Niigata Race 8 - Allowance Race
B B BERZERK (3) Backing up quickly for this race. Couldn't keep the momentum going throughout when 3rd last run at Kyoto. Definite claims. IVY CHEEKY (7) Finished 9th last time at Nakayama. Capable of a strong comeback and solid career start. Looks promising in this race. TORNADO ISLE (9) Ordinary performance when 9th last run at Tokyo. Showing great form since resuming from a break. Can take this out. TAISEI DEXTER (6) Did well when 2nd last start at Funabashi. Likely to fill a place.

Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five months off following a plain end to the last campaign, finishing 13th at Hanshin when beaten a long way after dropping out sharply. The start prior was also weak, beaten over 14 lengths by Lord Galleria at Kyoto in an ALLOW. He is unplaced in all three runs around 1800m, so while his peak ratings keep him in place calculations, a much sharper fresh return is required.
Last Starts 126 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 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 2:25.80 | 7-2-13 | 12 |
| 20.7L | $85.90 |
| 7/10 | 31/05/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $136,780.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | K Ikezoe | 58kg | 2:23.70 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $8.90 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 2:27.50 | 6-1-5 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $5.90 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 58kg | 2:27.10 | 9-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $12.80 |
| 10/14 | 15/02/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 2:26.60 | 3-3-10 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $38.80 |
| 11/18 | 27/12/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 58kg | 2:14.70 | 16-17-11 | 12 |
| 4.2L | $31.10 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has offered little in two runs this campaign, most recently finishing second last at Tokyo Dirt when beaten just under ten lengths and making no late impression. He was also 12th at this venue before that, beaten over 14 lengths at long odds. Weight relief and third-up fitness help the set-up, but his current form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 03/10/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:37.50 | 7-10-15 | 16 |
| 10.0L | $40.90 |
| 12/15 | 02/08/2026 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:54.20 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 13.6L | $24.00 |
| 3/15 | 02/05/2026 | 6 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 3-3-3 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $9.80 |
| 8/16 | 26/04/2026 | 134 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:36.90 | - | 3 |
| 10.2L | $18.40 |
| 0/16 | 13/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 11 |
| 99.0L | $21.60 |
| 9/16 | 09/11/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:37.90 | - | 10 |
| 6.3L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept finding when third at Kyoto Dirt last week, beaten just over three lengths by Zenkai Nadal, and the quick back-up has been assessed as a positive. His previous fifth at Chukyo Dirt was only fair, but he has placed seven times from 18 starts overall and four times from ten at this distance. The missing win remains the knock, though he profiles as a genuine placing chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/10/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:50.90 | 1-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $6.90 |
| 5/13 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 58kg | 1:51.60 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $14.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:45.60 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.70 |
| 4/12 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:43.90 | 12-11-4 | 1 |
| 31.4L | $22.80 |
| 11/13 | 18/07/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $198,480.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 58kg | 1:47.60 | 3-7-11 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $66.30 |
| 8/16 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 58kg | 1:37.90 | 4-4-8 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks off with a form line that is hard to recommend. He was 11th at Nakayama Dirt last start, beaten just over nine lengths after giving away a big start, and had been seventh at this track when unwanted in the market. Unplaced in all eight starts in the past 12 months, he has to produce a better finish than recent efforts show.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 20/09/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 12-11-11 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $24.70 |
| 7/13 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $198,030.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:53.50 | 12-10-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $44.20 |
| 9/16 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:07.80 | 15-15-9 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $102.80 |
| 7/16 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:24.70 | 14-14-7 | 14 |
| 4.6L | $38.30 |
| 6/16 | 02/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:25.00 | 12-12-6 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/16 | 28/02/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:24.20 | - | 8 |
| 8.2L | $26.40 |

Jockey: Takurou Ishida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a seventh at Tokyo Dirt over 2100m, beaten eight and a half lengths after settling just off the lead, and the market was cold on him. Earlier in the year he won a C1 at Sonoda from Hercules Tower as a well-supported favourite, so there is ability in the profile. Back around a distance where he has been competitive, but this requires a clear step forward second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 12/10/2026 | 144 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 58kg | 2:11.80 | 5-4-7 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $81.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/05/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 28/04/2026 | 103 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $18,911.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.60 |
