 13/18 | 13/06/2026 | 111 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 16-17-13 | 15 |
| 7.6L | $24.40 |
| 8/12 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 1:33.20 | - | 3 |
| 12.6L | $86.30 |
| 8/15 | 31/01/2026 | 84 | LR OPEN 3 | $386,440.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 1:20.70 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $151.40 |
| 8/16 | 08/11/2025 | 69 | G2 OPEN 2 | $722,220.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:20.90 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $70.70 |
| 1/18 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:22.50 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after a poor last at Sapporo over 1800m, beaten over 19 lengths and weakening badly. The run prior had more merit on paper, but he was still fifth and beaten eight and a half lengths despite being near the top of betting. He has placed once from three at this distance, though the latest failure leaves him with plenty to repair.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:46.90 | 12-6-14 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $15.90 |
| 5/11 | 01/08/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 7-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 26/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:32.70 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $10.60 |
| 3/10 | 22/03/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $199,620.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:33.70 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $8.40 |
| 8/12 | 01/02/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3 | $204,860.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:46.70 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $20.80 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing seventh at Hanshin, beaten just under five lengths when in touch but unable to threaten. His previous run was a much flatter 14th, so he has to show he can build off that first-up effort. The positives are weight relief and a strong distance base, with one win and three placings from ten starts at 1600m, making him a credible place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 06/09/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 1:33.00 | - | 10 |
| 4.9L | $34.80 |
| 14/18 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Y | M Demuro | 58kg | 1:35.70 | 12-9-14 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $22.40 |
| 2/15 | 30/05/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 1:33.30 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.10 |
| 6/16 | 14/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:33.50 | - | 16 |
| 3.6L | $23.40 |
| 6/9 | 25/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:46.60 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $14.20 |
| 6/15 | 05/01/2026 | 112 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 1:34.70 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing sixth at Chukyo, beaten just over five lengths at long odds when handy but unable to quicken. That was at least an improvement on his previous last, where he was beaten over 18 lengths. He has placed at this track before, but his sole 1600m attempt was unplaced and recent form leaves others with stronger claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 08/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:32.90 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $227.60 |
| 14/14 | 26/07/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 1:19.30 | 14-14-14 | 14 |
| 17.9L | $135.40 |
| 15/16 | 24/05/2026 | 112 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:10.10 | 7-7-15 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $21.20 |
| 11/18 | 01/02/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:07.30 | - | 13 |
| 6.1L | $33.40 |
| 12/16 | 22/11/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $217,860.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:48.50 | 3-3-12 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $35.70 |
| 11/18 | 28/09/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:45.40 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $146.00 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing 11th at Sapporo over 1200m, beaten eight and a half lengths after giving away too much start. Her previous eighth there was closer, beaten just under three lengths, and she has won once from five overall. The light weight helps, but she has not raced at around 1600m before and will have to find more fresh.
Last Starts 68 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 | 09/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 54kg | 1:08.70 | 6-8-11 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $22.50 |
| 8/15 | 25/07/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Yutaka Take | 53kg | 1:09.10 | 10-11-8 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $26.60 |
| 1/16 | 18/04/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:09.10 | - | 16 |
| 0.5L | $8.80 |
| 13/16 | 17/01/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 5 |
| 15.1L | $8.80 |
| 5/18 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:23.30 | - | 13 |
| 2.8L | $86.90 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after finishing second last in an ALLOW at Kyoto, beaten eight and a half lengths at long odds. Her previous Chukyo fourth reads far better, beaten just over half a length, and she has won at this distance before. With the winning rider back, she has enough old form to be considered for a minor placing if she is ready fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 30/05/2026 | 160 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 12-13-14 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $94.10 |
| 4/16 | 21/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:35.80 | - | 9 |
| 0.6L | $97.00 |
| 16/16 | 24/11/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:08.70 | - | 15 |
| 16.1L | $79.90 |
| 13/17 | 25/10/2025 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Arata Saito | 54kg | 1:21.30 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $36.30 |
| 5/12 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 51kg | 1:08.80 | - | 11 |
| 3.2L | $11.60 |
| 5/8 | 06/07/2025 | 197 | ALLOW 3U | $226,910.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:08.40 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $44.20 |

Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in both recent runs, finishing 14th at Hanshin over 1400m and tenth at Chukyo before that, both times starting at big odds or unwanted in betting. The stronger point is the return to a distance where she has won, with one victory from three starts at 1600m. She has to arrest a regressive campaign, but her best distance form keeps her in calculations.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 21/09/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 56kg | 1:20.40 | 15-16-14 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $56.50 |
| 10/17 | 23/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:19.10 | 13-14-10 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $54.10 |
| 9/14 | 26/07/2026 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:19.30 | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $27.90 |
| 6/18 | 22/03/2026 | 169 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 56kg | 1:20.30 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $27.80 |
| 9/18 | 04/10/2025 | 139 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Y | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 1:08.00 | - | 9 |
| 3.9L | $38.00 |
| 4/16 | 18/05/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 56kg | 1:08.80 | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $8.20 |