Niigata Race 12 - Allowance Race
AMERICAN ISM (9) Racing fresh after a break. Didn't threaten when 9th last run at Chukyo. Capable of a strong comeback and showing consistent performance in races. Can go on with it. SATONO GLORIA (7) First up. Made no mistakes when winning by 5L last run at Chukyo. Finishes off strongly. Definite claims. TOA KERKYRA (10) Resumes from a spell. Edged past some when finishing 5th last start at this venue. Underrated. HO O STRIKE (8) Peaked on the run when 7th last time at Kyoto. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Can threaten if right today.
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a five-month break after finishing 12th at Tokyo Dirt, beaten just over eight lengths, when at long odds and offering little late. Her start prior was a seventh in F ALLOW company at Nakayama, again beaten clearly after leading. She is unplaced from her one previous try around 1800m and has not placed in three runs across the past 12 months, so others bring stronger claims.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 06/06/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 53kg | 1:37.90 | 1-1-12 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $24.30 |
| 7/9 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW F 3 | $144,790.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $47.30 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 96 | ALLOW F 3 | $210,120.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $16.70 |
| 1/15 | 13/10/2025 | 64 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 55kg | 1:40.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 9/18 | 10/08/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:22.10 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | K Tosaki | 55kg | 1:23.10 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a neck of winning at Nakayama Dirt last start, pipped late after being sent out at long odds, and that was a clear step in the right direction third run into the campaign. His previous fifth at this track was more one-paced and he was beaten over 11 lengths, but he has a win and a placing from six starts around 1800m. Drawn to race handy, he has the recent form to take plenty of running down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 22/09/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good Firm | T Eda | 58kg | 1:53.40 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $10.20 |
| 5/15 | 15/08/2026 | 343 | ALLOW 3U | $197,640.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 58kg | 1:52.80 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $64.50 |
| 4/14 | 06/09/2025 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:46.50 | 7-8-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $14.20 |
| 4/12 | 31/08/2025 | 349 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:45.40 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $37.60 |
| 10/11 | 16/09/2024 | 79 | ALLOW 3U | $153,990.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:54.10 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/15 | 29/06/2024 | 13 | MDN 3 | $100,830.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 3-1-1 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $7.20 |
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up after a plain 13th at Kyoto Dirt, beaten over 19 lengths, where he settled well back and weakened further without a clear excuse. The start prior was also only fair, finishing eighth in an ALLOW at Kyoto Dirt, beaten nine and a half lengths. His overall record is better than those two runs, including one win and two placings around 1800m, so a rebound can put him into the minor-money mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 04/10/2026 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:50.60 | 12-10-13 | 8 |
| 19.1L | $16.60 |
| 8/16 | 17/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:51.80 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $7.10 |
| 8/12 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:50.00 | 5-5-8 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/16 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:52.70 | 13-10-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $24.20 |
| 3/13 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1700m | M | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 10-5-3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $52.60 |
| 1/13 | 17/01/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 2:02.10 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes back from a disappointing 11th over 2400m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten over 16 lengths after settling rearward and failing to come on. His win two back is the run that keeps him in the picture, scoring at this track in a Mdn by just over a length from Tamamo Breaking despite being unwanted in the market. Back to a proven track-and-trip setup, he profiles as a genuine place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 19/09/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 2:36.30 | 2-10-11 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $14.60 |
| 1/14 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 6-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $26.40 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Junji Shimada | 57kg | 1:44.30 | 2-9-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $116.60 |
| 11/16 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 14-12-11 | 16 |
| 14.9L | $64.50 |
| 6/10 | 24/05/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:54.30 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 41.3L | $64.90 |
| 8/16 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:55.40 | 1-1-8 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $308.40 |
Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a five-month break after winning a COND at Kasamatsu, beating Kaseno Soleil by a length after letting down well with a bit in hand. That came after a distant sixth in a Hanshin Dirt Mdn, where he was beaten over 16 lengths at long odds. The concern is his blank record from two starts at 1800m, and he will have to lift again to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 128 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 | 11/06/2026 | 110 | COND 3 | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 6/14 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $63.80 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $73.80 |
| 6/11 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 10-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $122.00 |
| 14/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 14-15-14 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $20.80 |
Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been well beaten in two recent Mdn Steeplechase runs, finishing last at Kokura before being tailed off at Hanshin when again settling rearward. The class drop, 2kg weight relief and return to a winning distance are all in his favour, and he has placed three times from eight starts in the past 12 months. Even so, the recent margins leave him looking more an outside place hope than a win threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/09/2026 | 71 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,480.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Sho Ueno | 60kg | 3:22.20 | 7-10-10 | 12 |
| 61.1L | $36.70 |
| 12/12 | 18/07/2026 | 83 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:14.10 | 8-12-12 | 1 |
| 60.4L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 26/04/2026 | 63 | MSTPLE 4U | $146,360.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:20.00 | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/12 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:17.20 | 6-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/12 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:16.10 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $3.20 |
| 4/14 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | S Ishigami | 60kg | 3:21.10 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $58.80 |
Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after an authoritative Chukyo Dirt Mdn win, scoring by five lengths from Meisho Nanashiro after travelling clear and putting a decisive gap on the field. He had shaped well on debut when fourth at Kokura Dirt, beaten just over three lengths from an outside chance in betting. One win from one start at 1800m adds real substance, and he has strong upside in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 2-1-1 | 14 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/16 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 14-10-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $14.40 |
Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing seventh at Kyoto Dirt, beaten eight and a half lengths, having settled prominently before fading late without a clear excuse. The better reference is his previous Mdn win at this track, where he led and beat Koios Tesoro by just over a length. He is one from one at this venue and has a 1800m win on the record, so he remains a sound place chance if sharper for the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 04/10/2026 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:50.60 | 2-2-7 | 13 |
| 8.7L | $13.10 |
| 1/12 | 24/05/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 11/13 | 22/02/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 4-2-11 | 12 |
| 11.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/11 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $3.10 |
| 3/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 2:02.90 | 7-7-3 | 16 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break with the best overall profile for this assignment. He was disappointing as favourite when ninth at Chukyo Dirt before the spell, beaten seven and a half lengths, but the earlier Kyoto Dirt Mdn win by four lengths showed his quality. One win and two placings from four starts at 1800m is the right platform, and that proven distance record makes him the one to beat.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 02/08/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 4-8-9 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/16 | 30/05/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/14 | 08/03/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:55.90 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 7/13 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Damian Lane | 56kg | 1:54.40 | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after finishing fifth in an ALLOW at this track, beaten six and a half lengths when unable to quicken. Six days earlier he was fourth at this venue by the same margin, so the form has a consistent but limited look. He has placed twice from four starts at this track and distance, yet remains winless from eight overall and must find a stronger closing response.
Last Starts 161 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 | 09/05/2026 | 6 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/13 | 03/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 6-8-4 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.30 |
| 11/15 | 15/03/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seina Imamura | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 5-3-11 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $4.90 |
| 2/15 | 14/12/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kota Washizu | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 3-2-2 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/16 | 15/09/2025 | 16 | MDN 3 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/15 | 30/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:53.70 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.30 |