Niigata Race 6 - Allowance Race
TOP DUO (1) First up from a break. Spaced the field to win by a margin of 4L last time around here and drawn well. Getting better in recent performances. Has to be strongly considered. STAKE ALL (9) Finished strongly when 3rd beaten by nearly 7L last time at Chukyo and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Finishes off strongly. Looks promising in this race. HIGHLIGHTNING (3) Outpaced some runners late when 5th last time at Sapporo. Must be considered. BELL WOOD PEACE (8) Back from a break. Lost ground in the run home when 15th last time around here. Will be there at the finish.

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after ending last preparation with a dominant Mdn win at this track, scoring by four lengths as a well-supported favourite and beating Logi Kiseki. He had made ground for fourth behind Norino Dragon at this venue earlier, and the distance record shows one win from five around 1800m. Genuine place chance if he resumes in the same vein.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 26/07/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:52.70 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/15 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 7-4-4 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $10.70 |
| 6/14 | 19/04/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $12.20 |
| 4/16 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 5-3-4 | 14 |
| 3.1L | $16.70 |
| 12/16 | 20/12/2025 | 90 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:47.60 | 12-12-12 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $81.40 |
| 5/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 2:03.20 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a four-month break following a front-running Mdn win at Fukushima Dirt, holding Arabian Dream by a neck at generous odds. That came after a fourth there when handy and beaten just under four lengths. He has won once from four around 1800m, but the narrow latest margin and fresh setup make him a place hope rather than a clear top pick.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $17.90 |
| 4/15 | 27/06/2026 | 189 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $11.90 |
| 6/16 | 20/12/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:47.60 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $95.80 |
| 7/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 56kg | 1:49.60 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $79.50 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing fifth at Sapporo Dirt, beaten just under four lengths by Meisho Koshu from a rearward spot. His second to Lord Amalfi there two back, beaten just over a length at decent odds, reads well for this. Proven around 1800m and race fit deep into the campaign, he profiles as a strong winning chance if he gets into the race early enough.
Last Starts 50 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 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:44.20 | 7-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $6.80 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:45.60 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $15.40 |
| 8/12 | 25/07/2026 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:43.90 | 3-4-8 | 9 |
| 36.2L | $51.90 |
| 10/16 | 14/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 13-11-10 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $109.40 |
| 7/10 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $210,790.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 1-3-7 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $33.40 |
| 12/16 | 14/12/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Y Yoshida | 56kg | 1:54.30 | 11-14-12 | 13 |
| 10.4L | $31.60 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last preparation with a tenth at Hanshin Dirt, beaten nine and a half lengths after sitting close enough and fading. The prior fifth at Hakodate Dirt was sounder, beaten just over three lengths, and she has placed often around 1800m without winning at it. Long absence and plain latest effort leave her with a fair bit to find.
Last Starts 399 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 21/09/2025 | 91 | ALLOW F 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 1:55.60 | 4-6-10 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $9.90 |
| 5/12 | 22/06/2025 | 8 | ALLOW F 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | M | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:45.60 | 9-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $20.70 |
| 8/14 | 14/06/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $164,160.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 1:45.80 | 2-4-8 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $11.30 |
| 16/16 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 5-15-16 | 8 |
| 22.6L | $5.30 |
| 3/13 | 09/02/2025 | 50 | ALLOW FM 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $3.50 |
| 8/15 | 21/12/2024 | 7 | ALLOW F 3U | $156,040.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 4-3-8 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after an eight-month break following a heavy ALLOW defeat at Tokyo Dirt over 2100m, where he was beaten over 14 lengths at long odds and weakened from the rear. His previous Fukushima Dirt run was no better, beaten over 12 lengths by Brutus. A track-and-distance record of one win and one place from three is the saving grace, but recent form demands a sharp lift.
Last Starts 253 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 | 14/02/2026 | 209 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 2:13.50 | 7-8-13 | 15 |
| 14.1L | $202.90 |
| 10/15 | 20/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:45.40 | 11-10-10 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $49.80 |
| 12/16 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | M | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:49.60 | 14-16-12 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $103.40 |
| 1/15 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:55.60 | 10-1-1 | 14 |
| 4.0L | $10.30 |
| 2/15 | 20/04/2025 | 64 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 13-9-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 9/14 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 12-12-9 | 13 |
| 8.5L | $81.10 |