| 7/12 | 25/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 2-3-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 2:05.70 | 8-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second at Funabashi first-up, beaten a length and a half by Meisho Kobe as a well-supported favourite, and he did knuckle down late. That followed a third at Hakodate Dirt at big odds, so his recent profile is consistent without being dominant. The class drop and distance suitability are positives, making him a sound place hope rather than a clear top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 29/09/2026 | 73 | COND 3U | $63,955.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:57.10 | 7-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/14 | 18/07/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 58kg | 1:45.30 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $90.20 |
| 3/11 | 16/06/2026 | 310 | COND 3U | $63,047.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 53kg | 1:35.90 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $32.80 |
| 12/15 | 10/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Soft | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:52.60 | 7-10-12 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $54.30 |
| 12/16 | 15/06/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | M | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 2:09.30 | 11-11-12 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $26.50 |
| 10/14 | 06/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:53.30 | 8-8-10 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after two months off following a below-par ninth at Nakayama Dirt, where he was beaten over 11 lengths at long odds. The stronger reference is his Mdn win at this track the run prior, beating Meiner Zelos by three lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. With one win and one place from two starts at this venue and proven 1800m form, he can bounce back strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 06/09/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:52.20 | 9-12-9 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $21.20 |
| 1/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/15 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/15 | 19/04/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:46.30 | 3-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $5.90 |
| 4/16 | 21/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:39.10 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $24.10 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home only fairly when seventh at Tokyo Dirt last start, beaten four lengths at long odds, which was an improvement on his eighth at this venue the run prior without fully convincing. The return to a track-and-trip where he has won, plus the winning rider back, are genuine positives. Even so, his overall record is modest, so a place finish looks the more realistic target.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 03/10/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:37.50 | 7-8-7 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $230.00 |
| 8/15 | 02/08/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:54.20 | 5-8-8 | 15 |
| 6.5L | $33.20 |
| 8/12 | 30/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 6-5-8 | 9 |
| 12.1L | $79.00 |
| 1/14 | 03/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:55.10 | 7-6-1 | 14 |
| 0.5L | $21.10 |
| 3/16 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:52.30 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/14 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 2:02.10 | 3-5-6 | 14 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a forgivable-looking profile before the last run, having won a Mdn at Nakayama Dirt by two lengths from Le Sillage as favourite. He then finished ninth at Tokyo over 2000m, beaten just under ten lengths after giving away a big start. The return to his winning distance range helps, and one win with three places from five attempts around 1800m makes him a strong rebound candidate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 10/10/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 2:00.20 | 10-9-9 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $14.90 |
| 1/15 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:53.00 | 13-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/08/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 8-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/16 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 6-4-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/16 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 11-10-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/16 | 09/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 9-7-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes in third-up after finishing fourth at Tokyo Dirt last week, beaten six lengths by Taisei Real when he did not quite finish it off. The better pointer was his third at this track two back, beaten three and a half lengths by Luna Di Sangue after fighting on well. The quick return is a small query, but his fitness, venue form and solid 1800m place record give him the strongest winning profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/10/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:37.50 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/15 | 29/08/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $197,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $13.50 |
| 11/12 | 06/06/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $193,870.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 2:24.60 | 1-1-11 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $56.90 |
| 15/16 | 14/03/2026 | 154 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | S Hamanaka | 58kg | 1:33.50 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $16.10 |
| 12/16 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 53kg | 1:23.20 | - | 11 |
| 12.2L | $23.30 |
| 5/16 | 28/09/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 53kg | 1:24.60 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.10 |