Niigata Race 3 - Mdn Race
TOM CURIOSA (8) Just missed last time at Sapporo. Will be there at the finish. TROPHIES (12) Outmatched in the late stages of the race when 5th last run at Kyoto and was a debutant last start. Worth consideration. TEMU GREEN (2) Big effort to finish 3rd last start at Nakayama and having second race start. Displays good tactical speed. Has a positive barrier. Winnable race. TOSEN SINTRA (13) Folded up in the straight when 7th last time at Nakayama. Key player.
Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 56kgs
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Made his debut in a Tokyo NEWCOMER and finished fifth, but the margin was plain at beaten over 12 lengths after starting at big odds. He conceded a huge start, so there was some reason he was never a winning factor, and he was fair enough through the line. The easier grade helps, but he has to begin better and find a sizeable lift to trouble the stronger chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:46.50 | 11-11-5 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $94.90 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed on debut in a Nakayama NEWCOMER over 2000m, finishing third at big odds but still beaten just over seven lengths by Diana Maria. He travelled clear enough before weakening, which makes the strength of that placing a little qualified. A ¥55m yearling purchase and drawn to use his speed, he has place claims if he handles 1800m at the first attempt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 2:06.60 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $39.20 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 56kgs
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Started at long odds on debut at Kyoto and was seventh in a NEWCOMER over 2000m, beaten just over four lengths by Troca Animada. He was not disgraced on the margin, but the key concern was that he did not quicken when required. The class drop is useful and this is his first go around 1800m, so a placing is within reach if he sharpens second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 04/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 2:01.80 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $125.90 |
Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after finishing sixth on debut at this track, beaten ten lengths by Ho O Monopoly in a NEWCOMER. He was unwanted in the market, settled prominently and came under pressure late, so there was no strong excuse in the run. His only 1800m attempt was also at this venue, and he will have to return a far more polished colt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:49.20 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $68.20 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Closed off encouragingly when fourth behind Star Spot in an Open over 2000m at Nakayama, beaten just under four lengths despite being unwanted in the market. His previous run was plain over 1600m, but he is fitter now, drops into a Mdn and profiles to peak third-up. The 1800m record is still winless, yet his latest form has the strongest substance in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $290,020.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 2:05.20 | 5-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $209.60 |
| 7/12 | 12/09/2026 | 63 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:36.80 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $21.10 |
| 7/14 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $100,890.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:47.60 | 11-5-7 | 13 |
| 6.3L | $224.50 |
| 8/11 | 27/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:09.30 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $102.50 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes after a two-month freshening following a very plain debut at this track, where she finished seventh in a NEWCOMER and was beaten over 17 lengths by Cestino. She settled rearward and gave further ground, with the market offering little confidence at big odds. The class drop is something, but she must show a much stronger finishing effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 30/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:49.00 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $132.80 |
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 54kgs
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Worked home well enough on debut at Nakayama when fifth in a NEWCOMER over 2000m, though the margin was still significant at beaten over 12 lengths behind Neo Romane. He was not beaten by a lack of finish, which gives some room for second-up progress. From a leading stable and dropping in grade, he can improve into the minor money if the 1800m suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Miku Kobayashi | 53kg | 2:05.10 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $8.30 |
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after going within a nose of Desert Spirit at Sapporo over 1500m, where he was only an outside chance in betting and was pipped right on the post. That was a major step forward from his Hakodate debut. He has one unplaced try around 1800m, but the third-up profile and latest placing give him a strong winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 23/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 10-8-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.20 |
| 8/10 | 12/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Y | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:50.40 | 5-2-8 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after a debut seventh at Fukushima, beaten six and a half lengths by Cirque Du Mars at generous odds. She did not quicken that day, so there is improvement to find fresh. The pedigree gives her some appeal as a half sister to G2 winner Golden Hind, and that background keeps her in the place conversation rather than the top winning bracket.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 18/07/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $133,090.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 9-6-7 | 11 |
| 6.6L | $9.10 |
Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after finishing seventh at this track, beaten just over four lengths by Nodus when unwanted in the market. He was never a winning hope but did not drop out badly, while his Tokyo debut was an even fifth. Around 1800m is still untried, and he has to turn those fair efforts into something more decisive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/08/2026 | 43 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 6-5-7 | 10 |
| 4.2L | $22.70 |
| 5/10 | 20/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $10.80 |
Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 55kgs
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Was last at Nakayama over 1600m last start, well beaten after settling miles back and failing to improve. His debut was also poor, finishing second last in a NEWCOMER and beaten over 14 lengths after being unwanted in the market. Race fitness is now on his side third-up, but the exposed form leaves him with a steep task against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 7-11-12 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $169.90 |
| 10/11 | 12/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Y | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 4-5-10 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $102.20 |
Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 55kgs
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Had market respect on debut at Kyoto, starting near the top of an open market before finishing fifth in a 1600m NEWCOMER, beaten just over five lengths by Red Seeker. She settled handy but did not quicken, so the first 1800m test has to be handled. With M Demuro aboard and a class drop second-up, she has enough upside to take a prominent role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 03/10/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $136,010.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 4-2-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Kenichi Ikezoe
Weight: 56kgs
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Dropped away badly at Nakayama last start, finishing seventh and beaten over 17 lengths after coming under pressure late as an outside chance in betting. His debut at this track was better, when sixth and beaten three and a half lengths after being well in front before the challengers arrived. Third-up fitness helps, but he has to rediscover that debut competitiveness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/09/2026 | 31 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Y | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:49.60 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $14.60 |
| 6/12 | 22/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $25.60 |