Jockey: Takurou Ishida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed first-up at Nakayama Dirt, but the bare third flatters him as he was tailed off behind Mr Canberra at long odds and only worked home evenly. His previous campaign included a Tokyo Dirt sixth with some late merit. He has placed at this track and over 1800m, yet the lack of recent winning edge makes him hard to push above minor claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 27/09/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 56kg | 1:51.40 | 14-12-3 | 3 |
| 30.5L | $59.10 |
| 6/16 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 12-13-6 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $86.20 |
| 7/13 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 9-10-7 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $44.20 |
| 3/12 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 12-9-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/15 | 12/04/2026 | 127 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 58kg | 1:46.60 | 12-10-5 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $35.90 |
| 8/16 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 2:00.20 | 13-13-8 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $58.20 |

Jockey: Manami Nagashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after working home for fourth in a Mdn Steeplechase at Hanshin, a run where he was never competitive but did enough late. He drops sharply in weight from 60kg to 56kg and is third-up, with the class drop a key factor. The 1800m dirt record is unplaced from two, yet this is a far more suitable assignment than recent jumping races and he gets his chance to break through.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 20/09/2026 | 35 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,480.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:24.10 | 8-6-4 | 10 |
| 31.3L | $11.60 |
| 8/9 | 16/08/2026 | 84 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,410.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Good | Taro Kusano | 60kg | 3:05.00 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $25.70 |
| 4/12 | 24/05/2026 | 70 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Taro Kusano | 59kg | 3:11.50 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $9.70 |
| 5/14 | 15/03/2026 | 42 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Taro Kusano | 59kg | 3:25.20 | 11-8-5 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $25.90 |
| 6/12 | 01/02/2026 | 105 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Taro Kusano | 59kg | 3:16.10 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $87.60 |
| 13/14 | 19/10/2025 | 231 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:11.00 | - | 9 |
| 16.7L | $265.30 |

Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing last at this track, well held behind Breguet Un when giving away too much ground and never threatening. Two back at Tokyo Dirt he was eighth, beaten just under eight lengths, but at least kept coming from a difficult spot. A 1800m record of one win and one place from six keeps him in the place mix if freshened up.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 02/08/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 8-14-15 | 14 |
| 29.3L | $8.60 |
| 8/16 | 14/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 14-13-8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $119.60 |
| 14/16 | 17/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:51.80 | 9-4-14 | 12 |
| 19.3L | $94.00 |
| 9/11 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:53.00 | 7-3-9 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $22.40 |
| 7/16 | 14/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 5-3-7 | 16 |
| 7.4L | $74.40 |
| 1/16 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after a Chukyo Dirt third, beaten six and a half lengths by Atmos while working home evenly at generous odds. The run prior was a fourth there, beaten just under five lengths by Lichtmuhle. His 1800m record is honest enough, but he has to turn those even finishes into something sharper to worry the main hopes.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 30/08/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:51.60 | 11-5-3 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $12.30 |
| 4/12 | 25/07/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 10-9-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.70 |
| 6/11 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:59.10 | 11-8-6 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $2.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:52.20 | 9-7-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.90 |
| 6/13 | 28/02/2026 | 54 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 8-4-6 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $11.60 |
| 13/15 | 05/01/2026 | 86 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 5-3-13 | 15 |
| 23.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week break after a first-up third at Nakayama Dirt, beaten ten lengths by Inner Passion and unwanted in the market. A previous ALLOW fifth at the same venue offers some background, though he weakened after racing handy there. He has won at around 1800m, but the last two margins say he must improve sharply.
Last Starts 43 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 | 12/09/2026 | 244 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | MUDDY | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:51.00 | 7-5-3 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $29.50 |
| 5/16 | 11/01/2026 | 112 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:55.10 | 3-2-5 | 15 |
| 8.4L | $24.20 |
| 11/16 | 21/09/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:52.90 | 8-6-11 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $28.30 |
| 5/11 | 23/08/2025 | 140 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:52.80 | 7-4-5 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $16.80 |
| 1/12 | 05/04/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $8.40 |
| 5/16 | 09/03/2025 | 99 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the clearest recent pointer when fifth at this track last week, beaten just under three lengths by Kalla despite being unwanted in the market. That was a much better effort than her well-beaten Sapporo Dirt run at 2400m. The quick back-up is the query, but she owns three career wins and has placed at this track and distance, making her a live winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 18/10/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 14-12-5 | 13 |
| 2.9L | $102.10 |
| 8/11 | 23/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 2400m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:34.20 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 21.6L | $117.40 |
| 8/13 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:47.20 | 11-12-8 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $137.90 |
| 8/14 | 19/07/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 14-13-8 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $87.90 |
| 7/15 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 15-14-7 | 14 |
| 6.9L | $59.80 |
| 3/15 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 13-13-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $15.10 |